Our commitment to sustainable and responsible tourism

At France by Locals, we champion a tourism model that is meaningful, human-centered, and rooted in local communities. Every journey we design is guided by a strong belief: exploring differently, while respecting the lands, cultures, and people who bring them to life.

Our commitment is reflected in concrete actions, recognized by our Travelife certification, an international label for sustainable tourism. We share with you our vision, practices, and tools to build a positive-impact tourism together.

Read our Sustainable Development Policy
Read our 2025 CSR Report

Caring for the Planet, Every Day

Minimizing our environmental footprint — one action at a time

We focus our efforts where we have real impact: daily habits, conscious partnerships, and community awareness.

What we’re doing in practice:

Organized waste sorting with team accountability
Heating capped at 20°C during winter
Organic snacks and drinks supplied via Biocoop, delivered by cargo bike
100% of our team uses public transport or cycling for commuting

Monitored indicators: volume of waste sorted, frequency of low-carbon deliveries, ethical purchasing, sustainable mobility.

Putting People First

A flexible, fair and values-driven work environment

Our CSR commitment starts with our own team. A healthy, inclusive, and agile work culture is the foundation of our responsible approach.

Internal practices include:

Flexible and structured remote work
Paid or compensated overtime
Clear policies on parental and caregiver leave
Weekly participative team meetings
Cross-functional training in CSR, communication, and professional skills

Growing without losing our purpose

Combining economic performance and sustainable ethics

We believe that a business can grow while staying true to its values.

In concrete terms:

A dedicated annual CSR budget
Financial goals defined and tracked collectively
A consistent hourly rate ensuring wage equity
We favor collective recognition through shared moments that celebrate team efforts

Working With Responsible Partners

A scoring system to assess and promote supplier commitments

To ensure end-to-end sustainable travel, we’ve developed an internal scoring system that evaluates the social, environmental, and local impact of our suppliers. This tool helps us:

Highlight the most responsible local actors
Support our partners in improving their practices
Offer our travelers truly aligned, ethical experiences

This system is continually refined based on field feedback and has become a key part of our responsible approach — and a central element of our Travelife Partner status.

Want to know how we assess our partners? Read our 2025 CSR Report

Raising Awareness Among Our Travelers

Sharing good habits and great ideas

We help our travelers make more responsible choices before, during, and after their trip.

How?

Practical eco-friendly tips in each travel guide
Regular content on our social media channels
Personalized guidance from our travel advisors to embed sustainability from the start

Measure, Learn, Improve

A living, transparent and collaborative process

Our CSR journey is built on simple, efficient tools that allow us to monitor and adjust in real-time:

Dashboards with key indicators
Monthly team check-ins
Internal progress reviews
Integration of client feedback in decision-making

We’re not aiming for perfection — just honest, consistent, and continuous progress.

Join the Movement for Sustainable Travel

Want to learn more about our actions? Ready to travel differently, supporting a committed and responsible model?