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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!
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.