Escape and respect of nature
The objective of a stay at the Domaine de la Dombes: escape and disconnection in a preserved nature. An eco-sensitive project from the construction of the unusual accommodations, all il wood, which aligns perfectly with the nature. Accentuated by eco-responsible approaches with the wish to sensibilize our vacationers to the respect of nature, which is dear to our heart.
A nature environment
Nested in the heart of the Dombes in Ain, the land of a thousand ponds, the Domaine de la Dombes expands on more than 30ha. A small corner of paradise isolated and calm that we wanted to denature the least possible. You will not be surprised to find green areas left fallow to preserve the biodiversity on the site. Or even dead trees on the shore of the pond. Indeed a dead tree keeps on protecting life by being a shelter for numerous animal and vegetal species.
The lodges
It is around 30 unusual wooden accommodations: cabins in trees and floating cabins. Many of our lodges have been deliberately designed without water or electricity, although they are equipped with dry toilets. The woods used to build our tree houses are larch and Douglas fir, natural, rot-resistant materials that require no chemical treatment. Our tree houses are built in such a way as not to damage the tree in any way, allowing it to continue growing perfectly. The health of our trees and respect for nature are important values.
The access
Vehicles are left in the various parking areas. Access to both the pond and the wildlife area is largely on foot. The paths are lit by solar panels. This is primarily for the peace and quiet of the site, but also to take the time to observe the estate. A night stroll can quickly become a rich and wild adventure, illuminated by your flashlight. Take the time to listen and concentrate on the sounds of nature and the animals around you: the old rood, the small stream that crosses the estate, the owl’s hoot or the deer’s clattering antlers.
Our eco-responsible approaches and values
Ecological products
For the maintenance and the cleaning of the lodges and the sanitaries, we favour the use of ecological products. An attention that can also be seen in the welcome kit you receive when you arrive.
Biodegradable packaging
In the preparation of your breakfast and dinner baskets, we make sure to favour biodegradable or recyclable packaging (glass, cardboard in bamboo fibre) and banish plastic as much as we can to limit our pollutant waste!
Selective sorting
Like at home, during your holidays at the Domaine, we invite you to reduce the ecological footprint of your waste. How? By using the sorting bins and the compost container at your disposal. To facilitate your life on the spot, you will find a huge number of explanatory displays. We count on you to help us in this approach, to initiate and empower your children, our consumers of tomorrow.
Water economy
The dry toilets
Very simple of use and without a smell, the dry toilets are used with a biodegradable bag. The water is replaced by the use of sawdust that plays the role of the absorber. Your bag is changed everyday, we take care of everything. How to build your own dry toilets?
Water recovery containers
Nature offers us precious ressources for us to enjoy. That is why many water recovery containers are implanted in the Domaine. They have many use, espacially for the watering of the green areas, to fill the animals troughs when the river is dry, to clean the food containers at the nursery, to rince the foot of the children that try to sensory trail…
The BATHROOMS
In order to reduce the consumption of water, all the taps of the Domaine are equipped with a pressure reducer and the shower with an automatic button.