Eco-friendly holiday rentals

Our Eco-friendly investments and behaviour

 

let’s be honest, with 6 private spas the Domaine de Monteils does not claim to be a model of eco responsibility, but we put a lot of goodwill to minimize the impact of our activity on the environment.


Waste management

  • The sorting of waste is organized on site: Each apartment has a bin with several compartments dedicated to each category of waste. A translated note on waste sorting is provided

  • A green waste composting area is set up in a remote corner of the estate.

  • A zeolite bed has been installed for the treatment of wastewater: Alternative absorbent that prevents the contamination of groundwater by leachate (laundry, organic micro pollutants, ammonium, heavy metals) and improves the quality of effluents.


Energy savings

  • All exterior and interior bulbs are LEDs. The exterior lighting is programmed by an astronomical clock, including several spotlight with presence detectors.

  • The filtration systems of the pools and spas work with an eco-smart mode.

  • Very good insulation of roofs and windows with triple glazing or double glazing with reinforced thermal insulation.

  • No air conditioning: Our 50-60cm thick stone walls retain heat in winter and freshness in summer to the point that an air conditioning system is not necessary. Electric underfloor heating (villa), heat pump, or electric radiant panels.


Eco-friendly renovation

  • The renovation of all the buildings was carried out with sustainable materials: Wooden doors and windows, insulation of the ceilings with hemp wool, reuse of terracotta “parfeuilles” under roofs and reclaimed terracotta tiles, natural paints and lime coatings.


Pollution control measures

  • We use a selection of cleaning products with the European eco-label for cleaning and maintenance of spas.

  • During your stay sheets and towels are replaced only once a week. The daily replacement is only on request of our guests.

  • The pool water is treated with salt electrolysis, providing particularly soft water on the skin. No use of chlorine.

  • We have installed 2 fast charging stations for electric vehicles, and the first charging is offered for free to our guests.

  • If you travel by train the transfer from the train station can be provided, with electric vehicle.


Honey made in Domaine de Monteils

  • In a remote part of the estate away enough from the houses there are 4 hives, overlooking a large flowering field. Approximately 200,000 bees are actively pollinating the site.

    Our friend Benoît, a beekeeper who takes good care of his bees, will be happy to propose a demonstration of the management of a hive. The honey harvested is really excellent.