Euro Disney Group and Groupe Pierre & Vacances Center Parcs have unveiled a new sustainable resort concept called Les Villages Nature de Val d’Europe (“Villages Nature”), located four miles south of Disneyland Paris near the Brie Forest. The project-developed around a large geothermal lagoon-aims to provide harmony between man and nature through activities such as horseback riding, hiking, visiting an organic farm, and boating.
The companies have formed a Sustainable Action Plan that relies on the following 10 measurable targets geared at reducing the destination’s ecological footprint, ensuring social responsibility, and developing synergies with local communities:
- Zero carbon
- Zero waste
- Sustainable transportation
- Local and sustainable materials
- Local and sustainable food products
- Sustainable water
- Natural habitats and wild life
- Culture and heritage
- Local partnerships and fair trade
- Quality of life and well-being
The project’s first phase, which will include 1,730 apartments or cottages, is expected to open in 2015.