Utopias was born out of a vital need: to reconnect imagination, knowledge, and action around those who have the power to drive real change. The first series focuses on the richness of soil — an invisible world that is nonetheless essential. This platform brings together stories, insights, and perspectives to inspire you, help you understand... and encourage you to take action.

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Founding Voices of Utopias #1: our First Journey into the Living World of Soil Regeneration

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They Took Action

They’re already leading the way — meet the faces behind UTOPIAS#1: Life Beneath the Soil.

Martin co-founded GreenPods in 2020, a developer and operator of regenerative agricultural projects specializing in nut production in Europe. Their flagship project, "La Granja," located 30 minutes south of Toulouse, is today the largest organic almond orchard in France managed with regenerative farming.

Martin d’Archimbaud

Co-founder of GreenPods, developing and managing regenerative agricultural projects

Claude, a former agronomist at INRA, co-founded LAMS with his wife Lydia, an independent pioneering laboratory analyzing living soils. Together, they support farmers and winemakers in transitioning to practices that restore soil fertility, biodiversity, and terroir autonomy.

Claude Bourguignon

Co-founder of LAMS, advocating for soils and the farmers who nurture them

Lydia, a former agronomist at INRA, co-founded LAMS with her husband Claude, an independent pioneering laboratory analyzing living soils. Together, they support farmers and winemakers in transitioning to practices that restore soil fertility, biodiversity, and terroir autonomy.

Lydia Bourguignon

Co-founder of LAMS, advocating for soils and the farmers who nurture them

With over 25 years of experience in real estate, Sébastien led Allianz Real Estate’s operations in France before stepping into the role of CEO at Ofi Invest Real Estate. He drives a bold vision for sustainable real estate, putting environmental responsibility at the very core of his strategy.

Sébastien Chemouny

CEO of Ofi Invest Real Estate, he is committed to driving sustainable real estate

Mauro, a three-Michelin-starred chef, leads le Mirazur in Menton, named the best restaurant in the world in 2019. As a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for biodiversity, he puts living ecosystems at the center of his cuisine, supported by five hectares of regenerative gardens he’s cultivated.

Mauro Colagreco

A three-Michelin-star chef, he champions a circular approach to cuisine, in harmony with living nature

Fabien is CEO of Les Alchimistes Île-de-France, a social and solidarity economy actor specializing in the collection and transformation of organic waste into compost sold to farmers and individuals. Their mission is to nourish soils while raising awareness about sorting and circular economy.

Fabien Cordon

CEO of Les Alchimistes IdF, transforming waste into compost and raising awareness on sorting

Stéphane is an art critic, curator, and journalist (a contributor to Midis de France Culture and editorial writer for Journal des Arts). In 2019, he founded Galerie Loeve&Co, dedicated to reviving great artists of the past. Since 2022, he has collaborated with Viarte, bringing his accessible yet demanding vision of artistic creation.

Stéphane Corréard

Art critic, curator, and journalist collaborating with Viarte

Adrien is the CEO of Aéma Groupe, a leading player in the French insurance industry. He also serves as Vice President of the Association of Mutual Insurers and is the author of "All Members! The Mutual Model as a Blueprint for 21st Century Business," where he advocates for mutualism as a guiding framework for modern enterprises.

Adrien Couret

Directeur Général d’Aéma groupe, il agit pour un mutualisme moderne et engagé

Matali, a renowned international designer, works towards a design that connects creativity, life, and everyday experience to promote living together. For over 30 years, she has integrated ecological concerns into her projects, including designing homes that rethink our relationship with the ground—one of which even allows for its restoration.

matali crasset

Designer, integrating ecological concerns into her projects for over 30 years

Claudia founded Viarte in 2020 to integrate artistic creation into corporate strategies through training and consulting. A former culture and communication advisor to President Emmanuel Macron, she advocates for a transversal and accessible vision of the arts, and serves on the boards of Gaumont, Canneseries, and Arteum.

Claudia Ferrazzi

Founder and President of Viarte, she puts art at the service of businesses

A former engineer turned baker and miller in Cucugnan, Roland is a pioneer of “living bread.” Reviving ancient wheat varieties and mastering every step from grain to loaf, he champions a nourishing, life-respecting approach to breadmaking. He’s also the founder of the Pain Nature label, dedicated to real, regenerative bread.

Roland Feuillas

Visionary baker, he advocates for sustainable food connecting bread, health, and terroir

Philosopher and writer, Gaspard explores the deep connection between nature and freedom. In Humus (2023), he tells the story of land coming back to life. A year later, Agrophilosophie offers both a thoughtful essay and a practical guide to regenerative farming — sketching the outline of a society reconnected with the living cycle of humus.

Gaspard Koenig

Philosopher Bridging Mind and Earth, he strives to bridge the gap between Nature and freedom

Augustin is co-founder and president of Milpa, a company that helps farmers transition to bio-regenerative agriculture with income security. He leads the company’s agronomic development and strategic vision.

Augustin de la Grandière

Co-founder and President of Milpa, promoting organic and regenerative agriculture

Étienne is co-founder and CEO of Milpa, a company that helps farmers transition to bio-regenerative agriculture with income security. Since its launch in 2022, he has driven the company’s commercial vision and customer relations alongside his brother.

Étienne de La Grandière

Co-founder and CEO of Milpa, promoting organic and regenerative agriculture

Adrienne is co-founder of Genesis, the first intelligence platform dedicated to soil health. A former environmental journalist, she helps companies and industries scientifically measure the impact of farming practices on soils and supports their transition toward standardized regenerative agriculture.

Adrienne de Malleray

CEO of Genesis, applying soil intelligence to support sustainable businesses

Luca, executive chef at le Mirazur, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Menton, embodies innovative, sensory, and sustainable cuisine. Trained under Mauro Colagreco, he leads an elite team, elevating produce from the restaurant's garden and the richness of the Mediterranean terroir.

Luca Mattioli

Executive Chef at Le Mirazur, orchestrating a cuisine that honors and respects nature

Guillaume is co-founder and Partner at I Care by BearingPoint, where he leads private sector projects, especially in construction and energy, as well as R&D. An engineer from Mines ParisTech, he has over 10 years of experience (Total, VINCI, BCG) before fully dedicating himself to environmental challenges.

Guillaume Neveux

Co-founder and partner at Icare, helping organizations reduce their environmental impact

Floriane, a sound director and artistic director, thinks and writes through sound. Since 2013, she has been the driving force behind Phaune Radio, a quirky wild beast broadcasting strange sounds on the web 24/7. Since 2014, she has collaborated with Alain Damasio on sound and literary writing projects for the sound arts studio Tarabust.

Floriane Pochon

Founder of Phaune Radio, offering listeners a living sound experience

Boris co-founded GreenPods in 2020, a developer and operator of regenerative agricultural projects specializing in nut production in Europe. Their flagship project, "La Granja," located 30 minutes south of Toulouse, is today the largest organic almond orchard in France managed with regenerative farming.

Boris Spassky

Co-founder of GreenPods, developing and managing regenerative agricultural projects

Éléonore de Staël, a committed and environmentally conscious perfumer-creator, composes 100% natural perfumes. Her selection of raw olfactory materials is based on responsible sourcing principles, with respect for both people and the environment at the core of her approach.

Éléonore de Staël

Committed perfumer and creator of 100% natural fragrances