LES INFOS ❘ GREEN FRANCE GREEN FRANCE
Eco-tourism and green living in France is endlessly evolving – here we bring you the latest news and developments in tourism
In brief OLD-SCHOOL CASTLE
2023 marks the 25th anniversary of construction starting on the unique Guédelon project (Bourgogne- Franche-Comté), where a team
of master-craftsmen is building a 13th-century castle from scratch. The aim is to revive heritage craft skills and showcase medieval construction methods.
VACANCES VERTES For those seeking eco-responsible Take a new hike in Hérault
Opened in autumn 2022, the GR (Grande Randonnée or hiking route) Entre Deux Lacs is a waterside trail which allows walkers to discover two contrasting but equally pretty lakes – Lac d’Avène and Lac du Salagou – in the Hérault department of Occitanie, northwest of Montpellier. To the north you can enjoy the forest atmosphere of the Monts d’Orb, while in the south there is the unique characteristic of the Coeur d’Hérault with its omnipresent red rocks, called ruffes. Choose from the Tour du Lac d’Avène (33km) starting from Ceilhes, the Tour du Lac du Salagou (32km) starting from Clermont-l’Hérault, and a linear trail, the Sentier des Deux Lacs (65km), which joins the two loops together. Bonne balade!
www.herault-tourisme.com
GREEN HIGHS A pioneer ski area in terms of renewable
energy, Serre Chevalier in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur installed two hydro-electric turbines in 2022. The aim for 2023 is to generate 30% of its energy needs from solar, wind and
hydroelectric renewable sources. Green energy and biodiversity efforts see mountain resorts awarded the Flocon Vert label.
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tourism options, MooVert is a new green holidays booking website bringing together a carefully
selected group of accommodation, restaurants and service providers who share common values: authenticity, respect for the
environment and excellent service. Explore your sustainable options by visiting
moovert.fr.
SUSTAINABLE STARS Sustainable development is
strongly emphasised in France’s new hotel star rating system.
There are now 27 criteria related to sustainable development
(compared to 13 in the previous edition), of which 15 are
mandatory, including staff training in energy-saving management, water-saving and waste management measures.
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