CISTEBOIS UNVEILS THE A-FRAME AT ATLANTICA 2025

By COM4 - PR Agency Published on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:41 PM

Photo credits : CISTEBOIS

Summary for decision-makers

Cistébois offers innovative, eco-friendly, and industrially produced tourist accommodations, ideal for campsites and leisure activities. Its A-Frame model, made entirely of wood and prefabricated in a factory, offers rapid on-site assembly, a unique design, and modular layouts for 2 to 4 people. It is designed to guarantee a quick return on investment and meet the growing demand for original and sustainable solutions, with layout options to suit the needs of both managers and users.

Based in Beaulieu-sous-la-Roche (Vendée), Cistébois operates a 7,000 m² factory, produces 600 modules per year, and has a network of local partners (80% within 100 km). The company prioritizes 90% recyclable certified wood and digital innovation to leverage its expertise in building lightweight, high-performance, and environmentally friendly accommodations.

At the Atlantica trade fair in Niort, CISTEBOIS, a specialist in lightweight, mobile timber-frame housing, unveiled an innovation that promises to make its mark on the unusual accommodation market: the A-Frame.Inspired by the famous Nordic and North American “A”-shaped houses, this compact and modular module reinterprets a traditionally artisanal and large-format concept in an accessible, mobile and modular version.

A new, unusual and accessible wooden model that reinvents the camping experience

At Cistébois, we see unusual accommodation as a laboratory for tourism innovation. Our ambition is to design original, accessible, and environmentally friendly solutions, while promoting wood expertise.
and French prefabrication.

Bruno Trouvat, founder and director of Cistebois

Atypical accommodation designed for campsites

With 27 m2 living space, its atypical design and its modular interior, the A-Frame can accommodate of 2 4 to people. He conjugates comfort (equipped bathroom, kitchen, bright living space) and immersion in nature thanks to its unique architecture.

Its design aims for a rapid return on investment for campsites, by offering holidaymakers an original alternative to yurts, cabins, lodges or pods.

Differentiation and innovation

First model designed by Cistébois for Cistébois, The A-Frame marks a strategic turning point : the company is moving from custom-made, artisanal design to the industrialization of an unusual, compact habitat. Prefabricated in the factory, 100% wood, recyclable and eco-responsible, This module demonstrates Cistébois' ability to innovate and democratize unusual accommodation.

Innovation and precision guide manufacturing at Cistébois: Each product is designed, assembled and finished in the factory, guaranteeing rapid assembly in one day on site. All solutions adapt to all configurations, with units ranging from 20 to 300 m2, designed for optimal comfort in all seasons.

This requirement is accompanied bystrong local roots: a network of partners and suppliers located mainly near the factory ensures consistent quality while controlling the carbon footprint.

Several layout variations

(separate bedroom, sleeping alcove, separate shower) are possible to adapt to the expectations of campsite managers and the needs of holidaymakers.

An immersive presentation at the Atlantica trade fair

Beyond the product, Cistébois also innovates in its communication: an immersive cinema module and an interactive terminal will immerse visitors in the brand's universe, showcasing its expertise in the different types of collective spaces offered, and enriching the experience through digital technology.

Cistebois, tailor-made expertise in the service of lightweight housing

Founded in 2018 in Beaulieu-sous-la-Roche (Vendée), Cistébois was born from the acquisition of the CRL company and has now established itself as a key player in mobile construction. Led by Bruno Trouvat, a 25-year expert in the industrialization of lightweight housing, the company has a 7,000 m2 factory and an annual production capacity of around 600 modules. With an integrated design office and a team of 60 people, Cistébois designs innovative, high-performance, and aesthetic solutions for Mobile Leisure Residences (RML), Light Leisure Housing (HLL), and individuals.

Committed to the planet, the company favors certified wood, 90% recyclable, and works with local suppliers (80% located less than 100 km from its factory).

Frequently Asked Questions for Decision Makers

What are the main characteristics of the Cistébois A-Frame module?

The A-Frame offers 27 m² of living space, an unusual design, a modular interior, and can accommodate 2 to 4 people. It includes a bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and a 100% prefabricated wood construction.

How does Cistébois contribute to innovation and eco-responsibility in unusual accommodation?

Cistébois is industrializing compact, recyclable, and locally prefabricated housing. Its process limits its carbon footprint through the use of certified wood and suppliers located primarily near the factory.

What is Cistébois' production capacity and expertise?

Cistébois has a 7,000 m2 factory, produces around 600 modules per year, and benefits from 25 years of experience in lightweight housing, supported by a team of 60 people and an integrated design office.

Category & subcategories: HABITAT, Exterior design & landscaping, Outdoor structures & shelters

News type: Events & trade fairs, Product innovation