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The Najac (Aveyron) district heating network has just received the Énergie Partagée Label, a highly demanding national distinction recognising the most virtuous renewable energy projects for territories.

The label evaluates projects according to five criteria: territorial impact, local dynamics, ethical and citizen finance, shared governance and ecology.

The project, led by the municipality and the EnerCOA cooperative, includes a wood-chip boiler supplying six public and four private buildings—reducing fossil fuel use and securing heating costs.

Supported by ADEME and assisted by SCIC BEL, the project fully meets the label’s criteria.

➡️ A new illustration of citizen energy serving local energy autonomy.

Read the article in La Dépêche du Midi

Every day, 1,000 bicycles are stolen in France, hindering the rise of soft mobility. Founded in 2021 by Paul Ravet and Octave Kleynjans, Velhome offers an innovative solution: a non-profit platform allowing cyclists to park securely at hosts’ homes.

🎯 Objective: restore cyclists’ confidence and build a network of safe, supportive and accessible parking spots.

🔧 How does it work?
Cyclists locate parking spots on an interactive map, and hosts offer space to accommodate bikes. Together, they contribute to the first national stolen bike database and strengthen collective safety.

🌍 Impact: more than 500 hosts across France, Belgium and Switzerland; an engaged community; and a collaborative model supporting sustainable mobility and urban solidarity.

👉 More than a parking solution, Velhome is a movement for more bike-friendly, human and sustainable cities.

Discover Velhome

Thanks to Les Grandes Idées, Jean-Marc Palhon, Chairman of EXTENDAM, was interviewed by Christophe Palierse for Les Echos.

🗣️ “The farther you move from the centre, the fiercer the competition. Hotels try to fill rooms by lowering prices. This leads to segment competition: 4-star hotels chase 3-star clients, who in turn chase 2-star customers. The gap with Paris is also huge, as the capital is currently outperforming,” he notes.

Based on MKG data covering the first 24 days of October, the average occupancy rate in the capital reached nearly 90%, increasing compared with 2023 and 2024. This comes with higher ADR (almost €271, up more than 4%) and RevPAR.

“With supply so scarce and expensive, Paris is now the most expensive city in Europe. The price per key reaches €600,000. London follows at €400,000 per room. Other capitals lag far behind, ranging from €150,000 to €300,000 for Rome, Madrid or Brussels,” says Jean-Marc Palhon.

Read the full article in Les Echos

In Andilly (Charente-Maritime), a locally driven wind farm demonstrates the power of the citizen model. Alongside the town hall and 440 residents, businesses and local authorities, Énergie Partagée Investissement supports a project where the territory remains in charge of its energy.

With 31% of the capital, the local cooperative holds the majority on the steering committee—a meaningful governance choice. The success of the project is matched by residents’ enthusiasm, and a new citizen-led solar project is already underway.

➡️ A concrete example of how citizen energy enables territories to produce, decide… and transform themselves.

Read Gilles Caprais’ article for Libération

Every year in France, 9 million tons of still-usable items are thrown away by households, and the value of unsold non-food goods reaches 4 billion euros.

While observing this huge waste, Hakim Baka and Florian Blanc launched Geev, the leading platform for donating items and food between individuals—turning it into a simple, local, and accessible gesture.

📱 In just a few years, Geev has enabled millions of donations and created a true community of “Geevers” who give, collect, and share within a framework that is trusting, safe, and local.

“The culture of giving already exists in everyone’s heart… Our role is to bring this desire to give closer to everyday life,” — Hakim Baka.

🌍 Thanks to Geev, circular economy becomes a natural reflex, and every action counts—whether to declutter our homes, reduce waste, or help someone nearby.

👉 Check out Hakim Baka’s full interview

Overlooking the south bank of the Douro River, the Hilton Porto Gaia—opened in 2021—has joined EXTENDAM’s portfolio through a strategic partnership with Highgate.

A rare premium asset in a fast-growing market, the hotel features spacious rooms, extensive wellness spaces, strong brand positioning and a balanced leisure–corporate appeal.

In his interview with Hospitality Investor, Maxime Durand, Investment Director – Hospitality, highlights the strategic rationale: “It’s a landmark transaction in a growing market with long-term value and potential. You’re buying something really rare, at a decent price, with room to do even better in the future”.

For EXTENDAM, Porto’s rising international attractiveness, paired with Highgate’s operational expertise, creates a strong foundation for value creation.

This acquisition reflects the group’s continued expansion across Europe and its ambition to grow within the premium and luxury urban hotel segment.

Read article on Hospitality Investor

This recognition celebrates the firm’s excellence and innovative approach in architecture, highlighting projects that inspire sustainable and creative solutions. 👏

A well-deserved milestone before the official nominations are announced in November.

See the Archello Awards Longlist

EXTENDAM continues its growth in Spain with the acquisition of a future 4-star hotel in Seville’s dynamic Nervión district, alongside Panoram Hotel Management and Grupo Insur.

Scheduled to open in 2028, the property will feature 184 rooms, a restaurant, a rooftop pool, and dedicated wellness and business spaces. Designed to achieve BREEAM Very Good certification, the project reflects a commitment to both performance and sustainability.

👉 A strategic location in a city combining strong tourism appeal and economic vitality, strengthening EXTENDAM’s footprint in the Spanish hospitality market.

An update featured in the Sector Hotel newsletter

Along with Panoram Hotel Management and Grupo Insur, EXTENDAM has acquired a turnkey 4-star hotel project in Seville.

👉 Located on Avenida Diego Martínez Barrio, the hotel will feature 184 rooms, a restaurant, fitness facilities, and a rooftop pool with bar.

✅ BREEAM Very Good certification

📅 Opening scheduled for Q1 2028

This acquisition reflects EXTENDAM’s strategy in Spain: focusing on differentiated, sustainable projects in cities with strong economic and touristic dynamics.

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