| The Loubatas – Permanent Center for Initiation of the Provençal Forest At the heart of the Provençal forest, come share a convivial moment in an ecological center that is entirely energy independent. Through its operation, construction and equipment, The Loubatas is exemplary in its mission to sensitize eco-citizens to responsible behavior. Located in a rural zone 22 km northeast of Aix-en-Provence and isolated from the city and its noise, the Loubatas is an ideal destination for a weekend in the heart of nature, an educational or a leisurely stay. As an eco-shelter for group stays (at a minimum 20 people) with 35 beds, you can rent the independently managed center (centre en gestion libre) for family reunions, birthdays, weddings... The Loubatas was the first lodge to receive the label eco-lodge by “Gîte de France”. It received the National Prize in 2007 for “social economics, innovation and sustainable development” in the category “structure in development” from the foundation MACIF.
This center provides its own water, energy, and sorts all of its waste. It is committed to improving monitoring of its consumption of water and energy and wishes to improve communication and dissemination of information about mass transit and 'soft' modes of transportation.
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