Aquoisia

What Aquoisia does

Aquoisia is a single intercommunal aquatic, wellness, and fitness complex located in Guise, in the Aisne department of northern France, operating under a public service delegation (DSP) managed by Récréa SAS (ACTION DÉVELOPPEMENT LOISIR). The facility combines three connected spaces: an aquatic area with a 25-metre four-lane sports pool, a balneo-ludic pool, a 25 m² paddling pool, and a four-lane pentagliss; a wellness area with two 80°C Scandinavian saunas, a 55°C hammam, a 32°C jacuzzi, a balneo pool, and a relaxation room; and a fitness area equipped with cardio and strength machines, an RPM studio, and a group-class studio. Aquoisia offers more than 25 activities including LES MILLS branded classes (Bodypump, Bodyattack, Bodybalance), aquasports (aquabiking, aquaboxing, aquafitness, aquafusion, aquarelax), HIIT, personal fitness assessments (Bilan Forme), and an aromatherapy sauna ritual.

The center monetizes through tiered monthly subscriptions (CLASSIC €26, LIBERTÉ €42, EXCELLENCE €52, ALL INCLUSIVE €62) billed by direct debit with no commitment, single-entry tickets (€5.10-€17.70 differentiated for residents), 10-session packs, an annual children's swimming academy (€244-€299), holiday swimming camps (€55-€65), birthday packages (€135 for 10 children), and digital gift vouchers (€15-€500) sold through the Ludiboo platform on moncentreaquatique.com. Distribution is via on-site reception, an online booking module, a customer portal, and the Récréa network's national site. Récréa SAS provides central digital infrastructure, payment processing (Sogecommerce, Payline, Billetweb, Planity), and group marketing, while on-site operations are managed by approximately 5 employees.

Aquoisia's target customers are local residents of Guise and the broader Aisne area, segmented into families with children, fitness and wellness adults, competitive and recreational swimmers, infants aged 6 months and older, and wellness/spa seekers. No enterprise or B2B customers are served, and the facility holds a de facto geographic monopoly in its catchment as the only multi-space aquatic/wellness/fitness venue in the intercommunal area. Revenue, ownership changes, and funding events are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Aquoisia

Legal name

Récréa SAS

Website

https://aquoisia.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aquoisia is a single intercommunal aquatic, wellness, and fitness complex in Guise, France, operated by Récréa SAS under a public service delegation. It serves local families and adults with pools, saunas, group fitness, and a children's swimming academy via subscriptions and per-entry fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aquatic and Fitness Leisure Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Aquatic Family Entertainment Centers (Splash Pads, Aquatic Playgrounds, Swim Parks) (THAJAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aquatics Programs (Pools, Swim Lessons, Lifeguarding) (EDALAIAF)

Keywords

• Aquatic leisure center
• Fitness facilities
• Wellness services
• Swimming lessons
• Family recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Guise

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

Revenue model

1. Subscription memberships: Monthly subscription plans (CLASSIC at €26/month, LIBERTÉ at €42/month, EXCELLENCE Fitness/Aquatic at €52/month, ALL INCLUSIVE at €62/month) providing unlimited access to facilities, with no commitment, monthly direct debit, and a €35 administration fee and €8 badge deposit.
2. Per-entry and per-session fees: Single-entry tickets for adults (€5.90/€5.10 resident), children (€4.50/€3.90 resident), and Liberty/Basic/Premium activity sessions ranging from €14 to €20 per session. Group sessions and birthday packages also available.
3. Académie du Savoir-Nager (annual swimming school): Annual swimming school enrollment for children, one session per week from September to June, priced at €299 public / €244 resident for the academic year 2025-2026, and €130 public / €110 resident for 10 sessions in 2026-2027.
4. Swimming camps (stages de natation): Week-long swimming camps for children aged 5+, offered during school holidays at €65 public / €55 resident.
5. Gift vouchers (chèques cadeaux): Digital gift vouchers sold via the Ludiboo platform, ranging from €15 to €500, valid for 12 months, redeemable only at Aquoisia.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aquoisia is an intercommunal aquatic complex offering aquatic, fitness, and wellness services to local residents. It provides pool access, structured swimming lessons for children, group fitness classes (including LES MILLS programming), aquasports, sauna/hammam/jacuzzi wellness facilities, gift vouchers, and monthly membership subscriptions at its Guise facility.

Product overview

Aquoisia is a multi-space aquatic complex in Guise, France, managed by Récréa. The center operates three interconnected spaces: an Aquatic Space (pools, activities, children's areas), a Well-being Space (saunas, hammam, jacuzzi, relaxation), and a Fitness Space (cardio, strength training, group studios). The facility offers over 25 distinct activities including aquatic sports (Aquabiking, Aquaboxing, Aquafitness), LES MILLS group fitness classes (Bodypump, Bodyattack, Bodybalance), and wellness services. It provides multiple membership tiers (CLASSIC, LIBERTÉ, EXCELLENCE, ALL INCLUSIVE) ranging from €26-62/month, plus daily entries, gift vouchers, and swimming education programs. An online booking system and customer portal enable digital reservations and account management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aquoisia Aquatic Center A multi-space aquatic and wellness complex in Guise, France, offering aquatic activities, fitness facilities, and well-being services for individuals and families.
• Espace Aquatique (Aquatic Space) Aquatic facilities featuring a 25m sports pool with 4 lanes, balneo-ludic pool, activity pool, 25m² paddling pool for toddlers, and a 25m pentagliss with 4 simultaneous lanes for recreational swimming and aquatic activities.
• Espace Bien-être (Well-being Space) Wellness facilities with 2 Scandinavian saunas at 80°C, a hammam at 55°C, a jacuzzi at 32°C, a relaxation area, and a balneo pool for adult relaxation and therapeutic wellness.
• Espace Forme (Fitness Space) Fitness facilities including cardio and bodybuilding zones with treadmills, bikes, elliptical trainers, rowing machines, and guided weight machines, plus a group exercise studio and an RPM studio.
• CLASSIC Subscription Entry-level monthly membership at €26 providing unlimited aquatic space access with no queue, monthly direct debit, no commitment, €35 admin fee and €8 badge deposit.
• LIBERTÉ Subscription Monthly subscription at €42 including aquatic, well-being, and fitness access with no queue restrictions, monthly direct debit, no commitment, €35 admin fee and €8 badge deposit.
• EXCELLENCE Subscription Monthly subscription at €52 including Basic activities plus Premium sessions in either Fitness or Aquatic category, monthly direct debit, no commitment, €35 admin fee and €8 badge deposit.
• ALL INCLUSIVE Subscription Full-access monthly subscription at €62 covering both Fitness and Aquatic Premium activities, monthly direct debit, no commitment, €35 admin fee and €8 badge deposit.
• Académie du Savoir-Nager (Swimming Academy) Annual swimming school for children with group lessons organized by skill level, one session per week from September to June, awarding state-recognized swimming certificates upon completion.
• Swimming Stages (Stages de natation) Intensive swimming programs during school holidays for children aged 5+, offered at Learning (10h) and Improvement (11h) levels, Monday through Friday.
• Aquasports Activities (Aquabiking, Aquaboxing, Aquafitness, Aquafusion, Aquarelax) Group aquatic fitness sessions including Aquabiking (aquatic cycling), Aquaboxing (combat-style water boxing), Aquafitness (cardio and muscle strengthening), Aquafusion (multi-station high-intensity), and Aquarelax (shallow-water stretching and breathing for back/joint relief).
• LES MILLS Group Fitness Classes (Bodypump, Bodyattack, Bodybalance) LES MILLS branded group classes: Bodypump (strength training with light-to-moderate weights), Bodyattack (high-intensity cardio athletic training), Bodybalance (yoga/tai-chi/pilates fusion for flexibility and well-being).
• HBX Boxing Cardio-boxing class inspired by martial arts without contact, using boxing bags or medicine balls for calorie burning and toning.
• HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) High-Intensity Interval Training class combining maximal effort phases with recovery periods for rapid fitness improvement.
• X-Run Personalized Running Program Personalized running and trail training program with expert coaches and physiotherapists providing customized training plans.
• Eveil Bébé Nageurs (Infant Swimming) Infant swimming sessions for babies from 6 months, promoting motor development and parent-child bonding in a secure aquatic environment.
• Rituel Aromathérapie (Aromatherapy Ritual) Sauna wellness experience featuring perfumed steam bath, Aufguss ritual, and revitalizing scrubs using essential oils.
• Bilan Forme (Fitness Assessment) Free personalized fitness assessment including physical tests, posture evaluation, and customized training recommendations by expert coaches.
• Birthday Party Packages Children's birthday celebration package for 10 participants at €135, including aquatic activities and dedicated party space.
• Gift Vouchers (Chèques Cadeaux) Digital gift vouchers in denominations from €15 to €500 (including €15, €50, €100, €150, €200, and custom), delivered by email within one hour, valid for 12 months from purchase, redeemable only at Aquoisia.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customer satisfaction rating: 3.9/5 based on 274 Google reviews

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Récréa SAS (ACTION DÉVELOPPEMENT LOISIR)coreOthersRécréa SAS, headquartered at 18 rue Martin Luther King, 14280 Saint-Contest, is the managing operator of Aquoisia under a public service delegation agreement. Récréa operates a network of aquatic centers across France and Belgium, including the Olympic Aquatic Centre at Saint-Denis. It handles digital infrastructure (websites, booking systems), data protection compliance, and central marketing for all member facilities.

Scale indicators1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Calicéo: Calicéo operates a network of aquatic and fitness centers across France combining pools, fitness, and wellness — directly comparable to Aquoisia's multi-space aquatic + wellness + fitness model, although at a larger multi-site scale.
• Récréa (other network sites): Sister facilities within the same Récréa network (e.g., other Complexe Aquatique Intercommunal sites operated under DSP across France) are the most directly comparable peers — identical operating model, pricing tiers, and digital infrastructure.
• Deep Nature: French spa and wellness operator offering sauna, hammam, and treatment rituals — directly comparable to Aquoisia's wellness area and aromatherapy ritual offering, though typically hotel-integrated rather than intercommunal.

Broad incumbents

• Basic-Fit France: Low-cost fitness chain with a strong French footprint; competes with Aquoisia's fitness and wellness offering through a different price-point and scale model, but addresses the same local fitness customer segment.
• L'Orange Bleue: French fitness franchise network with subscription pricing and group classes — competes for the same adult fitness and group-class customer that Aquoisia targets with its Espace Forme and group studios.
• Center Parcs (Pierre & Vacances): Center Parcs offers indoor aquatic family entertainment centers with wellness and activities under one roof — comparable in concept to Aquoisia's aquatic + wellness + family programming, but at a much larger resort-integrated scale.
• Aquaboulevard Paris: Large urban aquatic leisure complex in Paris offering pools, slides, wellness, and fitness — broader scope than Aquoisia but the closest urban analog for an aquatic-focused multi-space leisure facility in France.
• Fitness Park: Major French fitness chain with subscription-based pricing; competes with Aquoisia's fitness subscription tiers (LIBERTÉ, EXCELLENCE) for the same fitness-adult persona, though without the aquatic and wellness component.
• Thalasso & Spa centers (e.g., Thalassa, Thermes Marins): Established French thalassotherapy and spa operators (Accor brands) offering wellness and aquatics programming — adjacent to Aquoisia's wellness space but typically destination-based rather than local intercommunal.

Emerging players

• Côté Spa: French spa and wellness chain offering hammam, sauna, and treatments in urban locations — comparable to Aquoisia's wellness offerings for the relaxation-seeking customer segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/recrea.fr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aquoisia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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