Spring in the Lot Valley: a hymn to biodiversity and pollinating insects

Blue and green pearl beetle on the pool deck

The awakening of life: the magic of spring in Aveyron

With the arrival of spring, the Lot Valley gently awakens under the rays of a milder sun. Hedges bud, meadows are adorned with wildflowers, and a familiar buzz reappears: that of bees, bumblebees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects. Here, nature never truly sleeps, but in spring, it speaks again.

Our eco-lodge, nestled in the heart of this unspoiled landscape, is a privileged witness to this seasonal renewal. Every year, we joyfully welcome this return to life, in harmony with the natural rhythms of the valley.

Pollinating insects, discreet but essential allies

Did you know that more than 80% of flowering plants depend on insects to reproduce? Wild bees, hoverflies, butterflies, and even beetles adorned in a thousand colors (a veritable fashion show): these unseen actors ensure pollination, thus guaranteeing plant diversity and the production of fruits, seeds, and food for the entire life chain.

In the Lot Valley, their presence is a source of wealth. But it is also fragile. The gradual disappearance of their habitats, the use of pesticides, and climate change are endangering this balance.

For those over 20, remember car trips and your dad complaining about the windshield being covered in crushed insects. Today, this is no longer visible, and it's not the fault of your father who took too many vacations! It's the use of various plant protection products (insecticides, pesticides, fungicides) and the disappearance of the hedged fields and varied landscapes of yesteryear.

An eco-lodge committed to local biodiversity

At our lodge, every action is designed to respect living things:

Zero pesticides: the areas around the lodge are managed without chemicals.

Honey-producing flowers: we sow and preserve plants that favor pollinators, such as lavender, phacelia, and clover.

No insect hotels here; the garden is integrated into the wild areas and shelters biodiversity.

Responsible mowing: some areas remain natural meadows to allow insects to live in peace.

We believe that by creating a direct connection with nature, even within tourist accommodation, we can inspire our visitors and contribute to the preservation of our environment.

Observe, learn, marvel

We invite our guests to take the time to observe. In spring, the spectacle is everywhere: a solitary bee nesting in a tree trunk, a butterfly fluttering above the flowers, a bird singing at dawn. The hornet is impressive but certainly not malicious. We'll try to show it the emergency exit if it gets lost in our home.

Responsible tourism, for tomorrow

Staying in an eco-lodge means choosing a responsible form of tourism. It means accepting to slow down, opening your eyes, sharing a space with living things, and participating in its preservation. Here, the beauty of the place isn't limited to the view or the comfort: it also lies in the ethics that support it.

By staying with us in spring, you become, for the duration of your stay, the discreet guardians of a precious ecosystem.

Pink, purple, yellow, and green pearl beetle

🌼 Come experience spring differently: close to nature, in the heart of biodiversity.