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The Blue Flag label: an international benchmark for sustainable tourism

What if your vacations in Hossegor rhymed with nature, quality and commitment? Since 1985, the Blue Flag label has been awarded every year to beaches and marinas that pursue an active policy in favor of the environment and sustainable tourism.

What is the Blue Flag label?

The Blue Flag label is an international ecolabel that rewards municipalities and marinas for their commitment to water quality, waste management and a respectful approach to the environment and people. Created in France in 1985, this label is now present in 52 countries around the world. It has become a benchmark for sustainable tourism and environmental protection, offering travelers a reliable guide to nature-friendly destinations.

Selection criteria

The selection criteria for obtaining the Blue Flag label are rigorously evaluated on the Blue Flag website and are divided into nine themes. These include waste and water management, clean bathing water, soft mobility and environmental education. Each year, candidate municipalities and ports are assessed on their commitment to biodiversity and environmental quality. This annual assessment ensures that award winners maintain high standards and continue to improve their environmental practices.

The advantages of the Blue Flag label

The Blue Flag label offers numerous advantages to the communities and marinas that obtain it. It ensures a sustainable, environmentally-friendly tourism experience, attracting tourists who are sensitive to these values. In addition, the label helps to improve water and environmental quality, with positive impacts on the health and well-being of residents and visitors alike. By obtaining this label, destinations strengthen their brand image and demonstrate their commitment to sustainable development that benefits everyone.

The Blue Flag guarantees excellent environmental quality, and recognizes the efforts made by communities to preserve their coastline. A BVA survey reveals that: 67% of French people are aware of the label, 81% say it can influence their choice of destination, and 8 out of 10 associate it with a clean, well-equipped and safe beach.

Stay at Hôtel Les Fougères - Hossegor in the heart of a committed region

Located in Hossegor, in the heart of the Landes region, Hôtel Les Fougères - Hossegor is surrounded by Blue Flag beaches, notably in Seignosse, just a few minutes away: Plage des Estagnots, Plage du Penon

Our hotel fully supports initiatives such as the Blue Flag. By relaying information about sustainable beaches and harbors in our region, we are contributing to a collective dynamic that is more respectful of the coastline.

Why choose a Blue Flag beach?

By opting for a certified beach, you're choosing: quality-controlled bathing water, a clean beach with sorting garbage cans, a site that's accessible to all, safe and equipped with sanitary facilities, a place where you can learn to better understand and respect local nature.

What's more, the communities involved regularly organize environmental awareness especially during the summer season: the perfect way to discover the coast in a different way.

And what about the ports?

Blue Flag ports are also exemplary in terms of wastewater treatment, special waste management, clean careening areas and educational activities around the sea.

Responsible vacations, between ocean, forest and comfort

At Hôtel Les Fougères - Hossegor, we believe in peaceful, natural and committed tourism. Our establishment is an ideal starting point for discovering the quality-labeled beaches of the Landes and Basque coasts, while enjoying warm, comfortable and environmentally-friendly accommodation. By staying with us, you're choosing a sustainable vacation in an exceptional setting between ocean, lake and pine forest.

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