Le clos des fées - Paluel (76)

Building an ecovillage

The development of the Clos des Fées is intended to be in line with the societal challenges of the rural world. It attempts to reconcile ecology and living together, sustainable development and habitat. Located on the edge of the village and facing the sea, it endeavours to capture the strong characteristics of the place: the changing lights, the wind, the vegetation, the horizon.

Built with local bio-sourced materials (wood, thatch), the site hosts facilities aimed at attracting both local residents and neighbouring populations: a common house, a covered forecourt, three artists' studios, two gîtes, a potting workshop.

These programmes are located in a 2 hectare landscaped park composed of various public spaces: shared gardens, a park with rural species, a children's playground, a playground for teenagers, etc. The residential part, located in the continuity of the existing housing estate, has 18 thatched cottages.