Hotels Taking Steps Towards Sustainability in Rodes

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.