I’ve long been curious about the islands of Cape Verde. A friend asked me to set up a food self-sufficiency project on the island of Maio, the poorest of the Cape Verde islands, where there has been no rain for 11 years. The small gardens have gradually stopped producing food, and the fruit and vegetable
CAN YOU INTRODUCE US TO KELLER WILLIAMS AND KELLER WILLIAMS LUXURY ? Keller Williams is an international network of American origin, which arrived in France in 2018 to explore the French market. Keller Williams’ strength lies in combining local agencies with a strong reputation, with the power of an international group. This alliance is a
Séverine Jaulent is in charge of legal affairs, human resources and business development at Beaux Villages Immobilier. SÉVERINE, TELL US ABOUT THE BEAUX VILLAGES GROUP ? Beaux Villages Immobilier is the first choice of many French and international customers when looking for or purchasing property. With a total of 22 agencies across south-west France and
Design strategies for seaside resorts and, more broadly, branded destinations, are inextricably linked to the framework of the international Sustainable Development Goals 2020-2050, with a particular focus on Goal 11: “Sustainable Cities and Communities”. As project managers and architects, it is our responsibility to create the right conditions for the development of human-oriented destinations, with
UHWNI AND HWNI LEAD THE WAY ! The successive confinements linked to the health crisis, as well as the development of telecommuting, have only amplified the appetite of buyers eager to satisfy their need for space and nature. The rise of telecommuting has changed the way second homes are used. They are gradually becoming residences
Investing in real estate remains a safe investment ! A safe investment is one whose value does not fall during an economic or financial crisis. Investing in real estate is an attractive option for many people who want to grow their wealth over the long term. Compared to money placed in a bank account, real
From the Greek Helios, “sun” and Tropos, “turn” (to turn towards the sun), heliotropism is the movement of certain populations towards sunnier regions. This phenomenon was renamed “Phototropism” by Charles and Francis Darwin. Many Europeans living in Northern Europe have acquired second homes in Southern Europe and Southern France to take advantage of the mild
The Thau lagoon is famous for its enchanting sunrises and sunsets. Unequalled in terms of gradations, it has a mirror effect on the pond that is absolutely incredible. Perfectly smooth, the pond intensely reflects the sun’s light, from yellow to pink, even red, or dark blue to violet. How does it all work? The colour
The Napoleonic cadastre of 1826 mentions a salt works in this wetland area of Marseillan. In addition, local accounts mention the presence of rice fields at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as a fodder production site. More recently, in 1982, a “Free Reserve” was created through the League for the Protection of
Goodbye and thank you Mr. Laurent Vaillé, brilliant winemaker from Occitanie, creator of La Grande des Pères 1. First of all, it is partly thanks to you that I started to be passionate about wine. At the Abbaye Sainte-Croix, a Relais & Châteaux establishment located in Provence, acquired by Slowlifecapital in 2010, the former owner,