A land-development signature in Saint-François
A family presence rooted in Saint-François. TERRA PROMOTION SAS established in 2017.
A land-development signature, two generations
TERRA PROMOTION SAS, established in 2017, is part of the Huyghues Despointes family's enduring presence in Saint-François, spanning over sixty years. At the origin of this lineage: Amédée Huyghues Despointes Sr., a major land operator who shaped the territory for decades and accompanied Saint-François's transition into the seaside resort it has become today.
The company, led by Amédée Huyghues Despointes Jr., continues the inherited principles: landscape quality, architectural integration, land mastery, and long-term commitment. La Closerie (2013) — a development predating TERRA, operated under another family structure — stands as the first tangible expression of this land signature. TERRA today formalizes its legal and operational continuity.
Where others operate across diverse zones, TERRA operates only in Saint-François. This geographical focus is not a matter of opportunity — it is a decision of consistency: knowing intimately every plot, every microclimate, every view is what sets a developer apart from a land operator.
Over ten years of operations in Saint-François
2013
La Closerie
14 serviced lots in Saint-François. Development predating TERRA's creation, operated under another family structure. First tangible expression of the land signature.
2017
TERRA PROMOTION SAS incorporated
Legal incorporation of TERRA PROMOTION SAS (Paris Trade Register 831 989 751). Formalisation of the property development activity by Amédée Huyghues Despointes.
2018
Belles Rives — Lotissement
46 serviced plots over 6 hectares overlooking Anse Champagne. First large-scale TERRA operation.
2021–2023
Plateau dominant
Seven villas delivered in VEFA. Single buyer. All in effective para-hotel operation.
2025–2027
Final phase & new programmes
Six villas on sale in the Belles Rives final phase. Launch of Bel Arbre (2028) and Rosebud (Q1 2027).
2013
La Closerie
14 serviced lots in Saint-François. Development predating TERRA's creation, operated under another family structure. First tangible expression of the land signature.
2017
TERRA PROMOTION SAS incorporated
Legal incorporation of TERRA PROMOTION SAS (Paris Trade Register 831 989 751). Formalisation of the property development activity by Amédée Huyghues Despointes.
2018
Belles Rives — Lotissement
46 serviced plots over 6 hectares overlooking Anse Champagne. First large-scale TERRA operation.
2021–2023
Plateau dominant
Seven villas delivered in VEFA. Single buyer. All in effective para-hotel operation.
2025–2027
Final phase & new programmes
Six villas on sale in the Belles Rives final phase. Launch of Bel Arbre (2028) and Rosebud (Q1 2027).
Four principles guiding TERRA
Land mastery
TERRA operates only in Saint-François. Intimate knowledge of the territory, microclimates, easements and local planning rules.
Landscape integration
Preservation of existing species, signature landscaping, limited hard surfaces. Every building in dialogue with its site.
On-time delivery
La Closerie 2013, Belles Rives 2018, plateau dominant 2021–2023: 100% of operations delivered on the announced schedule.
Long-term commitment
No rapid portfolio turnover. Each programme unfolds over several years, from land acquisition to key handover.
The TERRA track record
60 serviced plots delivered, 7 VEFA villas delivered, 100% of operations on schedule.
See our achievements →Three TERRA programmes
Belles Rives, Rosebud, Bel Arbre: three exceptional operations in Grande-Terre.
See programmes →The Girardin lever
How to reduce the acquisition cost by up to 29.90% via Girardin Industriel para-hotel.
Explore the lever →Guide complet
60 ans à Saint-François — lire le guide →Histoire familiale, méthode, 12 opérations Girardin, programmes actuels.
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