While “Cult” has been available on Prime Video since October 18 and reveals behind the scenes of “Loft Story”, the opportunity is ideal to wonder what happened to Steevy Boulay. Twenty years after his participation, the latter now leads a very different life in Le Mans, in an old house surrounded by greenery, surrounded by plants and exposed beams.
Steevy Boulay (Loft Story): His new life in a house invaded by nature, in the heart of one of the greenest cities in France
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At the dawn of the 2000s, Steevy Boulay became an icon of the first French reality TV. Since then, the latter has diversified his career by becoming a columnist, actor, and now an entrepreneur. His choice of life was radically transformed, far from the capital, in an authentic style house nestled in the heart of Le Mans. Already classified second greenest city in Francethis Sarthe city is distinguished by its parks and green spaces, attracting those who aspire to a life close to nature. An ideal setting for those who worked alongside Laurent Ruquier and who thrived there.
Steevy Boulay: a new life close to nature in the second greenest city in France
Le Mans, Steevy Boulay's new home, turns out to be a true green setting. With 3.82 m² of park per inhabitant, the city ranks just behind Dijon and ahead of large cities such as Rennes and Brest. This ranking, made public by a Holidu study relayed by Forbesconfirms that Le Mans is a city popular with nature lovers and tranquility, allowing you to enjoy the sun and fresh air in complete peace.
Steevy Boulay's house, imbued with old-world charm with its stained glass windows and exposed beams, blends perfectly into this green setting. Through the photos he shares on his social networks, the former candidate of Loft Story gives us a glimpse of'a lush gardenovergrown with vegetation, where every corner seems to be dedicated to his love of plants.
The 44-year-old man even transformed this passion into an entrepreneurial project by opening Hautjardin, a gardening store nestled in his own living space. An atypical concept store which offers plants, decorative creations and craft objects, designed to beautify gardens and interiors.
A success already achieved for Hautjardin
The opening of “Hautjardin”, in December 2023, is for Steevy Boulay the fulfillment of a long-held aspiration. “I love it”, he confided to France Bleu, revealing that this project allows him to fully immerse himself in a world that is dear to him, while continuing with theater, another pillar of his career. The boutique offers an eclectic selection of products, ranging from plants to cosmetics, including decorative items for the home and garden. An offer that is already attracting residents of Le Mans and its surrounding areas, curious to discover this unique space designed with passion.
Despite his busy schedule between his boutique and his theatrical performances, Steevy Boulay always finds time to take care of his garden and cultivate new plants. “It's my universe, a little magical, with plants hanging everywhere“he explained to Actu.fr. In this space, everything is designed to create natural harmony, a place of escape where you can recharge your batteries.
However, the tranquility of his haven of peace was disturbed by two incidents of vandalismwhere tags were written on his house and a fleur-de-lys flag was stolen. Despite these incidents, Steevy Boulay remains calm and determined to continue his commitment to the environment, a cause that he places at the heart of his priorities, well beyond his personal convictions. “My only fight is for the planet”he recalled, faithful to his vision of a simple life connected to nature.