Les Cabanes dans les Bois

What Les Cabanes dans les Bois does

Les Cabanes dans les Bois is a privately held French boutique hotel operator founded in 2014 and headquartered on a 112-hectare private domain in Villalier, near Carcassonne in the Occitanie region. It operates as the first treehouse-style establishment in France to receive an official hotel classification, offering 12 distinct cabin types (Cassine, Cagna, Cahute, Cambuse, Fuste, Mazet, Refuge, Bourinne, Isba, Chaumine, Fresne, and Tribu) accommodating between 1 and 7 guests each, plus 3 PMR-accessible units. The offering is anchored on traditional stacked-wood (bois empilé) construction with reversible air conditioning, fiber internet, and on-property 4G/5G coverage, complemented by a heated outdoor pool and 8 EV charging stations.

Revenue is generated from four streams: nightly accommodation priced at €159–€299 for premium cabins, F&B services (dinner baskets, romantic menus, terroir menus, breakfasts, picnics, and bar service featuring local suppliers), corporate events and seminars across six modular meeting rooms totaling over 700 m² with capacity up to 240 participants, and gift cards sold through a dedicated storefront on secretbox.fr. The company serves couples and romantic travelers, families, corporate groups, pet owners, and associations seeking fundraising lots, distributing through its proprietary website, the Logis Hotels booking engine, and direct phone/email channels.

The company has built a credential stack (European Ecolabel, Tourisme & Handicap, Qualidog 3 truffles) and a curated local supplier network (Antech, Oulibo, Maison Esquine, Philippe Boccardi, La Belle Aude, Lucien Georgelin, Somail-Fruits, and Cuitât des Brasseurs) that supports a terroir-focused positioning. No public revenue, funding history, or management roster is disclosed, and operations remain concentrated on the single Villalier property with 11 reported employees.

Name

Les Cabanes dans les Bois

Legal name

Les Cabanes dans les Bois

Website

https://lescabanesdanslesbois.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Nature Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAMADAC

Treehouses & Canopy Stays

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Boutique & Unique Stays (Cabins, Tiny Homes, Treehouses, Yurts)

SECONDARYTHAMADAA

Cabins & Cottages

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Boutique & Unique Stays (Cabins, Tiny Homes, Treehouses, Yurts)

SECONDARYTHAGALAC

Resort Convention Hotels

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Convention & Conference Hotels

Keywords

• Treehouse hotel accommodations
• Nature hospitality retreats
• Corporate seminar venues
• Team building experiences
• Boutique countryside lodging

Headquarters

HQ city

Villalier

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Accommodation (Nightly Stays): Nightly rental of 13 different cabin types accommodating 1-7 persons, ranging from intimate single-person units to family cabins. Primary revenue driver with prices from €159-299 per night for premium cabins like La Tribu.
2. Restaurant & Dining: Evening meal baskets delivered to cabins (€23-39/person), romantic dinners for two (€78 total), family menus (€14/child), picnics (€16/person), bar service with local wines, beers, and champagne.
3. Corporate Events & Seminars: Meeting room rentals and team building activities for business groups, including 6 event spaces (Le Chai 256m², Les Arcades 136m², Grand Fenil 136m², etc.) with capacities up to 240 participants.
4. Gift Cards: Stay gift cards (escapade packages), value gift cards (€100-300+), available via secretbox.fr platform. Also accept vacation vouchers (chèques vacances) and reduction codes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Les Cabanes dans les Bois operates a unique treehouse hotel offering 13 distinct cabin accommodations (1-7 person capacity) scattered across a 112-hectare private estate near Carcassonne, with hotel-classified comfort including private bathrooms, air conditioning, and fiber internet. The property also operates 6 modular seminar/event spaces (over 700m² total, up to 240 participants) for corporate groups, complemented by regional dining services (evening meal baskets, terroir menus, picnics) delivered directly to cabins, 19+ team building activities, gift cards, and amenities such as a heated pool and EV charging stations.

Product overview

Les Cabanes dans les Bois operates as a unique treehouse hotel concept with 12 distinct cabin accommodations ranging from intimate 1-2 person units to the Tribu family cabin accommodating up to 7 guests, all set within a 112-hectare estate near Carcassonne. The property combines core accommodation offerings with integrated seminar and event venues (6 distinct meeting spaces totaling over 700m² of modular space), over 19 team building activities, and dining services featuring regional Terroir cuisine. Additional services include gift cards, EV charging, swimming pool access, and accessibility features including 3 PMR-accessible cabins. The offering is architecturally unified as a nature-focused retreat combining rustic accommodations with professional event capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Logis Hotels: Affiliation with Logis Hotels network for booking and brand association

Products and services

• Cabanes (Treehouse Cabin Accommodations) 13 unique treehouse-style cabin types scattered across a 112-hectare private domain, accommodating 1-7 persons per cabin with private bathrooms, terraces, climate control, and fiber internet. Includes 3 PMR-accessible cabins (Mazet type) for guests with reduced mobility.
• Corporate Seminar & Event Venues (6 modular spaces) Six modular event spaces for corporate seminars, study days, CODIR meetings, general assemblies, and team building: Le Chai (256m², up to 240 theatre-style), Les Arcades (136m², 100 theatre), Grand Fenil (136m²+56m² subcommittee, 80 theatre), L'Orangeraie (two communicating rooms, 32 theatre), Les Passions (30 theatre), Le Bistrot (56m², 25 theatre). Equipped with full audiovisual equipment and wardrobes.
• Restaurant & Bar Services (Dining) On-site dining services including evening meal baskets delivered to cabin doors (Menu du soir at €23/person, romantic menu at €39/person for two, terroir menu at €29/person, children's menu Petit Aventurier at €14/child under 10), breakfast service (sweet at €13/adult, sweet-savory at €17/adult), picnic baskets (€16/person), and bar service from 9h-20h with local wines, beers, and champagne.
• Team Building Activities (19+ activities) Over 19 team building and group cohesion activities including treasure hunts, multi-activity challenges, insect hotel creation, giant wooden games, astronomy sessions, yoga, caving, forest bathing, archery, falconry, and adventure games. Designed primarily for corporate seminars and group bookings.
• Gift Cards (Cartes Cadeaux) Gift cards available in 'stay' formats (escapade packages, family packages) or value-based cards (€100, €150, €300+) redeemable toward any service at the domain. Sold through dedicated secretbox.fr platform and also offered as association lottery prizes.
• Swimming Pool and EV Charging Amenities Heated outdoor swimming pool (17x5 meters, 26°C) available free for guests from mid-April to mid-November, plus 8 electric vehicle charging stations (22KW each) available free of charge for all guest vehicles.

Quantifiable outcome

• First treehouse hotel in France with official hotel classification
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Antech (Limoux)minorOthersLocal winery and distillery partnership supplying Crémant and Blanquette de Limoux sparkling wines for restaurant and bar service. Supports local economy and terroir-focused positioning.
• Cuitât des Brasseurs de la Cité (Carcassonne)minorOthersCraft brewery partnership supplying local beers (blonde, blanche, ambrée, IPA) for bar service. Located in Carcassonne.
• Somail-Fruits (Sallèles d'Aude)minorOthersLocal fruit producer supplying apple and grape juices for restaurant service and breakfast offerings.
• Oulibo (Bize Minervois)minorOthersLocal olive oil producer supplying olives, tapenades, and olive oils featuring regional Mediterranean products.
• Maison Esquine (Douzens)minorOthersArtisanal charcutier supplying cassoulet and Fréginat (regional pork and bean stew) for terroir menu offerings.
• Lucien Georgelin (Villeneuve-sur-Lot)minorOthersArtisanal producer supplying compotes and jams for breakfast service.
• Philippe Boccardi Chocolatier (Carcassonne)minorOthersLocal artisan chocolatier supplying chocolate products for dining offerings.
• La Belle Aude (Carcassonne)minorOthersLocal artisanal ice cream producer supplying ice creams and sorbets for bar and dining service.
• Logis HotelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliation with Logis Hotels network providing booking engine integration, cross-promotion, and brand credibility. Logo displayed on website footer with direct link to hotel profile page.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Huttopia: French operator of nature camping resorts with cabins, tents, and chalets across France and internationally. Comparable nature-immersive accommodation concept with broader scale and standardized cabin formats.
• Les Cabanes de Labrousse: Treehouse-cabin hotel in the Dordogne with multiple elevated cabin types on a forested estate. Comparable offering in terms of product (cabanes perchées), target customer (couples, families, seminars), and regional French nature-immersive positioning.
• Coucoo Cabane: French network of luxury cabin retreats (Cabanes dans les arbres, Cabanes sur pilotis, etc.) operating across multiple French regions. Closest direct competitor — same cabin-in-nature positioning, similar pricing tier, and comparable ESG-friendly brand positioning.
• Cabanes des Grands Chênes: Treehouse cabin accommodations in the Isère region with multiple cabin types and nature-based positioning. Closely comparable product offering, target segments (families and couples), and geographic market (regional France).
• Domaine des Ormes: Brittany-based nature resort combining château hotel, cottages, cabins, and significant event/seminar infrastructure. Comparable hybrid accommodation-plus-corporate-event model on a large private estate.

Broad incumbents

• Center Parcs: Major European operator of forest-based family vacation villages with extensive cabin/lodge inventory and indoor activity centers. Represents the scaled, incumbent version of the nature-immersive family vacation concept that Les Cabanes occupies at boutique level.
• Pierre & Vacances: Largest French vacation rental operator with nature and family-oriented residences. Comparable French customer base and family/vacation positioning, but operates at much broader scale with urban-adjacent and coastal resort formats.
• Terres de France: French network of nature-themed vacation residences and aparthotels. Comparable mid-market family/couple positioning with a stronger standardized footprint versus Les Cabanes' boutique estate model.

Others

• Logis Hotels: French independent-hotel network that Les Cabanes is affiliated with for distribution. Functions as a distribution/brand partner rather than a competitor, but its portfolio of independent boutique hotels across France constitutes the broader competitive set.

Regional players

• Ti'Pins (Les Cabanes du Fermier): Network of themed cabin accommodations across multiple French regions. Comparable nature-cabin product offering and pricing tier, with broader geographic footprint but lower individual-site scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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