Regards

What Regards does

Regards is a French non-profit association (association loi 1901) founded in 1979 and headquartered in Montrouge (165, avenue Henri Ginoux), specializing in organizing youth travel and language programs for children and adolescents aged 4 to 17. It is governed by a Conseil d'Administration and led by Directors Jocelyne Javelaud and Yanis Chettah, supported by a small permanent team of approximately 1-10 employees that includes pedagogical managers, an accountant, a communications manager, and a public-procurement specialist. The association operates without external investors or funding rounds.

The core product portfolio spans five program categories: (1) language immersion stays (Séjours linguistiques) primarily in Ireland with homestay accommodation and certified English teachers; (2) schooling in Ireland (Scolarité en Irlande) ranging from one month to a full academic year in County Mayo and County Wicklow; (3) itinerant multi-destination European stays (Séjours itinérants) covering Ireland, Greece, Portugal, Spain, and the UK in small groups of 24; (4) ski vacations (Séjours ski) in French and Italian Alpine resorts; and (5) general vacation camps (Colonies de vacances) in France and abroad, including an eco-responsible variant. Destinations span France, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, the UK, Italy, Greece, and Malta. Pricing ranges from €580 for short domestic stays to €2,920 for longer Irish schooling programs, with optional transport surcharges from 11 French cities. Self-operated and partner accommodations include the 83-person Château de Brannay in Yonne and a network of Alpine chalets in Morzine, Abondance valley, and Châtel.

Revenue is generated primarily through direct-to-consumer bookings on asso-regards.org and through B2B relationships with corporate youth programs and public organizations (employee committees, local government). The association holds mandatory regulatory approvals including Atout France travel operator registration (IM092110001), Ministry of Youth and Sports agrément (92 JEP 024), Office National de Garantie des Séjours Linguistiques membership, UNAT membership, and FELCA membership; it received the Office conformity certificate in 2023 and the Office label in 2020. Insurance coverage through MAIF is bundled into stay pricing, with Inter Mutuelle Assistance handling repatriations. Its permanent Irish coordination team and vetted host-family network, built over four decades, support the central Ireland product line that serves more than 1,500 young people annually.

Name

Regards

Legal name

Association Regards

Website

https://asso-regards.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Regards is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) founded in 1979 that organizes language immersion stays, vacation camps, ski trips, and itinerant European travel programs for children and adolescents aged 4-17, primarily selling direct-to-family across France, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Italy, and the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Educational Travel and Language Immersion Services

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

School Group & Curriculum-Led Trips (THAKAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cultural/Language-Exchange Home Stays (THAMABAJ), Family & Multigenerational Travel Agencies (THAKAFAD)

Keywords

• Youth travel programs
• Language immersion stays
• Vacation camps
• Schooling abroad programs
• Educational holiday stays

Headquarters

HQ city

Montrouge

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Youth Travel Stays: Revenue from organizing and selling language stays, vacation camps, itinerant trips, and ski stays for children and adolescents aged 4-17 years. Pricing varies by program type, destination, duration, and included services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Regards is a non-profit association that organizes and sells supervised youth travel and language-immersion stays for children and adolescents aged 4-17 across France and Europe. Core offerings include linguistic stays (homestay language courses in Ireland), schooling abroad in Ireland, itinerant multi-country European trips, ski vacations in the French and Italian Alps, and general vacation camps covering sports, cultural discovery, and outdoor adventure. Programs are delivered via company-owned accommodation (Château de Brannay, Alpine chalets), partner colleges, and a vetted Irish host-family network.

Product overview

Regards is a non-profit youth travel association ( loi 1901) founded in 1979, offering a portfolio of vacation and educational travel programs for children and adolescents ages 4-17. The core offerings include language immersion stays (Séjours linguistiques), schooling programs in Ireland (Scolarité en Irlande), itinerant European trips, ski vacations, and general vacation camps across France, Ireland, Spain, Italy, and Portugal. The portfolio spans both residential programs at company-owned or partner accommodations (Château de Brannay, Alpine chalets, Irish colleges) and homestay-based language programs. Recent additions include eco-responsible vacation camps emphasizing sustainable tourism.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Language Immersion Stays (Séjours linguistiques) Immersive language-learning programs for children and adolescents in Ireland and other destinations, featuring homestay accommodation with vetted Irish host families, English courses taught by certified Irish teachers, and cultural activities. Targeted at French families seeking language immersion for children ages 11-17.
• Schooling in Ireland (Scolarité en Irlande) Long-term educational program allowing French youth ages 12+ to attend Irish secondary schools for one month to a full academic year, living with host families in County Mayo or County Wicklow. For families seeking extended immersion and academic experience.
• Itinerant Travel Stays (Séjours itinérants) Multi-destination traveling programs across Europe including Ireland, Greece, Portugal, Spain, and the UK, combining cultural discovery with sports and relaxation activities in small groups of 24 young people. Targeted at older children and teenagers seeking multi-country exposure.
• Ski Vacation Stays (Séjours ski) Winter sports programs in French and Italian Alpine resorts (Morzine, Haute-Savoie, Italy) offering skiing, snowboarding, and mountain activities for ages 6-17.
• Vacation Camps (Colonies de vacances) General vacation programs in France and abroad for children ages 4-17, featuring diverse activities including sports, cultural discovery, and outdoor adventures at carefully selected accommodations.
• Eco-Responsible Vacation Camps (Colonies de vacances éco-responsables) Environmentally conscious vacation programs that teach sustainable tourism practices through activities such as farm visits, hiking, camping, nature workshops, and waste sorting. Targeted at families seeking sustainability-themed stays.
• Young Adventurers (Petits aventuriers) Mountain discovery camp in Morzine/Haute-Savoie for children ages 6-12, featuring swimming, climbing, cani-hiking, caving, and hiking activities with environmental education focus. Priced from approximately €1,200.
• Viva España Spanish vacation camp on Costa Brava for ages 12-17, offering Barcelona city visits, water sports, Dalí Museum excursions, and beach activities at 3-star hotels near Barcelona. Priced from approximately €1,695.
• Ireland for Teens (Irlande des ados) Language immersion homestay program in Westport for teenagers ages 11-17, featuring 15 hours of English lessons per week, Irish sports activities, and weekend excursions to Connemara. Priced from approximately €1,575.
• Let's Go Galway Irish experience program for ages 14-17 featuring cultural immersion and activities in the Galway region of Ireland.
• Château de Brannay Private 83-person capacity youth hostel in Yonne, France (100km from Paris, 15km from Sens), featuring 5-hectare park and multi-activity spaces, available for group bookings and events.
• Mountain Chalets in Haute-Savoie Network of mountain chalets in Morzine, Abondance valley, and Châtel areas in Haute-Savoie, featuring ski-in/ski-out locations with 38-85 person capacities for ski and summer camps.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 1500 young people travel to Ireland annually with Regards
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Atout FrancecoreOthersImmatriculation des Opérateurs de Voyage. Registration number: IM092110001. Official French tourism operator registration required for organizing international travel.
• Ministère de la Jeunesse et des SportscoreOthersAgrément approval for youth and sports programs. Approval number: 92 JEP 024. Government authorization required for organizing youth stays.
• Office National de Garantie des Séjours Linguistiques et EducatifscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember organization providing certification and quality guarantees for language and educational stays. Issues certificate of conformity and conducts regular audits.
• UNAT (Union Nationale des Associations de Tourisme)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational union of tourism associations. Membership provides networking and industry representation.
• FELCA (Federation of Education and Language Consulting Associations)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederation connecting education and language consulting associations. Membership supports quality standards and industry collaboration.
• Les Entreprises du VoyageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormerly SNAV. Travel industry association providing networking and representation for travel operators.
• Irish Host Families NetworkcoreOthersNetwork of permanent Irish coordinators who recruit and train English teachers, organize activity programs, and supervise groups during stays in Ireland.
• MAIF InsurancecoreOthersInsurance provider covering accidents and medical incidents during stays. Included in stay prices. Inter Mutuelle Assistance handles repatriations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• UCPA: Large French association offering sports and outdoor vacations, including ski and multi-activity camps for youth. Comparable to Regards on sport-led youth stays and ski offerings, but UCPA operates at significantly greater scale and broader scope.
• Voyageurs du Monde: Major French tour operator with a dedicated family and custom travel offering. Overlaps with Regards on European family travel, but addresses a higher-income, more adult-decision-making customer set rather than youth-only programs.
• Club Med: Global all-inclusive resort operator with strong family and kids-club positioning. Comparable to Regards on the family-stay-with-supervised-activities value proposition, but at premium resort price points and a global customer base.

Emerging players

• PGL Travel: UK-based operator of educational and activity trips for school children. Comparable to Regards on group-based, supervised youth stays and language/educational travel, though PGL serves primarily UK schools rather than French families.

Direct peers

• Cap Junior: French tour operator focused exclusively on youth stays, language stays, and school trips abroad. Comparable to Regards on target demographic (ages 4–17), language-immersion homestay model in Ireland, and B2B school/CE channel.
• Nacel: French language travel and high school study abroad specialist with homestay programs across Europe and the US. Comparable to Regards on regulated French language-stay positioning and long-duration schooling-abroad options.
• Telligo: French specialist operator of themed vacation camps and educational trips for children and adolescents. Closely comparable to Regards on group-based youth stays, French customer base, and pedagogical supervision model.
• EF Education First: Global leader in language immersion travel and educational tourism. Directly comparable to Regards on language-stay product, multi-country European destinations, and youth/family customer base, but at vastly larger scale.
• BEC Séjours Linguistiques: French operator of language stays and youth travel programs in Europe. Overlaps with Regards on Ireland homestay programs, multi-destination European itineraries, and family-driven customer base.
• Voyages Galia: French specialist in language stays abroad (Spain, UK, Ireland) for school-age children. Comparable to Regards on homestay language programs, multi-destination European coverage, and CE/school institutional distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/regards.association
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/association-regards
• Instagraminstagram.com/asso.regards

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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