Eco-friendly welcome booklet 🌿 La Blanchie Haute Cottage

Environmental commitment & sustainable development

We are happy to welcome you to the heart of the Dordogne Valley, in a calm, natural and unspoiled environment.

As part of our quality approach and our commitment to sustainable tourism, we have implemented several concrete actions to limit our environmental impact while guaranteeing you a comfortable stay.

We thank you for participating, through a few simple actions, in the preservation of our beautiful region.

♻️ SELECTIVE SORTING AND RECYCLING

To promote waste recycling, recycling bins are available for your use.

📍 Location

Recycling bins are available in the outbuilding next to the cottage. An additional black bin for household waste is located inside the cottage.

Please separate clearly:

🟢 Glass

• bottles
• pots
• jars

🔵 Packaging and paper

• boxes
• papers
• newspapers
• plastic packaging
• cans

⚫ Household waste

• non-recyclable food waste
• small everyday waste items

🟡Plastic waste

• plastic packaging
• cans
• recyclable packaging

Respecting the sorting guidelines helps to reduce waste and preserve our environment.

💧 WATER SAVING

Water is a precious resource.

The cottage has a rainwater harvesting system used for:

• Watering the garden,
• The plantations,
• The vegetable garden is available for use by holidaymakers.

A few simple steps:

• Opt for short showers,
• Avoid letting the water run unnecessarily.
• Use household appliances only when they are fully loaded.
• Report any potential leaks.

Every action counts when it comes to preserving natural resources.

💡 ENERGY SAVINGS

The cottage is equipped with low-energy LED lighting to limit electricity consumption.

Thank you for:

• Turn off the lights when leaving a room.
• Avoid leaving electrical appliances on standby.
• Turn off the air conditioning when you are away.
• Close doors and windows when the heating is on.

These simple actions contribute to reducing our energy consumption.

🌱 GARDEN AND VEGETABLE GARDEN

The garden and vegetable patch contribute to the natural charm of the cottage.

Depending on the season, certain herbs, vegetables or small fruits may be available to vacationers.

Thanks for :

• Respect the plantings,
• Preserve green spaces,
• Do not litter.
• Take care of outdoor equipment.

🧴 ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS

The guesthouse prioritizes the use of environmentally friendly cleaning products in order to:

• Limit the use of chemicals.
• Preserving water quality,
• Protect your health and the health of nature.

We also encourage our visitors to favour eco-friendly products during their stay.

🚶 LOCAL AND RESPONSIBLE TOURISM

During your stay, we invite you to discover:

• Local markets,
• Regional producers,
• The artisans of the Lot,
• Specialties of the Dordogne Valley.

Supporting local businesses helps to bolster the economy of our region and preserve its authenticity.

🤝 THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION

Through your everyday actions, you contribute to the preservation of the environment and the development of more sustainable tourism.

We wish you an excellent stay at:

🌿 GÎTE LA BLANCHIE HAUTE – MARTEL 🌿