Hotels Taking Steps Towards Sustainability in Nefiach

Domaine Riberach is an ecolodge hotel that was created with ecotourism and green tourism in mind, embracing a 'Slow Life' philosophy. The hotel is housed in a renovated former wine cooperative and features a natural swimming pool that is filtered by aquatic plants, requiring organic sunscreen for swimming. It utilizes geothermal energy for heating and cooling, a system that won an ADEME award. The hotel also boasts a 12-hectare organic vineyard and its restaurant, La Coopérative, has been awarded a Michelin Green Star for its eco-friendly practices and culinary excellence, focusing on local, seasonal produce and 'Km0' locavore cuisine. The winery itself uses sustainable and natural winemaking practices, avoiding pesticides, herbicides, and synthetic products, and minimizing sulfite additions.

Committed to sustainable tourism, this hotel was restored using local, sustainable materials like stone and wood, and features improved insulation. It follows a locavore approach by partnering with local suppliers, implements anti-waste practices, and supports biodiversity in its garden.