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Unusual hotels in France: 5 stays worth the trip

5 hand-picked stays in France, from bubble hotels, treehouse hotels, floating hotels and beyond. Prices start around $180 a night at La Bulle Enchantée; our highest-scored pick is La Cabane Perchée.

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Compare at a glance

StayWhereTypeTypical price / nightBest for
La Cabane Perchée Dordogne Valley treehouse hotels $250 - $450 (Upscale) Romantic couple getaways, Honeymoons and anniversaries Check rates
Attrap'Rêves Allauch, Provence bubble hotels $280 - $480 (Upscale) Design-conscious travellers Check rates
L'Aigle des Neiges Les Deux Alpes, Isère bubble hotels $300 - $600 (Upscale) Skiers and snowboarders, Couples Check rates
OFF Paris Seine Paris, Île-de-France floating hotels $200 - $450 (Upscale) Architecture enthusiasts, Couples Check rates
La Bulle Enchantée Normandy bubble hotels $180 - $320 (Moderate) Couples, Nature lovers Check rates

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Editor's pick

Dordogne Valley, France

Multiple acclaimed treehouse designs, each entirely unique

From $250 / night

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Allauch, Provence, France

Transparent bubble domes in a Provençal park near Marseille

From $280 / night

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Les Deux Alpes, Isère, France

Transparent bubble suites at 1,650m in the French Alps

From $300 / night

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Paris, Île-de-France, France

Paris's only floating hotel, moored on the Seine

From $200 / night

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Normandy, France

Transparent bubble domes in Norman orchards and meadows

From $180 / night

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Quick answers

What are the most unusual hotels in France?

Our top pick is La Cabane Perchée in Dordogne Valley. We list 5 standout stays in France, including bubble hotels, treehouse hotels, floating hotels.

What is the cheapest unusual hotel in France?

La Bulle Enchantée (Normandy) has the lowest typical rate on our list, around $180 - $320 per night. Rates vary by season, so check live prices.

When is the best time to visit France for these stays?

April to June and September to October for ideal temperatures and clear skies; April to June and September to October