These days, holidaymakers looking for a break from everyday life can turn to unusual accommodation. This often goes hand in hand with changing habits and getting closer to nature. It's a case of ditching the car, opting for soft mobility and discovering local riches: the natural environment, always a source of a multitude of outdoor activities, heritage and gastronomy. At a time when climate change is an everyday emergency, and long-distance travel leaves its mark in terms of carbon footprint, GreenGo offers a way to reconcile travel and the environment. By travelling less far to discover unknown treasures, and by selecting authentic, charming accommodation with responsible hosts. For holidaymakers, it's an opportunity to discover a region while staying in unusual accommodation selected according to sustainable criteria. GreenGo is committed to offering vacations at the right price, fair remuneration for hosts and high-quality French service. We want you to enjoy a memorable vacation in harmony with our beautiful natural environment.
1. Staying in unusual accommodation: a wide range of possibilities
Looking for an original, environmentally-friendly vacation? Now's the time to take a break with your partner, family or friends in an unusual accommodation! Why not sleep in a bubble bathed in natural light with a view over lavender fields? Or how about a stone building lost in the heart of the countryside, with cows as its only neighbors? Some prefer to get a bit of height by putting down their suitcases in a tree house. Others opt for a floating chalet on a lake, with paddles for sailing on the water. The range of unusual accommodation also includes yurts located in the middle of nowhere, offering the sensation of having returned to the Mongolian steppes. And let's not forget tiny houses, small dwellings on wheels set up in the middle of a field or trees, with just the essentials. Make yourself and your children dream, by selecting the unusual accommodation that's right for you.
What's more, with GreenGo, these accommodations are available while meeting a wide range of sustainable criteria. Accessibility by train, good building insulation, protection of biodiversity, use of solar panels for energy and responsible cleaning products, waste sorting... we live as close to nature as possible, while respecting it.
2. Who do I travel with? A question not to be forgotten
Whether you're going as a couple, with children or with friends, the choice of unusual accommodation depends on who you're travelling with. For a holiday with children, there's nothing like a chalet in the mountains or near the sea. Gîtes, bed & breakfasts, glamping campsites and floating cabins are also more suitable for a group trip, even with friends. On the other hand, a yurt, a bubble, a caravan or a tree house are more suited to a romantic couple's vacation. In any case, it's always important to take into account the number of travellers who can be accommodated.
3. Pay attention to the facilities on offer
In addition to offering an ideal location close to nature, some unusual accommodations provide facilities that will make your stay even more enjoyable. These may include access to a spa, a Japanese bath, a swimming pool, water sports equipment for lake or river trips, or even bicycles for exploring the surrounding area. A plancha, a barbecue and picnic tables are always handy for sharing meals outdoors.
For vacations with children, it's always important to ensure that the activities are appropriate. In particular, they appreciate staying at farms that allow contact with animals or offer donkey rides, for example. The table d'hôte option should not be overlooked either. Some hosts are always delighted to introduce guests to local produce, at breakfasts and other meals.
4. Finding the right destination
France is renowned for the sheer variety of its landscapes. High and mid-range mountains, seaside, bucolic countryside and historic villages - it's simple, there's something for everyone. For a stay in an unusual accommodation, some regions are particularly popular with families in summer. Like Brittany and the Pays de la Loire region, where temperatures remain mild. In Gironde, a floating cottage on a lake is another good option. Children love being in contact with water in the summertime.
For a summer for two, you can choose to sleep in a bubble with a view over the hills in the heart of the Drôme, in a tiny house with a Japanese bath in the heart of a farm in the Lot, or in a bohemian teepee in the Landes. The choice is yours when you decide to spend your vacation in an unusual, eco-friendly accommodation. Refine your criteria and find the destination that appeals to you, your other half and your family, in the region of France you've been longing to discover.
5. Finding the right place for the right price
The question of budget is essential when it comes to vacations. Spending your vacation in an unusual accommodation is always a moment of rejuvenation and full of surprises, but you need to find the right place for your budget. GreenGo is committed to offering unusual, environmentally-friendly accommodation at the best possible value for money. The idea is for hosts to be paid as fairly as possible, but also for holidaymakers to be able to enjoy a vacation without breaking the bank. The site offers accommodation to suit all budgets and, let's not forget, promotes activities to reconnect with nature and discover the local heritage. Hiking, biking, wildlife watching and swimming are all fun and sporty activities open to all, and which can save you money on your vacations.
