Cabins on stilts at the edge of the water in Franche-Comté

At the Cabanes des Grands Lacs, in Chassey-lès-Montbozon in Haute-Saône, sleeping by the water takes on a very concrete form with six huts on stilts installed facing the lakes. Among them, four accommodations designed in 2024 by the architecture firm AW² bring a more contemporary expression of the estate, with careful architecture, a real landscape presence, well-thought-out comfort and a particularly photogenic aesthetic.

Sleep as close as possible to the lakes

Choose A cabin on stilts at Cabanes des Grands Lacs, it's choosing an immediate and embodied experience of the place. From first sight to waking up, the landscape is impressive. The water, the light, the reflections and the lines of the shore make up a rare atmosphere, where time seems to finally take its rhythm. These accommodations are particularly aimed at travelers looking for a nature stay, who appreciate a contemporary vision of the cabin without sacrificing the promise of calm and solitude.

On this historic estate of Coucoo Cabanes, the huts on stilts complete The floating huts and the hilltop huts. They allow you to experience nature in a different way, with direct proximity to the lakes and an establishment that enhances the environment without overwhelming it. It's also what makes them very photogenic. They are attractive as much for their position at the edge of the water as for the quality of the views they offer on the estate.

The four new 2024 products signed by AW²

The most striking novelty in the field concerns the last four huts delivered in 2024 with the architectural firm AW². They are inaugurating a new generation of accommodations on the site, with work focused on bioclimatic design, the use of natural materials and particularly careful landscape integration. In the context of the Great Lakes, this approach results in accommodations on stilts at the water's edge, with a contemporary design, designed to be part of the landscape rather than to dominate it.

These huts bring a more designer angle to the estate's offer. They meet the expectations of travelers who want a very comfortable nature break, with real image quality, whether for a weekend for two, a celebration, or a short stay to meet up with family. Their location on stilts also reinforces the feeling of openness to the natural setting, while maintaining the intimacy specific to the cabin experience.

A historic estate of 150 hectares

The Cabanes des Grands Lacs are the cradle of the Coucoo Cabanes adventure. Created in 2009, the estate extends over 150 hectares between forest and bodies of water. Today, it brings together 29 huts in total, divided between 13 perched huts, 10 floating huts and 6 huts on stilts. This diversity makes it possible to address several uses, but the category on stilts is clearly distinguished by its direct relationship to the water's edge and by its more recent architectural expression.

The spirit of the place is also based on a gentle immersion. The estate highlights a very preserved environment, a strong biodiversity and a concrete territorial anchoring. Local produce is part of the experience, as is the focus on more responsible tourism. This commitment is also reflected in the European Ecolabel label displayed by the estate.

A stay for couples, families and nature lovers

The estate welcomes stays of 2 to 6/7 people. It is suitable for couples looking for a peaceful setting as well as for families or small groups of friends who want to enjoy a very open natural environment. The huts on stilts are well suited to this logic, because they combine a strong setting, a real feeling of escape and a level of comfort adapted to a short or extended stay.

Depending on the cabin chosen, the experience may also include wellness and gourmet services, with heated Nordic baths in certain categories, breakfast baskets, dinners and special attentions. The advantage of this type of stay is as much due to the accommodation itself as to the pace that it allows you to adopt once there.

What to do during the stay

The estate and its surroundings make it possible to build a very simple or more active stay. In summer, the bathing lake adds a very significant summer dimension. The rest of the year, travelers can alternate bike rides, hikes, kayaking, paddleboarding, reading time on the terrace or massage. The nearby river is also of interest to fishing enthusiasts, while the surrounding territory makes it possible to complete the stay with discoveries of local heritage.

Key Facts

• Estate located in Chassey-lès-Montbozon, in Haute-Saône, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
  
  
• 150 hectares in total, between forest and bodies of water
  
  
• 29 cabins on the estate
  
  
• Distribution: 13 perches, 10 floating, 6 on stilts
  
  
• 4 new cabins designed in 2024 by AW²
  
  
• Accommodations for 2 to 6/7 people
  
  
• Summer swimming lake, biking, hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding and massages
  
  
• Dogs not allowed
  
  

FAQS

Where are the Cabanes des Grands Lacs located?

The estate is located in Chassey-lès-Montbozon, in Haute-Saône, in Haute-Saône, in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, near Besançon, Switzerland and Grand Est.

How many huts on stilts does the estate have?

Les Cabanes des Grands Lacs has six cabins on stilts at the edge of the water.

What's new in 2024?

The last four cabins on the estate were designed in 2024 by the firm AW². They are distinguished by their contemporary design, their location on stilts at the edge of the water and their landscape integration.

For how many people can you stay on the estate?

The accommodations accommodate from 2 to 6 or 7 people depending on the cabin.

What can we do on site and around the estate?

The stay may include swimming in summer, bike rides, hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding, massages and discovery of the local heritage.

From what price can we book?

As an indication, the domain prices start from €160 for a duo cabin, €260 for a duo spa cabin, €250 for a family cabin and €300 for a spa family cabin.