Despite its appearance as a rich area of Paris, the 16th arrondissement is all about charm and greenery. A bit drawn from the noisy downtown Paris, it offers tourists but also locals a moment of escape. However, preserving such an environmental heritage needs quite a lot of actions, which are our actions. It is imperative to be green and the Gavarni hotel has well understood the message. The hotel is able to provide uncontested comfort all by supporting sustainable development. Xavier Moraga, the manager, concerned with his clients’ well being, is suggesting some good addresses. Going from the little stall to the trendy shopping gallery, we have walk around these streets and retain only what’s best for you, and for the planet.
9am a rural wake up…
At the n°75 Lafontaine street, an unprecedented degustation awaits you. You can say goodbye to the industrial “baguettes” that are made in hundreds of thousands and make a stop at the Maison Moisan. This bakery respects the environment and only uses products from biological agriculture. These responsible bakers have an unequalled know how and offer a selection of delicious breads and Viennese pastries. The bakery also offers jams and other eco-labelized products to accompany your breakfast.
Boulangerie Moisan
75 rue Lafontaine
75016 Paris
France
Once your pastries boxed, you go searching for the best setting to start your early feast. On your way, you will find a island covered in green. Isn’t it the Passy Park? This is the perfect place to picnic! Crowned with the Ecocert (a famous ecologic label), it guarantees a great time to relax in the middle of nature. All you have to do is enjoy.
Parc de Passy
Rue d’Ankara, avenue Marcel-Proust, avenue René-Boylesve, avenue du Président-Kennedy
75016 Paris
France
11am a stop at the Market
Hop on your velib’ and run errands a few minutes away from the Gavarni hotel in the market of the Batignolles area (Paris 17th). An open space where bio artisans and truck farmers meet every Saturday morning. Other than offering fresh fruits and vegetables, the market is committed to respecting the environment by growing natural and non-treated foodstuff. One of Paris’ three bio markets (Raspail and Brancusi are the two others), that brings together every weekend many Parisians that are concerned about their food.
Organic fruits and vegetable flea market
Boulevard des Batignolles
75017 Paris
France
Saturday from 9am to 3pm.
2pm responsible shopping
Right in the middle of Paris’s shopping headquarters in Passy Street, a shop “Nature & Découvertes” shop well deserves its place under the sun. This brand is very committed to the environment and offers different and original products, perfect for gift ideas. With luminotherapy, essential oil massage, ethnic jewellery, here is a shop that’s filled with well-being and urge to travel.
Nature et Découvertes
75 rue de Passy
75016 Paris
France
For luxury lovers, the Franck et Fils gallery is the Eldorado. In the middle of trendy brands, you will find fashion designer Vanessa Bruno’s shop, a brilliant woman with a ecologic cause. Noble materials on her magnificent bags are proofs of her respecting the planet. Indeed, a percentage of her profits and devoted to a reforestation programme. Being at the top of the fashion while respecting the environment, that is real luxury.
Franck & Fils
80 rue de Passy
75016 Paris
France
La Vie Claire was founded in 1948 and today has more than 180 shops in France in which he proudly waves the green flag. Not far from the hotel, you will be able to run some errands responsibly. The shop offers fresh products, household goods and a range of cosmetics in order to see the green side of life.
La Vie Claire
25, rue de l’Annonciation
75016 Paris
France
T: +33 1 45 27 19 30
Because it is never too early to go for the ecologic lifestyle, the Happy Garden boutique offers clothing collection for children all by respecting the environment. Fair trade or organic textiles, each brand is contributing. You will also find the young accessories brand “Coq en Pate”. Items from this shop are made of labelized cotton in India and contribute to the development of Asia’a economy.
Happy Garden
116 Rue La Fontaine
75016 Paris
France
T: +33 1 40 50 06 67
In the same context, you have the Petit Bazar. Located in the hotel’s neighbouring arrondissement, here is a shop that is worth the stop. Not only is it a retail outlet, it is also a place for exchange and sensitizing. Children can participate in workshops where they will learn how to turn the used into the recycled. The ethic policy of the shop is felt also at the tea salon where fruits and coffee are labelized. From clothing made in bamboo fibre to the furniture made of recycled hardboard, you will discover a healthy universe, as if everything was crafted from a child’s imagination…Ecology is as easy as a child’s game!
Le Petit Bazar
128 avenue Émile Zola
75015 Paris
France
T: +33 1 76 90 73 17
4pm escape and…action!
Whether its rainy or windy, the Serres d’Auteuil will have pleasure in welcoming you. A warm and tropical atmosphere for extraordinary discoveries in the heart of the city of lights. For one afternoon let yourself get seduced by the beauty, the colours, the scent and the rare species of this garden opened in the end of the 19th century. Guided visits are organized in order to explore this superbly well-preserved jungle.
Jardin des Serres d’Auteuil
3 avenue de la Porte d’Auteuil
75016 Paris
France
T : +33 1 40 71 74 00
Water is precious and perishable and in order to better understand the utility of our daily habits, a visit to the Pavillon de l’Eau is necessary. Visiting this 20th pump house helps in understanding the real impact of our behaviour. Debates, conferences, exhibitions held by professionals are also planned.
Pavillon de l’Eau
77 avenue de Versailles
75016 Paris
France
T: +33 1 42 24 54 02
To end this responsible day with beauty, why not participate? The headquarters of the first and most important organization for the protection of nature has chosen the 16th arrondissement. Created in 1973, WWF counts 5 million memebers throughout the world. The Objective? Reserve the trend; go against the deterioration of our planet. Its actions are multiple and take in notice every environmental theme. Whether you are an active militant or a responsible city-dweller, the WWF can adapt. The membership is free and accessible to all of us. For those who need more theory, the subscription to the Panda magazine is affordable to anyone (15,80€ per year).
WWF
1 Carrefour de Longchamp
75016 Paris
France
T: +33 1 55 25 84 84
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