New travel practices are being observed all over the world, in cities as well as in the countryside. Behaviors are changing, and tourism is adapting. As a result, the terms “responsible tourism”, “sustainable tourism” and “solidarity tourism” are appearing more and more frequently on the Internet. But what do we really mean by responsible and sustainable tourism in Paris? Is this what you’re looking for right now ? And of course, does this concept exist in Paris, and how can you find it? At Hôtel des Marronniers, we’ve taken the green tourism plunge, and here we’ll give you a few keys to finding your way around all this ecological vocabulary 😀
What does sustainable tourism in Paris means ?
What does sustainable tourism means ?
We need to distinguish between two concepts: responsible tourism and sustainable tourism. The two can be reconciled or dissociated. The former implies a desire on the part of travelers or professionals to practice greener tourism, while the latter indicates a desire to respect the environment and the surrounding population. Greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, waste management, etc… So many factors, and much more besides, to be taken into account in the development of responsible, sustainable tourism. It’s important to point out that tourism can be a source of environmental and social devastation. The number of tourists and the practices of those involved in the industry are causing considerable damage to the planet. We need to raise awareness on a massive scale, but we can already take action.
What is a sustainable hotel ?
Every hotel, whether large or small, with or without a restaurant or a spa, can take action to reduce its environmental impact. For example, it can reduce its energy footprint, its water consumption, choose to work with local businesses, etc… There are also individual ways of thinking and operating, such as turning off air conditioning in unreserved rooms. It is also perfectly feasible to inform customers and suggest that they take a proactive role in this collective responsibility. For example, at the Hôtel des Marronniers, we offer our guests the option of not washing their towels every day, if they wish so, or of sorting their waste in their rooms using waste sorting garbage cans. The hotelier can take an eco-responsible approach, but it goes hand in hand with the behavior of his guests.
How to book a sustainable hotel in Paris ?
If you’re looking for a sustainable hotel in France, and more specifically in Paris, you can visit the reservation centers that are increasingly offering a responsible or ecological filter. And by typing a query into Google (sustainable tourism Paris or responsible tourism Paris), you should come across some interesting results. Then visit the hotel’s website to find out more about values and practices. A phone call or email can help you find out more and book at the best rate at the same time! 😉
Hôtel des Marronniers, a sustainable hôtel in the very center of Paris
The Hôtel des Marronniers, a charming hotel in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Located in the heart of the legendary Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, the Hôtel des Marronniers is a small 36-room hotel with an unsuspected bucolic calm. Just step through the hotel door, past the smiling reception desk and onto the veranda, and you’ll find yourself in a garden right in the heart of Paris. A little happiness in the shade of two large chestnut trees.
Breakfast is served daily between 7am and 11am on the veranda, in the garden weather permitting, or in your room.
The rooms in our Paris center hotel are all equipped with :
- Free Wifi
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Flat screen television
- Bathroom with shower or bathtub
- Blackout curtains
- Desk, …
The Hôtel des Marronniers or the values of responsible, sustainable tourism in Paris
Being located in such a green setting, it was natural that we should take steps to protect the environment. We are a Green Key labelled hotel. As such, we have implemented a number of practices:
- Installation of water limiters, low-energy light bulbs, waste sorting garbage cans in rooms and common areas.
- Use of ozonated water for cleaning and hospitality products in large containers
- Optimized use of in-room air conditioning
- Pesticide-free garden maintenance and rainwater harvesting
You can find here details of our commitment, as well as the awareness-raising activities carried out among our customers and employees, in the eco responsible tab of our website.
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