Romance in France at Hotel Les Orangeries in Lussac-Les-Châteaux

3 days/2 nights

About the Trip

Spend two nights in this beautiful 18th century French manor house, located between Loire and Perigord, in the authentic village of Lussac-Les-Châteaux. First hotel to be awarded the European Ecolabel in France, Les Orangeries combines environmental respect with the French Art de vivre. The restaurant cooks fresh local organic products coming from the immediate neighbourhood (30 miles menu concept). The gourmet breakfast is the opportunity to enjoy home made jams, yogurts and butter.

Includes: accommodations, breakfasts & dinners, rentals of electric powered bikes, and guided tours

Certification:

- Certified European Ecolabel by the Tourist Accommodation. Hotel Les Orangeries was the first hotel to be certified in France.

Awards:

- Winner of the Prix KReA at the National Business Tourism fair for the organization of the “Sustainable Development Meeting,” 2008

- Winner of the Ecolabel Communication Award, 2007

- Winner of Voyages-sncf Award, in Business Tourism 2007

Green Practices

The hotel building, dating from late XVIII century, has benefited from sympathetic renovation, according to High Environmental Quality criteria. The whole park comprising Les Orangeries’ gardens and orchard has been designated an LPO (League for Bird Protection) sanctuary.

The hotel runs on 100% renewable energy, rooms are all equipped with energy and water-saving devices and guests are encouraged to do their bit to keep the hotel green during their stay. Les Orangeries has completely reviewed its purchase policy: it is working with local suppliers, and purchases fair trade products for imported goods. It privileges organic, non-polluting, recyclable and recycled products. Accessible by rail, the hotel lends guests electro-powered bikes, so you can explore nearby villages and surroundings while staying pollution-free.

Learn more about Hotel Les Orangeries

Photograph of facade by Les Orangeries

Photograph of billiard room by Sébastien Laval

Photograph of aerial view by Heather Thoreau