Prototyping a permanent Revillage
Experiencing a new way of community life
Built with the local community
A playground for both kids and adults
Follow the progress
Why we are creating a popup village
Revillage began with a simple idea: family life gets lighter when community is built into everyday routines. Not a gated project or an app — just walkable days, shared spaces, and spontaneous moments where kids roam and adults connect naturally.
Why a popup, and why now
Prototype real life: A one-month stay lets us test daily rhythms—meals, play, errands, and unplanned encounters—without over-programming.
Learn with a living town: We’re not building from scratch. Semur-en-Auxois already has culture, cafés, nature, and young families. We’re here to contribute, not to impose.
Families first: Proximity and simple rituals can reduce stress and loneliness more than big plans.
What we’re testing
Social fabric: What touchpoints per week feel natural and inclusive for locals and visiting families?
Spaces that invite connection: Courtyards, café corners, a community kitchen, the lake—where do people actually gather?
A rhythm that respects life: Light programming plus plenty of free time.
Pathways to permanence: Could this model evolve into a respectful, long-term presence?
Why here, why KOS
Semur-en-Auxois is big enough to be alive, small enough to be knowable. KOS brings place knowledge and local relationships; Revillage brings a community of families and a clear vision. Together we can make it grounded and welcoming.
How we’ll approach it
Start by listening to locals
Design small, weekly anchor moments
Keep events porous and open
Measure what matters: Did people linger? Did kids form a pack?
Success looks like this
Families leave lighter and more connected
Locals feel included and curious to continue
We leave positive relationships—and a practical blueprint for what’s next
In short: the popup is our real-world testbed for a future, rooted Revillage. Join us in September 2026 to help shape it.
The popup village is built on four focus areas
Prototyping a permanent Revillage
Our dream is to create a permanent Revillage, where a group of families move to the same village together. Through talks with experts, fireside chats and workshops, we will prototype a permanent Revillage together.
Experiencing a new way of community life
Imagine a village where every family lives the way they want, but with a great community just outside the door. Imagine being able to walk everywhere, the kids learning through exploration and play and where there are always likeminded people around. This will be a village experience on your own terms and that you can help co-create.
Built with the local community
This popup will be built with locals and having the local local community involved. We want to avoid being a bubble of privilege and we want to create events and activities where the local community is a part of it.
A playground for both kids and adults
We have one month and we will get the most out of it. There will be endless possibilities for activities for both kids and adults. The key is to make it low-pressure, easy to opt in and out. We are imagining everything from workouts, farm visits, communal meals, picnics and much more.
If you have any questions please reach out to nikolaj@revillage.com
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About Semur-en-Auxois
Semur-en-Auxois is a beautiful medieval town of about 4,000 people in the heart of Burgundy. You will be within walking distance of small cafés and restaurants, lush nature, a swimming lake, and a vibrant local culture. The area is also full of young families, which gives it a warm and dynamic atmosphere.
Just beyond the town, you will find vineyards and old châteaux, all within easy reach.
It takes around 2 hours with train from Paris to reach Semur-en-Auxois.
A unique partnership
Nikolaj and Michelle
Prior to having kids Nikolaj and Michelle was running Refuga, a travel agency for entrepreneurs. A project that had them travel with over 500 people and 50 nationalities to beautiful retreat places and places like Kilimanjaro, Elbrus and North Korea.
After having kids, they launched Traveling Village, a co-created concept where 20 families travel together for 4 months organized in workgroups. The experience of a family in a community was challenging and rewarding, and convinced them work more in that field.
While Nikolaj and Michelle keeps building Traveling Villages, the first TV experience made them sure they wanted to create a permanent community too.
Noé Marguillard
Living in and around the village
Everyone can choose the type of accommodation that fits their family. Semur-en-Auxois has campsites, small hotels, guesthouses, Airbnbs and places suitable for campervans, all close to the village center.
A big part of this popup is working with locals to create unique lodging opportunities and special deals that you would not normally find as a tourist. We are already exploring options with local hosts, property owners and businesses, and these opportunities will be shared with everyone who signs up.
Everyone can choose the type of accommodation that fits their family. Semur-en-Auxois has houses to rent, small hotels, guesthouses, Airbnbs and places suitable for campervans, all close to the village center
You decide how you want to live. What matters is that the community is right outside your door, so it feels like we are living in a village together even if we are staying in different places.
The popup village offers a gentle rhythm of planned and co-created activities, with space to join what fits your family. Everything is optional and easy to adapt, whether you need slow time, work time, or small-group moments. Many activities also involve the local community, bringing the village experience to life.
Community time
Talks
À la carte activities
Guided tours
Sports
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Help shape a permanent Revillage
Our long-term dream is to create a community of families who choose to live in the same village.
This popup is an important step toward making that a reality. It is a chance to experiment together, meet other interested families, and meaningfully influence the direction of the project.
Throughout the month we will host talks, workshops, and fireside conversations about what a permanent Revillage could look like. We will also invite experts and locals to join these sessions so we can explore ideas from many angles, from community building and family life to village revitalization.
By the end of the month, we hope some families will feel even more excited about joining a future Revillage. But our deeper goal is that everyone leaves with greater clarity about what is right for their family, and perhaps with new friendships or small communities forming naturally.
There is no requirement or expectation that participants plan to move. The popup is for anyone who is curious, open, and wants to explore the possibilities together.
How to sign up
Here is how to apply for the popup village.
Contact nikolaj@revillage.com with any questions.
Price
€2,500 per family
Covers participation in the popup village, access to all shared spaces, activities, and community programming. Scroll down to see exactly how the money will be spend.
(You manage your own accommodation, food, and travel—keeping full flexibility.)
Signup process
Application form (10–15 minutes)
Call with a founding family
Payment + confirmation
Slack community opens months before arrival
Quick facts
30 families
September 2026
Semur-en-Auxois, Burgundy
Walkable medieval town
Community spaces and local helpers
One-month popup village
Built to prototype a permanent Revillage
One-third helps develop Revillage
Two-thirds go into the local community
Understanding the cost
of the Revillage popup
The price for the popup village for the full month is €2,500 per family. Below you will find a detailed breakdown of how your money will be spend.
Revillage fee
Local planning
Local involment
€650
€650
€1,200
This money goes into Revillage, help us plan the popup and is also a small investment into the long-term work with making Revillage happen
This part of the money goes into working with local people about planning the popup, creating lodging opportunities and unique experiences and coordinating with the local community in the 10 months leading up to the popup
This is the part of the money that will be used to hire local helpers, artists, rent spaces, do community meals, cover costs for a range of experiences. We are careful about all this money going into the local economy.