Vacances Leo Lagrange

What Vacances Leo Lagrange does

Vacances Léo Lagrange is a French non-profit social tourism association (Loi 1901), founded in 1977 and headquartered in Marseille, that operates a network of 9 holiday villages, club hotels, and vacation centers across southern France — spanning the French Alps (Risoul, Réallon), the Vercors (Rencurel, Corrençon-en-Vercors), Provence and Drôme provençale (Vaison-la-Romaine, Montbrun-les-Bains, Sainte-Croix), the Côte d'Azur (Ramatuelle, near Saint-Tropez), and Marseille. The association is affiliated with the Fédération Léo Lagrange in Paris and is led by General Manager Pascal CARRANO, with operating vehicles including a wholly-owned EURL (capital €8,000) and the 2024-launched SAS subsidiary V2L TOURISME (capital €300,000).

The company's product is essentially a portfolio of physical hospitality assets — 3-star hotel clubs, villages vacances, domaines hôteliers and centres de vacances — paired with full/half-board catering, on-site activities, themed group packages (hiking, cycling, winter sports, diving, seminars, tailor-made), youth programs (school trips and colonies for ages 5–17), and the annual 'Drôle d'Été' comedy festival. There is no proprietary technology platform; the digital surface is a French/English direct-booking website, telephone reservations, and group sales contacts, supported by a social-media presence and email promotional campaigns. 70% of establishments sit within National or Regional Natural Parks, and the operation holds the 'Accueil Vélo' certification for cycling infrastructure.

The business model combines unit-priced all-inclusive holiday stays with a mandatory annual membership (€10 individual/family, €30–€50 for groups, €50 partner), optional insurance add-ons (cancellation €18, multi-risk €22) distributed through ASSURINCO, and B2B group contracts for schools, sports clubs, and corporates. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the website and phone, augmented by CAF/VACAF financial aid acceptance that targets the inclusive-tourism segment. The association serves roughly 75,000 clients per year with about 330 collaborators, reporting a 90% client satisfaction rate, and generates revenue (rather than profit) that is reinvested into the social tourism mission.

Name

Vacances Leo Lagrange

Legal name

Vacances Léo Lagrange

Website

https://vacancesleolagrange.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Vacances Léo Lagrange is a French non-profit social tourism association, founded in 1977, operating 9 holiday villages and club hotels across southern France and serving roughly 75,000 families, school groups, sports clubs and corporate clients per year.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Holiday Village and Club Hotel Accommodations

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199), Tour Operators (56152)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Mountain & Adventure All-Inclusive Resorts (THAGAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Kid-Friendly All-Inclusive Resorts (THAGAKAA), Outdoor Recreation & Adventure Programs (Trips, Climbing, Rentals) (EDALAIAG)

Keywords

• Social tourism services
• Holiday village accommodations
• Youth camp programs
• Group travel packages
• All-inclusive resort stays

Headquarters

HQ city

Marseille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Holiday stay packages: Revenue from bundled packages including accommodation (hotel club or village vacation formats), full board or half board dining, and activities. Pricing varies by destination, season, and package type.
2. Annual membership fees: Annual membership required for all guests: €10 per individual/family (1–14 persons), €30/year for groups of 15–30, €50/year for groups >30, and €50 for partner membership. Membership is valid for one year from the first day of registration.
3. Youth and school stay programs: Revenue from organized youth camps, school trips, and colony stays for children and teenagers, including supervised activities and themed programs.
4. Group event and seminar packages: Customized group stays for sports clubs, corporate seminars, and special events including themed packages (hiking, cycling, winter sports, diving, events, seminars, tailor-made).
5. Optional insurance products: Optional cancellation insurance (€18/person) and multi-risk insurance (€22/person) sold as add-ons to holiday bookings through Assurinco.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vacances Léo Lagrange operates a portfolio of 9 holiday villages, club hotels, and vacation centers across southern France, offering all-inclusive or half-board accommodation with integrated dining, on-site activities, and themed entertainment. The core offering combines accommodation at branded properties (Le 1850, Le Balcon des Écrins, Le Sentier des Pins, Le Hameau des Oliviers, Le Village des Lavandes, Le Village des Gréements, Domaine de Sainte-Croix, Le Chalet des Coulmes, Le Domaine des Rambins) with bundled activity programming, youth programs (school trips and summer colonies), and themed group packages (hiking, cycling, winter sports, diving, seminars).

Product overview

Vacances Léo Lagrange operates as a network of 9 holiday villages, club hotels, and vacation centers across southern France, predominantly located within National Parks and Regional Natural Parks. The portfolio spans three geographic settings (mountain, sea, countryside) and serves diverse customer segments including families, couples, solo travelers, youth groups, and corporate groups. The core offering consists of accommodation at branded properties (Le 1850, Le Balcon des Écrins, Le Sentier des Pins, Le Hameau des Oliviers, Le Village des Lavandes, Le Village des Gréements, Domaine de Sainte-Croix, Le Chalet des Coulmes, Le Domaine des Rambins) with integrated meal plans and activities. Ancillary revenue comes from themed group packages (hiking, cycling, winter sports, diving, seminars), youth programs (school trips, camps), seasonal entertainment events (Le Drôle d'Été comedy festival), and optional insurance products (cancellation and multi-risk). The company positions itself as an inclusive, socially-focused tourism operator rather than a technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Le 1850 (Hôtel Club, Risoul) 3-star Hôtel Club located in Risoul at 1850m altitude in the Southern French Alps, offering ski-in/ski-out mountain holidays and year-round alpine activities including hiking, VTT/mountain biking, and ski packages with full board.
• Le Balcon des Écrins (Village Vacances, Réallon) Holiday village in Réallon near the Écrins National Park, offering mountain stays with access to Lake Serre-Ponçon, full or half board, and nature-based activities.
• Le Sentier des Pins (Village Vacances, Ramatuelle) Holiday village in Ramatuelle near Saint-Tropez, offering beach access to Plage de Pampelonne with full or half board and Provence regional activities.
• Le Hameau des Oliviers (Village Vacances, Vaison-la-Romaine) Holiday village in Vaison-la-Romaine in Drôme provençale, combining cultural discovery (Gallo-Roman and medieval sites) with countryside stays and full or half board.
• Le Village des Lavandes (Village Vacances, Montbrun-les-Bains) Pet-friendly holiday village in Montbrun-les-Bains in Drôme provençale, offering countryside stays with full or half board and lavender-region activities.
• Le Village des Gréements (Centre de Vacances, Marseille) Holiday center in Marseille near the Frioul archipelago, hosting youth camps, school stays, and group accommodations with outdoor and maritime activities.
• Domaine de Sainte-Croix (Domaine Hotelier, Sainte-Croix) 3-star hotel domain in Sainte-Croix in the Verdon regional natural park area, offering nature-based stays in a preserved natural setting.
• Le Chalet des Coulmes (Centre de Vacances, Rencurel) Holiday center in Rencurel in the Vercors massif, offering outdoor activities including climbing, caving, and forest adventures for families and youth groups (e.g., autumn camps).
• Le Domaine des Rambins (Centre de Vacances, Corrençon-en-Vercors) Holiday property in Corrençon-en-Vercors in the Vercors regional natural park, offering mountain stays with full or half board and access to Vercors outdoor activities.
• Themed Group Stays (Nos séjours Groupes) Pre-designed themed group packages covering randonnée (hiking), cyclo (cycling), winter sports, events, diving, seminars, and sur-mesure (tailor-made) for sports clubs, companies, and associations. Includes guided packages (e.g., 5-day hiking from €399 per person, 4-day mountain biking from €299 per person) with full board and equipment facilities.
• Youth Stays (Nos séjours Jeunesse: Séjours scolaires, Colonies) Organized youth stays including school trips (séjours scolaires) and summer camps (colonies) for children and teenagers aged 5–17, featuring supervised outdoor activities, cultural discovery, and educational programming.
• Le Drôle d'Été Festival Annual summer comedy festival featuring stand-up, humor, illusion, hypnosis, and vocal performances held across multiple village locations including Ramatuelle, Risoul, and Vaison-la-Romaine, with free entry upon reservation.
• Assurance Annulation (Cancellation Insurance Add-on) Optional cancellation insurance add-on offered at €18 per person, covering trip cancellation under specified conditions, available to all guests at booking or within 3 business days of confirmation.
• Assurance Multirisque (Multi-risk Insurance Add-on) Optional multi-risk insurance add-on offered at €22 per person, covering broader protection including cancellation and assistance, available to all guests at booking or within 3 business days of confirmation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% client satisfaction rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• V2L TOURISME (subsidiary)coreOthers · 26 March 2024SAS subsidiary with capital of €300,000, registered in Marseille (RCS 924 904 402), created March 26, 2024. Handles certain establishment operations including payment processing for Risoul and Ramatuelle.
• Fédération Léo LagrangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVacances Leo Lagrange is a member of the Léo Lagrange Federation, headquartered at 150 rue des Poissonniers, 75018 Paris. The federation provides brand affiliation, educational and social mission alignment, and institutional support for the association's inclusive tourism activities.
• MAIF (Mutuelle d'Assurance des Instituteurs de France)coreOthersMAIF provides civil liability insurance and repatriation/assistance coverage for all participants in Vacances Leo Lagrange stays. The insurance contract is held at 200 Avenue Salvador Allende, 79000 Niort. MAIF Assistance provides 24/7 emergency repatriation and medical assistance services.
• ASSURINCOminorOthersAssurinco is the insurance broker through which Vacances Leo Lagrange offers optional cancellation and multi-risk insurance products to guests (€18/person cancellation only; €22/person multi-risk).
• EURL Vacances Léo Lagrange (subsidiary)coreOthersEURL subsidiary with capital of €8,000, registered in Marseille (RCS 451 542 898), holding its own tour operator registration (IM013210001). Operates select establishments including Risoul and Ramatuelle.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Odalys Vacances: French vacation rental and residence operator with mountain, coastal, and countryside properties. Adjacent business model (multi-night leisure stays in southern France) targeting similar family segments.
• Pierre & Vacances (Pierre et Vacances Center Parcs): Listed French hospitality group operating holiday villages and residences across France and Europe. Comparable destination footprint and family leisure positioning, but broader commercial portfolio.
• Club Med: Global leader in all-inclusive premium resort villages with mountain, ski, and beach properties. Overlaps Léo Lagrange's all-inclusive model but operates at a higher price point and broader international scale.

Direct peers

• Belambra Clubs: French family-oriented club and holiday village operator with mountain, coastal, and countryside properties and all-inclusive packages. Comparable destination mix, customer segments, and bundled pricing.
• Azureva: French holiday village operator with multi-region portfolio and inclusive family-oriented stays. Comparable property types and target customers to Vacances Léo Lagrange.
• UCPA: French sports and outdoor tourism association offering sports-themed stays (hiking, MTB, ski, diving) with certified instructor-led packages. Directly overlaps Léo Lagrange's themed group stays (Randonnée, Cyclo, Sport d'hiver, Plongée).
• Cap France: Network of independent French holiday village operators (clubs, villages, residences) marketing under a shared brand with similar inclusive packages and rural/coastal locations.
• Vacances Pour Tous (UNAT network): Federation and booking platform of French social tourism operators (UNAT member network) offering affordable family stays. Directly comparable non-profit / association model and inclusive tourism mission.
• VVF Villages: French network of holiday villages offering all-inclusive family stays across regional destinations. Directly comparable to Vacances Léo Lagrange's village vacation / hôtel club model, multi-region footprint, and family/youth focus.

Others

• Fédération Léo Lagrange (parent organization): National non-profit federation of which Vacances Léo Lagrange is a member, providing brand, mission alignment, and institutional support. Not a commercial peer, but the principal ecosystem partner and governance anchor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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