What Réservoir Prod does

Réservoir Prod is a French television production company founded in 1994 by Jean-Luc Delarue and headquartered at 7 Rue du Dôme, Boulogne-Billancourt. Registered as a SAS (Société par Actions Simplifiée) with share capital of €5,528,160, the company specializes in producing society magazines — including talk-shows, reality series, factual entertainment, and documentaries — for the full spectrum of French broadcasters and select global streamers. Its business model is B2B professional services: the company receives production fees from diffuseurs such as TF1, France Télévisions (France 2, 3, 5), M6, TMC, Téva, Chérie 25, Gulli, and Netflix in exchange for delivering completed programs and formats. Revenue derives from a combination of original creations and adaptations of foreign formats, supported by 6,000+ hours of cumulative production since inception.

The company's catalog centers on durable flagship brands — Ça commence aujourd'hui (France 2, hosted by Faustine Bollaert), C'est mon choix (Chérie 25), Toute une histoire and Ça se discute (historical France 2 properties), Maison à vendre and Recherche Appartement ou Maison (M6), L'Agence (TMC and Netflix), Mon Animal fait La Loi (Gulli), and Mille et une vies — alongside factual and documentary titles such as Sages-femmes, la vie entre leurs mains, Alcootest, Vis ma vie, and Un homme de loi. Distribution is primarily direct-sales to enterprise broadcasting clients, augmented by owned digital channels: dedicated YouTube channels (C'est mon choix alone reaching 1M+ subscribers and 367M+ views), a Facebook-first digital format called CLAP launched in May 2018 as a social-native extension of Ça commence aujourd'hui, a podcast (Addiktions), and a streaming partnership with NRJ Play.

Ownership history tracks two major corporate transitions: in February 2014, Lagardère Studios and Réservoir Prod's management team jointly acquired the entire capital; in December 2020, the company was integrated into the Mediawan group, where it now operates as a production subsidiary benefiting from platform production expertise and intra-group synergies. The current leadership team is led by Directrice Générale Eve Ewing, with Julien Grossot as Directeur Général Adjoint, Lauriane Chouraqui as Directrice des Programmes, Charlotte Gayot as Responsable du développement, and dedicated producers overseeing each flagship format. There is no evidence of proprietary technology platforms, AI/ML products, or data products in the source data; technology is implicitly traditional TV production tooling.

Name

Réservoir Prod

Legal name

RESERVOIR PROD

Website

https://reservoir-prod.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Réservoir Prod is a French television production company founded in 1994 that produces society magazines, talk-shows, reality series, and documentaries for all major French broadcasters and Netflix, and operates as a subsidiary of the Mediawan group since December 2020.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulogne-billancourt

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. TV Production Services: Produces television magazines and programs for French broadcasters including original creations and adaptations of foreign formats. Revenue generated through production fees from diffuseurs (broadcasters) such as TF1, France Télévisions, M6, Netflix.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Réservoir Prod is a French independent television production company that produces society magazines, talk-shows, reality series, documentaries, and factual entertainment programs for all major French broadcasters and streaming platforms. Its catalog includes flagship daily and weekly shows (Ça commence aujourd'hui on France 2, C'est mon choix on Chérie 25, Toute une histoire, Maison à vendre and Recherche Appartement ou Maison on M6, L'Agence on TMC/Netflix), plus digital-native and podcast formats, with over 6,000 hours of programs produced since 1994.

Product overview

Réservoir Prod is a French television production company that produces society-focused magazine programs and documentaries for major French broadcasters. The company operates as a multi-format production house organized around three strategic poles: linear TV programs (talk-shows, factual entertainment, documentaries), digital content (web and social media productions), and corporate programming. Their core portfolio includes flagship talk-show brands like Ça commence aujourd'hui (France 2), C'est mon choix (Chérie 25), and Toute une histoire (France 2), as well as reality and lifestyle formats covering real estate (Maison à vendre, Recherche Appartement ou Maison on M6), home decoration (Redesign on M6), and society themes. The company has expanded into native digital content through YouTube channels for its shows and the CLAP digital-first format for social media distribution. Produces content for TF1, France Télévisions, M6, TMC, Netflix, and Chérie 25, among others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CLAP: Format original 100% digital de Ça commence aujourd'hui - a digital format adapted for social networks with emotional testimonies
• Addiktions

Products and services

• Ça commence aujourd'hui Daily society magazine hosted by Faustine Bollaert on France 2 (weekdays at 2pm). Guests share life-changing events to help others progress, with experts providing insights on family, relationships, justice, health, and sexuality.
• L'Agence Docu-reality series following a luxury real-estate agency's daily operations serving demanding clients including Fabrice Luchini, Lorant Deutsch, and interior architect Jacques Garcia. Distributed on TMC and Netflix.
• Stars à Domicile Entertainment special celebrating the 20th anniversary of the show, hosted by Flavie Flament, featuring surprise encounters between artists (Angèle, Soprano, Amel Bent, Julien Doré) and their fans across France. Aired on TF1.
• Recherche Appartement ou Maison Real-estate magazine following five families searching for their dream home, supported by three experienced real-estate agents. Aired on M6 and Téva, 70 minutes per episode.
• Maison à vendre Real-estate magazine hosted by Stéphane Plaza, helping families sell their properties with advice from the host and interior-design professionals. Aired on M6, 80 minutes per episode.
• Les Temps Changent Society magazine exploring themes across time: a documentary traces 50 years of French life on a topic, then Faustine Bollaert facilitates encounters between generations who faced similar issues at different times. Aired on France 2.
• Addiktions Podcast featuring individual interviews where addicted witnesses meet Professor Laurent Karila to share their stories, providing scientific insight into addictions.
• Mon Animal fait La Loi Series featuring three animal experts helping people facing difficult situations with their pets. Addresses aggressive behaviors, attention needs, and environmental adjustments. Aired on Gulli.
• Sages-femmes, la vie entre leurs mains Docu-reality following 10 midwives in their daily routines, offering a glimpse into extraordinary maternity stories and moving childbirth experiences.
• Jean-Luc Delarue, 10 ans déjà : de succès en excès Documentary revisiting the life journey and career twists of Jean-Luc Delarue, France's favorite TV host during the 2000s.
• Redesign, sauvons les meubles Home-decoration competition show hosted by Sophie Ferjani and Emmanuelle Rivassoux; two designer teams compete to fully redecorate a room using salvaged furniture within a €150 budget. 6 episodes of 52 minutes on M6 in access primetime.
• C'est mon choix Talk-show featuring anonymous guests sharing personal stories on various societal topics; known for strong personalities and unconventional choices. Originally aired on France 3 (1999–2004), revived on Chérie 25 from November 2015. 52 minutes per episode.
• L'Amour Food Show featuring four single chefs from different culinary backgrounds searching for love, with internet users able to send letters to candidates. Presented by Caroline Ithurbide. Aired on C8 from December 5, 2016 at 9pm.
• Mille et une vies Talk-show where anonymous guests or celebrities share stories about positive societal aspects; the host conducts face-to-face interviews and presents loved ones to thank. 60 minutes per episode.
• Toute une histoire Daily society magazine originally hosted by Jean-Luc Delarue, then by Sophie Davant; guests share stories on everyday life themes with illustrated reports. Originally aired on France 2, 90 minutes per episode.
• Un homme de loi Legal magazine revealing courtroom proceedings (neighbor disputes, family conflicts, divorces, workplace problems) with victim and accused perspectives; follows criminal lawyer Marc Geiger preparing clients for trial over several months.
• Ça se discute : Jour après jour Format where Jean-Luc Delarue follows guests through key moments of their lives across a 90-minute documentary filmed over several months, followed by a studio reunion. Aired on France 2 with 107 broadcasts from November 1998 to August 2007.
• CLAP 100% digital original format of Ça commence aujourd'hui designed for social media; features new emotional testimonies with happy endings, distributed via the CCA Facebook page with weekly video releases.
• 3 Tendances pour 1 déco Factual entertainment show about decoration offering families access to new trends by partnering with top interior-design bloggers; three stylist bloggers compete to help families lacking inspiration. Aired June 22, 2018.
• Ça se discute Jean-Luc Delarue's society magazine decoding social trends, behaviors, and evolutions; covers all life themes through anonymous testimonies and specialist explanations. France 2, 528 episodes from September 1994 to June 2009, 120 minutes per episode.
• Alcootest French adaptation of the format "Drunk"; factual entertainment aimed at raising awareness among young people about alcohol consumption risks without moralizing. Hosted by Olivier Delacroix and Professor Philippe Batel.
• Vis ma vie Magazine where anonymous or celebrity guests with opposing lifestyles, thinking styles, and convictions share their lives for 72 hours; features exceptional or dangerous professions and atypical lifestyles.
• Oh my mode Fashion talent show hosted by William Carnimolla where three young fashion aspirants (designers, journalists, makeup artists, personal shoppers) compete through three challenges; winners gain opportunities with recognized brands including MySuelly, Marieclaire.fr, and ELLE magazine. 42 minutes per episode.
• Ados et déjà mamans Documentary series following young teenage mothers aged 15-17, exploring societal fascination and discomfort surrounding early pregnancy in a society where women increasingly become mothers later.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300+ million cumulative YouTube views across all channels
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MediawancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2020Mediawan is the parent company of Réservoir Prod since December 2020. As part of the Mediawan group, Réservoir Prod benefits from platform production expertise and group synergy to develop ambitious and innovative projects.
• Lagardère StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreviously owned by Lagardère Studios. In February 2014, Lagardère Studios and the management team of Réservoir Prod acquired the entire capital of the company. Lagardère Studios is the leading independent audiovisual production group in France.
• TF1coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor French broadcaster and distribution partner for Réservoir Prod productions.
• M6coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor French broadcaster and distribution partner. Programs include Maison à vendre (80mn) and Recherche Appartement ou Maison (70mn) on M6.
• NetflixcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStreaming platform partner. L'Agence is distributed on Netflix alongside TMC.
• France 2coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic French broadcaster and key distribution partner. Programs include Ça commence aujourd'hui and Les Temps Changent on France 2.
• France 3coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic French broadcaster and distribution partner.
• France 5minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic French broadcaster specialized in educational content.
• GulliminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench youth-focused channel. Programs include Mon Animal fait La Loi.
• TMCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench channel. L'Agence is distributed on TMC alongside Netflix.
• TévaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench lifestyle channel. Recherche Appartement ou Maison also airs on Téva.
• Chérie 25coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench lifestyle channel. C'est mon choix is distributed on Chérie 25 since November 2015. Partnership with Chérie 25 for YouTube channel launch.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fremantle: Global production giant producing entertainment, drama, and factual programming for major broadcasters; competes with Réservoir Prod for French broadcaster commissions and international format deals.
• Webedia: French digital media and content production group producing online video, entertainment, and lifestyle content; comparable for digital-first content creation and audience monetization beyond linear TV.
• Federation Entertainment: Paris-based independent production and distribution company creating scripted and unscripted content for French and global streamers; comparable as a French indy with international distribution ambitions.
• Endemol Shine France: French arm of Endemol Shine, producing reality, entertainment, and factual formats for major French broadcasters including TF1 and M6; a head-to-head competitor for society-magazine and reality commissions.
• Banijay Group: One of the largest independent TV production groups globally and a direct competitor in French unscripted and entertainment production, with comparable broadcaster relationships and format-adaptation capabilities.
• Newen Studios: French production group (TF1-owned) producing scripted and unscripted content for French and international broadcasters; directly comparable in scope of genres and broadcaster relationships.
• Satisfaction Group: French independent production company producing unscripted entertainment and documentaries for major French broadcasters; competes in similar society, lifestyle, and reality genres.

Others

• Mediawan (parent group): Réservoir Prod's parent group and French production conglomerate encompassing multiple production labels; included as the corporate ecosystem within which the company operates and allocates capital.
• France Télévisions Distribution: Public broadcaster group that is both a major commissioning client and operator of in-house production; relevant as the dominant French public-broadcast counterparty that anchors non-commercial commissioning.

Broad incumbents

• Studiocanal: Canal+ group's content production and distribution arm with broader portfolio across film, series, and animation; broader incumbent in French content with overlap in distribution to broadcasters and streamers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCnWgyiVKDPbd-6mgistpeDg
• Facebookfacebook.com/ReservoirProd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/reservoir-prod

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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