The largest green farm in the world in the heart of magnificent Paris

In the heart of magnificent and expensive Paris, one of the world's largest farms is about to open. Notably, this farm is located on the terrace of a 6-story building .

On a warm spring afternoon, before our eyes, images of strawberries rustling in the wind with the faint aroma of herbs spread everywhere. All in harmony with the buzz of the bees nearby are taking advantage of sucking the honey droplets at the end of the day .

The new farm on the terrace in Paris will be the largest farm in the world.(Image: Valode & Pistre Architectes Atlav AJN)

It is hard to believe that this is the view on the roof of a 6-storey building in the heart of the capital of France, because that scene was previously only seen in idyllic and quiet countryside.

The largest terrace farm in the world

Welcome to the future agriculture of Paris - the land of farms, plantations located on the roofs of high-rise buildings . But these huge farms are just a drop in the ocean, if compared to this 'hoobae'. When the new facility is opened, in the spring of 2020, it will become the largest rooftop farm in the world.

This farm is currently being built in the southwest of the city, about 14,000m2. With this area, this is also considered the largest urban farm in Europe . It is estimated that 30 different species of trees will be planted here and it is expected that the farm will produce about 1 ton of fruits and vegetables every day in the seasons. The farm has 20 gardeners and all organic produce is cultivated organically.

The purpose of the farm is to become a global model of sustainable production.(Photo: Valode & Pistre Architectes Atlav AJN).

Pascal Hardy, founder of the Agripolis project, said the project's goal is to make the farm a global model of sustainable development."We will use quality products, developed in the rhythm of nature, all encapsulated in the heart of Paris," Pascal Hardy emphasized.

Located on the rooftop of the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles exhibition complex in district 15 of Paris, the farm has a restaurant and bar on site with a capacity of about 300 people. When you come to this aerial restaurant, visitors will have the opportunity to admire the beauty of the capital from above with panoramic views. There is probably no need to talk about menus here either, as they will be served seasonally, all grown in place.

'All products will be supplied directly through the model of community agriculture or through shops, hotels and canteens. Thereby, shortening the distance from the farm to the dining table. Moreover, we do not use any pesticides or chemicals, so the farm will be a paradise of biodiversity, '' Hardy said.

The farm will also provide a range of services related to urban agriculture, including educational tours, seminars, and events. Local people can also rent small plots here to grow vegetables, which will help increase the city's connection with their own food sources.

Local people can also rent small plots here to grow vegetables.(Photo: Valode & Pistre Architectes Atlav AJN).

'Our guiding principle for the farm is to enhance economic recovery and protect the environment in the future cities , ' Mr. Hardy said, and affirmed 'if we can create a model that can serve a good trade without having to rely on grants and charities the farms will sustainably develop in its own right . "

Greening the terrace in Paris

Although we are no stranger to large-scale urban farms, this new farm will be a breakthrough. This is not only the largest terrace farm in the world but also the pioneer farm in using multi-level farming techniques by aeroponics.

In addition to saying no to the use of chemicals and pesticides, no land use, this farm also uses a closed irrigation system for cultivation, thus minimizing pollutants. environment. Besides, by providing products for people right at the entrance, the carbon emissions on the farm will be extremely low.

Mr. Hardy said: 'We are concerned about the vacant terraces and abandoned plots in the city. We want to take advantage of them to build more farms to create a huge food source, contributing to the living of urban residents. '

Strawberries are grown on farms.(Photo: Agripolis).

The Paris city government has also pledged to greening at least 100 hectares of the city's total land area by 2020, a third of which will be devoted to urban agriculture development. An example of this is the fact that people have grown vegetables on the metro railway in Barbès.

Among the creative agricultural locations across the city, the La Recyclerie eco farm was built along the old patrol road in Porte de Clinancourt and organic mushrooms grown in La Caverne, a Parking garage in Porte de La Chapelle. One day, Montparnasse tower of 210m higher in Paris will also be greened like the terraces of high-rise buildings in this capital.

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