A French proverb says:"To live happily, live hidden".
Some have understood this very well by building their house in a quiet corner of nature.
Here are 11 places nestled in the heart of nature that perfectly illustrate this proverb.
Don't you fancy these little lost paradises?
Welcome to an imaginary world populated by elves. This house is located in the Fairytale Woods of Efteling in the Netherlands. Don't you feel like a fairy is going to come out of a tree at any moment. Or that Snow White and the 7 dwarfs will appear? This place is probably much more magical than it already is.
Located in the village of Matamata in New Zealand, here is a hobbit house. It is an adorable and pleasant place to live, in particular thanks to its flower garden. Did you notice the quaint details like the bright yellow paint or the round entrance?
Here is a typical house of traditional Icelandic houses, as they were in the past. Because of the region's harsh climate, grass roofs were used for better insulation. The result is very aesthetic and functional!
This cottage is almost indistinguishable because it is so in harmony with nature. It is hidden as if it should not be discovered. What better way to drop out and lose all sense of time?
This house was only built with materials found in the forest. Its owner made it with his own hands. It cost less than 4000€ and is totally ecological.
It is the tallest cabin in British Columbia in Canada. The three cabins are connected by a staircase that winds around the trees. Doesn't it make you want to ride?
This strange stone house is located in the Fafe mountains of northern Portugal. It was built between four large rocks found on site and has 2 floors. It may seem rustic, yet it has a few secrets, including a swimming pool on the ground floor.
This house would give you goosebumps! Terrifying, what do you think?
This is an absolutely fantastic house! A magical exterior and a very modern interior. It's a tea room. To enter this tea room, climb the small ladder and go through the hatch in the floor.
And you ? Which is your favourite? Tell us in the comments. We can't wait to read you!
