{
  "id": 12779179,
  "title": "My fabulous treehouse escape in a French forest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/my-fabulous-treehouse-escape-in-a-french-forest",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T03:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/my-fabulous-treehouse-escape-in-a-french-forest/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A giant dog around twelve feet tall welcomed me upon my arrival in the French forest, along with the captivating aroma of fresh magnolias. The vast expanse of 750 acres of uninterrupted forest surrounded the old hunting lodge, built in the 16th century, which now houses two restaurants and a series of treehouses on stilts. The treehouse I stayed in had its own dining room where I enjoyed a farm-to-table breakfast featuring 15 feet in the air treasures. Accommodations are private from one another, and each lodge is individually designed, with mine inspired by Versailles and decorated in pinks and greys. The Lodge owners, Anne-Caroline and Bertrand Frey, blend Scandinavian and Japanese design aesthetics, creating a simplistic retreat that differs from the typical Loire Valley chateaux and crumbling guesthouses. The couple, both Parisians, founded the resort after a pandemic acquisition, seeking to bridge the gap between no-frills and high-class accommodations. The resort offers a variety of activities such as cycling, sound baths, sauna and spa treatments, and a chic green outdoor pool. The Lodges have become popular due to the increasing demand for remote forested getaways, with 37% of UK staycationers seeking peaceful nature retreats.",
  "summary": "As quietcations surge, Alexandra Pereira connects with nature (and herself) deep in the French forest Driving through a grove of pine and beech in France’s Loire Valley, a giant dog around twelve feet tall greets me, and so does the overwhelming but rather less ominous scent of fresh magnolias. In the distance, a woodpecker drills [...]",
  "key_points": [
    "Giant dog greets visitor in French forest",
    "750-acre forest surrounds 16th-century lodge",
    "Treehouse features Versailles-inspired decor"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This unique retreat fills a gap in the market for high-end yet simple accommodations, appealing to those seeking peaceful nature escapes, particularly in the wake of the pandemic.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}