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Le Parisien

Magazine: Le Parisien;
Title: Floor Murals to Encourage Drivers to Slow Down
Article Topic: Deployed by PALM and funded by the Renault Foundation, this urban art project is being installed in Guyancourt to transform the asphalt into a striking visual landmark near schools. The value of art here lies in the “aesthetic impact” it creates: geometric shapes and bright colors grab attention, disrupt driving habits, and trigger an instinctive reflex to slow down (with an estimated reduction of up to 50% in pedestrian accidents). Complementing traditional speed bumps, this artistic approach beautifies the community, creates a calmer school environment, and reinforces families’ sense of safety.
Year: 2026

Magazine: Le Parisien;
Title: Leroy Merlin, Decathlon, IKEA… In Paris, Why Are These Giants Increasingly Shunning Department Stores?
Article Topic: Faced with sky-high rents and the lack of profitability of large retail spaces in the capital, Decathlon is now focusing on ultra-compact “City” stores, such as its new 315 m² location at the Forum des Halles.
Year: 2026

Magazine: L’Express;
Title: Decathlon Opens a New City Store at the Forum des Halles in Châtelet
Article Topic: Decathlon is expanding its presence in Paris by opening an ultra-compact 315 m² store at the Forum des Halles, combining a curated selection of 25,000 items with Click & Collect pickup lockers to better serve the daily needs of city dwellers.
Year: 2026

Magazine: Fashion Network;
Title: Decathlon City: The Forum des Halles Site Is Finally Revealed
Article Topic: Decathlon is continuing its urban expansion strategy by opening its ninth Paris location at the Forum des Halles—a “Decathlon City” format designed to meet the mobility and quick-shopping needs of downtown customers.
Year: 2026

Magazine: France 3 Regional;
Title: This former customs building is being transformed… into murals “We want to preserve a trace of its history”
Article Topic: This project to revitalize the border hamlet of Piène-Basse includes the transformation of the former, disused customs house into a murals , created by artist Taroe to showcase the landscapes of Breil-sur-Roya and pay tribute to local painter Eugenio Comencini.
Year: 2026

Magazine: France 3 Regional;
Title: This former customs building is being transformed… into murals “We want to preserve a trace of its history”
Article Topic: This project to revitalize the border hamlet of Piène-Basse includes the transformation of the former, disused customs house into a murals , created by artist Taroe to showcase the landscapes of Breil-sur-Roya and pay tribute to local painter Eugenio Comencini.
Year: 2026

Magazine: Ouest-France;
Title: Paimboeuf. The Green Louise-Michel Middle School
Article Topic: This landscaping project for the courtyard of Louise-Michel Middle School includes new shaded areas as well as a floral murals on the sports field, created by artist Vanessa Piras and the 9th-grade SEGPA students to highlight the Paimbœuf Lighthouse and the Saint-Nazaire Bridge.
Year: 2026

Magazine: BFM;
Title: Ballon d'Or: 200 liters of paint, 840 hours of work: How the murals Karim Benzema in Bron was created
Article Topic: Funded by Adidas, this murals required 200 liters of paint and 840 hours of work behind closed doors to trace Karim Benzema’s journey through the heart of the neighborhood where he grew up.
Year: 2022

Magazine: LeParisien;
Title: Ballon d'Or: A murals Celebrating Karim Benzema in Bron, His Hometown
Article Topic: A murals , eleven-story murals , created in Bron by the Art’Up collective and Adidas, pays tribute to Karim Benzema’s Ballon d’Or award in his hometown neighborhood of Terraillon.
Year: 2022

Magazine: 20minutes;
Title: A massive murals Karim Benzema and his Ballon d’Or unveiled on a building in Bron
Article Topic: A massive murals , created in Bron by the Peint À La Main agency and Adidas, celebrates Karim Benzema’s career and Ballon d’Or award in his hometown.
Year: 2022

Magazine: Bati Today;
Title: PALM transforms playgrounds into works of art in Evry-Courcouronnes;
Article subject: Announcement of a mural created on the basketball courts of the Playground des Coquibus in Évry-Courcouronnes, designed by artist Olivier Swiz with the support of Groupe Théodore.
Year: 2025

Magazine: LE MAG-ic;
Title: A new form of communication in public spaces;
Article subject: The role of decorative signage in urban spaces and the various active design projects carried out by PALM.
Date: April 2024

Magazine: Urbis;
Title: In Lille, Blue to Make a Fresh Start;
Article subject: PALM's involvement in the city of Lille at Place Jacques-Fébvrier in Lille, where we participated in transforming the site with a bold use of color.
Date: February 2023

Magazine: URBIS;
Title: Blois Takes Stock;
Article subject: Highlighting PALM's expertise in the city of Blois, where we implemented active design around several schools.
Date: December 2022

Magazine: L’Equipe;
Title: Courts to experience;
Article subject: With the support of Renault, PALM has renovated tennis courts in priority neighborhoods of Lyon, inaugurated with three murals.
Year: 2024