Our commitments to sustainable tourism

At Terracamps, we are convinced that tourism can be ecological and responsible, with sound human relations.
By choosing to holiday at our nature campsites, you are becoming a part of tourist activity that respects the environment, people and the local economy!
Authenticity, Simplicity and Discovery are a central part of our DNA; discover our small-scale campsites in the heart of unspoilt locations.

Read our commitments for sustainable tourism

Buying responsibly

Install eco-friendly accommodation
Choose partners who are committed to a sustainable approach
Use eco-friendly cleaning products
Choose sustainable furniture
Make local products available to our campers (mini farmers markets and craft markets)

Reducing pollution due to travel

Enable campers to get to some of our destinations by train or other public transport
Provide essential food items for our campers in our grocery stores
Encourage cycle tourists, hikers and pilgrims to come and stay
Make electric vehicles available to our teams

Providing nature holidays with peace and quiet

Preserving a good living environment

Provide outdoor holidays in quiet surroundings
Create green spaces (flower beds, vegetable gardens, hedges, etc.)
Never use agrochemicals
Reduce light pollution (solar signposting)
Give details about local biodiversity via information panels

Controlling energy and water consumption

Make our travellers and teams aware of good practices
Choose low-energy bulbs and motion sensor lights
Encourage our campers to be responsible about how they use electricity in the accommodation
Install water flow restrictors in the wash blocks
Water vegetation only when necessary
Monitor energy and water consumption on a weekly basis

Managing waste effectively

Prefer to renovate our accommodation rather than buying new, whenever possible
Give away or sell on our old accommodation, as well as our old furniture
Enable waste to be sorted and recycled systematically
Ensure the eco-friendly management of brochures/prospectus
Monitor waste production
Make composters available for our campers in most of our nature campsites

Developing our commitment to the French Society for the Protection of Animals

Having a positive social impact

Develop our commitment to associations (particularly the SPA for animal protection)
Set up social initiatives for our staff and customers
Adopt an inclusive approach for people with disabilities
Encourage communication among our campers, staff and management
Place human relations at the core of our priorities
Apply fair pricing that is good value for money
Ensure the quality of our services

Having a positive economic impact

Work with French suppliers and partners
Promote local employment
Showcase local heritage
Advise our campers of personalised activities and local addresses