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Hotel Fouquet's Barrière

 Hotel Fouquet's Barrière Harvests Wine To Help Re-Plant Landes Forest

 

Hotel Fouquet's Barrière is one of the most ecologically responsible five-star hotel in Paris, and recently launched 'Harvest Fouquet's Barrière,' a special wine-making program in which all proceeds go towards the reforestation of the Landes forest, Europe's largest maritime pine forest.

In 2008 the Landes Forest was partially destroyed during a storm, and efforts continue to bring this natural treasure back. The Harvest Fouquet's Barrière events are conducted by employees of Hotel Fouquet's Barrière along with a team from winemaker Marie-Laure Lurton. The first harvest was held on October 2, 2010 at Chateau La Tour de Bessan Margaux.

During this event a total of 3,000 bottles of wine were sold, and raising almost $59,414.00. All proceed received will helped support the continuing efforts to re-plant the 99 acres of the Landes forest. Another Harvest Fouquet's Barrière took place in March 2011 with the participation of Philippe Faure-Brac, one of the world's leading sommeliers.

The Hotel Fouquet's Barrière is located on the Triangle d'Or at the intersection of the Champs Elysées and Avenue George V and is Paris' leading ecologically responsible "palace" hotel. With principal characteristics of elegance, refinement and modern technology, Hotel Fouquet's Barrière is committed to providing outstanding service and authentic luxury combined with a focused environmental approach in the heart of the most beautiful city in the world.

Their efforts to re-plant the 99 acres of the Landes forest is shall continue in the future, and you can learn more about the Hotel Fouquet's Barrière, and other upcoming events by visiting their website provided in the Plan Your Trip section. 

By Nick Worley

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For more details on the upcoming Harvest Fouquet's Barrière or to make your reservations visit: www.fouquets-barriere.com.

 

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