An "organic" pool
Come swim in the ecological swimming pool with frogs, tadpoles and dragonflies!
The water supply is done by drilling the overflow is used for watering the organic vegetable garden.
Our pool is special! It's called "organic", "natural" or "green".
How does it work?
This is a German method, implemented by the pools "Bionova".
You will find Le Mas de La Bau on Bionova site, in the pages dedicated to self catering lodgings with natural pools aux gîtes avec piscines naturelles
What are its characteristics?
The benefits are ecological ...
No concrete, no chemicals, nature is respected. The plant and animal life naturally settles in the pool and in dry stone walls: you can admire the water lilies and iris; frogs, tadpoles and dragonflies come and visit, raising interest and delight of young and less young people...
... and sanitary ...
The chlorine used in conventional tanks is known for its irritating effect (itching, irritations, eczema ...), and it presents an even greater risk for infants in whom it increases the risk of asthma and allergy to the mites. In an organic swimming pool, no stinging eyes, no irritated skin : the bathing is done in a naturally pure water, without health hazards.
... But also esthetic.
The pool, surrounded by vegetation, fits perfectly into the landscape of La Baou. The blocks of natural granite define an irregular shape. The "restanques" (terraces) are backed with walls made of stones found on site. They underline the traditionnal, rustic and mineral character of the environment of the mas.
In practice:
- Is there any dangerous animal?
- What is its temperature? It is not heated, but it warms up quickly from the first sunny days.
What are the constraints? There is only one: nature must be respected.
This means:
- not to try to catch the animals.
- take a shower before swimming, especially if you put on sunscreen. (We installed a solar shower, which gives hot water).
- not to walk among the plants
- ball games are not allowed in the water and in the pool area.
When and how can we access it? At any time
Subject to compliance with other users (the pool is shared with the owners and other guests of the gites) and the peaceful character of the area.
And about children ?
The pool is of course protected by a fence and a security gate. Within this scope, children must be under the constant supervision of their parents. Kids does not have a foothold in the bathing pool, but they can wade through the pebbles of the shore. They simply should be told that they should not throw stones into the swimming pool.