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Following a bright summer, the hotel markets have fully stabilized with a dynamic back-to-school season marked by an increase in RevPAR and consistently strong activity levels in September.

In Paris region, the month closed with an occupancy rate of 78% compared to 80% in 2022. In regional areas, the occupancy rate stands at 75% (+1% compared to September 2022). The activity of regional metropolises is being boosted by the Rugby World Cup: Saint-Étienne sees a 7-point increase in occupancy, while Lille and Lyon have increased by 3 points compared to the previous year. In line with this trend, the European occupancy rate reaches 79%, marking a 2-point increase compared to 2022.

This barometer was conducted by EXTENDAM and its partners MKG Consulting, Groupe SNCF, D-EDGE Hospitality Solutions, E-AXESS, CDS Groupe, Flightradar24, Deutsche Bank, and BNP Paribas Real Estate.

Find the results of the European hotel industry barometer on Business Immo

A must-attend event for contemporary illustration, Les Puces de l’Illu are returning to the Campus Fonderie de l’Image and throughout the eastern part of Paris on December 2nd and 3rd.

For the festival’s 11th edition, the Campus Fonderie de l’Image and its partners have prepared an unmissable program:

• An exceptional selection of illustrators, screen printers, engravers, publishers, independent galleries, and booksellers
• The opportunity to acquire an original and unique piece of art
• Meetings with 120 exhibitors, conferences, panel discussions, book signings, workshops, and exciting exhibitions
• A dedicated workshop space for young audiences in partnership with the Musée En Herbe
• Off-Site Events

The festival also extends into the eastern part of Paris for a weekend of contemporary art accessible to all, with guided tours, conferences and outdoor artistic performances.

🏆 Student Contemporary Illustration Award 🏆

This year, the Student Contemporary Illustration Award will highlight the creativity of France’s young artistic talent. Emerging talents under the age of 25 will have the chance to showcase their skills in various fields, from animation to drawing techniques, embroidery, and painting.

Don’t miss this unique and free event celebrating art and contemporary illustration in France. Mark your calendar for December 2nd and 3rd, 2023, at the Campus Fonderie de l’Image in Bagnolet!

Poster: Alice Météignier

Read the full article in Sortir à Paris

Known as Le Château, the iconic building, located between the streets of Barbès, Chaptal, Villiers and Voltaire in Levallois-Perret,  is getting a breath of fresh air thanks to Maud Caubet Architects.

This former hospice, dating back to 1877, will undergo a complete restructuring to meet thermal and accessibility requirements and adapt to new urban uses. Its majestic facade will regain its former splendor, and the outdoor spaces will be transformed into lush green areas.

Maud Caubet Architects’ design work is part of a comprehensive urban approach that bridges the gap between a meaningful heritage and future uses deeply rooted in the city of tomorrow.

Discover the project in V&MA

EXTENDAM, La Banque des Territoires, and OKKO HOTELS have acquired a future hotel in Troyes, sold in the off-plan sale (VEFA) by VINCI Immobilier. Together, they are bringing to life a project consisting of 106 rooms in a neighborhood undergoing revitalization. The establishment, covering an area of 3,500 square meters, will be Breeam certified, emphasizing sustainable environmental practices throughout its construction and operation.

Discover this project and the outlook for this new partnership in an interview with Pulles Bertrand, Deputy CEO of EXTENDAM, and Solenne Ojea-Devys, CEO of OKKO HOTELS, featured on Hospitality-ON.com.

On Saturday, October 7th, a solar power farm with over 8,000 photovoltaic panels was inaugurated in Essonne. This impressive solar plant is a joint effort by the Entre Juine et Renarde community of municipalities, the mixed economy company Sipenr, and the Energie partagée network. This project became possible through the citizen savings mobilized by Energie Partagée Investissement.

The solar farm will produce 5.1 GWh of electricity in a full year, equivalent to the electricity consumption of 1,000 households, including heating.

Read the full article on Le Journal du Grand Paris.

Organized by Le Journal du Grand Paris and Le Journal de l’Axe Seine, the 4th edition of the Seine Axis Summit, with the theme “Unlocking Energies,” is scheduled for October 10, 2023, at the Maison de l’Océan in Paris.

This day brings together stakeholders from the Paris and Normandy regions, both from public and private sectors, to foster discussions on key topics concerning the Seine Valley region.

Discover the full program and register.

Get ready for the must-attend event in the world of architecture and design, organized by BOOKSTORMING – ARCHISTORM. On October 10th and 11th, 2023, immerse yourself in the universe of materials and discover their incredible potential for innovation, their properties, manufacturing processes, and sustainability.

Following the central topic “A Matter that Makes Sense”, conferences and panel discussions will delve into material choices, their lifecycles, potentials and impacts. Engaging discussions will be led by Annabelle Ledoux, founder of Les Grandes Idées, featuring captivating industry figures.

Prepare for an immersive experience where creativity, technology, sustainability, emotion, and aesthetics come together to rethink our world.

📆 Mark your calendars for October 10th and 11th, 2023!

🏛️ Location: Atelier Richelieu, Paris 2

Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the latest trends in architecture and design.

Find out more about the program.

In this period of real estate crisis, the hospitality industry appears to break free from economic cycles and rising interest rates, thus attracting the attention of investors. How does this unique asset class, defying the economic context with record performance since 2022, differentiate itself from the broader real estate market?

Jean-Marc Palhon, Chairman of EXTENDAM, discusses the new strategic value of the hospitality industry in a context of current economic, financial, and environmental challenges.

Read the full opinion piece on Business Immo.

As part of Altarea’s Low-Carbon Month, an exhibition has taken over 87 Richelieu!

Through a journey that encompasses four key topics of low-carbon initiatives, the exhibition unveils innovative materials, projects, and concepts aimed at advancing towards a more sustainable city.

Our agency is thrilled to have been involved in designing the layout of this experience, which is open to both Altarea’s employees and passing visitors.

The exhibition is open for viewing until the end of the year at 87 Rue de Richelieu in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris.

Born out of a desire to make a difference, NOMA is a French publisher of high-quality furniture and objects, conceived by designers and crafted from recycled and biosourced materials.

After careful consideration, Bruce Ribay, architect, and Guillaume Galloy, engineer, founded their own responsible furniture editor, primarily made from recycled and biosourced materials. At the core of NOMA editions’ approach is eco-design from A to Z. The objective: to transform waste into beautiful creations, driven by the belief that beauty is the most powerful catalyst for change and that recycled materials are the noblest of all.

Bruce Ribay shares the genesis and development of NOMA Editions, the first publisher of eco-designed furniture made in France.

Read the full interview here