The combination of ancient architecture and contemporary style creates an atmosphere of tranquility and serenity, where modernity has been designed to underline the beauty of the historic building.
To ensure the ecolodges' energy independence, a self-consuming photovoltaic roof has been installed on the former farm building, which complements the main building of the estate. To reduce our environmental impact, we opted for natural materials for the renovation of the château. All roofs, walls and floors have been insulated with high-performance, environmentally-friendly materials to ensure optimum thermal comfort and well-being. All our lighting fixtures are fitted with low-energy LED lamps, and we favor motion-sensor lighting in less-frequented areas of the Château. Outside, we have opted for solar-powered lighting. We have set up a consumption dashboard with weekly and monthly measurements, and water reducers on all taps. Our household appliances are selected on the basis of their energy efficiency.
Recycling and waste reduction
To encourage everyone to reduce waste, selective sorting has been introduced on the property. You'll find an "Ecogestures Charter" in your gite, for which our teams have received training. We invite you to follow these small, easy-to-implement gestures during your stay and on a daily basis. For the upkeep of the estate, we use only natural and ecological cleaning products.
Promote the local economy and slow tourism
We have chosen to go back to basics and encourage short circuits by working with local players. Our breakfasts and picnic baskets are made with regional and seasonal products, preferably organic.
To help you choose responsible tourism, we've put together a list of restaurants and activities to do around the Château. We are also developing partnerships with regional players who share our environmental values, such as the Allegria winery a few kilometers from the Château, the Coopérative fromagère des Bergers du Larzac, the Rue Traversette cannery in Saint-André de Sangonis and the Domaine de Vaxergues**** in Aveyron.
To move around, we provide bike tours and mountain bikes. For any 3-night stay, from June to September, we offer you the Parc et Lumières tour for an unforgettable experience just a few steps from your ecolodge gite.