Holiday House in Cap Ferret by Atelier du Pont

If you’re drawn to vacation homes immersed in greenery, the striking Holiday House in Cap Ferret by Atelier du Pont in France is a compelling example. Set into a gently sloping landscape, the house is organized as a cluster of timber-clad cabins that flow organically toward an expansive outdoor deck. The deck and swimming pool act as connective elements, linking the different wooden volumes while offering sheltered outdoor living and views across the planted surroundings.

Unique triangular windows and openings bring geometric style to the fabulous holiday home

Externally, the house is defined by warm timber cladding and bold geometric cutouts. Triangular windows and angular openings punctuate the façades, bringing a graphic and contemporary rhythm to the cabins while admitting shafts of natural light. The wood exterior and large glazed walls create a strong visual contrast between solid, sheltered spaces and transparent connections that integrate interior and exterior living.

Holiday House in Cap Ferret with wooden exterior and glass walls

The planted perimeter around the property—made up of strawberry trees, yucca and pines—provides a soft, evergreen privacy screen that reinforces the retreat-like atmosphere. This small, layered forest blends with the site’s topography and enhances the feeling of seclusion without interrupting sightlines to the sky and nearby landscape.

Small forest of strawberry tree, yucca, and pines surrounds the lovely vacation home

Inside, the palette is deliberately restrained: bright, monochromatic white dominates the walls and ceilings, while timber floors and window frames introduce organic warmth and texture. Large glass walls on both levels dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior, allowing daylight to fill living spaces and offering changing views as the sun moves. The interior design balances this quiet backdrop with carefully chosen, colorful accents.

Spacious wooden deck connects the two cabins inside the Holiday Home in France

Characterful touches create focal points within the white interiors: a vivid orange Togo sofa energizes the living area, patterned pendant lights enliven the dining space, and blue accent cushions and colored kitchen cabinets introduce measured pops of color. These selections maintain a modern-rustic aesthetic—simple and comfortable, yet visually engaging.

Bright Togo Sofa in orange adds color to the neutral space in white and wood

Spatial planning emphasizes communal living without sacrificing privacy: the cabins are linked by a sequence of terraces and covered courtyards that permit family members or friends to gather while still enjoying personal retreat areas. Sliding glass doors and covered outdoor spaces enable flexible use of the deck and terraces, extending the living areas during mild weather.

The construction blends into the topography of the terrain. The spaces were designed for a large sibling so that everyone while getting together, can still benefit of intimacy and calm. The cabins are connected to one another through a series of terraces.

Bunk beds in the kids’ room with ladder that feels both stylish and space-savvy

Bedrooms and recreational areas reflect the same thoughtful approach: compact, efficient layouts make the most of available space, while large openings maintain bright, airy atmospheres. A game room located on the upper level enjoys panoramic views through glass walls, turning leisure space into a vantage point for the surrounding landscape.

Game room on the upper level with glass walls offers lovely views of the landscape outside

Throughout the house, changing light conditions create a rich interplay of shadows and brightness, accentuating textures and highlighting clean architectural lines. The Holiday House in Cap Ferret is a strong example of contemporary holiday architecture that balances bold geometry, warm natural materials, and a considered relationship with its planted setting.

Photography: Takuji Shimmura / Philippe Garcia