Aquaboulevard in Paris

What Aquaboulevard in Paris does

SA Aquaboulevard de Paris operates Europe's largest urban water park, a 7,000 square meter climate-controlled aquatic facility located at 4-6 rue Louis Armand in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. The venue runs year-round, holding water at a constant 29°C and operating daily with hours extending from 08:00 to 24:00 depending on the day. The company is registered as a French Société Anonyme (share capital €7,489,080, RCS Paris 340 311 620) and is part of the Forest Hill Group, a diversified leisure and sports conglomerate. The site features 11 water slides, a wake box, wave pools, jacuzzis, geysers, counter-current rivers, mushroom fountains, and outdoor beaches during the summer season.

The product set extends well beyond the core park admission. Aquaboulevard sells date-specific e-tickets with barcode validation through its own website, and layers on birthday packages ("Young Mariners Morning" and "Young Mariners Afternoon"), private pool parties, structured swimming lessons for children from age 4 (run by Forest Hill), baby swimming from 6 months, an aquatic garden for ages 3–5, and more than 20 adult aquatic disciplines led by lifeguards and displayed on an LED giant screen. The technology stack is modest but fit-for-purpose: SSL-secured e-commerce, barcode-scanned entry, multilingual site (French, English, Spanish), and real-time water treatment/recycling systems that exceed French regulatory quality standards. On-site ancillary partners include a Forest Hill fitness club, restaurants, a Gaumont cinema, Décathlon and Pro Shop retail, and Phoenix Photo for guest photography.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, with tickets and packages sold exclusively through aquaboulevard.fr. Revenue streams split between one-time purchases (admissions, birthday packages, pool parties) and recurring subscriptions (swimming lessons, adult fitness activities, baby swimming). Pricing is unit-based with reduced child rates for ages 3–11. Customer segments are hybrid: families with children (primary), adults seeking aquatic fitness, and tourists visiting Paris. Marketing relies on the multilingual website, Instagram, email newsletter, and a press kit for media. No external investors, no venture backing, and no listed shares are indicated; Michel Corbière is named as the website's publication director.

Name

Aquaboulevard in Paris

Legal name

SA Aquaboulevard de Paris

Website

https://aquaboulevard.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aquatic Recreation and Water Park

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Amusement and Theme Parks (713110), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Water Parks (Wave Pools, Lazy Rivers, Slides) (THAAABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Indoor Water Parks (Resort-Integrated, Year-Round Facilities) (THAAABAB), Aquatic Family Entertainment Centers (Splash Pads, Aquatic Playgrounds, Swim Parks) (THAJAEAL), Aqua Fitness Classes (HSADABAL)

Keywords

• Water park recreation
• Aquatic fitness activities
• Swimming instruction services
• Birthday party hosting
• Family leisure entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from admission tickets sold as e-tickets through the website. Tickets are date-specific, with capacity limits per person (max 6 per day). Child rates available for ages 3-11.
2. Birthday Party Packages: Two party formulas offered: 'Young Mariners Morning' (10:30-14:00) with activities, photo report, birthday cake, and gifts; 'Young Mariners Afternoon' (14:30-18:00) with snack and cake. Contact via [email protected] or Christophe at +33 (0)1 53 78 15 75.
3. Swimming Lessons: Swimming instruction programs for children starting from age 4, with sessions from initiation to advanced levels. Testing phase required before enrollment. Partner contact: [email protected].
4. Adult Aquatic Activities: Over 20 new aquatic activities for adults including Aqua Jogging, Cardio Boxing, Aqua Stand-up, Aqua Pilates, Fit Dance, Swimming, and Longe Côte, guided by lifeguards with LED screen entertainment.
5. Baby Swimming Classes: Baby swimming classes for infants from 6 months, with up to 2 parent companions. Aquatics discovery garden for children ages 3-5 on weekends.
6. Photography Services: Phoenix Photo provides professional photography services within the park. Contact: [email protected].

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aquaboulevard operates Europe's largest urban water park spanning 7,000 square meters in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, year-round with water maintained at 29°C. The venue provides aquatic recreation (11 slides, wave pools, wake box, jacuzzis), swimming lessons for children and babies, over 20 adult aquatic fitness activities (Aqua Jogging, Aqua Pilates, Cardio Boxing), birthday party packages, and pool party hosting. The complex also houses a Forest Hill fitness club, restaurants, a Gaumont cinema, and retail shops.

Product overview

Aquaboulevard de Paris is a single water park venue offering aquatic attractions and activities. The core product is the 7000m2 water park featuring 11 water slides, wave pools, jacuzzis, and other water attractions at 29°C. Additional services include birthday party packages, swimming lessons, adult fitness activities, baby swimming classes, and pool party bookings. The facility also houses a Forest Hill fitness club, multiple restaurants, a Gaumont cinema, and retail shops within the complex.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aquaboulevard Water Park Admissions Day-pass access to Europe's largest urban water park spanning 7,000m2 in central Paris, featuring 11 water slides, wave pools, Wake box, jacuzzis, geysers, counter-current rivers, and water at 29°C year-round, for individual visitors, families, and tourists.
• Birthday Party Packages

Quantifiable outcome

• Water temperature maintained at consistent 29°C year-round
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Forest Hill GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerForest Hill Group is the parent company/association of Aquaboulevard de Paris. The group operates multiple sports and leisure facilities including Forest Hill fitness clubs, Forest Hill Hotel (4-star in Meudon-Velizy), Golf & Tennis de Jardy, and Paris Tourisme d'Affaires. Aquaboulevard operates within this group structure with shared branding and potentially shared services.
• Phoenix PhotominorOthersProfessional photography service provider offering on-site photo services at Aquaboulevard. Visitors can purchase photos taken during their visit. Contact: [email protected].

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tropical Islands Resort: Large indoor tropical-themed water park resort in Krausnick, Germany. Direct peer: comparable year-round indoor water park operation at scale in a single European location with resort/hotel integration.
• Center Parcs (Pierre & Vacances): European operator of resort villages each featuring a covered subtropical Aqua Mundo water park, year-round. Direct peer: indoor water park embedded in leisure resort offering family aquatic recreation, swimming lessons, and fitness activities.
• Aqualibi (Walibi Belgium): Indoor tropical water park in Wavre, Belgium, part of the Walibi theme park complex. Direct peer: covered water park with slides, wave pools, and family aquatic experiences bundled with adjacent theme park operations.
• Aqualand (Aspro Parks): European chain of water parks operated by Aspro Parks, with locations in Spain and France (Cap d'Agde). Direct peer: similar water park operations targeting families with slides, wave pools, and seasonal aquatic activities.
• Rulantica (Europa-Park): Indoor water park opened in 2019 adjacent to Europa-Park theme park in Rust, Germany. Direct peer: large-scale year-round European indoor water park with slides, wave pools, and themed environments targeting families and tourists.
• Plopsaqua: Indoor water park in De Panne, Belgium, part of the Plopsa Group (Plopsaland). Direct peer: themed indoor water park targeting families with year-round operation, slides, and adjacent theme park integration.
• Suntago Water World: Indoor water park in Mszczonów, Poland, opened 2019 as one of Europe's largest indoor water parks. Direct peer: comparable indoor year-round operation with multiple slides, thermal pools, and family entertainment focus.

Broad incumbents

• Disneyland Paris: Largest theme park resort in Europe, located in Marne-la-Vallée near Paris. Broad incumbent: much larger entertainment operator competing for Paris tourist leisure spend, with overlapping family entertainment and aquatic attractions but a far broader IP-driven portfolio.
• Futuroscope: Major French theme park near Poitiers operated by Compagnie des Alpes, focused on technology-driven attractions. Broad incumbent: large French theme park competing for French family tourism and regional leisure spend with broader entertainment portfolio.
• Puy du Fou: Major French theme park in Vendée known for historical reenactment shows. Broad incumbent: large French leisure destination competing for family tourism with significant brand recognition and scale, though differentiated by show-based vs water-based entertainment.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/aquaboulevard
• Xx.com/aquaboulevard
• Facebookfacebook.com/aquaboulevarddeparis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aquaboulevard

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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