Tucked away on the Lac de la Lionne near Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Coucoo Grands Cépages is a unique eco-domain where floating and stilted wooden cabins blend seamlessly with water, reeds, and sky. This extraordinary eco-glamping retreat in Vaucluse offers 20 sustainably built cabanes that provide total immersion in nature, far from the noise of modern life.

Eco-Architecture & Off-Grid Cabins

The cabins at Grands Cépages embody low-impact, bioclimatic design. Built from untreated timber with natural insulation, they merge into the Mediterranean landscape while minimizing environmental footprint.

Many cabins are completely off-grid: powered by solar panels, equipped with dry composting toilets, and using filtered rainwater or lake water for sinks and showers. Skylights and large windows maximize daylight, while solar lanterns replace electricity at night. One cabin, aptly named Utopie, is entirely autonomous — a pure experiment in sustainable living.

There’s no Wi-Fi or reliable cell signal here by design, encouraging guests to disconnect and reconnect with nature.

Barefoot Comfort Meets Sustainability

Each cabin features a private panoramic terrace, with some boasting Nordic baths or heated plunge tubs overlooking the lake. Inside, eco-textiles, pellet stoves for winter warmth, and evaporative coolers in summer keep comfort high without energy-guzzling systems. Thanks to clever design and the lake’s microclimate, air conditioning isn’t needed.

The domain is certified with the European Ecolabel, recognizing rigorous environmental practices across all five Coucoo eco-domains.

Slow Living by the Lake

Mornings begin with a breakfast basket delivered to your dock by electric boat — fresh croissants, juice, and local jams, all presented in glass jars or kraft paper, with zero plastic waste.

Days unfold gently:

• Paddle a canoe or rowboat from your cabin.
• Fish from your deck in the catch-and-release preserve.
• Wander around the lake’s trails, spotting herons and dragonflies.

Motorboats are prohibited, and quiet hours are observed to protect wildlife. The estate partners with conservationists to safeguard the lake’s delicate ecosystem and preserve its biodiversity.

Wine, Stars & Local Partnerships

Set amid Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyards, Coucoo Grands Cépages connects guests to the region’s terroir. A partnership with a nearby organic winery allows for wine tastings or bottles delivered as lakeside picnics.

At night, with no light pollution, the sky comes alive. Stars reflect on the water’s surface, creating a breathtaking scene of silence, serenity, and starlight.

Sustainable Glamping in Vaucluse

Whether for a romantic escape or a family eco-adventure, Coucoo Grands Cépages offers a rare chance to live gently with nature. Sleeping in a floating cabin, lulled by frogs and crickets, guests rediscover the joy of simple living and leave with a deeper appreciation for tourisme durable in Provence.