OUR STORY AND OUR COMMITMENTS
The park’s origins: 3 key dates
1989: The birth of the project in a natural valley
While looking for a house to renovate, we were drawn not so much to the house itself as to the land, 2 hectares at the edge of a valley where a stream wound its way between century-old trees. We moved in and gradually purchased the unused land along the stream. At the same time, we protected the valley from heavy rainfall by creating hedgerow embankments and introduced animals to help maintain the land
2008: Bringing the project to life and reclassifying the land
During the revision of the Local Urban Plan (PLU), we applied to have the land reclassified as a natural leisure area. After compiling the application, we obtained planning permission 4 years later, in September 2012.
2013: Official opening to the public
The park opened to the public on April 20, 2013. Created in the heart of a green valley, it offers a natural setting that we felt was essential to preserve.
A park built around four fundamental principles
- Fun activities for all ages
Simple and varied activities, integrated into the valley landscape, accessible to everyone, and encouraging intergenerational interaction.
- Reducing our ecological footprint through sustainable practices
The only energy used for fun in the park is human (muscle) power.
- Introducing visitors to farm animals
Animals delight children and encourage connection, observation, sensitivity, interaction, and touch ...
- Raising environmental awareness to protect biodiversity
Through 4 exhibition buildings covering topics such as water, energy, insects and biodiversity, and the planet in danger ...
Our commitment to responsible tourism
As members of Morbihan Tourisme Responsable, we are committed to implementing actions based on the following principles:
Supporting local employment and regional producers
To promote local employment, we have established partnerships with nearby suppliers for beverages and organic ingredients used in our restaurant and snack bar:
- Organic flour:(1 km) Pluméliau
- Organic eggs: (1 km) Pluméliau
- Fair-trade coffee: (6 km) Pluméliau
- Organic beer: (10 km) Guern
- Organic cider and apple juice: (35 km) Inzinzac Lochrist
- Organic ice cream: ( 81 km ) artisan in Saint Brieuc
- Salted butter caramel: (81 km) Saint Brieuc
The park’s development is also the result of collaboration with local craftsmen: carpenters, joiners, plumbers, electricians, tilers, and a visual artist.
For our events and summer concerts, we work with local artists (visual artists and musicians).
Reducing our environmental impact with concrete solutions
- Water
Rainwater collection systems have been installed near animal shelters to support water self-sufficiency. A 25 m³ water tank supplements the water needs of the animals as well as infrastructure cleaning. In the restrooms, timed faucets reduce water waste. A 10 m³ tank supplies water for the restaurant toilets.
- Energy
Park activities do not consume electricity — only human (muscular) energy is used. Photovoltaic panels installed on the roof of the park entrance building produce 20,000 kW of electricity, allowing the park to become energy positive.
Dix mini-centres de tri avec quatre contenants chacun (verre, emballages, compost, tout-venant). Compostage des déchets organiques et utilisation des déchets de bois comme paillis pour les parterres.
Preserving the natural and cultural heritage of the region
From the park’s conception, we wanted to protect its restorative natural setting:
- With the help of Breizh Bocage, we created nearly 2 km of planted hedgerow embankments to protect the valley from heavy rainfall and preserve biodiversity.
- The ecological restoration of the Rohic stream was entrusted to the engineering firm Géniplant. The stream was returned to its original bed, and the riverbed stabilized with solid, natural-looking structures.
- Nesting boxes for birds and bats, as well as shelters for hedgehogs and weasels, can be seen throughout the park.
A commitment to continuous improvement for a durable future
The park is engaged in an ongoing process to reduce its environmental footprint and demonstrate that another way of visiting places and having fun is possible.
To go further in our commitment, we undertook an audit of 65 control points and were awarded the “Green Morbihan” label, reflecting our proactive and supportive approach to sustainable tourism.
