What cocoon house concept does

Cocoon House Concept is a France-based, privately held SASU (variable capital up to €5,000) that operates exclusively as an independent regional distributor of modular wood-frame buildings and atypical outdoor structures in the Nouvelle Aquitaine region. François Bonnet is the sole disclosed contact. The company sells a catalog of products manufactured by its partner ID Maison Bois, including tiny houses and garden studios (from €39,700), chalets (from €51,900), four-season TIPI units (from €54,900), modular factory-built units, and a broad atypical/wellness line covering saunas (from €2,998), jacuzzis (from €960), grill cabins, garden pavilions, geodesic domes, pods, barrels, and garden cubes (€11,365–€34,700). Production lead time is 18–24 weeks for wood-frame structures under 50 m2; modulaire units are crane-installed in 1–2 days.

The business is differentiated structurally rather than technologically. Cocoon House Concept bundles permit management (prior declaration or full building permit), PLU verification, installation on the customer's concrete plot, and a phased payment structure (€720 permit deposit, 30% on quote, 15% at framework, 50% at delivery, 5% at handover) into every quote. All installations under 50 m2 habitable carry SMABTP's décennale globale constructeur (10-year global warranty), and projects over 50 m2 are sold under CCMI contracts — a regulatory posture that general carpenters and joiners cannot replicate. The simplified RE 2020 regime for under-50 m2 structures removes the requirement for solar thermal, heat pumps, and solar panels, materially reducing customer cost and complexity.

The go-to-market is direct-to-customer via the company's e-commerce site (cocoon-house-concept.com), email, phone, and minimal social sharing integration, with no dealer or third-party sales channel. Customer segments are deliberately broad — particuliers, hospitality operators (gîtes, campgrounds, PRL sites), medical and nursing practices, municipalities, social housing, and PMR senior villages — and revenue is one-time transactional per unit. Delivery is regional for turnkey installation and France-wide for kit/self-installation products. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

cocoon house concept

Legal name

SASU

Website

https://cocoon-house-concept.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cocoon House Concept is an independent French regional distributor in Nouvelle Aquitaine that sells modular wood-frame tiny houses, studios, chalets, and atypical outdoor structures (saunas, jacuzzis, grills, domes, pods) manufactured by partner ID Maison Bois, targeting particuliers, hospitality operators, medical practices, municipalities, and senior housing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Modular Wooden Construction and Prefabricated Buildings

SIC

Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452), Mobile Homes (2451)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Modular & Prefabricated Home Construction (IMAFABAF)

Keywords

• Modular wooden houses
• Tiny houses construction
• Garden studios
• Atypical accommodation
• Wood frame buildings

Headquarters

HQ city

Les Eglisottes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tiny House and Garden Studio Sales: Sale of custom-built tiny houses, garden studios, chalets, and modular wood frame structures. Revenue generated through one-time purchase transactions with phased payment structure. Prices range from €39,700 for studios under 20m2 to €51,900+ for chalets up to 50m2. Delivery and installation included in pricing.
2. Atypical Accommodation Products: Sale of atypical garden structures including saunas (from €2,998), jacuzzis (from €960), garden grills (from €3,790), garden pavilions (from €3,320), camping domes (from €3,350), pods and barrel accommodations (from €4,230), and garden cubes (from €11,365). Products sold primarily as kit form for self-installation.
3. Self-Construction Kit Sales: Sale of prefabricated building kits for customer self-assembly. Delivered as 'hors air/hors eau' (weatherproof shell) or 'prête à décoration' (ready to decorate) versions. Includes comprehensive specifications but excludes connection to utilities.
4. Permit and Administrative Services: Management of building permits and administrative declarations included in quotes. Initial 720€ deposit for permit filing (deducted from final invoice). Services include PLU verification and permit submissions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cocoon House Concept is a French distributor that sells modular wood-frame houses, tiny houses, garden studios, chalets, and atypical outdoor structures (saunas, jacuzzis, grill cabins, domes, pods). Operating as an exclusive independent distributor in the Nouvelle Aquitaine region, the company offers products in multiple delivery formats (auto-construction kits, weatherproof shells, or turnkey), manages building permits and PLU verification, and delivers structures ranging from under 20m2 to over 50m2 habitable with RE 2020 compliance and a 10-year SMABTP structural guarantee.

Product overview

Cocoon House Concept is a distributor of wood-frame and modular construction products serving the Nouvelle Aquitaine region of France. The product portfolio centers on three main categories: (1) Residential structures including Tiny Houses, Garden Studios, Chalets, and Custom Wood-frame Houses ranging from under 20 m2 to over 50 m2 habitable, offered as auto-construction kits, weatherproof shells (hors air/hors eau), or turnkey (clé en main) delivery; (2) Atypical/Wellness outdoor structures comprising Saunas, Jacuzzis, Grill Cabins, Garden Pavilions, Domes, Camping Cabins, Pods, Barrels, and Garden Cubes in various sizes for tourism, leisure, and wellness applications; and (3) Accessories including garden showers, dry toilets, and interior furnishing options. The company operates exclusively as an independent distributor, offering products from manufacturer catalogues (www.idmaisonbois.com) with modification capabilities. All residential structures under 50 m2 comply with simplified RE 2020 standards and carry a 10-year global constructor guarantee (SMABTP), with full CCMI contracts for properties exceeding 50 m2.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maisons à Ossature Bois (Wood-Frame Houses) Wood-frame houses exceeding 50 m2 habitable compliant with full RE 2020 standards and CCMI (Contrat de Construction de Maison Individuelle). Delivered as auto-construction kit, Hors air/Hors eau (weatherproof shell), or clé en main (turnkey). Includes comprehensive 10-year structural guarantee.
• Tiny House / Studio de Jardin Compact wood-frame structures under 20 m2 habitable requiring only prior declaration (déclaration préalable) rather than building permit. Starting from €39,700 delivered and installed. Options include flat or dual-pitch roof, mezzanine, additional floor level, and PMR (accessibility) variants.
• Chalets Wood-frame chalets under 50 m2 habitable requiring building permit. Starting from €51,900 delivered and installed. PMR version available from €47,900. Features include flat or dual-pitch roof, mezzanine, and additional floor level.
• Insolites 4 Saisons - TIPI A-frame style atypical structure of 20 m2, four-season version. Starting from €54,900 delivered and installed. Unique tent-like design for distinctive residential or leisure applications requiring PLU verification.
• Modulaires Factory-built modular structures, 3m wide, maximum 12m length, maximum 50 m2 habitable. Delivered by exceptional convoy, crane-unloaded on-site, and assembled in 1 day. Ideal for quick-deployment residential or commercial applications.
• Sur Mesure (Custom Builds) Fully customized wood-frame structures built to client specifications, accommodating unique terrain constraints, custom layouts, and specific aesthetic requirements. PMR accessibility options available.
• Sauna + Grill + Salon Combo Combined wellness and entertainment structure (3x8m, 24 m2) comprising four spaces: 2x2m sauna, 1x1m shower, 3x3m grill zone, and 3x3m lounge area. Starting from €15,000 excluding options.
• Cabines de Grillade Outdoor grilling cabins in 16 models ranging from 4.5 m2 to 50 m2 (25x25m double grill). Starting from €3,790 excluding delivery. Protected all-weather grilling structures with customizable interior layouts.
• Pavillons de Jardin Garden pavilions in 7 models from 9.2 m2 to 16.50 m2. Starting from €3,320 excluding delivery. Private living space structures for relaxation and customizable lounge areas.
• Dômes (Geodesic Domes) Geodesic dome structures of 10 m2 for camping and atypical accommodation. Starting from €3,350 excluding delivery. Suitable for tourist and holiday accommodation with modular right/left half module configurations.
• Cabanes de Camping Open or enclosed camping cabins in 14 models from 9.2 m2 to 25+25 m2. Starting from €4,090 excluding delivery. Atypical garden accommodations designed for tourism and campsites.
• Pods - Tonneaux Barrel-style and pod accommodations. Barrel versions starting from €5,150; POD versions from €4,230 excluding delivery. Compact atypical accommodations for tourists and holidaymakers seeking distinctive lodging experiences.
• Cubes de Jardin Modular garden cube structures for office, bedroom, relaxation, or kitchen use. Available in four sizes: 12 m2 (3x4m) from €11,365/€11,525 insulated; 21 m2 (3x7m) from €14,495/€19,300 insulated; 42 m2 L-shaped from €23,290/€23,650 insulated; 51 m2 U-shaped from €27,290/€34,700 insulated.
• Saunas Over 40 sauna models in cube, luxury, barrel, cabin, and pod formats. Starting from €2,998 excluding delivery. Extensive options available via quote for customization.
• Jacuzzis et Bains

Quantifiable outcome

• Surface non-taxable: Under 1.80m ceiling height (Loi Carrez), mezzanine or attic space can be added without exceeding habitable surface limits
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ID Maison BoiscoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer partner providing wood frame construction expertise, modular cube systems, and product catalog. All structures are manufactured by this partner and distributed exclusively by Cocoon House Concept in Nouvelle Aquitaine. Products from idmaisonbois.com catalog are duplicable in alternative dimensions.
• SMABTPcoreOthersInsurance provider for 10-year global constructor warranty coverage. SMABTP guarantees all construction services and workmanship for structures under 50m2. CCMI contracts are provided for larger constructions.
• OVHminorOthersWeb hosting provider for cocoon-house-concept.com website. Servers located at 2 rue Kellermann, 59100 Roubaix, France.
• AD WAIBE (Waibe.fr)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite creation and management service. Provided the website platform (www.waibe.fr) used for the company e-commerce and content management system.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Algeco: European modular space provider offering modular buildings for offices, education, and housing — comparable modular construction category at much larger scale with broader B2B/enterprise positioning.
• Ossabois: Larger French wood-construction specialist (part of Groupe CRH) offering wood-frame housing solutions across France — comparable product category (wood-frame residential) but at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Habitat Bois: French builder of wooden houses and chalets with full-service delivery across multiple regions — broader geographic reach than Cocoon and similar wood-frame modular product focus.
• Danwood: European manufacturer of prefabricated timber-frame homes (part of the Weinberger group) — comparable prefabricated wood construction category with broader geographic footprint and standardized modular systems.

Direct peers

• Brikawood: French manufacturer of DIY wooden building kits (brikawood block system) for tiny houses and studios — comparable modular wooden construction approach targeting self-builders with kit-format delivery.
• Natibox: French manufacturer of garden studios, wooden offices, and modular outdoor buildings sold directly to consumers — overlapping product categories and a comparable French home-office/garden-studio use case.
• Greenkub: French manufacturer/distributor of modular wooden garden studios, tiny houses, and pool houses sold via a direct website model — overlapping product categories (garden cubes, studios, atypical outdoor structures) and similar French SMB/consumer customer base.
• Baluchon: French builder of mobile tiny houses on trailers, a direct competitor in the French tiny-house market with similar mobile/modular construction approach and direct-to-consumer sales motion.
• Trecobois: French wood-frame house builder specializing in individual homes, extensions, and chalets — a comparable wooden construction operator in the French residential market with broader geographic reach.

Others

• ID Maison Bois: Cocoon House Concept's upstream manufacturer partner — produces the wood-frame modular products distributed by Cocoon. Comparable because their catalog defines Cocoon's actual product lineup (tiny houses, chalets, modulaires, atypiques).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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