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Unusual night near Paris: the nature getaway that changes everything

1:15 from Paris, experience an unusual night in a cabin in Saint-Léger-aux-Bois: ponds, private Nordic bath, gourmet baskets and disconnection.

16 Feb
2026
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Unusual night near Paris: the nature getaway that changes everything

Do you want to cut without taking a week off? One Unusual night near Paris is often the best shortcut to real letting go: you leave the noise, you change the air, and you (really) find yourself elsewhere... in less than two hours away. Aux Cabanes de La Réserve, the experience has that little extra soul that turns a simple night into a memorable memory: a natural area of 35 hectares with 3 ponds, on the edge of the forest, and huts designed to slow down.

Only 1h15 from Paris, an immediate “elsewhere”

The luxury here is to arrive and feel that the rhythm falls by itself. Les Cabanes de La Réserve are located in Saint-Leger-aux-Bois (Oise), at about 1h15 from Paris and 20 minutes from Compiegne.
Once you have crossed the gate, make way for the paths that wind between the water and the woods, for the reflections on the ponds, to the song of the birds... and to that rare impression of being “alone in the world”.

Choosing your cabin: perched, on stilts or at the edge of the water

To make your weekend a success, it all starts with the right “refuge.” The domain offers several worlds, each with its own atmosphere:

Cabins on stilts: all-terrain comfort

Ideal if you are looking for a cabin All comfort near Paris: electricity, bathroom, terrace, sometimes a kitchen area, and total immersion at the edge of the pond. They also work very well in groups (some welcome families).

The cabins on the ground: the charm of simplicity

For a getaway for two in the spirit of “back to basics”, the ground huts at the water's edge rely on a warm and timeless atmosphere. We let ourselves be carried away: quiet dinner, candle, shimmering water, and night like a cocoon, far from the automatic rhythms of daily life.

The treehouses: gain height

If your idea of an unusual night is the view and the green as far as the eye can see, the huts perched in the trees are made for you: perched (around 5 meters), open to nature, with the feeling of being in a secret den between a clearing and a forest.

The detail that changes everything: the private Nordic bath

When you type “unusual night near Paris”, you often want more than a different bed: you want a “wow” moment. The Heated Nordic bath, placed on the terrace and facing nature, gives exactly this effect. Slipping into the hot water at the end of the day, breathing in the fresh air, watching the trees darken... it's the kind of break that sets the timer back to zero!

Eat local, without constraints: gourmet baskets

The fun continues on the plate, without having to get back in the car. Breakfast (and brunch as you wish), aperitif, dinner... everything can be delivered in a basket, with local products and a real short circuit logic. All you have to do is settle in: on the terrace, facing the water, or warm in the cabin.

What to do on site (and around)?

The advantage of a domain designed for disconnection, because you don't need a busy program. On site, you can easily alternate between:

  • walks or bike rides,

  • boat tour,

  • observation of the mini-farm,

  • campfire/board games,

  • and, for fans, the Fishing in “no kill” on the ponds.

And if you want to complete it with an outing, the region offers beautiful nature and heritage ideas, very close to Compiègne.

Who is this getaway made for?

  • As a couple : for a romantic weekend that doesn't look like a classic hotel (Nordic bath + terrace + silence = winning combination).

  • In family : to sleep differently, in contact with water and the forest, with huts adapted to tribes.

  • Between friends : to celebrate a birthday, to offer a break, or just to be without screens.

Tips for booking your unusual night near Paris

  1. Choose the ambiance (waterfront/perched/stilts).

  2. Add a dinner basket if you want a 100% “zero logistics” evening.

  3. Think about the right gift : it is a safe bet when you want to offer an experience, not an object.

FAQS

What is the distance from Paris?
Environ 1:15 by car.

Is there water and electricity?
Yes, the cabins are equipped (and all except Ambre and Colorado have a cabin bathroom).

Can we really disconnect?
It is the spirit of the place: nature, calm, simple activities and a slow pace.

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