At Château Hôtel Grand Barrail, we prioritise your comfort, ensuring a luxurious and indulgent experience while fostering a harmonious relationship with nature.
The European Ecolabel is a significant certification in the European Union that promotes environmental sustainability in the hotel sector. It offers a framework for recognising environmentally friendly and socially responsible hotels. By obtaining this label, hotels commit to strict standards in management, energy consumption, water use, waste management, and other sustainable practices.
At Château Hôtel Grand Barrail, we pay close attention to managing our energy consumption, firmly believing that every action counts when it comes to protecting our environment.
We monitor our electricity and gas usage on a daily basis, allowing us to better understand our needs and take swift action to reduce our impact.
Our heating system was chosen for its energy efficiency, ensuring optimal comfort while keeping our consumption under control.
All our light bulbs are low-energy, which helps us reduce our carbon footprint.
We prioritize local and seasonal products, working with more than 10 producers from the region. This approach allows us to support the local economy while ensuring freshness, quality, and helping to reduce our carbon footprint.
Our spa bears the signature of Sothys, a French family-owned brand combining cosmetic expertise, natural formulations, and ethical commitment.
83,5% of the products we use, whether in the kitchen or in our rooms, are eco-labeled or come from alternative ranges that respect the environment.
The château’s owners also own two wine estates managed using biodynamic farming methods, further extending their commitment to sustainable, ecosystem-friendly agriculture.
We pay close attention to waste management. We regularly monitor the waste we produce to help reduce our consumption.
Single-use portions have been eliminated in the restaurant and in sanitary welcome products provided in the rooms.
Sorting bins are available for both our guests and staff to facilitate daily recycling.
We encourage our guests to reduce their use of bed linens and towels in order to limit the amount of detergent and water consumed.
We are committed to preserving the biodiversity around us. To support this, we have created a wildflower meadow that provides a natural habitat for many local species.
We have also installed an insect hotel to encourage the presence of pollinators and other small beneficial creatures essential to maintaining the balance of our environment.
These initiatives are complemented by respectful maintenance practices, using eco-friendly products and gentle methods to minimize our impact on ecosystems.
We encourage eco-friendly mobility to reduce our environmental impact.
We have installed electric charging stations so our guests can easily recharge their vehicles during their stay.
To facilitate travel to Saint-Emilion, we offer an electric shuttle service.
We also provide electric bikes, in partnership with La Bulle Verte, allowing everyone to explore the nearby vineyards in a pleasant and nature-friendly way.
We place great importance on respect and equality within our team. We ensure gender equality in all our practices.
We are also committed to inclusion by welcoming employees with disabilities. To support this, we work closely with local organizations such as ADAPEI and Cap Emploi.
We support the Agir Cancer Gironde Association by actively participating in cancer research.
Additionally, we develop solidarity initiatives connected to the local area, notably through our partnership with Bordeaux Mécènes Solidaires, which supports meaningful projects.
