A guest house with a conscience
in Bordeaux
Sorting, composting, local produce and gentle ways to get around: this is how I keep the house's footprint small without taking anything away from the comfort of your stay.
A house that keeps its footprint small, one gesture at a time
My commitments come down to everyday habits, gathered in my CSR charter. I keep improving it as I find better solutions.
Sorting and composting
Waste is sorted and food scraps go to the compost.
Water and energy
I keep an eye on consumption to bring it down without touching your comfort.
Gentler cleaning
Cleaning products that go easy on chemicals, for your sake and the house's.
1% for the Planet
The house is a member of this network, a journey I'm pursuing one step at a time.
Suppliers who share these values
- French-made toiletries
Made in France and refillable.
- Returnable bottles
The drinks in the honesty bar come in returnable bottles.
- Local laundry
The linen is sent to a local laundry partner.
- Short-circuit breakfast
Bread, cheese and coffee chosen with care from producers and artisans of the region.
Bordeaux is best explored on foot, by tram or by bike
You don't need a car to enjoy the city: everything starts from the house.
Tram lines A and/or F
The Saint-Bruno Hôtel de Région stop is a three-minute walk from the house.
A private garage
Your bikes sleep under cover, just a few steps away. The house holds the Accueil Vélo label.
Accueil VéloRooted in Bordeaux
I support local environmental initiatives and welcome students on work placements.
Where these choices show, room by room
These commitments don't stay on paper: you come across them at every moment of your stay.
French-made, refillable toiletries Made in France
The toiletries in the bathroom are refillable, so nothing is thrown away after one use.
One machine only
One professional coffee machine for the whole house instead of one appliance per room, with coffee from the roaster Litha Espresso.
Local and returnable
The honesty bar drinks come from Le Fourgon, which works with local products and a returnable-bottle system.
Short supply chain
Bread, cheese and butter from artisans and producers of the region. Food scraps are composted.
An old building, renovated rather than replaced
Les Séraphines occupies an old Bordeaux townhouse, renovated in 2022. Staying three minutes' walk from tram lines A and/or F also means you can do without a car for your whole stay, one of the simplest things anyone can do.
What frames my approach
These marks don't replace everyday habits, but they push me to do a little better from one season to the next.
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1% for the PlanetMember -
Accueil VéloLabel -
Chambre d'hôtes RéférenceNetwork -
Guest & HouseNetwork -
Bordeaux TourismePartner
Where can I read the full CSR charter?
It is available as a PDF on the earlier Séraphines website. Just ask me if you can't find it.
Are the toiletries single-use?
No, they are refillable and made in France.
Which labels does the house hold?
Les Séraphines is a member of 1% for the Planet, holds the Accueil Vélo label, and belongs to the Chambre d'hôtes Référence and Guest & House networks.
Can I come without a car?
Yes, the house is a 3-minute walk from tram lines A and/or F, in the heart of Bordeaux.
More at Les Séraphines
- Guest house rooms in central Bordeaux
Five rooms with private bathroom and breakfast included.
- Whole-house rental and seminars
The whole house for a group of up to 15 people.
- Homemade breakfast
Fresh, local, homemade produce.
- Things to do in Bordeaux
My host tips for a weekend or a longer stay.
A more responsible stopover in Bordeaux
Tell me when you are coming and I'll suggest the best ways to explore the city.