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6 green addresses for eco-responsible vacations

When you love nature and want to preserve it, you can choose to spend your vacations in accommodation that respects it. They’re energy-efficient, built from eco-friendly materials and offer a real immersion in our beautiful natural surroundings: here are 6 accommodations for environmentally-friendly vacations in Haute-Vienne.

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1. Le Clos de l'Arthonnet

in Flavignac

If you love the murmur of water and the song of birds, this is the address for you. The property stretches across meadows, woods, a river and springs in an unspoilt, authentic setting: the Parc Naturel Régional Périgord-Limousin. Organic farming is practiced here. The guest house has its own independent entrance: you can ask Marie-France, who is never stingy when it comes to sharing her good addresses. She imagined this place in harmony with nature: the Limousin farmhouse has been restored using healthy materials. The thick walls are plastered with lime and chestnut is used in the furnishings and decor.

With a view to preserving the environment, this accommodation adheres to the ecogestures of the Gîtes de France label. The Arthonnet stream will lull you to sleep after a day of walking or birdwatching: the estate is classified as an LPO (League for the Protection of Birds) refuge. 18 hectares are open for walks. The Flavignac migration observation site is nearby. Here you can see skylarks and sandhill cranes: ideal for relaxing and dreaming with your nose in the air!

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2. Hélène's gardens

in Bersac-sur-Rivalier

Are you craving open spaces and healthy, gourmet meals?

Les jardins d’Hélène happily combines both. First and foremost, it’s an organic farm that welcomes you. The guest house opens onto a terrace with a breathtaking view of nature and the famous gardens. It’s close to the family home and the small direct sales store, so you can stock up on the good stuff! We warn you, we’ve adopted dry toilets and eco-gestures here: respect for nature is an integral part of the place.

We’re also well situated for hiking in the Monts d’Ambazac: a little exercise and fresh air to take care of yourself. During your stay, you can take part in the picking and cooking of your harvest at the end of the day. And let’s not forget the delicious breakfast with fresh fruit and jams from the orchard!

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3. Le Clos des Chênaies

in Dompierre-les-Églises

Imagine an estate with 11 eco-gîtes set well apart from one another. There’s nothing to see but the forest, horses or a pond… What you’ll experience is a communion with nature, without disturbing or damaging it. The houses have green roofs to keep you cool in summer and warm in winter, aided at the end of the summer by pellet stoves and large bay windows for maximum sunshine.
For a wellness interlude, you’ve come to the right place: the estate has a communal area around the swimming pool (heated by solar panels) and each house has its own outdoor spa. Relaxation guaranteed with panoramic views over the countryside!

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4. The bird house

in Bujaleuf

A change of pace for a few days, in tune with nature… Sound impossible in your fast-paced everyday life?

We know where you can take a break: at Manuel and Anne’s in Bujaleuf. Just a stone’s throw from the Lac de Vassivière, they have built their home in unspoilt countryside. To minimize its footprint on the environment, it’s a single-storey, Limousin-style barn. Everything is made of wood, from the insulation to the siding. No television (or available on request), no internet, and the use of healthy, organic products so as not to compromise the phyto-purification system; everything is provided so that your stay is in harmony with nature.

So, ready to unplug?

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5. Camping Junora

in Eymoutiers

Environmentally-conscious campers, goodbye tiny pitches and the smell of your neighbor’s cooking: Junora offers you space in the middle of nature! Each pitch is 150 m² with a vegetable garden (flowers, herbs and vegetables), picnic table and parasol. This ecological campsite has its own solar-heated swimming pool.

The materials are natural and eco-responsible, and the view over the countryside is breathtaking. It’s located 3 km from Eymoutiers on a 10-hectare estate in the Parc Naturel Régional de Millevaches en Limousin. It’s a lively place, where you can have adventures during the day, light a fire in the evening and enjoy the silence at night (with the occasional owl call!).

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6. Tiny house Parcel Ferme de Garance

in Magnac-Laval

A mini-home made of natural materials and self-sufficient in energy, it’s right in line with the trend for sustainable tourism. And when it comes to reconnecting with nature, there’s nothing to complain about: prefer comfortable shoes to reach the miniature house! You’ll take a wooded path and cross a stream. The 15m² of this mini-home will feel twice as big, with its large windows opening onto the countryside.

Stroll along the surrounding paths, daydream in the beautiful chestnut armchairs in front of the house or read a book by the pond – what a program! And to complete the experience, we recommend grilling the farm’s Limousin meat and vegetables on the brazier: an unforgettable gourmet moment.