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📅 On October 15 & 16, 2024, the must-attend ARCHISTORM-organized fair will turn Atelier Richelieu (60 rue de Richelieu) into an experiential space focused on materials for architecture, design, decoration, and interior layout.
This unique event blends exceptional materials and industrial solutions to foster creative synergy.
🎤 Don’t miss the roundtables hosted by Annabelle Ledoux, founder of Les Grandes Idées, exploring the power of materials in contemporary design.
EXTENDAM & VICARTEM have acquired the Atlas Hotel Brussels, located in the dynamic Dansaert district near the Grand Place. The project aims to transform the site into a 4-star independent boutique hotel that will elevate Brussels’ hospitality scene.
🔑 88 rooms in a cosmopolitan hub, offering a unique blend of comfort, elegance, and local flair.
EXTENDAM’s Inès de l’Aulnoit and Alexandre Guérin shared: “The Belgian market has always intrigued us. Since the pandemic, the hotel industry has bounced back, with RevPAR up 13.6% from 2019 to 2023. This acquisition fills a gap in the boutique hotel segment in Brussels.”
🔨 Next steps: major renovations to make the hotel a go-to for travelers seeking authenticity and style.
Ten years ago, Michel Leclercq—co-founder of Énergie Partagée and Énergies citoyennes en Pays de Vilaine (EPV)—inaugurated France’s first citizen wind farm in Béganne. This groundbreaking project united over 1,000 citizens and local businesses around renewable energy, marking a milestone in the community energy transition.
This honor rightly acknowledges Michel Leclercq’s tireless commitment. His work has inspired many similar projects across France, often supported by Énergie Partagée.
Today, Énergie Partagée continues to promote and support these initiatives nationwide, strengthening citizen involvement in the energy transition. The movement now encompasses nearly 370 citizen-led projects, all certified with the Énergie Partagée Label. Its funding tool, Énergie Partagée Investissement—supported by over 7,500 citizen shareholders—has co-financed 187 projects with €48 million to date.
As Erwan Boumard, Director of Énergie Partagée, notes: “Around 200 jobs in France are now linked to the citizen energy concept,” proving that its impact goes far beyond energy production.