Parcel

Parcel

General Overview

Parcel is a French company specializing in the rental of eco-designed and self-sufficient tiny houses, aimed at slow, disconnected, and sustainable tourism in rural areas. It offers immersive stays in the heart of nature, without wifi or television, promoting reconnection to the essentials. The official site is https://www.parceltinyhouse.com/.
Contact: geraldine@parceltinyhouse.com, phone 0630881782.

History and Origins

Founded in 2019 by a team passionate about good travel and good food, Parcel was born from the desire to offer an alternative to traditional tourism. It provides stays in tiny houses in the heart of the French countryside, in partnership with local farmers. (parceltinyhouse.com)

Philosophy and Mission

• Offer a break in the countryside, away from urban noise, in comfortable cabins, without wifi or TV, with books, games, and cassette radio (parceltinyhouse.com).
• Work for disconnected, sustainable, and responsible tourism in the heart of the French countryside (parceltinyhouse.com).
• Offer tiny houses of 18 m², eco-designed in wood, self-sufficient, with a queen-size bed, child futon, shower, dry toilets, equipped kitchen, games, cassette radio, yoga mat, baby bed, dog-friendly equipment (parceltinyhouse.com).
• Collaborate with local farmers (winemakers, market gardeners, breeders) who welcome travelers and receive a commission per night (parceltinyhouse.com).

Team

• Géraldine, founder, passionate about local products (parceltinyhouse.com)
• Anaïs, customer experience manager (parceltinyhouse.com)
• Caroline, customer relations (parceltinyhouse.com)
• Frédéric, technician, former farmer (parceltinyhouse.com)
• Noah, marketing manager (parceltinyhouse.com)
• Arthur, operations manager (parceltinyhouse.com)
• Jade, partner development manager (parceltinyhouse.com)

Products and Services

Tiny Houses (Accommodations)

Each tiny house includes:

• Queen-size bed, child futon, shower, dry toilets, equipped kitchen
• Sheets, towels, heating/fan, games, books, cassette radio, coffee/tea, yoga mat, baby bed on request, dog-friendly equipment depending on destination (parceltinyhouse.com)

Examples of Destinations

• Cave Nérot (Coteaux du Giennois): from €109/night, solar electricity, extras (breakfast, aperitif, tasting, wine, campfire kit) (parceltinyhouse.com)
• Regagnas (Provence, massif de la Sainte-Baume): from €109/night, air conditioning, extras (breakfast, aperitif, wine, farm visit) (parceltinyhouse.com)
• Lama Émoi (near the Zoo de Beauval): animal immersion, extras (breakfast, aperitif, llama walk, campfire, wine) (parceltinyhouse.com)
• Sallerin (Beaujolais): €129/night, organic vineyard, minimalist comfort (parceltinyhouse.com)
• Vitori (Var, Provence): €129/night, organic vineyard, comfort and Provençal authenticity (parceltinyhouse.com)
• Croq’Epines (Indre-et-Loire, near Zoo de Beauval): €129/night, farm, child-friendly, animals (parceltinyhouse.com)

Operation and Extras

• Check-in/out: access code sent ~3 days before, arrival from 3 PM, departure by 11 AM (parceltinyhouse.com)
• Pets and Children: children up to 12 years + baby, dog-friendly depending on destination (1 dog or 2 small ones ≤ 20 kg, €25 per stay, €50 cleaning fee if damage occurs) (parceltinyhouse.com)
• Extras on reservation: breakfast, aperitif, wine, visits, etc. (parceltinyhouse.com)
• Energy Autonomy: rainwater, solar electricity, encouraging limited consumption (2-minute shower) (parceltinyhouse.com)
• Comfort by Season: summer ventilation, air conditioning in some, insulation and stove in winter (parceltinyhouse.com)

Value Proposition

• Total Disconnection: no wifi or TV, slow life ambiance (parceltinyhouse.com)
• Minimalist and Ecological Comfort: durable materials, energy autonomy, design integrated into nature (parceltinyhouse.com)
• Local Immersion: accommodations with engaged farmers, local economic support (parceltinyhouse.com)
• Personalized Experiences: local extras, nature activities, sensory setting (parceltinyhouse.com)

Target Audience

• Urban couples seeking disconnection
• Active families sensitive to nature
• Animal lovers and responsible tourism enthusiasts
• Solo travelers seeking slow life
• Dog owners looking for dog-friendly accommodation

Market and Positioning

• Sector: rural tourism, unusual accommodations, ecotourism
• Positioning: mid-range, minimalist and sustainable comfort
• Geographic area: all of France, with destinations in Centre-Val de Loire, Provence, Beaujolais, Occitanie, etc. (parceltinyhouse.com)

Environmental and Social Commitments

• Wood construction from responsible sources, recycled cotton insulation (parceltinyhouse.com)
• Dry toilets without sawdust saving over 15,000 L of water per person/year, compostable (parceltinyhouse.com)
• Support for local farmers through commissions on overnight stays (parceltinyhouse.com)
• Energy autonomy and responsible water management

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does check-in/check-out work?
An email is sent about 3 days prior with the access code. Arrival possible from 3 PM, departure by 11 AM. (parceltinyhouse.com)

Q: Can I come with children or a pet?
Yes, children up to 12 years + baby. For dogs, some destinations accept 1 dog or 2 small ones (≤ 20 kg), with a fee of €25 and €50 cleaning fee in case of damage. (parceltinyhouse.com)

Q: What extras are available?
Possible extras: breakfast, aperitif, wine, visits, campfire kit, depending on the destination. (parceltinyhouse.com)

Q: How do the tiny houses work?
They are self-sufficient: rainwater, solar electricity. It is requested to limit consumption (e.g., 2-minute shower). (parceltinyhouse.com)

Q: Are they available in summer and winter?
Yes. In summer, they are ventilated or air-conditioned (depending on the destination). In winter, they are insulated and equipped with a stove. (parceltinyhouse.com)

Q: Who are the hosts of the tiny houses?
They are local farmers (winemakers, market gardeners, breeders) who are passionate, welcoming travelers and receiving a commission per night. (parceltinyhouse.com)

Contact

• Phone: +33 1 76 40 29 90 (Mon-Fri, 9 AM-5 PM) (parceltinyhouse.com)
• Email: [email protected] (parceltinyhouse.com)
• Social media: Instagram, Facebook (parceltinyhouse.com)

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