Ecolodges in the Loire Valley

Embracing sustainable and responsible tourism in Touraine by staying in forest lodges

Loire Valley Lodges is undeniably committed to a sustainable and responsible tourism approach. It begins with the location itself: the private Duporterie Forest, a 300-hectare protected estate and all the wildlife and plant life it encompasses. Then come the lodges. These elegant lookouts, perched among Douglas firs, chestnut trees, and oaks, were designed to have no impact on the surrounding nature, allowing it to thrive freely.

Nothing has been left to chance, whether in the choice of partners, local artisans and producers, eco-responsible and eco-certified toiletries, waste management through sorting and composting, the sanitation system, or the decision not to equip the lodges with air conditioning, instead relying on the forest’s natural ventilation.

Sustainability also extends to the plate. True advocates of the “farm to fork” concept, Anne-Caroline and Bertrand Frey have developed a complete and coherent ecosystem aligned with their vision. LaFerme, located just steps from the Duporterie Forest, supplies the estate’s two restaurants. Organic, responsible, and seasonal farming is practiced there to ensure healthy, flavorful food.

Loire Valley Lodges thus demonstrates that luxury and ecology can go hand in hand. In the Loire Valley, it stands as an iconic eco-tourism destination.