What Champ Libre Consultants does

Champ Libre Consultants is a French independent network of seven specialized tourism-engineering consulting agencies, established in 2007 and headquartered in Paris. The network brings together A2H (leisure fishing and watercourse consulting), Atelier Nature/Explor Games (digital animation of territories via mobile applications for treasure hunts, adventure games, and heritage discovery), AVEIS (quality approach, sustainable development, and certifications such as Qualiopi and Qualité Tourisme), ALKHOS (soft mobility, cycling infrastructure, and signage), I.D.-EAUX (aquatic-environment hydrobiology including drone-based diagnostics and cyanobacteria management), Maîtres du Rêve (tourism strategy, heritage valorization, and scenography), and Parcours Conseil (equestrian and leisure infrastructure). Each agency retains its own identity and P&L, but they jointly respond to multi-disciplinary tenders for public- and private-sector clients, combining strategic studies, feasibility assessments, operational planning, audit, and project accompaniment into a single transversal offering.

The network generates revenue through professional-services fees on project-based, custom-quoted engagements, often structured as multi-year contracts with regional governments, national agencies, and large tourism enterprises. Its go-to-market is sales-led and referral-driven: clients are acquired through professional networks, public-sector tenders, and case-study references from a visible portfolio that includes Château de Versailles, EuroDisney, Accor, Club Med, Huttopia, Compagnie des Alpes, Caisse des Dépôts, Conservatoire du littoral, ONF, Eiffage, and Perrier (Nestlé), as well as international engagements with Liangyun Group (China), Trees Adventure (Australia), and Moroccan counterparts. Distribution is direct via member agencies located across France — Paris (Parcours Conseil, Maîtres du Rêve), Aix-en-Provence, Mâcon, Haute-Savoie, the Loire, the Lot, and Aisne — giving Champ Libre local presence and senior-consultant access in each major French region.

The underlying technology mix is light on software and heavy on domain know-how: digital tools (mobile apps, playful panels, observation equipment) from Atelier Nature; drone-based aquatic mapping and hydroejector positioning from I.D.-EAUX; and certification/audit methodologies from AVEIS. Pricing is opaque — no public rate cards exist — and contracts are negotiated per project. The customer base spans public-sector territorial authorities (primary segment), public and private tourism sites (castles, natural parks, equestrian centers, recreational facilities), and tourism organizations/offices (secondary segment). Headcount is reported in the 11-50 band across the seven agencies; revenue is not publicly disclosed and the company has no external funding, parent, or subsidiaries.

Name

Champ Libre Consultants

Legal name

Champ Libre Consultants

Website

https://champlibre-consultants.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Champ Libre Consultants is a French independent network of seven specialized tourism-engineering consulting agencies, founded in 2007, that delivers strategic, operational, and certification services to public-sector territorial authorities and tourism-site operators across France and selectively internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tourism Engineering Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for tourism development projects including strategic studies, feasibility assessments, operational planning, and audit services for public and private sector clients
2. Quality and Certification Services: Quality approach deployment, certification accompaniment (Qualiopi, Qualité Tourisme), and audit services for tourism organizations and training providers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Champ Libre Consultants is an independent French network of seven specialized tourism engineering consulting agencies that collaborate on complex projects. It delivers strategic studies, feasibility assessments, operational project management, quality certification support (Qualiopi, Qualité Tourisme, ISO), heritage and site valorization, soft mobility/cycling infrastructure planning, hydrobiology and aquatic environment diagnostics, equestrian tourism consulting, and digital animation tools (Explor Games) for outdoor tourist sites.

Product overview

Champ Libre Consultants is an independent network of seven specialized tourism engineering consulting agencies operating since 2007. The network offers a complementary portfolio of services including: A2H (fishing tourism and aquatic environments), ALKHOS (cycling infrastructure and signage), Atelier Nature/Explor Games (digital animation tools for outdoor sites), AVEIS (quality and sustainable development certification), I.D.EAUX (hydrobiology and aquatic environment studies), Maîtres du Rêve (heritage valorization and tourism strategy), and Parcours Conseil (equestrian tourism and leisure infrastructure). These agencies collaborate on complex, sustainable tourism projects combining strategic studies, operational feasibility, and project accompaniment services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Explor Games: Digital animation tools for outdoor tourist sites including treasure hunts, adventure games, orientation courses, and discovery of natural and cultural heritage.

Products and services

• A2H (Aménagement Hydrobiologie Halieutique)

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful deployment of Qualiopi certification for multiple training organizations with zero non-conformities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Christophe Berte, Monochrome et MonstrcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 April 2022Scenography partners for the Haras National d'Hennebont visitor experience redesign project, creating immersive and interactive exhibitions combining mechanical devices with live equines

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Horwath HTL: Global hospitality and tourism consulting firm providing strategy, feasibility, and operational advisory services to hotels, resorts, and tourism destinations. Direct competitor to Champ Libre with similar cross-disciplinary consulting model and similar client base.
• Tourism Economics: Global tourism research and consulting firm providing market intelligence, economic impact studies, and strategic advisory to tourism boards and operators. Comparable in providing tourism-specific strategic advisory services to public-sector clients.
• In Extenso: French consulting firm with a dedicated tourism practice providing strategy, transformation, and operational support to tourism businesses and public tourism organizations. Comparable in French market focus and public sector client base.

Broad incumbents

• Wavestone: French consulting firm with services spanning strategy, transformation, and innovation, including tourism and hospitality sector expertise. Broader consulting portfolio with comparable advisory services.
• BIPE: French economic and strategic consulting firm providing forecasts, market studies, and advisory services across industries including tourism. Comparable in providing strategic advisory to public and private tourism clients.
• Egis: French engineering and consulting group with a significant tourism practice providing infrastructure, master planning, and operational advisory for tourism development projects. Larger scale and broader service portfolio than Champ Libre.
• KPMG France: Big 4 firm with a hospitality and tourism consulting practice providing strategy, transformation, and audit services to tourism enterprises and public entities. Larger scale with broader service offerings than Champ Libre.
• EY: Big 4 firm with hospitality and tourism consulting practice offering strategy, transactions, and operational advisory services. Competes for larger tourism consulting engagements across global markets.
• Artelia: French engineering and project management firm with tourism and leisure practice providing infrastructure, urban planning, and development services. Comparable in French market and tourism infrastructure focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/champ-libre-consultants

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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