{"id":5725,"date":"2026-08-04T16:45:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T14:45:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosy-hotels.net\/?p=5725"},"modified":"2026-08-04T16:46:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T14:46:50","slug":"ocean-lovers-valentines-day-roundup-cozy-hotels-in-la-rochelle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cosy-hotels.net\/en\/ocean-lovers-bilan-saint-valentin-cosy-hotels-la-rochelle\/","title":{"rendered":"Ocean Lovers 2026: When Valentine\u2019s Day Meets a Commitment to the Ocean in La Rochelle"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00c0 La Rochelle<\/a>, Valentine\u2019s Day isn\u2019t just for couples\u2014it\u2019s also a time to go blue. For the fourth consecutive year, the Ocean Lovers initiative has transformed a romantic weekend into a collective effort to support ocean conservation. Between February 13 and 15, every direct booking made at Cosy Hotels group properties generated a donation for three organizations working along the Charente coastline and beyond. Our three hotels once again participated in this initiative, driven by a simple conviction: a successful stay in La Rochelle also depends on respecting the coastline that gives the city its charm. Here\u2019s a look back at the 2026 edition, its statistics, its partner organizations, and how this commitment fits into a long-term CSR strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ocean Lovers, a community initiative rooted in the La Rochelle area<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What is Operation Ocean Lovers?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ocean Lovers is a charitable initiative organized each year for Valentine\u2019s Day by the hotels of the Cosy Hotels group in La Rochelle. For every reservation made directly\u2014via the official website, email, or phone\u2014during the Valentine\u2019s Day weekend, 15% of the revenue is donated to organizations dedicated to protecting the oceans and coastlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which organizations benefit from the Ocean Lovers donation?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Three organizations with complementary missions are receiving support. Echo-Mer<\/a>, a La Rochelle-based organization, works every day to protect the marine environments and coastline of the Charente region. Surfrider Foundation Europe<\/a>, a European NGO, advocates for a healthy and sustainable ocean. The Big Drive<\/a>, on the other hand, addresses the environmental impact of the textile industry on ecosystems, including marine ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long has Cosy Hotels been carrying out this initiative?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What sets Ocean Lovers apart from a one-time initiative is its consistency. Now in its fourth year, the campaign is based on a relationship of trust built with the same organizations, year after year. This continuity allows partner organizations to better factor this support into their own operating budgets and reflects a clear commitment: to establish a genuine partnership<\/a> over the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2026 Report: Figures That Reflect a Concrete Commitment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How much money was donated during the 2026 event?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Direct reservations made over the weekend of February 13\u201315 at the group\u2019s three hotels raised a total of \u20ac3,069, which was divided equally among the three organizations\u2014\u20ac1,023 for each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is booking directly essential for this donation?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This donation would not have been possible without the involvement of the travelers themselves. By choosing to book directly rather than through a third-party platform, customers made a choice that had a twofold positive impact: directly supporting the local economy and enabling the calculation of the donation to benefit the organizations. This serves as a useful reminder that booking directly\u2014often seen as a mere technical detail\u2014can also be a meaningful act of support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does Ocean Lovers fit into our hotels\u2019 CSR policy?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ocean Lovers is not an isolated initiative. It is part of a Social and Environmental Responsibility Policy<\/a> which our hotels have been developing for several years, focusing on promoting local products, sustainable resource management, and supporting local nonprofit organizations. The Clef Verte certification\u2014a benchmark for sustainable hospitality\u2014which both of our 4-star hotels have earned, reflects this same commitment to consistency between words and actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cosy Hotels: Our Sustainable Hotels in the Heart of La Rochelle<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Where is our hotels<\/a> in La Rochelle?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The H\u00f4tel Saint-Nicolas****<\/a> is located at 13 Rue Sardinerie, in the Saint-Nicolas neighborhood, just a few minutes\u2019 walk from the Old Port and its famous medieval towers, in the heart of La Rochelle\u2019s historic center. This immediate proximity to La Rochelle\u2019s coastline concretely anchors the establishment\u2019s environmental commitment to its immediate surroundings\u2014the very same environment that its partner organizations are working to protect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Le Masq Hotel****<\/a> is ideally located in the heart of La Rochelle, at 17 Rue de l\u2019Ouvrage in Cornes, just a stone\u2019s throw from the Old Port and its three medieval towers. Just a short walk from the TGV station, it offers easy access on foot to the historic center, with its arcaded streets and lively waterfront, while remaining less than 25 minutes from the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The B&B Hotel La Rochelle Centre<\/a> Located at 140 Boulevard Joffre, it enjoys a strategic location, right across from the SNCF train station and just a few minutes\u2019 walk from the Old Port. Its central location also puts the Aquarium and the city\u2019s main tourist attractions within walking distance, allowing you to explore La Rochelle without needing a car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What's the best way to book a socially responsible trip to La Rochelle?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While the Ocean Lovers initiative takes place over a specific weekend each year around Valentine\u2019s Day, our hotels\u2019 commitment continues throughout the year. To enjoy a stay in La Rochelle at a hotel that combines comfort, a prime location, and a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility, you can book your stay directly\u2014which also guarantees you the best available rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An annual charity event to look forward to<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The 2026 edition of Ocean Lovers confirms what the previous three editions had already set in motion: Valentine\u2019s Day can be an opportunity to make a concrete commitment to protecting the oceans, without ever sacrificing the pleasure of a stay in La Rochelle. With \u20ac3,069 donated to Echo-Mer, Surfrider Foundation Europe, and La Grande Collecte, Cosy Hotels reaffirms the strength of a long-standing partnership. See you next February, with the goal of increasing this collective donation once again. In the meantime, our properties continue to welcome guests year-round in a warm and inviting setting, in the heart of a region where coastal preservation is a top priority.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u00c0 La Rochelle, la Saint-Valentin ne se f\u00eate pas seulement en amoureux : elle se f\u00eate aussi en bleu. Pour la quatri\u00e8me ann\u00e9e cons\u00e9cutive, l’op\u00e9ration Ocean Lovers a transform\u00e9 un week-end romantique en \u00e9lan collectif de solidarit\u00e9 pour la pr\u00e9servation des oc\u00e9ans. Entre le 13 et le 15 f\u00e9vrier, chaque r\u00e9servation en direct pass\u00e9e dans […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":5726,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5725","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cosy-hotels.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5725","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cosy-hotels.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cosy-hotels.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cosy-hotels.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cosy-hotels.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5725"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.cosy-hotels.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5725\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5728,"href":"https:\/\/www.cosy-hotels.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5725\/revisions\/5728"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cosy-hotels.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5726"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cosy-hotels.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5725"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cosy-hotels.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5725"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cosy-hotels.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5725"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}