We are not in a corner of the countryside but standing on the top

of a six-story building in the heart of the French capital.

Welcome to the future of farming in Paris – where a whole host
of rooftop plantations, such as this one on the edge of the
Marais, have been springing up of late. It is the largest rooftop
farm in the world. Currently under construction in the south-west
of the city, this urban oasis will span approximately 14,000 sq
meters also making it the largest urban farm in Europe. With the
plan to grow more than 30 different plant species, the site will
produce around 1,000kg of fruit and vegetables every day in
high season. Tended by around 20 gardeners, they will also be
using entirely organic methods.