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Le 20.10.23
The new economic models of citizen energies

Citizen associations and cooperatives play an important role in the social acceptance of renewable energies. Many of them have been established in Paris region with the goal of promoting renewable energies in their area, organized through Energie Partagée network.

 

For instance, O’Watt citoyen installs solar panels on the roof of ESSEC Business School to promote individual self-consumption. This cooperative, part of Energie partagée, also explores other projects, some of which operate on a collective self-consumption model!

 

Read the full article in the Journal du Grand Paris

Le 18.10.23
A positive back-to-school season for the hotel industry, according to EXTENDAM barometer!

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

Le 17.10.23
Save the Date! Les Puces de l’Illu are back

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