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In keeping with the layout, we felt it was important to develop sustainable tourism by applying the following eco-responsible criteria:

• ENERGY: focus on moderating energy needs through quality insulation, low-energy lighting and appliances, installation of thermal solar panels covering most of the hot water and heating needs, complemented by an automated pellet-burning insert. Summer air conditioning is provided by natural ventilation protected by mosquito nets and blackout windows. We also have photovoltaic panels on site.
• WATER ECONOMY: a 5,000l tank of rainwater is used to water the vegetable garden, a double water circuit has been installed in the gîte, one for the drinking water network and the other for the well water for the washing machine and WC (double set point), taps and showers are equipped with flow limiters.
• RE-EMPLOYMENT: some of the furniture from the family home has been re-used, and the terrace is made from oak grown in our hedgerows.
• WASTEWATER TREATMENT: wastewater from the entire village (3 houses: the gîte, ours and our neighbors') is discharged through a phyto-purification system (filter planted with reeds), which we maintain.
• SELECTIVE SELECTION: We are very committed to sorting, reducing and recycling our waste. We inform our guests of the instructions to be followed. They have 5 garbage cans, each with its own explanatory sheet:
• 1 Recyclables
• 2 Glass
• 3 Compost
• 4 Food scraps for the chickens
• 5 General waste

For all these points, we make our guests aware of environmental issues.