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Today, one million elderly people live below the poverty line in France — two-thirds of them are women. The association Mamies Gâteaux, founded in Strasbourg by Vincent Gabbardo, gives seniors a central role by inviting them to roll up their sleeves and bake.

The concept: pay elderly people to bake artisanal treats in a warm, inclusive, intergenerational space.

✨ Local, seasonal recipes

✨ A lively, solidarity-based third place

✨ An ethical, zero-waste approach

By combining pastry-making, social bonds, and transmission, Mamies Gâteaux reminds us that there’s always something to share… even at 80.

👏 Kudos to Mamies Gâteaux for this intergenerational initiative that blends taste, dignity, and civic commitment!

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The latest European hospitality barometer, published by EXTENDAM and partners, reveals a 4% increase in RevPAR, driven mainly by higher average daily rates.

In France, April saw particularly strong results, with occupancy rates up 3 points in the regions and 4 points in Île-de-France, thanks to a favorable calendar and a rebound in tourism.

🔍 A promising signal for the sector, despite lingering global uncertainties.

Find the full analysis in Nathalie Foulon’s article in the latest issue of Industrie Hôtelière

Despite the rejection of a moratorium on renewable energy, the solar industry remains cautious. Falling feed-in tariffs, increasingly complex procedures and regulatory uncertainty… Stakeholders are sounding the alarm about a growing backlash that’s stalling small projects and complicating citizen-led initiatives.

🎙️ Marion Richard, Head of National Outreach at Énergie Partagée: “We’re seeing a rising backlash against renewables, with growing complexity in support mechanisms for small-scale installations”.

A fragile dynamic to be strengthened — to ensure the energy transition remains a collective societal goal, supported by citizens.

Read Elsa Souchay’s article on Reporterre

The citizen energy model is gaining ground: according to Erwan Boumard, Director of Énergie Partagée, 75% of the wind power projects supported by the cooperative are now co-developed with private operators. A virtuous dynamic that boosts both local ownership and public acceptance.

🔋 Énergie Partagée now supports 238 MW of projects in development, including 170 MW of wind power, and is expanding into renewable heat, such as shallow geothermal energy with Aser.

💬 Erwan Boumard said: “We’ve launched a program to help turn citizen cooperative volunteers into salaried service providers, to manage parks and lead local outreach”.

A movement combining local cooperation, energy transition, and professional structuring of the sector 👏

Read the full article by Jean-Philippe Pié on Green Univers

In its latest issue, Le Revenu Placements explores the dynamism of private equity — a market that attracted 170,000 savers in 2024, with total assets of €7.8 billion.

🧭 The article also highlights new formats that make this type of investment more accessible, such as evergreen funds with no fixed end date.

🎯 One of the key players to watch: EXTENDAM, offering this type of innovative vehicle for investing in European hospitality. Available through retirement savings plans or life insurance — blending long-term returns and real-economy impact.

Read the article by Jean-Jacques Manceau in Le Revenu Placements

The award raises awareness on  Architects and Designers strategies to deal with contemporary global challenges and bring into light project which could inspire next generations 👏

A well-deserved recognition for highlighting architectural boldness and creativity in service of sustainable transitions.

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The citizen solar park in Mallemort, inaugurated alongside the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis, CVE (Changeons Notre Vision de l’Energie), and Énergie Partagée, represents a new generation of energy projects: sustainable, local, and cooperatively governed.

➡️ Installed on a former landfill site, the park will produce the annual electricity needs of 3,600 residents (excluding heating and hot water).
➡️ A project built with the community: public consultations, educational workshops, and citizen investment via the cooperative Sur le toit des Alpilles.
➡️ An inspiring model, certified by the Énergie Partagée label, demonstrating how local production and public interest can go hand in hand.

📢 Sylvain Gombert, Investment Manager at Énergie Partagée, explained:

“Thanks to this approach, the Mallemort solar park received the Énergie Partagée label, the only quality label in the renewable energy sector“.

📌 On Thursday, July 3, in the morning, the solar park will be inaugurated with a visit from three 5th-grade classes, accompanied by the CPIE of Pays d’Aix. This awareness-raising campaign is part of a long-term educational and territorial initiative.

Read the article on Tecsol Blogs

During Midsommar 2025, François Manenti joined Mansour Khalifé from MNK PARTNERS and Philippe Delhotel from Altarea Investment Managers to analyze investment opportunities in a changing market.

EXTENDAM highlighted the strong potential of hotel real estate investments, both in property and operations:

🔎 “Urban hotels offer an attractive risk/return ratio, with demand still outpacing supply in Europe,” said François Manenti. He also emphasized the importance of offering tailored investment options: funds accessible from €5,000, private wealth solutions, and club deals.

Watch the full interview on Club Patrimoine

Producing mushrooms in a sustainable way through a socially impactful company? That’s the bold challenge taken on by Maxime Boniface and Hamidreza Sailani, co-founders of Champiloop,while combining circular economy, sustainable food systems, and urban rehabilitation.

Champiloop:

🍄 produces short-circuit substrates to reduce carbon footprint.

🍄 creates local jobs by promoting traditional agricultural know-how.

🍄 raises public awareness about sustainable food and the many uses of mycelium.

🍄 transforms disused parking lots and cold storage rooms into urban farms.

“We want to prove that it’s possible to create a socially and environmentally impactful company while remaining economically self-sufficient.”

Read the full interview

Built on a former industrial wasteland, the Mallemort citizen solar park was officially inaugurated by the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis, CVE, and Énergie Partagée. This project exemplifies a model of green, local, and collectively governed energy production.

🔋 2.6 MWp installed capacity
🏡 4,150 MWh produced annually, equivalent to the consumption of 3,600 residents
🌱 70 tons of CO₂ avoided each year

At the heart of the project: shared governance and strong community involvement, made possible by Énergie Partagée’s investment and the commitment of the local cooperative Sur le toit des Alpilles.

📣 “The Mallemort park has received the Énergie Partagée label, the only quality certification in the renewable energy sector,” explains Sylvain Gombert, Investment Manager at Énergie Partagée.

The project also includes an ambitious educational component: an educational pathway co-created with local students, school visits, and an annual €6,000 budget to fund local initiatives for 30 years.

Read the full article in Euro Energies