Putting heart and spirit into every choice we make: this is what has guided and continues to nourish the Balmes le Château approach. A place that welcomes moments of happiness has a duty to contribute to the Good in exchange.
Our commitments are based on 4 principles.
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- Eco-renovation of the château and bastides to save energy
- Rainwater recovery
- Green electricity only
- Pathway lighting via outdoor solar collectors
- Lighting standby system when rooms are empty
- Waste sorting and composting (taken into account in the list of selected caterers)
- No use of disposable crockery / plastic decorations and goodies / party favors (we offer lavender seeds) Waste sorting and composting (taken into account in the list of selected caterers)
- No use of disposable crockery / plastic decorations and goodies / cotillions (we suggest lavender seeds) / flying Chinese lanterns
- List of VTCs to optimize transportation during your wedding- Organic cleaning products
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- Donation of surplus food left on the estate to the Catholic Relief Service
- Donation of floral decorations left on the estate to the Romans-sur-Isère retirement home
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- Choice of Drôme craftsmen for renovation work on both buildings and exteriors.
- Decoration and crockery sourced locally, rather than using containerized items
- Reconditioned equipment if available
- Made in France preferred (bedding, pillows, comforters, towels, sheets, etc.)
- Suggestion of service providers within a 50 km radius - Suggestion of welcome gifts based on local produce and crafts, and associations
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- Balmes le Château has chosen to offer you a night's accommodation in the honeymoon suite, and at the same time to donate this amount to a charity. Thanks to your wedding, you'll be giving a helping hand to the association of your choice, one of the 4 pre-selected.
- Every year, the Domaine invites its brides and grooms from the previous year to come back for a break at the Château and meet those who have placed their trust in us, just like you. When we put our hearts and minds to it, we want to imagine these moments to thank you.
Geneva - 2h30
Paris - 2h10 by TGV
Lyon - 1h
Valence TGV station - 17 min
A7 exit 13/ Tain l'hermitage - 15 min
A49 exit 6/ Romans - 6 min
