The mountain is the new office: inspiring setting, quiet, walks at lunch break. La Bresse is particularly suited, with now-solid digital infrastructure.
Coworking
A few coworking spaces have opened in the La Bresse / Gérardmer / Remiremont triangle:
- Shared spaces with desks, meeting rooms, printing
- Subscriptions by day, week or month
- Atmosphere: local freelancers, passing remote workers, regional startups
Indicative prices: 15 to 25 € a day, 90 to 150 € a week, 280 to 400 € a month.
Equipped chalets
More and more rentals offer dedicated remote-working spaces:
- Desk with screen and ergonomic chair
- Fibre wifi, sometimes with loan VPN
- Printer on request
- Annex room for confidential video calls
Check before booking: guaranteed speed, existence of a 4G backup, wired Ethernet socket.
Cafés and restaurants with wifi
Several spots accept remote working during the day, especially outside lunch. Decent coffee, sockets available, relaxed atmosphere. Ideal to vary the scene.
A typical workation week
- Monday morning: setup, coffee, first tasks at the desk
- Tuesday to Thursday: work routine with hike breaks
- Wednesday 4pm: ski or MTB depending on season
- Friday: meeting at coworking for local networking
- Weekend: full disconnect
Good to know
- Time zone: none, you stay in France
- Backup battery and mobile 4G essential in case of cut
- Abundant natural light: the days feel longer
- Cost of living: gentler than the city
See our budget guide to estimate the cost of a workation week, then book a chalet.
Frequently asked questions
Is internet reliable in La Bresse?
Yes, fibre is deployed in the village and much of the hamlets. Premium rentals offer very high speed. Check before booking, especially in isolated hamlets.
Are there dedicated coworking spaces?
Yes, a few coworking spots have opened in the La Bresse / Gérardmer / Remiremont triangle. Day, week or month subscriptions.
Is it suitable for videoconferences?
Yes, the premium rentals provide a dedicated quiet space. Check speed and a 4G back-up for important calls.
Any remote worker packs?
Our [chalet](/en/chalets) offers weekly formulas with a dedicated office, fibre and flexible arrivals. Ideal for workations.