At Gaia Ecolodge, the environmental approach is at the heart of the project. The campsite was designed as a place that respects nature, promoting sustainable, responsible tourism in harmony with the natural environment of the Dordogne.
Eco-friendly campsite in Douville, Dordogne, near Bergerac
Gaia Ecolodge’s environmental approach is based on respect for nature, simplicity and a sustainable vision of tourism in Dordogne.
Gaia Ecolodge, the simple luxury of a stay in harmony with nature.
In Douville, Dordogne, near Bergerac, Gaia Ecolodge is developing a concrete and committed approach to ecological camping.
This page is dedicated to our environmental approach: a series of actions designed to preserve natural resources, promote local biodiversity and offer sustainable tourism that respects the Périgord region.
Rather than promises, we have opted for simple, consistent and measured solutions, applied daily across the entire site.
Particular attention is paid to resource management: controlled water consumption, waste reduction and encouragement of eco-friendly practices. Each action aims to reduce the environmental footprint of the campsite.
Our campsite was built around a simple idea:
To welcome without exhausting, to share without distorting, to preserve without giving up comfort.
At Gaia Ecolodge, ecology is not an argument, but a way of inhabiting the place.
A campsite committed to sustainable tourism
Gaia Ecolodge s’inscrit dans une démarche de tourisme durable, telle que définie par l’Agence de la transition (ADEME). L’objectif est de limiter l’impact environnemental tout en offrant un cadre de séjour agréable, calme et authentique.
Eco-responsible practices are at the heart of our approach
💧 Sustainable water management
- Natural sanitation through reed bed filters, guaranteeing biological purification of the water.
- Rainwater harvesting for watering green spaces.
- Using pond water for watering plants.
- Aerators on taps and water-saving devices in showers.
⚡ Controlled energy consumption
- LED lighting throughout the site.
- Solar lights for outdoor spaces.
- Motion-activated lighting in the restrooms.
- Supplying the site with green energy.
♻️ Waste reduction and natural recycling
Recycling facilities are available for holidaymakers.
Composter for organic waste, used to enrich the campsite soils.
🐦 Promoting local biodiversity
Installation of nesting boxes for birds and bats, contributing to the natural balance of the site and the preservation of local wildlife.
🧼 A respectful interview
Cleaning of facilities using eco-friendly products and natural solutions, without harmful chemicals.
Aware that the ecological transition is a continuous path, Gaia Ecolodge is part of an evolving approach, seeking to progressively improve its practices and raise awareness among visitors about more responsible tourism.
A campsite committed to sustainable tourism
Information materials are available in the rental units and sanitary facilities to raise awareness among our visitors about eco-friendly practices and saving water and electricity.
At Gaia Ecolodge, we believe that a responsible stay also involves the transmission and awareness of small everyday actions.
Local initiatives for a gentle and respectful stay
Electric vehicle used by staff, limiting CO₂ emissions across the entire site.
No-kill fishing in the campsite pond, respectful of aquatic wildlife.
Vehicle restrictions: only one car per pitch or rental unit, in order to preserve peace and air quality.
Vehicle access is prohibited on the path along the pond, to guarantee the peace and quiet of all and preserve the tranquility of the place.
Cargo bikes are available for loan, promoting soft mobility within the campsite and around Douville .
Gaia Ecolodge’s environmental approach invites visitors to slow down and adopt a more nature-friendly way of staying. The tranquility of the site, the absence of noisy activities and the emphasis on simplicity are integral parts of this philosophy.
🐾 A respectful coexistence with dogs
In line with our overall approach, Gaia Ecolodge is recognized by the Qualidog label, which values establishments committed to a respectful welcome for dogs and their humans.
This recognition is part of our desire to offer a harmonious stay, based on respect for everyone, the calm of the place and the balance with the surrounding nature.
Dogs are very welcome here!!
At Gaia Ecolodge, dogs are welcome, provided they respect the peace and quiet of the place, nature and all the holidaymakers. To ensure peaceful coexistence, a few simple rules apply:
A little surprise awaited our four-legged companions upon arrival.
Baskets and bowls are provided for their comfort during their stay.
Dogs must be kept on a leash within the campsite, in order to preserve the peace and quiet of everyone and the local wildlife.
Dedicated areas allow dogs to be let off the leash safely, with respect for the site and other holidaymakers.
Numerous walks are accessible around the campsite, offering an ideal natural setting for walks with your dog.
Owners are responsible for collecting animal waste in order to maintain the cleanliness of natural and shared spaces.
Access to certain areas may be regulated to ensure peace, safety and respect for everyone.
Ces règles simples et bienveillantes participent à l’équilibre du lieu et reflètent l’esprit du label Qualidog, ainsi que notre engagement pour une cohabitation respectueuse du vivant.
An eco-friendly campsite in Douville, near Bergerac
Choosing Gaia Ecolodge means staying in an eco-friendly campsite in Douville in the Dordogne, ideally located near Bergerac, in the heart of a region rich in nature, heritage and a gentle way of life.
Here, time slows down, nature reclaims its place and each stay becomes a conscious and soothing interlude.
Cette démarche s’inscrit pleinement dans l’esprit de Gaia Ecolodge et se reflète dans les services et activités proposés ainsi que dans la gestion de l’étang naturel du camping.