Ecolieu La gataudière

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Ecolieu La gataudière

2 Sérigny,
85240 Foussais-Payré
FRANCE

Description

We are a rural couple who make simple everyday life easier. Ideal for 2 people, the gîte is independent and encourages a life respectful of nature. The washing machine and freezer are shared, as are the vegetable and fruit gardens.

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Corinne Devaud et Thierry Chenu

Has been welcoming since 2020.

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Ecolieu La gataudière

2 Sérigny,
85240 Foussais-Payré
FRANCE

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Our eco-responsible and farming commitments

We have a European eco-label that certifies our "green key" commitments.

Bio-based construction materials
Eco-responsible construction materials
Eco-responsible paint and coatings

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Eco-construction/housing

Bio-based construction materials
Eco-responsible construction materials
Eco-responsible paint and coatings
Insulation with natural or recycled materials
Measurement of electricity consumption per night over the year
Preservation of local traditional habitat
Use of local materials or local crafts
VOC-free construction materials

Energy management

Avoid use of non-rechargeable batteries
Efficient opening insulation
Green energy supplier
Low consumption lighting and electrical appliances
Management of heating, hot water, cooking, fridge temperatures...
No electric air conditioning, alternatives for natural cooling
Open-air laundry drying, provision of clotheslines
Sustainable and efficient housing insulation

Food

Bulk food products
Home cooking
Majority local products
Majority organic products

Human and social dimension

Activist commitments
Civic commitments
Professional commitments
Raising visitor awareness of good practices
Social commitments
Trained and aware against discrimination
Trained and aware against sexist and sexual violence

Local involvement

Enhancement of local heritage
Involvement in local associations
Involvement in local cultural life
Involvement in local heritage preservation
Involvement in local politics
Promotion of local producers or artisans
Sharing of tools, machines or others

Mobility

Accessibility of reception areas to all types of disabilities
Bike friendly
Promotion of eco-responsible transport
Soft transport means available or nearby (bike loan or rental)

Preservation of natural spaces and biodiversity

Facilities for biodiversity preservation
Natural space protection actions
Protected natural areas on site
Reasoned mowing

Production mode and link to the land

Ancient or local plant varieties
Animal welfare monitoring
Peasant seeds
Permaculture
Reasoned hedge trimming
Recovery of production waste (manure, recovery, composting, reuse)
Water and energy efficient irrigation for crops and gardens (drip, oyas or micro-sprinkler)