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110 million pairs of glasses are sitting unused in drawers across France. Ophélie Vanbremeersch decided to give them a second life with Les Lunettes de Zac, an initiative born from a simple question she asked herself as a teenager: what happens to our old glasses?

Founded in 2020, the start-up collects, sorts, and refurbishes unused glasses, relying on a network of 1,500 collection points across the country. In 2024 alone, 60,000 pairs per month were recovered, restored, and put back into circulation.

✨ What makes the project unique:

– Strong social impact through a partnership with Groupe VITAMINE T, a social inclusion company

– Local production with measurable environmental benefits

– An innovative circular economy model tested in post offices and second-hand retail corners

Les Lunettes de Zac brings together inclusion, circular economy, and long-term vision. A project built with patience, purpose… and resilience.

📖 Read Ophélie’s full interview

Les Ateliers du Bocage, a cooperative with social and environmental utility, has been paving an exemplary path in the circular economy landscape for 30 years.

Through various activities, from wooden pallets to natural space maintenance, and the collection and recycling of IT equipment and second-hand books, Les Ateliers du Bocage have demonstrated that a new responsible economic model is possible.

By promoting employment and integration in the region, developing inclusive mobility solutions, and offering permanent positions to people with disabilities, Les Ateliers du Bocage embody solidarity in all its forms.

Congratulations! 🙌

Discover Les Ateliers du Bocage

EXTENDAM’s latest monthly barometer highlights the remarkable vitality of the French hotel industry. The sector has surpassed its own records, including those from the historic year 2023. With a notable increase in the occupancy rate (+2 points to 64%) and a rise in the average price (+3% to €115), RevPAR has climbed to €73, an increase of +7 points. This dynamic has been observed both in Île-de-France and regionally.

“After a relatively calm start to the year, hotel performances shone brightly in March, even surpassing the previous year’s peak figures. This is partly due to the shift of school holidays to April this year,” says Vianney Lautrous, asset management coordinator of the barometer at EXTENDAM. Although April shows a slight decline, optimism is high for the coming months, particularly with the opening of reservations for the high season.

These performances also attract investors, with nearly one billion euros already invested in the first quarter of 2024, making the French hotel sector the most performant asset class.

In summary, French hotel performances in March 2024 not only reflect the sector’s vitality but also its ability to attract both travelers and investors, promising bright prospects for the future.

Read the EXTENDAM barometer results in Business Immo

The 14th edition of the Les Puces Typo festival organized by the Campus Fonderie de l’Image is coming soon! Dive into the captivating world of contemporary typography with the works of around forty exhibitors, inspiring conferences, and workshops led by experts in the field 🖌️✨

It’s also an opportunity to find unique posters and editions!

📌 Where: Campus Fonderie de l’Image, 80 rue Jules Ferry – 93170 Bagnolet

🕘 When: Saturday, May 25, from 10 am

Learn more on Beaux Arts

2023 was exceptional for Énergie Partagée with a threefold increase in investments in citizen renewable energy projects compared to 2022. The pioneering movement of citizen renewable energies announced a total raise of 40 million euros, invested in 135 green energy production projects across France!

Erwan Boumard, CEO of Énergie Partagée commented: “The investment of 40 million euros since our inception marks a significant milestone in our commitment to the citizen energy transition. The financed projects meet the exemplary criteria of our label and are profitable to ensure a reasonable return. This is a collective achievement that reflects the dedication of our teams as well as the growing trust and support of our shareholders and partners”.

Learn more on Presse Agence

Office conversion projects into hotels must meet several criteria to be successful (types of buildings, locations, etc.). Hotel investors are seizing these opportunities in a crisis-hit office market.

John F Hewitt Fernández, EXTENDAM manager, said to Le Monde: “We review numerous operations of this type each month. […] We are convinced there is something to be done in this field”.

Full interview to be found in Jessica Gourdon’s article for Le Monde

Sovereignty and energy transition, Ile-de-France Decarbonization Barometer, Innovations reinventing local energy production… these are just some of the themes that will be explored by top experts from the Île-de-France region tomorrow at the 3rd Morning of Les Assises du Grand Paris at the Maison des Travaux Publics.

📌 Where: @Fédération Nationale des Travaux Publics – 3 rue de Berri, Paris 8th

🕘 When: Tuesday, April 30, starting at 8:30 am

Registration and program

In the heart of Paris’s 10th arrondissement, history is being written through renovation and innovation with QG 206 Lafayette, a symbol of architectural heritage preservation.

REDMAN, DATA ARCHITECTES, and THINK TANK architecture have masterfully risen to the challenge. Thanks to their bold vision and flawless expertise, nine buildings from different eras are being reimagined, showcasing the historical richness of the capital.

Wooden panels, concrete frameworks, metal structures… every element is meticulously preserved and highlighted, adhering to the highest standards. Behind each restored façade is a story, a craft.

This urban adventure is also a story of strong partnerships and fruitful collaborations. Led by REDMAN, the project mobilized a whole team of experts, from architecture to construction, and engineering.

Discover this ongoing project through Amélie Luquain’s article in the latest issue of Le Moniteur

Organized by Énergie Partagée with support from ADEME and the City of Marseille, the new edition of the National Meetings of Citizen Energy will take place on Thursday, May 23 and Friday, May 24 in Marseille.

These meetings provide a privileged space for sharing experiences and best practices among those involved in citizen energy projects, financial actors, local elected officials, and communities!

The event will feature a series of workshops, conferences and roundtables led by sector experts. Site visits are also planned.

Discover the program on Up’ Magazine

EXTENDAM becomes the owner of the Mercure Den Haag Central, a 159-room 4-star hotel located in the heart of The Hague. The establishment, which has not been renovated since 2007, will undergo ambitious transformation works to improve its environmental performances while benefiting from a total repositioning with a lifestyle offer, open to its neighborhood.

The hotel will be operated by Capital Hospitality Europe (CHE), a longstanding partner of EXTENDAM, through an Asset Management contract.

Read more on Hospitality Investor