OUR INSPIRATIONS

🐢 Slow tourism: the art of taking your time

Fewer miles, more experiences

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Mass tourism has accustomed us to rushing from point A to point B for an Instagram photo. Slow travel advocates the opposite: staying longer in one place, exploring a region in depth, reducing your carbon footprint, and enriching the quality of your stay.

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Rediscovering proximity

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Exotic destinations are not always on the other side of the world. France and Europe are full of hidden gems. By choosing local or regional destinations, you can start your vacation more calmly, reduce travel time, and limit your impact. For example, by choosing a vacation in Ardèche or a stay in Tignes, you can combine discovery, comfort, and experiences without traveling far.

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An eco-friendly trip also involves choosing the right mode of transportation. At ExplorHome, we make it easy for you to reach our destinations via greener routes:

• • For Tignes: travel by high-speed train to Bourg Saint-Maurice (with direct lines available from Paris during school holidays) to arrive at the foot of the mountains without a car.

• • For the Ardèche region: Valence TGV station, less than an hour away, is the ideal access point for reaching our accommodations.

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🌱 Accommodation: the cornerstone of responsible travel

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Choosing a home that makes sense

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Where you stay has a direct impact on the environment and the local economy. The Ardèche, for example, is an ideal destination for those who want to combine discovery, nature, and responsible tourism.

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At ExplorHome, we have selected and renovated accommodations that reflect our commitment to the environment and offer optimal comfort for a rejuvenating vacation.

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We particularly value energy-efficient renovation and the use of renewable energy sources.

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Our locations in Ardèche are prime examples of this commitment. They are all equipped with electric charging stations for your vehicles.

La _{Edouard's Farm} and the _{Ferme des Vignes} also incorporate innovative solutions: geothermal energy and geocooling. This system uses natural energy from the ground to heat the house in winter and maintain a comfortable temperature in summer.

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Environmentally-driven renovations

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For all our acquisition or renovation projects, we engage in collective reflection in order to limitenvironmental impact:

• • Energy audit: Every new construction or renovation project benefits from expert advice on optimizing energy efficiency.
• • Superior insulation: Use of double glazing and environmentally friendly materials for insulation that far exceeds standards
• • Waste management: Provision of compost bins in certain homes for responsible waste management.

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Our commitment to a strong environmental and territorial approach has received significant recognition:

• • ADEME support: Our flagship projects, La Ferme d’Édouard and La Ferme des Vignes, have been subsidized by ADEME (the French Agency for Ecological Transition), recognizing the relevance of our choices in terms of energy efficiency and environmental innovation.

• • ERDF support: The European Regional Development Fund supports La Ferme des Vignes project for its strong commitment to the region: promotion, economic dynamism, and local job creation, in addition to its environmental performance.

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Experience immersion: a locally rooted experience

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Renting an entire home allows you to fully immerse yourself in local daily life:

• • Whether you're in Ardèche or Tignes, make the most of your vacation to discover local producers and their specialties: cheeses, meats, jams, etc.

• • Maintain the eco-friendly habits you have established at home in terms of water and electricity consumption thanks to housing designed for efficiency.

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Explorhome's top tips for eco-friendly vacations

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We want every stay to be authentic and responsible. This commitment is reflected in the details:

• • Welcome baskets containing exclusively local products. In Ardèche, you will have the pleasure of tasting apple juice made according to traditional methods passed down through several generations, using apples from the family orchards surrounding the accommodation. Two bottles are offered for tasting (with the option to purchase if desired!).

• • Partnerships with selected artisans and suppliers to contribute to the vitality of the regions. In our cottages in Ardèche and our apartments in Tignes, you will find soaps and welcome kits from the brands What Matters and La marque en moins, French companies recognized for their certified and environmentally friendly products.

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ExplorHome adheres to high standards of sustainability:

• • All our cleaning products are Ecolabel certified.

• • We have been awarded the Green Key label for the second consecutive year, an international certification that recognizes accommodations that reduce their environmental impact.

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And if you want to learn more, check out our _{article on Explorhome eco-friendly accommodations} !

🚴 Small gestures for a great vacation

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Being a responsible traveler also means adopting simple but impactful behaviors:

• • Zero waste: bring a water bottle and reusable bag, and avoid plastic

• • Gentle activities: hiking, kayaking, cycling, but also snowshoeing or cross-country skiing in the mountains to admire nature without disturbing it

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These actions offer a way to discover the world that is more responsible, but just as real.

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🌿 The future of travel is in your hands

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Green tourism is not a constraint, it is an opportunity to experience more intense and authentic moments. With Explorhome, you are not just booking a roof for the night, you are embracing a travel philosophy that preserves the beauty of the world for future generations.

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Ready to experience a responsible vacation in France? _{Discover our committed accommodations} and plan your next sustainable getaway today.

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