Earth Hour 2026: Lavorel Hotels Commits to the Planet
March 2026
Every year, for more than 20 years, millions of people across 185 countries come together for Earth Hour, the world’s largest environmental initiative. The concept is simple: turn off as many lights as possible for one hour, from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm, alongside numerous committed establishments worldwide. Beyond the act itself, Earth Hour is an invitation to reflect on our habits and take action, each of us in our own way, for a more sustainable future. Let us use this moment to slow down, share, and rediscover our environment in a new light.
Together, we can make a difference.
Lavorel Hotels also encourages practical daily actions: eating well, optimising energy consumption, using alternative modes of transport, reducing waste, lowering digital footprints, and managing water usage more efficiently. For example, turning off your broadband box and TV set-top box at night can save up to 130 kWh, £14–£16, and 1,300 litres of water per year. Reusing vegetable washing water or leftover coffee or tea to water plants also helps preserve our resources. (Source: WWF)
FOCUS ON ANNECY AND ITS COMMITMENTS – Le Palace de Menthon
Nestled between lake and mountains, Menthon-Saint-Bernard and Annecy provide the perfect setting to experience Earth Hour in the heart of nature. Annecy can be explored on foot or by bicycle, at the pace of the environment. The Nature Museum in Gruffy offers an immersion into local ecosystems, while La Turbine Sciences raises awareness among young and old about scientific and environmental challenges. An ideal destination to reconnect with the essentials and draw inspiration from local initiatives.
FOCUS ON CHANTILLY AND ITS COMMITMENTS – Le Grand Pavillon Chantilly
In Chantilly, nature and heritage meet within a well-preserved and historically rich environment. The Chantilly Forest, over 1,000 years old, offers exceptional walking routes, and the app “Chantilly-Senlis autrement” provides canal-side trails to discover the area differently. The JADEN project, a sustainable aquaponic garden, and the Senlis Ecological Park, with its walking areas and over 60 bird species, illustrate local initiatives in favour of biodiversity. Each year, certain roads are temporarily closed to protect frogs and toads during their migration.
FOCUS ON LYON AND ITS COMMITMENTS – Marriott Lyon Cité Internationale & Kopster Lyon Groupama Stadium
In Lyon, several iconic landmarks, including the City Hall, the Palais de la Bourse, and the Théâtre des Célestins, participate in Earth Hour by turning off their lights. The city offers further inspiring experiences: the Museum of Confluences, the eco-district of La Confluence, Parc de la Tête d’Or, and the Grand Parc de Miribel-Jonage, all accessible on foot or by bicycle, promoting gentle and responsible mobility.
FOCUS ON PARIS AND ITS COMMITMENTS – Kopster Porte de Versailles
In Paris, landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and the Louvre will switch off their lights at 8:30 pm to mark collective engagement. In the 15th arrondissement, the greenest in the capital with 57 parks and gardens, the Suzanne Urban Farm and the Boucicaut eco-district showcase sustainable urban agriculture and biodiversity-friendly urban planning. The Petite Ceinture, a former railway line now transformed, offers a natural space to reconnect with nature just minutes from the hotel.
FOCUS ON COLOMBES AND ITS COMMITMENTS – Kopster Paris Ouest Colombes
Colombes stands out as a hub of ecological solidarity. The Coulée Verte, developed on a former railway line, provides a space for sustainable travel. The Prairie du Moulin Joly hosts goats and sheep to maintain the grounds without energy consumption or pollution. Educational workshops, such as “The Solitary Bees,” help raise awareness of the vital role of pollinators. A city that demonstrates how nature, education, and daily environmental commitment can go hand in hand.
Earth Hour is more than just a one-hour gesture: it is an invitation to rethink our relationship with the environment and take lasting action. Lavorel Hotels, in Annecy, Chantilly, Lyon, Paris, and Colombes, are committed to reducing their ecological footprint while offering guests inspiring experiences.
Together, let’s switch off the lights and reignite our ecological consciousness for a more sustainable future.
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