Our commitment to sustainability

Our Partnership with Clef Verte

Les Castels’ 4- and 5-star campsites care for the environment in partnership with the Clef Verte label.

Les Castels have a real stake in conserving and protecting French natural heritage. That’s why we are working every day to preserve our magnificent natural treasures. We use products that are gentle on the environment and equipment that operates using clean energy.

Campsites participate every day in this eco-responsible approach to ecotourism. During your stay, you’ll also be invited to participate through simple but effective actions like sorting waste or using reusable bags.
33 Castels establishments have already been awarded the Green Key.

A few things our campsites have done to preserve nature:

• Installation of heat pumps for heating the swimming pools
• Installation of thermal solar panels to heat water for the bathroom blocks
• Setting up light sensors for exterior lighting
• Facilities for recycling, composting and compacting waste
• Use of electric vehicles
• Reusable carrier bags in the shops, instead of plastic bags...

 

European Ecolabel 

In addition to being awarded “La Clef Verte” seal of approval, some Castels properties have also received the European Ecolabel. These sites are committed to limiting water and energy use, reducing the amount of waste they generate, favouring renewable resources, and making their guests aware of environmental preservation.

Currently, two Castels properties have been certified by the European Ecolabel:
La Garangeoire and the Château de Poinsouze.




 

Les Castels care for the environment by supporting Planète Urgence 

In line with its commitment to an environmental approach and its values of hospitality and generosity, the Castels Chain is committed to the Planète Urgence Environment and Development programme. 

For the last 5 years, Les Castels have been supporting a reforestation project in Madagascar: €1 = 1 tree planted by Planète Urgence. To date, 22,452 trees have already been planted. You too can support this project by filling out our satisfaction survey at the end of your stay!

Planète Urgence provides assistance and financial support for reforestation projects.
By focusing on trees, the programme contributes to the protection, restoration, and appreciation of the environment while providing local populations with a meaningful and sustainable path to economic development.

With a gift of €1, Planète Urgence will plant a tree in Madagascar in the name of the Castels chain, as part of the €1 = 1 tree planted initiative. Check back soon for news about the projects your donations have supported!

For more information, visit:   www.planete-urgence.org