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Discover Clémence Miray and Manon Dessirier-Bourges’ inspiring story and the masterminds behind Chaise_au_Carré. This French company, specialized in upcycling vintage chairs, transforms interiors with style and sustainability.

Amidst the chaos induced by Covid-19, the idea of creating a vintage upcycling business sprouted in the minds of long-time friends Clémence, a design enthusiast, and Manon, an expert in interior design. Their goal? To give forgotten chairs a second life while highlighting the beauty of vintage.

Committed to sustainable design, they both emphasize that each restored chair, rather than being bought new, is a step closer to a more sustainable world. Chaise_au_Carré is also a shining example demonstrating that vintage furniture can be synonymous with style and environmental consciousness.

Discover how this company reinvents furniture’s lifecycle with passion and creativity! 🌱✨

Bertrand Pullès, co-CEO of EXTENDAM and investment manager Maxime Durand said: “We believe that Outsite’s innovative approach to hospitality perfectly aligns with EXTENDAM’s investment strategy. This partnership will enable us to expand our footprint in Europe and offer unique experiences to modern travellers”

The co-living & co-working operator which creates properties for digital nomads and remote workers and the partners have signed an agreement to back its European expansion plan with a €300 million commitment to secure new properties.

The collaboration will allow Outsite to scale up and multiply its current inventory by fourfold, reaching over 3,500 keys within the next five years.

Read the entire article on Hospitality Investor

87% of the French population wishes to have better control over the carbon footprint of their mobility, a fact that Anas Mbasso and Janik Added utilized to create the Moovance app last year. The idea is to encourage users to become aware of the carbon impact of their mobility habits through concrete data. The assessment and management of this information enable them to gain a clearer understanding of how to reduce their carbon footprint in an engaging manner.

Its goal? To assist citizens and businesses in transforming their mobility to achieve the CO₂ reduction target set by the Paris Agreement.

A great idea!

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Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of contemporary illustration at the first French festival dedicated to this vibrant art form.

For over 10 years, this free event has put a spotlight on the limitless creativity of illustrators, gallery owners, and booksellers. With 130 talented exhibitors spread across 2,000 sqm, the 2023 edition promises to be an exceptional event, marked by a new Campus Prize open to all students under 25.

Enjoy workshops, exhibitions and conferences covering topics such as copyright, illustration in architecture, street art, AI, upcycling and social design. Led by passionate experts, these sessions will provide participants with an enlightened perspective on various aspects of artistic creation!

🎨 Don’t miss this exceptional event of contemporary illustration!

📍 Join us at the Campus Fonderie de l’Image, 83 Avenue Gallieni, Bagnolet. Metro line 3 – Gallieni. Free admission.

Find the complete festival program on Architectures CREE

Last month in Étréchy, a 8,788-photovoltaic panel solar powerplant was inaugurated by Entre Juine et Renarde local authority. This latter collaborated with Energie Partagée to develop this project. Established in 2010, the organization is supported by over 7,000 citizen shareholders and positions as a tool for collaborative and solidarity-based investment dedicated to financing initiatives for renewable energy production.

Read more about it in the November 24th edition of Le Nouvel Economiste

By 2028, the American startup Outsite plans to open a hundred new “all-inclusive” coliving spaces in Europe designed for the modern telecommuter. This expansion will be financed by three investment funds, EXTENDAM, Keys REIM and Stone Capital, totalising 300 million euros. They will acquire hotels in various European cities and fund the renovations to convert them into large coliving spaces with coworking areas. These locations will then be managed by Outsite.

Read the entire article on Les Echos Start

A few days ago, the RTL show La France s’engage dedicated an episode to citizen initiatives in renewable energy. Marc Mossalgue, spokesperson for Énergie Partagée, described the foundations of the citizen energy movement and how these projects operate.

Énergie Partagée empowers citizens to invest in renewable energy projects (wind, solar, geothermal, etc.). As shareholders, citizens fund and own these projects, generating local benefits and creating jobs.

It’s a great opportunity to understand how everyone can become an agent of change for a sustainable energy future!

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A crisis is a transitional period that necessitates a paradigms’ shift: “Current imperatives, particularly those related to material shortages and the challenges of the climate crisis, compel us to finally make necessary decisions” emphasized Maud Caubet in BIG Magazine earlier this year. Indeed, while Covid has prompted a pause for reflection, it has also set a course of action: how to utilize what’s already present, reinvigorate the artisanal sector and promote the use of bio-sourced materials?

These insights can be found in the November issue of BIG – Business Immo Global.

Organized by the Campus Fonderie de l’Image, the festival Les Puces de l’Illu brings together professionals in illustration and independent publishing every year, as well as enthusiasts of beautiful images. For a weekend, nearly 130 exhibitors with diverse specialties will be present to share their passion, whether they are publishers, illustrators, printers, tattoo artists, gallery owners, or independent booksellers.

Join us on Saturday, December 2nd, and Sunday, December 3rd, at the Campus Fonderie de l’Image in Bagnolet!

Find the complete program of the festival on jds

42.5% of teenagers have a close relative affected by illness or disability. Many of them become young caregivers, meaning a child or teenager under 18 who regularly provides significant assistance to a sick family member, someone with a disability and/or facing a loss of autonomy. This is a genuine public health issue.

To help them navigate their reality, JADE association offers resources for caregivers and their families, allowing them to take a break, connect with other young individuals, express themselves about their situation and feel supported. Thus, JADE organizes workshops, interregional trips, raises awareness, and provides a space for expression and/or training for these young caregivers.

It’s a solidary and necessary initiative that Les Grandes Idées congratulates!

Learn more about JADE