CEVENNES VOYAGES

What CEVENNES VOYAGES does

CEVENNES VOYAGES, operating under the trade name Camping La Garde and legal entity CPLG, is a micro-scale eco-tourism and accommodation business located in Saint Germain de Calberte within the UNESCO-listed Cévennes National Park in southern France. The property offers 25 natural camping pitches averaging 90 m² each, together with chestnut-wood unusual cabins (cabanes insolites) without water or electricity, independent wooden chalets, a hiker-dedicated shared pitch space, a tipi experience, bed-and-breakfast rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, and a seasonal home-made pizza service. Operations are strictly seasonal, running from May 1 to September 7, and the site sits 800 m from the GR70 Robert Louis Stevenson Trail, making it a key stopover for long-distance hikers.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model with no intermediaries, taking reservations by phone (+33 666 365 329) and email ([email protected]), and notably does not accept credit card payments. Pricing is structured in unit-based tiers (per pitch, per chalet/cabin per week, per person per night for hiker/B&B/tipi offerings) with seasonal peak rates between July 5 and August 30. Customer segments center on GR70 trail hikers and vehicle-free travelers, families and couples seeking nature-based holidays, and small groups on request; all bookings are direct and individually priced.

The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional ownership, funding history, or parent entity, and operates with approximately 6 employees. The technology footprint is minimal — a bilingual French/English website, Facebook and Instagram accounts, and Calaméo-hosted route guides — with no app, API, proprietary platform, or disclosed AI/data capabilities. The competitive position rests primarily on the protected UNESCO/National Park regulatory status and the irreplaceable location on the GR70 Stevenson Trail rather than on any technological or scale advantage.

Name

CEVENNES VOYAGES

Legal name

CPLG

Website

https://cevennes-voyages.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CEVENNES VOYAGES (Camping La Garde) is a family-run, 25-pitch eco-campsite and gîte inside the UNESCO-listed Cévennes National Park in France, serving GR70 Stevenson Trail hikers, families, and nature travelers with seasonal camping, chalets, cabins, tipis, and B&B.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Camping and Outdoor Accommodation

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (72121), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Campgrounds & RV Parks (Developed Sites) (THAGAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Eco-Camps & Sustainable Camping Retreats (THAGAOAE), Cabin & Cottage Campgrounds (THAGAOAD), National Park & Conservancy Lodges (THAGAIAI), Mountain & Wilderness Lodges (THAAAHAE), Adventure Base Camps (Trek/Climb/Expedition Camps) (THAGAOAG)

Keywords

• Nature camping
• Gîte accommodation
• Eco tourism lodging
• Hiking trail camping
• Rural chalet rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Germain de Calberte

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CEVENNES VOYAGES operates Camping La Garde, a natural camping area and gîte located in the Cévennes National Park in Saint Germain de Calberte, France. The business rents 25 natural pitches, chestnut wood eco-cabins ("cabanes insolites"), independent wooden chalets, hiker-specific pitches on the GR70 Stevenson Trail, a tipi experience, and bed & breakfast rooms to individual travelers, families, couples, hikers and small groups, complemented by an outdoor pool, breakfast service, and a seasonal homemade pizza takeaway.

Product overview

Camping La Garde is a nature-focused camping holiday provider located in the Cevennes National Park near Saint Germain de Calberte, France. The business operates as a unified camping holiday platform offering multiple accommodation types: 25 natural camping pitches, unusual chestnut wood cabins (Cabanes Insolites), independent wooden chalets, hiker-specific pitches on the GR70 Stevenson Path, tipi experiences, and bed & breakfast rooms. Supporting amenities include a swimming pool, terrace, and seasonal homemade pizza service. The product portfolio is centered on eco-tourism and outdoor nature experiences within a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Camping Pitches (Emplacements) 25 natural camping pitches nestled in a verdant estate, each with approximately 90m² of space and optional 6A electricity, open from 1 May to 7 September. Pets accepted. For individual travelers, families and couples seeking a nature-immersive camping stay in the Cévennes National Park.
• Cabanes Insolites (Unusual Eco-Cabins) Chestnut wood lodges accommodating up to 4 persons, with a vegetative roof, without water or electricity, designed for a nature-immersive stay with basic comfort. Available by night or weekly from Saturday to Saturday for couples, families and small groups.
• Chalets en Bois (Wooden Chalets) Independent wooden chalets with double bedroom, bunk beds, kitchenette (cooking plates, refrigerator, dishes), dining area, and bathroom with shower and separate toilet. Accommodates 1-4 persons. No pets. Weekly rental from Saturday to Saturday.
• Espace Randonneur (Hiker Space) Shared or private camping pitches for hikers, cyclists and travelers without vehicles on the GR70 Stevenson Path. Shared pitch rate of €10/night/person (including tourist tax); private pitch available on written reservation subject to availability. Optional breakfast at €8.50/day.
• Tipi Experience Overnight stay in a tipi plus breakfast for travelers on the GR70 Stevenson Path near Saint Germain de Calberte, available in July and August at €37 per person (€30 for children under 7). Includes arrival 16:30-19:00 and departure 09:00.
• Chambres d'Hôtes (Bed & Breakfast) Bed and breakfast rooms at €49 per person per night including breakfast. Arrival 16:00-19:00, departure 10:00. For travelers preferring a room rather than a pitch, cabin, chalet or tipi.
• Home-made Pizza Takeaway Fresh homemade pizzas made with garden-fresh ingredients available for takeaway to guests. Service offered in July and August only.
• Outdoor Swimming Pool with Terrace Outdoor swimming pool with terrace available to all campers and guests for refreshment and relaxation during their stay at Camping La Garde.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Camping Paradis (Tohapi): Large French campground operator with sites across France, including nature-focused parks; broader portfolio than La Garde but overlaps on family camping, pitches, and chalet rentals in rural France.
• Campéole: French camping operator with multiple sites offering pitches, chalets and mobile homes in natural areas; broader portfolio but directly comparable family camping and nature-stay product.
• Yelloh! Village: Major French upmarket campground chain with premium pitches and chalets; comparable end-customers (families, couples) and French nature-tourism positioning, but operates at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Huttopia: French operator of nature-focused campsites and 'cabanes' (wooden ecolodges) with locations across France including southern/Cévennes-adjacent areas; directly comparable product mix (pitches, wooden chalets, unusual cabins) and eco-tourism positioning to Camping La Garde.
• Flower Campings: Franchised French network of campgrounds and holiday villages offering pitches, chalets and mobile homes in nature settings; comparable French campground operator targeting families and nature tourists.
• Camping Indigo: Network of natural/nature-immersive campsites in France and Europe offering pitches, chalets and unusual accommodations in protected/natural settings; closest direct competitor in the French eco-camping category.

Others

• Cevennes Tourisme (Lozère Tourist Board): Regional tourism organisation for the Cévennes area; not a competitor but an ecosystem participant that routes visitors to local accommodation providers including campgrounds on the GR70.
• Gîtes de France: French network/label for rural gîtes, chambres d'hôtes and nature stays; adjacent accommodation category relevant to La Garde's B&B and chalet offerings, particularly for English-speaking trail hikers.

Regional players

• Vacanceselect: European campground and holiday park operator with strong presence in France; comparable campground/RV park category but distributed model versus La Garde's single-site character.

Emerging players

• RCN (Le Résidentiel Camping & Naturel): European operator of small-scale nature-immersive campsites with pitches and unusual accommodations; thematic peer on eco/nature positioning though primarily serving Northern European markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lagardecevennes
• Instagraminstagram.com/campinglagarde
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cevennes-voyages

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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