MONNAIE LOCALE - PYRENE

A central player in the economic transition in Ariège, the Pyrène association is committed within La Fourmilière to promoting ethical, decarbonised finance. As a provider of alternative payment solutions, this member offers a local currency that acts as a shield against speculation and capital flight. Using the Pyrène ensures that every unit of wealth created in the territory stays there, circulating among producers, shopkeepers and committed citizens to durably energise the Ariège area.

Far more than a simple transaction tool, the Pyrène is a lever for social transformation. Through its environmental profiles, the association promotes short supply chains and the reduction of the carbon footprint by encouraging members to relocalise their purchases. Its presence in our network strengthens our collective mission: to rehabilitate an economy on a human scale, where monetary exchange once again becomes a political and ecological act aimed at preserving our resources and strengthening local solidarity.