Between hotel and cabin, a lodge in the forest

Nestled in the heart of the forest, perched lodges offer an extraordinary stay

In the private forest of La Duporterie, not far from Tours, around twenty lodges are scattered throughout nature. The “cabin” spirit remains intact, as does the comfort of a luxury hotel. These unusual, high-end accommodations draw inspiration from the best of both worlds. Here, everything is about suspension. Starting with the accommodations themselves, perched among the trees at a height of 4 meters. On the terrace, you have the sensation of being halfway between the ground and the treetops.

An ideal perspective, as you find yourself face to face with them. You enjoy gazing at them as equals. You discover the density of their foliage. You delight in tracing the paths of their branches. You observe the life they shelter. The endless play of shadow and light could entertain you without end. Suspended, time. Because observing nature absorbs everything. There’s always a detail, a movement, life. Hours can slip by without notice. Suspended, the bathrobes. Those waiting patiently to be used. Especially after a bath in the private jacuzzi on the terrace. A quintessentially high-end service, it takes on a very special flavor in this context of perched, unusual accommodation. Surrendering to warm water with the forest as your backdrop—its scents, its sounds, its spectacle—is a singular experience. Suspended, the well-stocked breakfast basket delivered each morning and pulled up using a rope and pulley system. Extraordinary to the very end, this stay.