Sysco France will operate a new compact multi-temperature distribution site at Barjane’s Les Bréguières logistics park in Les Arcs-sur-Argens (Var). GSE is delivering the build, with GBL Architecte on design. Commissioning is targeted for late 2026. The facility joins around 60 sites the US foodservice group runs across France.
A Compact, Cold-Chain Pivot
The building totals roughly 1,700 sqm, with 1,400 sqm allocated to positive and negative cold storage. Frozen flow gets three sub-cells to give Sysco flexibility on temperature setpoints across the assortment. Small footprint, dense use.
The site is positioned to anchor Sysco’s southeastern France distribution network, shortening lead times to restaurant and institutional customers across Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur and neighboring regions. Compact regional hubs are becoming the format of choice for foodservice operators chasing faster cut-off times without overcommitting on real estate.
Sustainability Framing
Performance specs include a BREEAM Excellent target. Design choices aim to keep embodied carbon and operational energy use down, in line with Barjane’s portfolio standards for the Les Bréguières park. For a refrigerated facility, the energy profile is the hardest line item to control. The BREEAM target signals the team has done the engineering work upstream.
Strategic Read
Sysco continues to densify its French network rather than consolidate into mega-hubs. The Var addition fits a pattern of small, modern, multi-temperature sites placed close to demand. For property players, the takeaway is clear: cold-chain compact assets in tier-two French metros remain a live development theme.
