Le Jardin d'Acclimatation

What Le Jardin d'Acclimatation does

Le Jardin d'Acclimatation is a 166-year-old amusement park located in the Bois de Boulogne in Paris's 16th arrondissement, operating as the only amusement park within Paris city limits (intra-muros). Founded in 1860 by naturalist Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire at the request of Empress Eugénie to acclimatize exotic fauna and flora, the park spans 18 hectares and accommodates approximately 2 million visitors annually across 365 days of operation. Its product portfolio combines 42 rides and attractions (including roller coasters such as Speed Rockets and Le Défi du Dragon, thrill rides, and family attractions), a 450-animal collection spread across aviaries and a pedagogical farm, 15 food and beverage outlets, and five venue spaces (Grande Verrière 315m², Théâtre Rouge 320m²/299 seats, Palais d'Hiver 200m², Orangerie 300m²) available for event privatization plus full-park rental for up to 1,000+ guests.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer ticketing model offering both dated day passes (Pass illimité daté) and flexible 365-day passes (Pass illimité liberté), with a Pass Tribu 4-person bundle. Distribution combines a self-serve online storefront (jardindacclimatation.fr), on-site box offices, a dedicated CSE/works-council and enterprise sales channel with no minimum order requirements, and a private-events sales function. Underlying technology is a standard e-commerce ticketing platform with PDF ticket generation, barcode-based entry validation, and social login authentication (Facebook, Google, Apple); payment processing is handled by Adyen with Google Pay and Apple Pay wallet support. Operational services (UX/Design, technical development, accessibility audits) are delivered by LVMH-affiliated entities (LVMH UX & Design, Digital Fabrik LVMH, LVMH Accessibility Center), indicating parent-group support despite the company's independent Société Anonyme legal structure with €7,737,500 share capital. Marc-Antoine Jamet serves as President of the Board of Directors.

Revenue is generated across four streams: ticket sales (date-specific and flexible passes), food and beverage (15 outlets), event privatization and venue rental, and seasonal event programming (Festival des Lanternes, Dia de los Muertos, Holi, Christmas programming, summer music festivals). The park completed a major modernization in 2018 under a steampunk theme and has since maintained a steady cadence of new attractions and seasonal events, including the 2024 Festival des Lanternes, 2025 Le Défi du Dragon roller coaster and Les Beaux Jours en Musique festival, and a planned 2026 Pirates et Corsaires themed zone.

Name

Le Jardin d'Acclimatation

Legal name

Société Jardin d'Acclimatation

Website

https://jardindacclimatation.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1860

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Le Jardin d'Acclimatation operates an 18-hectare amusement park in Paris's Bois de Boulogne, the only such park within city limits. It serves 2 million annual visitors with 42 attractions, animals, restaurants, and event venues via direct-to-consumer and B2B ticketing channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amusement Park & Family Entertainment

NAICS

Amusement and Theme Parks (713110), Amusement and Theme Parks (71311)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Amusement Parks & Theme Parks (THAAAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fairgrounds & Expo Parks (THAHAAAH), Consumer & Public Shows (B2C) Organizers (THAHABAC)

Keywords

• Amusement park operations
• Family entertainment venue
• Theme park ticketing
• Private event venue
• Educational workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Theme Park Tickets: Sale of day passes (Pass illimité daté and Pass illimité liberté) and individual attraction tickets. Pass Tribu offers 4-person family bundles. Simple park entry tickets without attractions also available.
2. Food and Beverage: 15 restaurants and food kiosks distributed throughout the park offering snacks, meals, and beverages to visitors.
3. Event Privatization and Venue Rental: Rental of event spaces including La Grande Verrière (315m²), Le Théâtre Rouge (320m², 299 seats), Le Palais d'Hiver (200m²), L'Orangerie (300m²), and full park privatization for corporate events, weddings, and private celebrations.
4. Annual Events: Seasonal event programming including Festival des Lanternes, Dia de los Muertos, Holi, Christmas celebrations, and summer festivals that drive ticket sales during off-peak periods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Le Jardin d'Acclimatation operates a 19-hectare heritage amusement park in the Bois de Boulogne (Paris 16th) featuring 42 attractions, a 450-animal farmyard, 15 food and beverage outlets, and seasonal festivals, open 365 days a year and serving approximately 2 million visitors. Its commercial offer includes individual and family passes (Pass illimité daté, Pass illimité liberté, Pass Tribu, Entrée simple), animal encounters and educational workshops, and B2B services including CE/enterprise bulk tickets, school programs, and private event privatization.

Product overview

Le Jardin d'Acclimatation is a 18-hectare amusement park in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris (intra-muros), offering a unified ticketing platform with multiple pass products and on-site experiences. The core offering consists of: (1) Ticketing products (Pass illimité daté, Pass illimité liberté, Pass Tribu daté, Pass Tribu liberté, Entrées simples) that provide park and attraction access; (2) On-site attractions and experiences (42 rides including Speed Rockets, Les Chaises Volantes, Défi du Dragon, La Tour de l'Horloge, animal encounters with 450 animals, and 15 restaurants); (3) Add-on experiences (educational workshops, event privatization venues like the Grande Verrière and Théâtre Rouge, seasonal festivals including Festival des Lanternes and Les Beaux Jours en Musique); (4) B2B products (CSE/Enterprise tickets, school group packages). The park welcomes 2 million annual visitors and operates 365 days per year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pass illimité daté (Dated unlimited pass) Recurring unlimited-entry pass valid on a specific date window, sold to individual consumers and families for repeated park visits.
• Pass illimité liberté (Liberty unlimited pass) Flexible unlimited-entry pass for the operating season, allowing visits on any open day without a fixed date constraint.
• Pass Tribu (Family/Tribe pass) Family-bundled recurring pass providing discounted group access for parents and children, targeting the family-leisure ICP.
• Entrée simple (Single-entry ticket) Walk-up and online single-entry ticket granting one-day access to the park, 42 attractions, and the farmyard.
• 42 amusement attractions On-site mechanical and themed rides and attractions across the 18-hectare park, with the attraction portfolio substantially renewed during the 2018 renovation.
• Farmyard and animal encounters (450 animals) Visitor-facing farmyard featuring approximately 450 animals (birds, alpacas, goats, sheep) with animal encounter and educational experiences for families and school groups.
• Educational workshops and school programs Structured educational workshops and school excursions focused on animals, nature, and park heritage, sold to primary and secondary schools.
• CE / Enterprise bulk tickets High-volume discounted ticket packages sold to Comités d'Entreprise (works councils) and corporate HR departments for employee and family outings.
• Private event and venue privatization Full or partial park and pavilion rental for private celebrations (birthdays), corporate seminars, and evening events, with on-site catering available across the 15 food outlets.
• Seasonal festivals and themed events Branded seasonal festivals (e.g., Halloween, Christmas, spring/summer themed events) running across the 365-day operating calendar, designed and programmed by the Artistic Direction team.
• On-site food and beverage (15 restaurants/kiosks) Network of 15 on-site restaurants and kiosks serving daily visitors and event attendees, supporting both consumer and private-event bookings.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LVMHcoreOthersParent company ownership. The Jardin d'Acclimatation is operated under LVMH, the luxury goods conglomerate. Technical development handled by LVMH UX & Design and Digital Fabrik LVMH. Accessibility audits conducted by LVMH Accessibility Center.
• Fondation Louis VuittoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeographic and cultural partnership. The Fondation Louis Vuitton is located adjacent to the park. Joint events including Family Festival with the Fondation Louis Vuitton (June 2026). Alpaca enclosure situated near the Fondation building.
• Accademia FratelliniminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerforming arts academy partnership for Festival Paris l'été. The academy brings young circus talents to perform 'Fraternel·le' by choreographer Pierre Rigal, July 22-24, 2026.
• Croix-Rouge FrançaiseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual partnership for World First Aid Day (Journée des Premiers Secours) held each September, where the French Red Cross provides first aid training and demonstrations at the park.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Le Pal: Allier-based French theme park combining rides and a zoological park. Highly comparable hybrid model matching JdA's blend of attractions and animal encounters.
• Efteling: Dutch fairy-tale theme park with strong storytelling, nature integration, and seasonal events. Comparable as a heritage European theme park combining nature, attractions, and immersive theming.
• Futuroscope: Poitiers-based French theme park focused on technology and multimedia experiences. Comparable as a French destination theme park with continuous attraction reinvestment and corporate event offerings.
• Tivoli Gardens: Copenhagen-based historic amusement park (1843) with comparable heritage positioning, urban location, seasonal events, gardens, and entertainment programming. Strong international analog for JdA's city-park heritage model.
• Puy du Fou: Vendée-based French theme park renowned for historical reenactment shows and immersive experiences. Comparable as a French destination theme park with strong storytelling programming and seasonal event strategy, though different thematic focus.
• Parc Astérix: Plailly, ~35 km north of Paris. Major French theme park with strong IP (Astérix), thrill rides, and seasonal events. Closest direct competitor for Parisian family day-visits, with similar ticket pricing and B2B group offerings.
• Europa-Park: Germany's largest theme park, comparable in continuous attraction investment, seasonal events, B2B/hotel offerings, and family positioning (though larger scale and IP-themed).
• Walibi Rhône-Alpes: French regional theme park operated by Compagnie des Alpes, similar in scale to JdA with family and thrill attractions. Comparable ticketing structure (dated/undated passes) and seasonal event programming.
• Mer de Sable: Smaller French theme park in Ermenonville forest (~60 km from Paris). Similar concept of a nature-embedded family park with animals and rides, competing for the same Parisian family day-trip segment.
• Disneyland Paris: Marne-la-Vallée, the dominant regional theme park destination near Paris (~32 km away). Directly competes for Parisian family leisure spend and tourist day-trips, but operates at far larger scale with proprietary IP and resorts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• TikToktiktok.com/@jardindacclimatation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/9282913

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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