Environmental Footprint
A Stay Designed with Intention
At Monsieur Jean, every detail has a purpose. Comfort, elegance, and attention to the guest experience are never separate from our responsibility toward the environment around us. Located in the heart of Old Québec, Monsieur Jean is committed to promoting a healthy lifestyle and offering a clean, welcoming, and balanced environment. This vision guides our daily actions as we work to reduce our ecological footprint, without ever compromising the quality of each stay. Here, hospitality is intentional.
Biosphere Certified
Monsieur Jean Hôtel Particulier is Biosphere certified, an international recognition that supports tourism businesses in their transition toward more sustainable practices.
This certification is based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and helps structure, measure, and evolve initiatives related to environmental responsibility, social impact, cultural preservation, local development, and responsible governance.
For Monsieur Jean, this certification confirms a path already well underway: taking concrete actions, continuously improving our practices, and contributing positively so that Québec remains a sustainable tourism destination.
Monsieur Jean is also part of the Biosphere community in the Québec region, a movement that brings together over 100 businesses committed to more sustainable tourism.
Everyday Actions That Matter
Our commitment takes shape through simple, thoughtful, and sustainable choices, integrated into both the guest experience and our internal operations.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
We prioritize solutions that limit waste and extend the life cycle of resources.
Among the actions implemented:
- Use of reusable glass bottles in rooms, at the restaurant, and during banquet services
- Bath products in refillable containers, including body wash, lotion, shampoo, and conditioner
- Recycling of Nespresso coffee capsules
- Paper towels, tissues, and toilet paper made from recycled fibers
- Redistribution of non-perishable food items left at the end of a stay
Preserving Water and Energy
Every resource deserves to be used responsibly. That is why we have implemented several measures to reduce our water and energy consumption.
Our facilities include:
- Low-flow toilets in suites, saving at least 35,000 liters of water during our first year of operation
- Controlled-flow faucets and showerheads, saving several liters of water annually
- A filtered water dispenser available to guests
- Energy-efficient LED lighting
- Hand dryers in public restrooms, as well as reusable cotton towels
These actions may seem discreet, but together they contribute to a more responsible way of welcoming guests, day after day.
MORE RESPONSIBLE COMFORT
At Monsieur Jean, sustainability goes beyond equipment. It is also reflected in how the stay itself is designed.
Our digital service directory, accessible via the in-room television, reduces paper use while making information easily available throughout the stay.
Kitchenettes in rooms and studios offer greater autonomy, allowing guests to prepare simple meals on-site. This approach encourages a more flexible, personal, and sometimes more local experience, depending on individual preferences.
Our in-house laundry service also helps reduce transportation linked to external suppliers, while ensuring more direct operational control.
A Softer Way to Move
Monsieur Jean encourages more responsible transportation choices. Electric vehicle charging stations are available in the hotel parking area to support guests who opt for electric mobility.
An ÀVélo station is also located just steps from the hotel, allowing guests to explore the city by electric bike at their own pace.
In the heart of Old Québec, our location also makes it easy to discover many points of interest on foot, fully enjoying the unique character of the neighborhood.
A Commitment to Québec
Being a hotel in Old Québec also means being part of a heritage site, a community, and a living territory.
Our sustainable approach is rooted in this reality. It aims not only to reduce our impact, but also to contribute to a more conscious form of hospitality, attentive to resources, people, local culture, and the experience we create.
We understand that sustainability is a journey. That is why we continue to improve our practices, structure our actions, and move forward with discipline.
At Monsieur Jean, leaving a footprint does not mean taking up more space. It means choosing to belong more thoughtfully, for the duration of a stay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Monsieur Jean a certified sustainable hotel?
Yes. Monsieur Jean Hôtel Particulier is Biosphere certified, an international certification linked to sustainable tourism and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
What does the Biosphere certification mean for a hotel?
It confirms that the hotel implements concrete sustainability actions and follows a structured approach of continuous improvement.
What eco-friendly actions are implemented at Monsieur Jean?
Monsieur Jean adopts several measures, including reusable bottles, refillable bath products, low-flow equipment, LED lighting, Nespresso capsule recycling, an in-house laundry service, and electric vehicle charging stations.
Can you stay at Monsieur Jean without a car?
Yes. The hotel is located in the heart of Old Québec, within walking distance of many attractions, restaurants, boutiques, and cultural sites.
Why choose a sustainable hotel in Old Quebec?
Choosing a sustainable hotel helps reduce the impact of your stay while offering a more thoughtful and conscious experience. At Monsieur Jean, this commitment is reflected through concrete actions integrated into every aspect of the stay, without ever compromising comfort or the overall quality of the experience.
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