Thus, it meets a growing demand of its customers to practice a responsible tourism.

What is an Eco-friendly B&B ? To quote each of its rooms on environmental criteria and to measure the current involvement of its hosts, the FPPCH has established a 25 criteria evaluation scale organized around 5 main items : water savings, energy consumption habits, food, impact on environment and health, information to visitors. The B&Bs with the highest mark will be awarded with the «Eco-friendly B&B» distinction.

How to recognize an Eco-friendly B&B ? The «Eco-friendly B&B» distinction will appear on description provided by the FPPCH agencies when booking. It includes 3 graduations : three, four or five green leaves depending of the mark obtained. So, the visitors concerned about these issues will be able to choose an «Eco-friendly Authentic B&B».

What are the plus of an Eco-friendly B&B ? In addition to an Eco-friendly welcome, by a host sensitive to environmental issues, the guest can find in the B&B a wealth of information and tips about being a responsible tourist while in Paris. These are collected in a file at his disposal, which contains in particular :

• the details of his host's involvement,

• a list of advised Eco gestures,

• websites and ideas of relevant publications,

• suggestions for responsible trips and visits in Paris,

• a proposal of a circuit with the Vélib’ bike in Paris,

• and also the suggestions of the host...

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