Looking for a fantastic getaway? Sleep immersed in nature in our unusual places to stay
When we go to recharge our batteries amid magnificent landscapes, we love immersing ourselves as much as possible in the scenery. With a view of the stars, your feet hanging in mid-air or surrounded by animals, treat yourself to an incredible change of scenery in Grand Est with our unusual places to stay in the countryside. Unforgettable experiences guaranteed!
Explore stays that are not just eco-friendly but also bohemian, adventurous, designer, and more
Grand Est is full of unusual yet eco-friendly places to stay, where wonders don’t cease at nightfall. Shepherd’s huts, yurts, and tipis will delight romantics who want to experience bohemian life with their partner, whether in deepest mysterious Vosges, beside the bucolic Lac de Madine or on the picturesque Langres plateau. Put yourself in an explorer’s shoes by choosing a vintage tent lodge designed with old-time camping in mind!
To make the most of the joys of the fresh air and unparalleled comfort, head to the ecolodges, cottages and tiny houses offered by our five destinations. Do you love architecturally interesting holiday rentals? Don’t miss the original high-end Scandinavian hytte in Alsace or the Antoinette cottages on stilts overlooking the Champagne vineyards.
Find your dream place to stay with our offerings
Want to sleep under the stars tonight?
Have you heard of the “bubble” concept? These slices of paradise with transparent roofs offer breathtaking views of the Milky Way. In Grand Est, there is an entire constellation of these unusual places to stay. In Champagne, several of them form the “Route des Bulles” (Bubble Route): admire the heavens under a one-hundred-year-old sequoia, beside a pond, or in the heart of a vineyard. Sleeping in a bubble is a unique experience!
In the heart of the Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park, far from any light pollution, combine elegance and comfort in lodges open to the forest and the sky. Through the skylight or telescope, marvel at shooting stars and the beauty of nature at night.
Unusual stays with views of the sky
Climb a tree
Even if it means sleeping in the middle of nowhere, why not get a bird’s-eye view in a treehouse? These charming little wooden houses come in all shapes and sizes in the Vosges forests.
Treehouses in La Bresse invite you to enjoy an unforgettable experience with easy access to outdoor mountain activities. With your feet swinging in mid-air, listen to the gentle rustle of the wind blowing through the trees and the tweeting of birds intrigued by your presence.
In the Alsace side of Vosges, snuggle into the cosy nest of the Cabanes perchées du Grand Ballon – ideal for getting all your friends or family together.
Sleep surrounded by animals
Picture yourself, wrapped in a cosy tartan blanket, watching a fascinating wild animal ballet. At the Parc Animalier de Sainte-Croix zoo, be amazed by the wolves, coyotes, deer and bears just a few metres away. Stay in the intimate trapper cabin or a cosy lodge for a night you won’t soon forget.
3 unusual experiences at the Parc Animalier de Sainte-Croix
To wake up surrounded by farm animals, head to the Ferme Traitsanes in southern Alsace. A shepherd’s hut, yurt and a Bull'O Pod welcome you for a stay in the heart of nature and a field that is home to donkeys, goats and horses.
Recharge your batteries as a family,
it is possible!
Stay in fun accommodation that everyone will love. In Aube, Western City immerses you in a Wild West atmosphere with wagons, cottages and tipis. You’ll feel like you’ve gone back in time.
In the heart of Vosges, Ferme Aventure offers an unusual stay in a real plane from the 1950s and invites you into a pretty shepherd’s hut with a mezzanine net bed offering incredible views of the goats. Kids love it!
Cottages with unusual themes await at Center Parcs in the majestic Moselle forest. Enjoy a break that does everyone some good with a host of activities allowing parents to relax while the kids have fun!