We are delighted to start the new year by announcing that Saint Nicholas is now Green Key label !
We are delighted to start the new year by announcing that Saint Nicholas is now Green Key label ! This is the first international ecolabel dedicated to sustainable tourism, and rewards tourist accommodation and restaurants that make a concrete commitment to the environment.
A 4-star hotel in La Rochelle committed to more sustainable tourism
Being a Green Key hotel in La Rochelle is the culmination of a long-standing process. This label recognises all the actions put in place to minimise our impact and that of our passengers.
As part of our CSR policy, we have put in place a more responsible purchasing policy, with a selection of local producers in short circuits, widespread selective sorting and a partnership with Alter Gaïa for the collection and recovery of our bio-waste, the use of Ecolabel-certified cleaning products, the roll-out of thermal insulation programmes, and the installation of air conditioning control systems to control energy consumption.
Our commitment also extends to partnerships with local, national and international players. Beehives have been installed on the roof of the hotel with the association The Wings of Life,nesting boxes welcome local fauna thanks to Nat'H Nature Harmonie,and we contribute financially to ocean conservation programmes (Echo-Mer, SurfRider Europe, The Great CollectionIn 2025, we also helped finance an orchard in Longèves, as part of the Carbon Cooperative, enabling us to sequester 30 tonnes of CO2 equivalent over 30 years.
Finally, we actively encourage our employees to use bicycles and public transport for their business trips, in order to unite the whole team around a shared commitment to preserving our planet.