Fancy a weekend in nature? FDeep forests, unspoiled valleys, wine estates, or sun-drenched mountains: France abounds with hotels nestled in enchanting settings, perfect for slowing down and reconnecting with what truly matters. Discreet luxury, rustic comfort, or unusual accommodations: here is a selection of six inspiring addresses for an unforgettable nature weekend...
Loire Valley Lodges – Sleep in the forest, between art, nature, and wellness
Want a weekend nature An immersive experience in the woods? Just a 2.5-hour drive from Paris, Loire Valley Lodges in Touraine offers a unique experience in the heart of a private 300-hectare forest. Far from the urban hustle and bustle, this extraordinary hotel features 18 designer lodges perched 4 meters above the ground, each uniquely and personally decorated by contemporary artists.
On the program, each lodge features a large bay window, a terrace with a private jacuzzi, and for some, even a sauna, allowing for a complete disconnection, with no Wi-Fi or television! Here, luxury is experienced in the silence of nature, among century-old pine trees and open-air works of art.
At the restaurant Ardent, led by chef Thomas Besnault, plates with a responsible DNA parade by in creative cuisine inspired by the terroir and the home garden.
We love it! The estate also offers massages, forest bathing, yoga sessions, and bike rides to reconnect with the essentials. In short, a discreet address ideal for a wellness and contemplative stay in the heart of nature!
Loire Valley Lodges
La Duporterie, 37320 Esvres-sur-Indre
Loire Valley Lodges for a nature weekend © Géraldine Martens
Loire Valley Lodges © Anne Emmanuelle Thion
Jiva Hill Resort – A 5-star gem on the doorstep of the Jura
For a luxury and nature weekend on the Swiss border, the Jiva Hill Resort, located in Crozet, just 15 minutes from Geneva, resembles a true oasis of tranquility. This 5-star Relais & Châteaux It spans 45 hectares of preserved nature, offering panoramic views of the Jura Mountains. The establishment stands out for its elegant, contemporary ship-like architecture and its bright rooms, spread across small pavilions integrated into the landscape.
This 5-star hotel's spa, ultra-complete with heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, and treatment rooms, features a wellness menu created by the cosmetics brand Sothys.
Regarding gastronomy, Le Jardin restaurant offers generous Italian and bistronomic dishes, while Jiva, the establishment's gourmet restaurant, embraces modernity, seasonality, and creativity in a more hushed atmosphere.
What are the house's advantages? For the more athletic, the golf 9 holes, tennis, mountain biking trails, and strolls around the private lake make it the perfect place for a rejuvenating and upscale getaway, nestled between lakes, mountains, and forests!
Jiva Hill
Park Hotel 01170 Crozet
Château de l’Épinay – A Romantic Bubble Between Nature and Heritage
Feel like stay in a castle. Nestled just a few kilometers from Angers, the Château de l'Épinay It is designed as a peaceful refuge in the heart of the Anjou countryside. This 18th-century estate, surrounded by a 23-hectare park, blends old-world charm with modern comfort. The rooms, spread throughout the château or its outbuildings, skillfully combine antique stones, exposed beams, and elegantly curated furniture.
Here, luxury is understated: a spa with a steam room and outdoor jacuzzi, a natural swimming pool, yoga sessions, and an organic vegetable garden supplying the establishment's restaurant, L’Orangerie.
Would you like some advice? Stroll around the pond, enjoy the tennis court, or simply read by the fire in the heart of the grand living room... In short? The ideal address for a romantic, cultural, and disconnected weekend, combining heritage, nature, and well-being.
Château de l’Epinay
49170 Saint-Georges-sur-Loire
Coquillade Provence Resort & Spa – Provencal Luxury and Exceptional Panoramas
Perched on the heights of the Luberon, in Gargas, the Coquillade Provence Resort & Spa Showcasing all the Provençal art de vivre across its 42-hectare estate bordered by vines, olive trees, and lavender. This restored old hamlet now houses a 5-star Relais & Châteaux with spacious rooms and suites decorated in a refined style, some with private terraces.
The 1500 m² spa, one of the most renowned and accomplished in the region, offers a sauna, steam room, sensory pathways, and treatments inspired by wine therapy and phytotherapy, with views of the hills.
Three restaurants punctuate the epicurean experience, from friendly bistros to inventive gourmet dining, as well as a table with Italian influences.
Added to this little earthly paradise are outdoor swimming pools, a cellar, a sports center, and even a bicycle workshop! So we take the opportunity to rent one of the latest generation bikes, just to discover the wines produced on the thirty-six hectares of vines surrounding the hotel and, why not, attempt to climb Mont Ventoux….
Coquillade Provence Resort & Spa
Le Perrotet, 84400 Gargas
Domaine de Manville – Between agricultural luxury and the art of living in Provence
Nestled in the heart of the Alpilles Regional Nature Park, very close to Les Baux-de-Provence, the Domaine de Manville combines rural authenticity with contemporary refinement. This 5-star hotel in Provence installed within the walls of what was once an old farmhouse, it is being renovated, surrounded by olive groves, vineyards, and limestone hills.
The rooms, suites, and independent houses feature a decor that is both clean and warm, in harmony with local stone and natural materials.
Relax here at the spa with its indoor pool overlooking nature, at the swimming pool, while enjoying breakfast under the glass roof, lulled by birdsong, or else snuggled in the screening room, which is, by the way, particularly appreciated by actor Jean Reno.
On the culinary front, two restaurants showcase local produce, including a gourmet dining experience.
We love it? The 18-hole golf course with ecological fiber, perfectly integrated into the landscape and with the ambiance of the sound of cicadas…
© Domaine de Manville
TheCabanes de Salagnac – Sleep among the trees in a designer cocoon
For an unusual experience in the heart of the Corrèze forest, head to Les Cabanes de Salagnac, an atypical place where contemporary design and natural immersion coexist with elegance. Nestled among the trees, the six wooden and glass cabins seem suspended in the landscape. Each offers a unique architecture with large bay windows opening onto the canopy, a kitchenette, high-end bedding, and a discreet terrace for observing wildlife in privacy.
Here, there are no artifices: luxury resides in absolute calm, light filtered by foliage, and silent walks in the woods.
In short? As much romance here as eco-responsible architecture: a perfect retreat to recenter, breathe, and slow down.
By: Julie Garnier
