New Aquitaine by Train: A 7-Day Car-Free Itinerary
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Published on 7/3/27
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It’s not easy to tell what’s genuine and what’s just greenwashing, but we’ve tried to sort through it all and have selected six hotels that we believe are the most committed to their environmental initiatives. Of course, you can also check out Greengo if you’re looking to rent a place.
Open since 2021, in the heart of Marseille in the Old Port neighborhood, Life incorporates environmental and social considerations into every decision it makes. More than just a hotel, Life also offers coworking spaces and gathering areas for playing or socializing.
The hotel has been awarded the Green Key certification and is committed to:
Price: Starting at 100 euros
Address: 5 Quai des Belges, 13001 Marseille
View of the Life Hotel
That's right—the brand is also active in the hospitality industry. As you might expect, when it comes to decor and furnishings, everything is very well thought out. But it's also striving to promote more sustainable tourism:
Price: Starting at 130 euros
Address: 43 Quai des Belges, 13001 Marseille
https://marseille.maisonsdumondehotel.com/
Located just a stone's throw from the Saint-Charles train station, the hotel offers a very convenient location.
It also holds the Clef Verte certification. The rooms are equipped exclusively with used equipment.
Price: Starting at 60 euros
Address: 4 All. Léon Gambetta, 13001 Marseille
https://fr.hotels.com/ho170844/greet-hotel-marseille-centre-st-charles-marseille-france/
Greet Hotel
Located in the old harbor, the hotel offers a view of the sea and the boats—not bad, huh?
It also features a bar and a restaurant. In terms of environmental sustainability, it is a “Green Key” hotel, and they are committed to the following initiatives:
Price: Starting at 110 euros
Address: 34 Quai du Port, 13002 Marseille
https://hotelbellevuemarseille.com
La Fontasse is a youth hostel in the heart of the Calanques. This makes it an ideal starting point if you enjoy hiking. It’s a welcoming, authentic place in the heart of nature, and as such, it’s committed to protecting it by implementing the following measures:
Price: Starting at 20 euros
Address: La Fontasse, 13260 Cassis
https://www.hifrance.org/auberges-de-jeunesse/cassis/
La Fontasse
Also located in the Calanques, in the heart of the garrigue between Cassis and Marseille, the property describes itself as an eco-friendly boutique hotel. It has been certified Green Key and is therefore committed to meeting the label's criteria to reduce its environmental impact: energy, waste sorting, responsible purchasing, eco-friendly practices, etc.
Price: Starting at 80 euros
Address: D559 - Route de La Gineste 13260 - Cassis
