& copie; LES ALVEOLES

What & copie; LES ALVEOLES does

Les Alvéoles is a French privately-held SARL founded in 2012 and headquartered in Cobonne, in the Biovallée region of Drôme. The company operates an integrated permaculture and agroecology ecosystem organized around five core pillars: (1) in-person training programs (CCP permaculture design, regenerative hydrology, food forest, grafting, plant multiplication); (2) a subscription-based online university (Université des Alvéoles) hosted on Learnybox, bundling courses, weekly Mardis Fertiles webinars, the Permathèque content library, podcasts, and recipes; (3) a design and consulting bureau (bureau d'études) producing landscape and ecological project studies; (4) an associative plant nursery (Pépinière associative) specializing in food-forest species, supported by the La Plantothèque database and the Kit Caragana with 160 plant fact sheets; and (5) Auberge La Ruche, an on-site learning inn enabling residential programs. The training organization is Qualiopi-certified, allowing OPCO-financed professional learners, and is VAT-exempt on training activities.

The business serves four primary customer segments: permaculture designers and agroecology practitioners, home gardeners and landowners, farmers integrating agroforestry/regenerative practices, and organizations (companies, municipalities, associations) pursuing ecological transition. Pricing is multi-format: annual subscription for the online university, per-course pricing for in-person training, unit pricing for nursery visits (€10 per summer visit), and conscious ("libre et conscient") pricing for learning walks. Distribution is primarily direct via the alveoles.fr e-commerce platform, the Learnybox LMS, and on-site at Cobonne, supplemented by a separate Association des Alvéoles entity handling community activities and a Discord server for ongoing community engagement.

Strategically, Les Alvéoles combines content, plants, design services, and training under a single brand, leveraging partnerships with FiBL France (PARDESSYM research), PermaLab, INRAE, Terre Vivante, and the Université Populaire de Permaculture to reinforce domain credibility. The operating model is bootstrapped (€5,000 registered capital, no institutional investors, no disclosed funding) and founder-led, with Antoine TALIN as director of publication. Geographic scope remains predominantly French, with early European outreach via the Erasmus+ mobility program.

Name

& copie; LES ALVEOLES

Legal name

LES ALVÉOLES

Website

https://alveoles.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Les Alvéoles is a French SARL founded in 2012 in Biovallée, Drôme, operating an integrated permaculture and agroecology platform combining in-person and online training, a landscape design bureau, an associative nursery, and on-site accommodation for ecological transition practitioners, gardeners, and farmers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Permaculture Training & Agroecology Education

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (541320), Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Landscape Design (HSAIABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Garden Bed Design, Layout & Planting Plans (HSAIAFAA), Vegetable & Herb Garden Installation and Maintenance (HSAIAFAM), Sod, Turfgrass & Groundcover Production (AFAGAHAL)

Keywords

• Permaculture training
• Agroecology consulting
• Landscape design services
• Regenerative hydrology
• Food forest nursery

Headquarters

HQ city

Cobonne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. In-Person Training: On-site formations in permaculture, regenerative hydrology, food forests, grafting, and plant multiplication. Prices vary by course duration.
2. Online Training University: Subscription-based access to online courses covering Jardin-Forêt, regenerative hydrology, human permaculture, and permaculture vegetable gardens. Includes weekly Mardis Fertiles webinars and Permathèque content library.
3. Plant Sales (Boutique): E-commerce sales of plants and seeds from the associative nursery for food forest and permaculture gardens
4. Consulting & Study Bureau: Landscape design, advice, and ecological project consulting services through the bureau d'étude
5. Auberge (Accommodation): Lodgings at the learning inn (auberge apprenante) supporting in-person training attendees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Les Alvéoles is a permaculture and agroecology center delivering in-person and online training, landscape design consulting, and an associative plant nursery for food-forest systems. The organization operates an integrated ecosystem of formations, a design bureau, a nursery, an experimental garden, an auberge (learning inn), and a subscription online university, all centered on designing durable and nourishing environments.

Product overview

Les Alvéoles operates as an integrated permaculture and agroecology ecosystem comprising five core pillars: (1) Formations en Permaculture & Agroécologie — in-person and online training programs; (2) Université en ligne/Permathèque — a subscription-based online learning platform hosting all digital courses; (3) Bureau d'études — landscape design and consulting services; (4) Pépinière associative — a plant nursery supplying garden-forest species; and (5) Auberge La Ruche — on-site accommodation. Key sub-products include Mardis Fertiles (weekly expert webinars), CCP (permaculture design certification), Hydrologie Régénérative (water management training), Kit Caragana (160 plant companion guides), and the annual Festival Jardin Forêt. The portfolio spans education, consulting, plant sales, and community events, unified around regenerative agriculture and food autonomy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Formations en Permaculture & Agroécologie (In-Person Training)

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Les AmaninsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization working together in the ecological transition and permaculture community, logo displayed on partners page
• Association Brin de PailleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPermaculture association partner, logo displayed on partners page
• Le BouchotminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization, logo displayed on partners page
• CFPPA de DieminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCentre de Formation Professionnelle et de Promotion Agricole partner, logo displayed on partners page
• Grain et SensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in agroecology, logo displayed on partners page
• Terre VivanteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWell-known French ecological publishing and education organization, logo displayed on partners page
• PermaLabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBureau d'études et de formation en Agriculture et Hydrologie Régénératives et en Permaculture. Listed as both logo partner and featured on Sites de nos ami·e·s page with close collaborative relationship
• Oasis de SerendipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization, logo displayed on partners page
• Université Populaire de Permaculture (UPP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPopular university of permaculture network partner, logo displayed on partners page
• FiBL FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration on PARDESSYM project - experimental agroforestry orchard at Crest. FiBL France conducts long-term scientific monitoring of agroforestry systems
• Association Pierre et TerreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource center for eco-citizenship based in Gers, 20+ years experience in eco-construction, phytoepuration and water management. Collaborated on Mardis Fertiles webinar about wastewater valorization
• INRAEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench national research institute for agriculture, food and environment. Expert Daniel Wipf featured in Mardis Fertiles webinar on rhizosphere
• LPO (Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBird protection organization. Expert collaboration on Mardis Fertiles webinar about bird identification
• Le GAEC de MontlahucminorStrategic or Co-development Partner7-member farming collective working since 2012 for a permaculture territory. Listed on Sites de nos ami·e·s

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bec Hellouin: Iconic French permaculture farm and educational site in Normandy, offering training, consulting, and farm visits on agroecology, food forests, and market gardening \u2014 directly comparable training + demonstration farm model.
• Ver de Terre Production: French platform producing online courses, podcasts, and webinars on permaculture and agroecology. Comparable online education + community model to Les Alv\u00e9oles' Universit\u00e9 en ligne and Mardis Fertiles.
• Brin de Paille: French permaculture association and training organization offering design courses and CCP certification \u2014 the same certification pathway offered by Les Alv\u00e9oles \u2014 making it a direct competitor in permaculture practitioner education.
• Universit\u00e9 Populaire de Permaculture (UPP): Network of permaculture training practitioners across France. Provides comparable Cours de Conception en Permaculture (CCP) pathways and is listed as a partner of Les Alv\u00e9oles.
• Terre Vivante: Long-established French ecological publishing and education organization in Is\u00e8re, offering books, training, and a demonstration garden. Listed as a partner of Les Alv\u00e9oles and operates a comparable training + demonstration + content model.
• La For\u00eat Nourrici\u00e8re: French organization dedicated to food forests, offering training, plant resources, and educational content on jardin-for\u00eat design \u2014 the same primary specialty as Les Alv\u00e9oles' food forest curriculum.
• Fermes d'Avenir: French agroecology network supporting regenerative farms through training, documentation, and field projects. Comparable mission (ecological transition) with a national network and training programs targeting farmers and landowners.
• Les Amanins: Ecological transition center in Dr\u00f4me with an organic farm, training programs, and residential offerings. Operates in the same geographic region with a comparable training + lodging + farm ecosystem.
• PermaLab: Bureau d'\u00e9tudes et de formation en Agriculture et Hydrologie R\u00e9g\u00e9n\u00e9ratives et en Permaculture. Closest comparable \u2014 also a French permaculture design bureau offering training and consulting in regenerative agriculture and hydrology, with an explicit collaborative relationship with Les Alv\u00e9oles.
• Oasis de Serendip: Permaculture demonstration and education site in France offering training and visits. Listed as a partner and offers a similar place-based permaculture learning experience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@alveoles
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lesalveoles

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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