Unusual stay
Cabanes dans les arbres de l’Alleu
La Chapelle-Chaussée · Ille-et-Vilaine
Near Bécherel and Brocéliande, the Elfes, Farfadets and Lucioles cabins are perched about seven metres up in wooded grounds, with no water or electricity in the cabins.
- Suggested time
- 1 night, or 2 to explore the area
- Type of place
- Three fairy tale treehouses 7 metres up
- Atmosphere
- Magical, up high, off the grid and woodland
- Getting there
- L’Alleu, 35630 La Chapelle-Chaussée, in wooded grounds near Bécherel.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 8/10
- As a couple
- 10/10
- With friends
- 8/10
- Solo
- 8/10
- With a dog
- 1/10
- Reduced mobility
- 1/10
These scores are calculated from what the page records: official rating, facilities, difficulty, duration and location. They are a guide, not a substitute for contacting the venue, especially about accessibility.
About
At the Manoir de l’Alleu, three cabins bear names straight out of Brocéliande: the Elfes, the Farfadets and the Lucioles. They stand about seven metres up in eight hectares of wooded grounds. The experience is deliberately off the grid: no water or electricity in the cabins, lantern lighting and dry toilets. A nearby toilet block provides water, electricity, showers and standard WCs. Towels are provided and breakfast is included in the advertised packages. The Cabane des Elfes is reached by a suspended footbridge of about ten metres. Capacities vary by cabin, with up to eight people across the three units. In 2026, Gîtes de France listed no Wi-Fi, no pets and prices of around 150 € for two depending on the cabin, with meals available by booking. Arrival is within a set time slot.
Highlights
- Near Bécherel and Brocéliande, the Elfes, Farfadets and Lucioles cabins are perched about seven metres up in wooded grounds, with no water or electricity in the cabins.
- A real night off the grid seven metres above the ground, lit by lantern, with breakfast included and a setting inspired by fairies and little folk.
- Reduced mobility: treehouses not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
- Cabins: Elfes, Farfadets and Lucioles.
- Height: about 7 m.
- Total capacity: up to 8 people across 3 cabins.
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- Water and electricity in the cabin: no, with an equipped shared toilet block nearby.
- Toilets: dry toilets in the cabins.
- Arrival: within a set time slot, between 4 pm and 8 pm.
- Grounds: about 8 hectares.
Tips on the spot
- Check whether sheets and towels are provided.
- Check the exact accommodation model, electricity, Wi-Fi and heating outside summer before paying.
- Read the cancellation conditions and check the tourist tax.
- Do not plan a late arrival without the host’s agreement; arrive early on the first day.
- Accessibility: treehouses not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
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- Pets: not allowed.
- In the cooler months, check whether there is heating and what kind.
Frequently asked questions
What type of accommodation is it?
Three fairy tale treehouses 7 metres up.
Is it suitable for a couple?
A very strong romantic experience for travellers comfortable with simple facilities.
How do you get there?
L’Alleu, 35630 La Chapelle-Chaussée, in wooded grounds near Bécherel.
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Source: DATAtourisme (ADN Tourisme), licence ouverte, mise a jour du 2026-09-21, updated 21 September 2026.
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