The Villa's commitments to the
gastronomic experience
Realising very early on that the role of a company director is also to uphold and transmit their values, Camille and Julien have made a firm commitment to both their environmental and social responsibilities, a commitment with which they seek to raise the awareness of employees and customers alike.
Using common sense as their guiding light, sorting and combating waste and finding environmentally-friendly solutions, has become part of the restaurant's day-to-day routine.
Buying just what is needed, working with produce in a conscientious manner and managing waste intelligently are all natural reflexes in this kitchen. And the same is true of the dining room, where microfiltered water eliminates unnecessary transport and reduces storage requirements, and where candle remains are collected for a nearby recycling centre.
Short supply chains, product traceability, exacting attention to detail and the sharing and passing on of knowledge are also all part of this approach. As is the idea of a vegetable garden, growing alongside the restaurant's terrace, ideal for capturing the rhythm of the seasons and for enjoying fresh herbs.
The couple is also committed to addressing issues such as quality of life in the workplace, the fight against harassment and discrimination, and the integration of diversity and disability, as they are keen for everyone to benefit from their support so that they might achieve their full potential.
Thanks to a "green box" each member of the team can also suggest new ideas, so that the restaurant is continually moving in this direction. Above all, Camille and Julien have allocated tasks to their team members so that their staff feel even more invested, both in the restaurant and in their careers.