We joined the committed to a sustainable destination label in 2018 to protect our rich and fragile natural environment. This label was created by local professionals and is endorsed by the Pays de Saint-Jean-de-Monts Tourist Office.
Our commitments:
At Le Clos du Bourg campsite in Notre-Dame-des-Monts, we promise:
Not to use products that are harmful to the environment
- manual or mechanical weeding, zero phytochemicals
- organic or eco-friendly cleaning products
To reduce our energy consumption
- Exterior lighting with low-consumption and twilight bulbs
- Latest generation heat pumps for the pools
To optimize our water consumption
- Timed faucets and pressure reducing valves on showers
- Water consumption monitored monthly
To encourage environmentally-friendly transportation
- Electric vehicles within the campsite
- Partnership with bicycle rental company for our guests
- Maps of bike paths and walking trails available
To limit our waste production:
- Yard waste shredded and re-used as mulch
- Recycling: bins throughout the campsite and bags provided to guests
- Used battery collection
- Compost bin available to guests and bio-buckets supplied to volunteer residents
- The Donation Box gives a second life to used objects in good condition, encouraging sharing and relationships between guests
- Disposable mattresses recycled by our supplier
To educate and communicate
- Environmental protection awareness workshops and educational workshops at the children’s club
- Reminders of how to go green in the restrooms and common areas
- Information provided on tourist sites related to the environment (Biotopia, Kulmino, etc.)
