For a number of years now, the Château d'Ainay-le-Vieil has been taking steps to promote sustainable development and environmental management, with the aim of understanding the natural dimension that animates it, but also of addressing contemporary issues.
Our actions
Modernization of heating systems
The oil-fired heating in the château and gîtes has been replaced by central heating with a heat pump. As a result, no fossil fuels are used on the estate.
Lighting management
100% of exterior and interior lighting uses low-energy LED bulbs. The common areas are all equipped with timers or sensors to ensure that the lights are never switched on inappropriately.
Zero plastic policy
The estate is moving towards a zero plastic policy. No bottled water in the guest rooms, but carafes. No plastic bags, cups or cutlery in the store. Everything is recycled and recyclable...
Biodegradable cleaning products
All cleaning products are organic.
Watering control
100% of the automatic watering system is supplied by spring water from the estate's wells.
Bird protection
100% of the automatic watering system is supplied by spring water from the estate's wells.
