The age-old dilemma is over: you no longer have to choose between experiencing French refinement and honoring your commitment to the planet. Welcome to the new standard of travel. France, the global benchmark for gastronomy and style, is now pioneering sustainable hotels, proving that world-class luxury and ethical operations go hand-in-hand. We’ve meticulously curated 18 certified havens—from budget-friendly, solar-powered farm stays in Aquitaine to prestigious Palace hotels running on geothermal energy in Provence and Bordeaux. Dive into this definitive list of eco-friendly getaways in France to discover UNESCO-listed châteaux with organic permaculture gardens, luxury treehouses built without cutting a single branch, and Michelin Green Star restaurants practicing true zero-waste gastronomy. Plan your next journey with confidence: these properties offer profound, regenerative experiences that leave the landscape—and your conscience—better than you found them.
This intimate 3-star ecolodge in the Landes region is a pioneer in green hospitality, proudly bearing the European Ecolabel since 2010. Built largely of wood and powered by solar thermal panels for hot water, the hotel minimizes energy use and features a vegetable garden and natural pool spa.
Sustainable Highlights: Low-energy lighting, solar-heated water, eco-construction, and even soy-fiber mattresses with bamboo linens for guests’ comfort. Set amid tranquil farmland, it offers a genuine slow-travel experience with authentic regional charm.
Location: Saint-Cricq-Chalosse, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Price Range: From ~€90 per night (double room)
A converted 18th-century farmhouse in the secluded Sundgau countryside, Le Morimont is a “slow life” hotel deeply committed to nature. The hotel preserves its historic character while using natural materials – think hemp, linen, and cotton bedding for comfort with sustainability. It features an off-grid spirit: no TVs in rooms (to reduce energy and encourage nature immersion) and an EV charging station for electric cars.
Sustainable Highlights: Renovated with reclaimed wood and stone, emphasis on local organic foods in its restaurant, plus on-site solar power and waste reduction initiatives (the hotel sorts waste and offers refillable amenities). Nestled next to a medieval castle ruin and hiking trails, it’s ideal for green travelers seeking peace.
Location: Oberlarg (Alsace), Grand Est, France
Price Range: From ~€80 per night (off-season double room)
Stay in a 15th-century castle that is as green as it is grand. Certified organic since 2008, this château operates an on-site permaculture farm growing heirloom vegetables, fruits, and herbs for its guests. Free-roaming chickens and bees contribute farm-fresh eggs and honey, and the estate is expanding a mini-farm to increase self-sufficiency.
Sustainable Highlights: An exemplary ecologically sound refurbishment of the castle has made it a model eco-hotel. The gardens are entirely organic (famous for the National Conservatory of Tomatoes with 700+ varieties), and the château’s restaurant serves hyper-local, organic cuisine using its own produce. Guests can feel truly good about seasonal chateau living.
Location: Montlouis-sur-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France
Price Range: ~€130–€350 per night (rooms & suites)
France’s first hotel to earn the EU Ecolabel, Les Orangeries is a historic manor turned eco-hotel setting the standard for sustainable tourism. This charming 18th-century house runs on green energy and farm-to-table principles: it has its own organic vegetable garden and was the first restaurant in France to win a Sustainable Restaurant Award for its local, organic cuisine.
Sustainable Highlights: Solar panels heat the swimming pool; rainwater is collected for irrigation; almost all food is regional and organic (they even grow their own herbs and heirloom veggies). The hotel eliminated single-use plastics long ago and emphasizes slow living – enjoy dinner by candlelight with natural wines from their cellar.
Location: Lussac-les-Châteaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Price Range: ~€90–€150 per night (rooms & apartments)
For a rustic escape, this 3.5-hectare permaculture farm offers eco-built cottages (yurts, a log chalet, a straw-clay cabin, etc.) that let you live “off the grid” in comfort. Each lodging is constructed with natural materials – think timber frames, clay insulation, living green roofs – to blend into the landscape. The farm is managed as a biodiversity oasis with organic gardens, orchards, and happy farm animals roaming.
Sustainable Highlights: 100% solar electricity and wood-burning stoves provide energy; greywater is filtered naturally on-site; compost toilets are used to fertilize the gardens, and every structure is built from local wood, earth, and even recycled cotton insulation. Guests can unwind in the wood-fired nordic hot tub under the stars and even take workshops on permaculture.
Location: Bussière-Galant, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Price Range: From ~€70 per night (cabin or yurt)
Tucked in the pristine Clarée Valley at 1,600m altitude, this 14-room alpine chalet hotel proves that mountain luxury and sustainability go hand-in-hand. The family-run hotel holds the revered ATR (Responsible Tourism) label and leads by example with daily eco-actions.
Sustainable Highlights: Waste is rigorously sorted and composted; no single-use plastics are given (bath products are in refillable pump dispensers). Energy-efficient LED lighting and timed heating conserve energy, and guests are encouraged to reuse towels and reduce water use (housekeeping only changes linens on request). The on-site restaurant sources local organic meats, Alps cheeses, and produce, embracing a 100% local and seasonal menu to reduce food miles. Plus, the hotel offers free snowshoe and bike rentals to enjoy the valley car-free.
Location: Névache, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France
Price Range: ~€160–€250 per night (half-board available)
Set on a breathtaking 2,500-acre estate of forests and lakes, this 13th-century château resort is a leader in sustainable luxury. It runs on renewable energy – using wind and solar power – and has achieved near self-sufficiency. The estate’s gourmet restaurant “Dyades” has earned Ecotable awards for its commitment to organic farming and local sourcing.
Sustainable Highlights: Low-carbon operations are ingrained here: green energy powers the facilities, all waste is carefully recycled or composted daily, and single-use plastics are banned. Domaine des Étangs has its own organic vegetable gardens and beehives, providing farm-to-fork ingredients for guests. Even the spa is in a converted water mill, preserving heritage while using all-natural products. It’s luxury aligned with nature, as evidenced by its many accolades for sustainability.
Location: Massignac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Price Range: From ~€400 per night (suites & cottages)
A 5-star wine estate & spa that’s as famous for sustainability as for luxury. Certified High Environmental Value (HVE) and boasting a Michelin Green Star restaurant, Château de Berne grows 100 acres of organic produce on-site and even keeps beehives for its own honey.
Sustainable Highlights: The estate uses solar panels and low-energy lighting, has cut water use with efficient irrigation, composts food and garden waste, and is eliminating all plastics from operations. Rooms are cleaned only with eco-certified products. The jewel is Le Jardin de Berne, their Michelin-starred restaurant that sources virtually everything from the estate’s organic farm – fruits, vegetables, herbs, edible flowers – delivering a true farm-to-table Provençal cuisine. Set amid organic vineyards and lavender fields, this eco-château offers a Provençal dream with a conscience.
Location: Lorgues, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France
Price Range: ~€300–€600 per night (luxury rooms & villas)
Sleep in the treetops at this art-filled forest retreat of 18 luxury treehouse suites, each designed by a contemporary artist. Sustainability is at the heart of Loire Valley Lodges’ concept: each lodge is built on stilts around existing trees (no trees were cut down) and features solar-powered lighting and rainwater harvesting.
Sustainable Highlights: The lodges are off-grid digital detox zones (no WiFi/TV) encouraging a reconnection with nature, and the hotel’s gourmet restaurant “Ardent” is supplied by its own organic garden, forest foraging, on-site apiary, and nearby farms. All materials used are natural – local wood, organic linens, and even eco-friendly insulation. The hotel plants a tree for every guest stay as part of its reforestation commitment, and it has dramatically minimized waste by adhering to strict recycling and composting (even glass bottles are eliminated in favor of filtered water stations). This is immersive nature meets boutique luxury.
Location: Esvres (near Tours), Centre-Val de Loire, France
Price Range: From ~€400 per night (treehouse suite with breakfast)
A wine-country icon and one of France’s first eco-luxury spas, Les Sources de Caudalie is set amid organic vineyards and adheres to the highest sustainability standards. Awarded the European Ecolabel in 2023 and hailed as the first “Palace” hotel with an eco-label, it has been pioneering green practices for over 20 years.
Sustainable Highlights: The resort uses geothermal energy and heat from a natural hot spring 540m below ground for its spa and pools. Its buildings were constructed with reclaimed local timber and stone, and all guest amenities are in large refillable containers (zero single-use plastics). Les Sources de Caudalie operates a 250m² organic permaculture garden and beehives on-site that supply its Michelin-starred restaurant with fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, eggs and honey. Water conservation is paramount: rainwater and greywater are recycled for irrigation, and linens are changed less frequently to save water. This hotel – also famous for its vinotherapy spa – truly proves that sustainable luxury is possible.
Location: Martillac (Bordeaux region), Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Price Range: ~€400+ per night (5-star resort)
A romantic Palace hotel & 3★ Michelin spa retreat in Southwest France, run by legendary chef Michel Guérard, that quietly leads on sustainability. The 8-hectare estate features extensive organic gardens – from herb and vegetable plots to orchards and flower fields – which supply much of the restaurants’ needs. Edible flowers and herbs are picked each morning for the day’s dishes.
Sustainable Highlights: The kitchen follows a strict seasonal and local philosophy: since 2021, the 3★ restaurant’s menu changes every few days to respect cycles of the land and avoid any out-of-season imports. All meat and poultry come from humane, local farms, and a full vegetarian tasting menu is offered, rare for a 3★ restaurant. The hotel practices zero waste cooking (kitchen scraps are composted and even used for staff meals). In the rooms, single-use plastics have been eliminated entirely in favor of refillable organic toiletries and fair-trade cotton amenities. Even the swimming pools use microfiltered rainwater and solar heating. It’s no wonder Chef Guérard’s domain earned a Michelin Green Star for its earth-friendly gastronomy.
Location: Eugénie-les-Bains, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Price Range: ~€300–€500 per night (Palace hotel)
A 5-star eco-resort on Cap Corse, Misincu is often dubbed “Corsica’s green jewel” for its extraordinary commitment to the environment. The 22-hectare seaside estate launched a full permaculture farm in 2019 with renowned expert Jean-Baptiste Anfosso, aiming for a self-sufficient ecosystem. The result is a flourishing Mandala Garden supplying organic fruits, vegetables, and herbs to its two farm-to-table restaurants.
Sustainable Highlights: Misincu holds the European Ecolabel certification – an official mark of its rigorous eco-commitments. The hotel sharply reduces waste: plastic bottles are gone (guests receive glass flasks and refill at filtered water stations), and it recycles everything down to corks. The property uses solar panels and geothermal pumps, and rooms are adorned in natural materials (Corsican stone, driftwood, linen fabrics) to reflect biophilic design. By staying here, you’re directly supporting Corsican cultural heritage too – the resort partners with local artisans and features local craftwork throughout. With a private beach and marine sanctuary, Misincu lets you enjoy luxe island living lightly.
Location: Cagnano (Cap Corse), Corsica, France
Price Range: ~€400+ per night (5-star resort & villas)
Perched on a hilltop overlooking Europe’s Grand Canyon (Gorges du Verdon), this 4-star hotel is a benchmark in ecotourism. It holds both the Green Key and EU Ecolabel certifications and has implemented dozens of concrete eco-actions.
Sustainable Highlights: The hotel has eliminated all petty waste: no disposable slippers, straws, plastic cups or bottles, and no individually wrapped foods. It composts its organic waste to enrich its gardens and uses that garden produce in its kitchen. Guests can even “adopt” an olive tree – donating to local reforestation of olive groves – to offset their stay’s carbon footprint. Energy is saved via LED lighting and motion sensors, and an ambitious near-zero-energy plan (part of the EU neZEH program) is underway. Staying with this warm, family-run hotel (three generations on-site) means supporting genuine grassroots sustainability and enjoying panoramic starry nights in a certified “Zero Light Pollution” zone.
Location: La Palud-sur-Verdon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France
Price Range: ~€150–€250 per night (includes spa access)
A stylish 5-star spa hotel set on a 16th-century wine estate just outside Montpellier, Domaine de Verchant seamlessly blends contemporary luxury with eco-conscious design. The recent renovation was guided by sustainability at every step: local architects reused original stone and wood from the old estate, installed 43 geothermal wells 150m deep to provide renewable heating/cooling, and earned the project a rare BDM sustainable building label.
Sustainable Highlights: The expansion opts for “the luxury of craftsmanship” over tech – using local artisan work, natural materials, and passive solar orientation instead of gimmicks. Rooms feature Provençal oak floors, low-VOC natural paints, and furniture crafted by local workshops. Insulation is bio-sourced (hemp wool) and a low-carbon concrete was used for the spa extension, significantly cutting the project’s carbon footprint. The estate’s vineyard follows organic practices (no chemical pesticides), and its gourmet restaurant serves seasonal Mediterranean cuisine with ingredients from the hotel’s kitchen garden and nearby farms. This is a prime example of heritage preservation meeting modern green innovation.
Location: Castelnau-le-Lez (Montpellier), Occitanie, France
Price Range: ~€300–€500 per night (5-star wine estate hotel)
At La Ferme du Vent, the Roellinger family (famed for their Michelin-star cuisine) has created a wind-swept eco-retreat that’s utterly serene and minimalistic. Guests stay in just five “kled” lodges – boutique stone cabins modeled after Gallo-Breton wind shelters – with no internet, no TV, and no artificial distractions (a deliberate choice to save energy and offer true calm).
Sustainable Highlights: The Roellingers’ deep respect for nature is evident: the Celtic Baths spa uses only seawater and marine algae in a natural setting, and all lighting is low-impact (lots of candles and lanterns). The property’s energy comes from renewable sources (including a wind turbine nodding to its name), and a Michelin Green Star was awarded to Chef Hugo Roellinger for the sustainable gastronomy across their restaurants. Local organic produce and line-caught seafood are delivered daily to your lodge for private dining, eliminating excess transport or waste. With its wildflower meadows, solar panels tucked behind stone walls, and complete absence of single-use plastics, La Ferme du Vent offers an “unplugged” luxury that is both soulful and sustainable.
Location: Cancale, Brittany, France
Price Range: ~€350–€450 per night (private lodge with breakfast)
This 17th-century convent-turned-hotel (reopened in 2023 after a groundbreaking green renovation) is proof that historic luxury can go hand in hand with sustainability. During its renovation, local artisans were employed and local materials prioritized: Provencal stones from the old site were reclaimed, and 80% of the construction inputs came from within the region. The hotel installed an impressive geothermal system with 43 deep wells to provide eco-friendly heating and cooling throughout the property.
Sustainable Highlights: The Couvent earned the BDM (Bâtiment Durable Méditerranéen) certification – the first luxury hotel to do so – for its extensive eco-measures. It forgoes high-tech excess in favor of natural climate control: thick stone walls, a cleverly restored cloister for air circulation, natural sunshades like vine trellises, and green roofs on new buildings. Inside, you’ll find furniture made by French craftsmen, low-impact LED lighting, and organic linens. The L’Occitane Spa uses only their locally made, organic products (and the spa itself was built with low-carbon concrete and hemp insulation). Add in farm-to-table Provençal cuisine in its restaurant, and this convent-turned-hotel stands as a shining example of green restoration in luxury hospitality.
Location: Mane (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence), Provence, France
Price Range: ~€500+ per night (5-star luxury spa hotel)
An eco-domain of floating cabins on the peaceful Lac de la Lionne, Coucoo Grands Cépages is a nature escape that leaves virtually no trace. It comprises 20 individual cabins – some floating on the lake, some on stilts among reeds, and others camouflaged under vegetated roofs – all carefully integrated into the ecosystem.
Sustainable Highlights: Awarded the European Ecolabel in 2024, this retreat operates with exemplary green practices. Solar panels on-site now generate about 66% of the electricity needed, and there are no electric lines or outdoor path lights, preserving the dark sky and saving energy. Each cabin has reinforced insulation and relies on nature’s rhythm for lighting (guests use lanterns at night), and water-saving technologies abound (low-flow showers and an innovative ozone purification system mean the outdoor Nordic baths require far less water). Waste is minimal: all cabins have recycling bins, toiletries are refillable and plastic-free, and food for guest hampers is organic and sourced from within 50 km. The domain even composts all bio-waste and filters all wastewater naturally through reed beds. For guests, this means a “timeless, comfortable stay in the heart of nature” – complete with private wooden hot tubs heated by efficient heat pumps (50% less energy) and air-conditioning reduced by special thermal window films. Coucoo Grands Cépages truly inspires progressive eco-tourism.
Location: Sorgues (Provence), Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France
Price Range: ~€200–€300 per night (unique lake cabins)
A trailblazer since opening in 2009, La Grée des Landes is an eco-hotel and spa conceived by the Yves Rocher beauty brand in its hometown – and it fulfills a vision of hospitality that gives back more than it takes. The hotel is set on 10 hectares of protected countryside, certified as a bird and biodiversity refuge by the LPO (Bird Protection League).
Sustainable Highlights: This haven holds both Gold Green Globe status and the European Ecolabel, reflecting its rigorous standards. Its construction is entirely eco-designed: structures built into the hillside with vegetated roofs, walls/floors of locally sourced wood with zero-VOC natural paints, and orientation planned to maximize daylight and passive solar heating. Renewable energy abounds – solar panels for hot water, and wood-fired boilers burning wood from sustainable Breton forests keep the property warm. Water is a key focus: pool water is recycled for irrigation and toilet flushing, rainwater is collected, and an ingenious wastewater garden (reed-bed filtration system) purifies all greywater on-site. The hotel’s Les Jardins Sauvages restaurant is 100% organic and locally sourced (all produce comes from Brittany), earning it a Michelin Green Star for sustainable gastronomy. Even the spa treatments use only Yves Rocher’s organic plant-based products. La Grée des Landes offers guests not just a relaxing stay but a glimpse into a harmonious future where “well-being and nature are in perfect balance.”
Location: La Gacilly, Brittany, France
Price Range: ~€180–€250 per night (4-star eco-hotel & spa)
Each of these remarkable hotels proves that traveling in France can be both highly enjoyable and highly sustainable. Whether you’re soaking in a solar-heated hot tub under the Provençal stars or waking up to organic garden produce in a Loire Valley treehouse, you’ll be supporting hotels that champion renewable energy, local communities, and the health of our planet. These eco-friendly French stays invite you to experience la belle vie with a green twist – ensuring that the beautiful places you visit today will remain unspoiled for generations to come. Bon voyage et bon courage to all eco-conscious travelers!
