Aquatonic Nantes - Carré lafayette

What Aquatonic Nantes - Carré lafayette does

Aquatonic Nantes - Carré Lafayette is a single-site aquatic wellness center operated under the Aquatonic brand owned by Groupe Thermes Marins de Saint-Malo and led by CEO Serge Raulic. Located at 5 Place Aristide Briand in central Nantes, the site employs 19 staff and operates as part of a four-center French network alongside Saint-Malo, Rennes, and Paris Val d'Europe (the latter temporarily closed due to fire). The center delivers an integrated wellness experience built on three pillars: a 250 m² Parcours Aquatonic© hydromassage course using seawater at 30-34°C with 194 jets across 14 stations plus hammam and sauna; spa services including facials, body massages, scrubs, and wraps using the proprietary Cosmétique Thermes Marins marine skincare line; and fitness programming including Aquagym, Aquabiking, Aquastretching, Pilates, Yoga, Les Mills classes (RPM, Body Pump, Body Balance), and an EGYM automated strength circuit. Customer satisfaction at the site stands at 91% with 6,340 reviews logged across digital platforms.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model combining transactional and recurring revenue streams: single-entry day passes at €42, carnets of 10 entries at €390, monthly or annual fitness/aquatic subscriptions, à la carte spa treatments, four-tier gift coffrets (€79-€209, 64 treatment options valid across all four locations through December 31, 2027), retail cosmetics, and a corporate CSE (Comité Social d'Entreprise) channel for employee wellness packages. GTM is primarily physical retail with online booking via the corporate aquatonic.fr platform, supported by location-specific Facebook and Instagram accounts, an active wellness/lifestyle blog, and email newsletters. Distribution also includes the parent group's international licensing arm (Aquatonic Développement), which has placed the concept in Kuwait (Spa Aquatonic Kuwait, 2012 Middle East Spa Awards winner) and Nouméa, New Caledonia (2011). The Nantes site was recognized with the TripAdvisor Traveler Choice 2026 award. No external funding, AI capabilities, or public-market instruments are associated with the entity.

Name

Aquatonic Nantes - Carré lafayette

Legal name

Thermes Marins de Saint-Malo

Website

https://aquatonic.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Aquatonic Nantes - Carré Lafayette is a single-site aquatic wellness center in Nantes, France, operated under Groupe Thermes Marins de Saint-Malo, serving individual consumers and corporate CSE buyers with a proprietary seawater hydromassage course, spa treatments, and fitness programming across three integrated pillars.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wellness Centers and Spa Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermal Springs, Hot Springs & Thalassotherapy Resorts (THAGAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hot Springs, Lagoons & Water-Based Wellness (Thermal Pools, Floating Spas) (THAJAJAN), Aqua Fitness Classes (HSADABAL)

Keywords

• Aquatic wellness centers
• Spa treatments
• Thalasso therapy
• Hydromassage courses
• Fitness classes

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Malo

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Day Passes and Multi-Entry Passes: Single entry tickets and carnet (book of 10 entries) for Parcours Aquatonic, hammam, and sauna access. One-time purchase model with per-visit pricing.
2. Fitness and Aquatics Subscriptions: Monthly or annual membership subscriptions providing unlimited access to fitness classes, aquatic courses, and sometimes the Aquatonic course. Offers different tiers based on access level.
3. Spa and Thalasso Treatments: Individual spa treatments (facials, body massages, body scrubs, wraps) and thalasso packages. Booked by appointment, priced per treatment or as multi-care packages.
4. Gift Packages (Coffrets Cadeaux): Pre-packaged gift boxes (79€, 109€, 159€, 209€) offering 64 different treatments across four locations. Sold online or at physical locations, valid until December 31, 2027.
5. Retail Products: Sale of cosmetics and beauty products from Les Thermes Marins de Saint-Malo line, including Spilanthol & Collagen skincare products. Available through e-boutique and physical locations.
6. Corporate/Committee Sales (CSE): Special pricing and packages sold to company social committees (Comités Sociaux d'Entreprises) for employee wellness benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Aquatonic Nantes — Carré Lafayette operates a 250 m² aquatic wellness center delivering the proprietary Parcours Aquatonic© hydromassage experience (seawater at 30-34°C across 14 stations with 194 jets, plus hammam and sauna), complemented by spa and beauty treatments (facials, body massages, scrubs, wraps, slimming solutions) and group fitness classes (Aquagym, Aquabiking, Pilates, Les Mills RPM/Body Pump/Body Balance, Yoga, EGYM circuit). Services are sold via day passes, multi-entry carnets, monthly subscriptions, gift coffrets, and corporate CSE packages.

Product overview

Aquatonic Nantes - Carré Lafayette is a multi-service wellness center offering three integrated pillars of well-being: (1) the Parcours Aquatonic© - a 250 m² hydromassage aquatic course with seawater at 30-34°C featuring 194 jets, bubbling baths, hammam and sauna; (2) Spa services including facial treatments, body massages, scrubs, wraps and slimming solutions using marine cosmetics; and (3) Fitness activities combining aquatic classes (Aquagym, Aquabiking, Aquastretching) and land-based classes (Pilates, Les Mills RPM/Body Pump/Body Balance, Yoga, TRX). Gift boxes (4 tiers from 79€ to 209€) and loyalty programs complement the service portfolio. The Nantes location is part of a 4-destination network (Saint-Malo, Rennes, Nantes, Paris Val d'Europe) developed by Les Thermes Marins de Saint-Malo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Parcours Aquatonic: A unique aquatic hydromassaging course concept developed by Thermes Marins de Saint-Malo, featuring hydromassaging jets, bubbling baths, and seawater-based relaxation experiences at 30-34°C.
• Spa Aquatonic
• Spa Thermes Marins
• Cosmétique Thermes Marins

Products and services

• Parcours Aquatonic© (Aquatic Hydromassage Course) Proprietary 200-250 m² hydromassage aquatic course featuring seawater at 30-34°C, 194 jets, and 14 stations (jet massages, bubbling baths, turbojets, hammam, sauna, ice fountain). Offered to individual wellness seekers, subscribers, and CSE employee programs.
• Spa & Soins (Spa Treatments) Facial care, body massages, body scrubs, wraps, and slimming solutions using marine-based Cosmétique Thermes Marins products. Sold individually or as thalasso packages to beauty and self-care consumers.
• Fitness & Activités Aquatiques (Fitness and Aquatic Classes) Group fitness classes including Aquagym, Aquabiking/Aquacycling, Aquastretching, Training Aquatique, Pilates, Body Balance, Yoga, RPM, Body Pump, and cardio training. Available to members and walk-in customers.
• Hammam & Sauna Steam bath at 40°C (Hammam) and dry heat between 80-100°C (Sauna), with ice fountain for post-sauna cooling. Included with Parcours Aquatonic access.
• Coffrets Cadeaux (Aquatonic Gift Boxes) Pre-packaged gift boxes offering 64 services across four tiers (Take Your Time 79€, Savor the Moment 109€, Be Surprised 159€, Recharge 209€). Sold online and in physical locations, valid for redemption at all four Aquatonic centers.
• EGYM Circuit (Automated Muscle Training) Automated muscle-strengthening circuit using smart EGYM equipment designed for safe, effective, and easy-to-use general muscular development training. Offered as part of fitness services to individual and member customers.
• Membership Subscriptions (Fitness & Aquatic) Monthly or annual memberships providing unlimited access to fitness classes, aquatic courses, and—depending on tier—the Aquatonic course. Recurring revenue backbone for the center.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% customer satisfaction index (Nantes), 90% (Rennes), 88% (Paris), 91% (Saint-Malo)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Groupe Thermes Marins de Saint-MalocoreOthersParent company and brand owner. Serge Raulic serves as CEO. Provides the Aquatonic concept, brand licensing, operational expertise, and marine-based cosmetic products. Headquarters at 100 bd Hébert, 35400 Saint-Malo.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Thermes Marins de Saint-Malo: Parent company and originator of the Aquatonic concept; operates the flagship thermal spa, thalassotherapy, and aquatic wellness center in Saint-Malo. Same proprietary Parcours Aquatonic© technology, marine cosmetics line, and brand identity as Aquatonic Nantes.
• Thermes de Balaruc-les-Bains: Largest thermal spa operator in southern France offering hydrothermal cures, wellness treatments, and fitness activities. Directly comparable French thermal-wellness destination with similar service mix (hydrotherapy, fitness, spa) and membership-style pricing.
• Phytomer: French marine-cosmetics and professional spa brand offering thalassotherapy treatments and skincare products. Comparable marine-based wellness positioning, B2B spa distribution, and proprietary product lines used in treatment menus.
• Algotherm: French marine skincare and spa brand offering thalassotherapy-inspired treatments and retail products. Comparable marine-derived ingredient story, B2B spa partnerships, and direct overlap in marine-wellness positioning.
• Deep Nature: French spa and wellness center chain operating multiple urban and resort locations. Comparable multi-site French wellness operator with similar offering (massages, treatments, fitness, hammam) and gift-card business model.

Broad incumbents

• Center Parcs (Pierre & Vacances): Large French/European family wellness resort chain offering aqua experiences, spa, and fitness as part of broader short-stay hospitality packages. Comparable wellness/aquatic positioning but at much larger scale and as part of an integrated resort offering.
• Club Med: Premium French all-inclusive resort brand with wellness, spa, and fitness programming across global resorts. Overlaps with Aquatonic in wellness positioning and French brand heritage but operates at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• Basic-Fit: European low-cost fitness chain with extensive French footprint offering subscription-based fitness access. Comparable subscription-driven fitness revenue model but lacks aquatic/spa differentiation; represents competitive overlap on the fitness segment.

Regional players

• Thermes de Royat: French thermal spa in Auvergne offering hydrothermal therapy, fitness, and wellness programs. Comparable thermal-wellness business model but serves a different French region (Auvergne vs. Brittany) and does not compete directly with Aquatonic's coastal catchment.

Others

• Yves Rocher (Groupe Rocher): French plant-based beauty and wellness brand with retail and spa center operations. Comparable French wellness/beauty brand with botanical wellness positioning and direct-retail + spa distribution; an indirect competitor for wellness and beauty customer wallet share.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Aquatonic.Nantes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aquatonic-nantes
• Instagraminstagram.com/aquatonic_nantes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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