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Escapade: an architect-designed cabin in the heart of the forest, just 2.5 hours from Paris

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Want to disconnect without traveling to the ends of the earth? We've found the perfect getaway: a designer cabin lost in the middle of the forest, styled like something out of a decor magazine, as quiet as a Sunday morning, and just 2.5 hours from Paris. A timeless pause to experience at least once in your life!


A weekend in the FAGUO forest house to recharge

No network, no notifications, no city noises here. Just nature, generous, colorful, and rolling like a Monet painting, and an ultra-stylish cabin that seems to have grown there naturally. In reality, it’s a designer house, conceived as a graphic icon: a geometric arrow planted right in the heart of the woods.

In the morning, we wake up to the singing of birds and the sunrise painting the forest in shades of pink and gold. In the evening, we gaze at the Milky Way from our bed, or while splashing in the steaming Nordic bath, surrounded by foliage, tree roots, and fields stretching as far as the eye can see. In between, we enjoy (deliciously) thanks to the surprise meal trays delivered every day right to our door – breakfast, homemade dishes, a good bottle of wine, and indulgent desserts that warm the heart.

And then, there’s this little gesture, both symbolic and powerful: planting your FAGUO tree to contribute to reforestation and leave a meaningful mark of your visit.


A treasure box designed with the finest details

This FAGUO forest house is one of the cabins that welcomes you at Maison Villeneuve, an exceptional estate founded by Juliette and Richard, a dynamic duo.

passionate about unique places, contemporary architecture, and the magic of well-thought-out getaways. Nestled on over two acres, the venue combines a 17th-century castle with a swimming pool – which can be rented for wonderful events – and stylish wooden lodges, two of which are equipped with private Nordic baths. You can even order an at-home massage or a brunch delivered under the trees.


Welcome to Norman Switzerland

And when do we leave the cabin? The nature of Normandy continues to dazzle. The region is a playground for lovers of wide open spaces and pastoral poetry. Clécy, a charming nearby village, looks like a postcard with its riverside cafés, canoes, high zip lines, bike rides, and hiking trails that wind through the heights. All bathed in a soft light, amidst rolling hills, deep forests, and impressionistic panoramas.

A weekend to reconnect with what truly matters. And perhaps, to remember that real luxury is sometimes just the silence of a forest.

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