{"id":1136,"date":"2023-06-22T14:30:59","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T12:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotel-moulin-des-templiers.com\/spirit-of-the-mill\/"},"modified":"2025-12-21T10:51:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T09:51:28","slug":"spirit-of-the-mill","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hotel-moulin-des-templiers.com\/en\/spirit-of-the-mill\/","title":{"rendered":"Spirit of the Mill"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=”Our Eco-Responsible Philosophy” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Let’s Preserve Our Green Haven” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]
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The team at Moulin des Templiers is committed to an eco-friendly approach aimed to reduce the carbon footprint of your stay.<\/p>\n

Here, in our valley, at the doorstep of the village, we take care of you as we do of nature. And nature rewards us kindly.<\/p>\n

Since 2011, we have been dedicated to preserve the environment.<\/p>\n

We have been awarded the \u00ab Valeurs Parc naturel r\u00e9gional<\/a> \u00bb (Regional Natural Park Values) label.
\nAll our development decisions are made with this commitment in mind. Here is a list of our implemented ecological initiatives.<\/p>\n

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<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=”Saving Energy & Natural Resources” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]
<\/div>[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1687515506056{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]. Hotel\u2019s lights are switched off at 11:00 PM to avoid disturbing wildlife.
\n. Installation of solar panels with 1800L storage for hot water (rooms + wellness area).
\n. Use of a heat pump to limit the use of fossil fuels.
\n. Autonomous wastewater treatment system.
\n. River restoration to its natural course as part of ecological continuity, in collaboration with The Parc du Morvan.
\n. Improvement of thermal and acoustic insulation in the establishment.
\n. Implementation of LED bulbs throughout the facility.
\n. Replacement of bathtubs with showers to reduce clean water consumption.
\n. Sanitary equipment with dual flush.
\n. Signage in room (towel washing on demand).
\n. Bath towels made of organic cotton.
\n. Staff training in daily eco-friendly practices.
\n. Participation in the “Chat Sauvage” forest group against intensive resinous wood agriculture in Morvan.
\n. Ecological wooden building for the wellness area.[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=”Waste Reduction” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]
<\/div>[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1687515529199{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]. Elimination of individual packaging to minimize waste (rechargeable soap dispensers, cleaning products in bulk packaging).
\n. Recycling bins throughout the establishment.
\n. Use of bamboo straws at the bar.
\n. Composting of green waste and compostable papers.
\n. Cloth table napkins.
\n. Zero-waste and local handcraft items in the reception shop: bamboo straws, fabric bulk bags, soap, shampoo, solid toothpaste, compostable toothbrushes, etc.[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1687515614217{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]. Use of eco-labeled cleaning products.
\n. Dispensers for organic soap\/shampoo.
\n. Production and sale of our wine in biodynamics.
\n. Short supply chain for the restaurant, shop, and bar, prioritizing local and organic producers.[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1687515627356{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]. Obtain the first environmental label “Cl\u00e9 Verte” (Green Key).
\n. Install water collectors for irrigation.
\n. Signage for a wild garden with the installation of beehives.
\n. Implement a green roof on the wellness area building.[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=”History of the\u2019\u2019Banal” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]
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1167<\/strong>
\nOn the riverbank stands the Moulin Banal (affiliated with the Templar commandery of Island) and the Chapel of St. John the Baptist: a donation from a lord of Avallon to the Templars.<\/p>\n

1506<\/strong>
\nThe priest of Pontaubert still celebrated Mass in the chapel.<\/p>\n

1569<\/strong>
\nThe Huguenots burned down the Moulin Banal and the small chapel of Pontaubert.<\/p>\n

1910<\/strong>
\nThe last function of the mill was the production of ice blocks.<\/p>\n

1925<\/strong>
\nIt was transformed into a hotel.<\/p>\n

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