10 eco-friendly cocoons where you can relax and unwind in Burgundy
A tiny house in the vineyards, an eco-gite in Morvan, a tipi in the midst of nature... We’ve selected 10 places especially for you, all very different but each one fully committed to protecting the environment. 10 places to stay spread across the whole of Burgundy, where slow tourism is a priority and they have been awarded one or more sustainability certifications, proof of their commitment to limiting their impact on the environment. An opportunity to treat yourselves to a break in Burgundy’s natural environment, while respecting your values with regards the planet.
The Ferme des Ruats holiday gite
At the eco-friendly, local and organic Ferme des Ruats in the Morvan Regional Nature Park, nothing is done by half-measures.
This former farm was converted into a holiday gite and is a welcoming place to get together surrounded by nature and biodiversity. Here, you can really embrace the simple things in life!
The eco-friendly bonuses: Safeguarding the park’s biodiversity, protecting resources and waste reduction.
Cave Nérot tiny house
Julie, a passionate winegrower, is always keen to share her love for her profession and present her wines.
On one of her vineyard plots, set between 3 legendary appellation areas - Coteaux du Giennois, Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé - she has installed an eco-friendly Tiny House which can be rented out for an immersive experience.
The eco-friendly bonuses: minimal carbon footprint, slow tourism approach that puts the emphasis of a holiday on people and encounters.
‘Château de la Resle’ guest house
Welcome to this guest house with the perfect blend of contemporary art, beautiful stone and environmental awareness.
This guest house is unlike any other and guests are encouraged to spend time with their hosts who are passionate about Burgundy and also collectors of contemporary art.
The eco-friendly bonuses: local and organic products, local producers, a low carbon footprint.
Le Pressoir holiday gite
A holiday gite set in the midst of the vines near Chalon-sur-Saône, that oozes simplicity and a peaceful atmosphere.
The perfect place to enjoy an afternoon nap in the garden, a bike ride through the vineyards and donkey rides for families, surrounded by revitalising greenery.
The eco-friendly bonuses: electric vehicles, natural cleaning products, low water and energy consumption, natural weed control.
The Herberie de la Tille tipi
What’s the concept? Sleep in an Indian tipi in the great outdoors and enjoy the simple things in life. You can make use of the 3,000 m² garden where the owner grows medicinal plants to make herbal tea.
The eco-friendly bonuses: the garden is maintained without the use of chemicals, all weeding and picking is done by hand, low consumption and environmental awareness.
Chez Sophie et Benoît
5 brand-new rooms, ideal for a well-deserved rest after cycling (‘Accueil Vélo’-certified establishment) along the Burgundy canal or after a day of sightseeing in Dijon and along the Route des Grands Crus (wine route) nearby.
The eco-friendly bonuses: protection of biodiversity, sustainable water management, eco-housing.
Gîte en Châtaignier
This ‘chestnut cottage’ surrounded by woodland has everything you could possibly need for a stay in the great outdoors far from hectic daily life, with a terrace area overlooking a 700 m² lake, and wooden interior.
The eco-friendly bonuses: Waste reduction efforts, practices and initiatives to protect biodiversity, mainly local, organic and seasonal products.
Le P'tit Monde du Morvan
A holiday at Le P’tit Monde du Morvan is a unique experience in the heart of the Morvan region, far from the daily grind. It’s all about forgetting the world around us to spend a night living in a bubble. About getting away from routine by sleeping under the stars. And going back to the simple things in life in a safari tent.
The eco-friendly bonuses: Initiatives to protect biodiversity, reduced water consumption, energy-efficient electrical appliances.
Moulin de Poil holiday gites
This former mill produced flour until the 1970s and was then converted into tourism accommodation, with a holiday gite, guest rooms and group accommodation. Choose the option that suits you best.
The eco-friendly bonuses: Certified ‘Green Key’ and ‘Regional Nature Park Values’ which guarantee optimum efforts are made to safeguard the environment.
Stay in one of the holiday gites
The Originals Boutique Hôtel Normandie
This is a 3-star hotel that has managed to provide the perfect combination of a charming bourgeois house, modern facilities (lounge bar, gym, facilities for cyclists, etc.) and sustainable initiatives. All just 5 min from Auxerre town centre.
The eco-friendly bonuses: establishment with the ‘Green Key’ certification, proof of their commitment to the environment
Hostellerie Cèdre & Spa
Combining luxury and sustainability is possible. We have proof here at the Hostellerie du Cèdre where you’ll find the ultimate in elegance, comfort and harmony, while respecting environmental regulations.
The eco-friendly bonuses: Food waste prevention, use of environmentally friendly cleaning products, efforts to reduce the use of plastic.
