{"id":21099,"date":"2025-03-13T11:38:11","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T10:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lacroixvalmertourisme.com\/discover-escape\/going-green-at-the-tourist-office"},"modified":"2026-08-01T23:07:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T21:07:45","slug":"going-green-at-the-tourist-office","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lacroixvalmertourisme.com\/en\/discover-escape\/a-sustainable-destination\/going-green-at-the-tourist-office","title":{"rendered":"Our actions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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To marvel<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

La Croix-Valmer, a village nestled in an exceptional environment, in the heart of a protected area, owned by the Conservatoire du littoral, managed by the Port Cros National Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to do, what to discover?… a land of walks and hikes, both on foot and by bike<\/strong><\/a> (mountain bikes, hybrid bikes, cycle paths), postcard landscapes<\/a><\/strong> , breathtaking panoramas, a magnificent coastal path<\/a><\/strong> magnifique… Follow the guide!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cap Lardier<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cap Lardier<\/a><\/strong> is the first of the three capes on the Saint-Tropez peninsula and the most wooded. It is one of the last remaining undeveloped areas on the peninsula. Classified as a protected area in 1930, it boasts 6 km of coastline shielded from development. Footpaths wind through its Mediterranean pine forest, characterized by its distinctive three-species trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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La Croix Valmer, a<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Cap Taillat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cap Taillat<\/a><\/strong> is a natural gem, nestled between Cap Lardier and Cap Camarat, distinguished by its isthmus. It offers walkers over 2.5 km of coastal paths, beautifully maintained and lined with lush vegetation. Trails also lead inland, allowing visitors to explore the vineyards and historical sites (such as the Briande Dolmen). Also listed as a protected site in 1930, its summit offers a breathtaking view of the other two capes and the \u00celes d’Hy\u00e8res.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The wildlife<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like the landscapes and flora of the two capes, the fauna is very diverse. 120 bird species have been recorded, including Hermann’s tortoise, European pond turtle, and ocellated lizard. Two remarkable insects have made their home here: the cottony cicada and the toothed magician grasshopper. Numerous marine species (groupers, brown meagre, fan mussel) share the turquoise waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The flora<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A multitude of terrestrial and marine habitats have been identified: grey dunes, cliffs, Posidonia seagrass meadows, Serapias (orchid) grasslands, Jupiter’s Beard, Dwarf Palm, and even the Blue Thistle (symbol of the Conservatoire du Littoral). Nearly 500 species have been recorded. The site’s management, now more than ever, aims to promote the return of the habitats and species that existed before the 2017 fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Oaks and Pines<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is one of the rare sites where the 3 species of oak (holm oak, cork oak and downy oak) and the 3 pines (Aleppo pine, umbrella pine and maritime pine) coexisted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The actions of the Tourist Office<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Tourist Office<\/strong> protects this destination through daily actions, eco-friendly practices, and internal operations. As part of its Destination of Excellence initiative, but also out of conviction and respect for our beautiful region, the Tourist Office is committed to environmental protection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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To reduce its paper consumption<\/p>\n\n\n\n