ARTLIGNE FITNESS

What ARTLIGNE FITNESS does

ARTLIGNE FITNESS is a single-location multi-activity fitness club based in Pornic, Loire-Atlantique, France, founded in 2018 and operating under the legal entity ARTLIGNE FITNESS SAS (converted from SARL in January 2025). The facility is organized around seven themed zones — Fitness, Aquafitness, Training, Cycling, Bien-être (wellness), Musculation/Cardio, and Raquettes (Padel/Squash) — anchored by more than 240 m² of musculation/cardio space equipped with Technogym machines and two Padel and two Squash courts. Operational tooling comprises Deciplus for member management and Xplor Active for class and court bookings, with no proprietary software IP. Group fitness, cycling, and aquafitness programming is sourced from third-party content providers (LesMills, HBX, Planet Aqua) and external instructors rather than developed in-house.

The business model is a consumer-facing subscription and pay-as-you-go fitness club. Revenue derives from individual member subscriptions, à-la-carte class and court bookings, and ancillary well-being services, with no disclosed enterprise or B2B contracts. The customer base consists of residents of Pornic and surrounding Loire-Atlantique communities, served by a team of approximately eight employees under director Mr. Cherubin. The go-to-market is purely local and physical: there are no online distribution channels, no franchise network, and no disclosed partnerships beyond equipment, software, and content suppliers. There is no public revenue disclosure, no funding history, and no M&A activity, making the company a small, vertically localized operator with modest visibility into financial performance.

Strategically, ARTLIGNE's recent moves — the addition of racket sports, the rollout of integrated digital tooling, and the conversion to SAS — point to a deliberate effort to professionalize the operation and broaden the revenue mix rather than to expand geographically. The operator's competitive position rests on its localized physical footprint, branded equipment and content, and the habituation effects of subscription-based fitness rather than on any proprietary technology, data asset, or network effect.

Name

ARTLIGNE FITNESS

Legal name

ARTLIGNE FITNESS

Website

https://artligne.fitness

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ARTLIGNE FITNESS is a single-location multi-activity fitness club in Pornic, France, offering fitness, aquafitness, cycling, musculation, wellness, and racket sports (Padel/Squash) to local individual subscribers, supported by Technogym equipment and partner content libraries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fitness Club Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Sports-Specific Group Conditioning (HSADABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cycling/Spin Classes (HSADABAE), Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash) (MPAKABAF), Private 1:1 Yoga/Pilates & Small-Group Sessions (HSADACAI), Dance Fitness Classes (e.g., Zumba) (HSADABAD)

Keywords

• Fitness club services
• Group exercise classes
• Racket sports facilities
• Aquatic fitness programs
• Personal training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pornic

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Monthly and annual subscription memberships providing access to all or selected activity zones. Two subscription types: 'avec engagement' (12-month minimum commitment) and 'sans engagement' (2-month minimum with monthly renewal). The cost is annualized to account for maintenance periods and annual leave.
2. Class and Session Packages: Carnet (pass) system offering 10 sessions valid for specific durations. The 'All Inclus' pass is valid for 1 year, while Padel-Squash packages are valid for 6 months. Unused sessions expire and cannot be reused after the anniversary date.
3. Court Rental Fees: Per-hour court rental for Padel (€36/terrain) and Squash (€18/terrain) for non-members and members at different rates. Equipment rental (rackets) available at €3.
4. Coaching Services: Personal Padel coaching services provided by Julien Courtial, with per-person pricing ranging from €15 to €50 depending on session type (group, semi-private, individual).
5. Court Pack Purchases: Prepaid multi-session packages: 20 sessions for €130 and 100 sessions for €500 for racket sports. Multi-racket license available for €33, Padel-only license for €26.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ARTLIGNE FITNESS operates a multi-zone fitness club in Pornic, France, offering seven distinct activity zones: Fitness (Les Mills group classes), Aquafitness (water-based classes), Training (HBX functional/HIIT), Cycling (RPM and Sprint), Bien-être (yoga, Qi Gong, dance), Musculation/Cardio (Technogym-equipped strength training), and Raquettes (Padel and Squash courts). The club provides monthly/annual membership subscriptions, pay-as-you-go court rentals, personal Padel coaching, and multi-session packs for racket sports.

Product overview

ARTLIGNE FITNESS is a multi-zone fitness club offering diverse group fitness activities across seven distinct zones: Fitness (Les Mills classes and cardio), Aquafitness (water-based classes), Training (functional and HIIT), Cycling (RPM and SPRINT), Bien-être (yoga and dance), Musculation (Technogym-equipped weight room), and Raquettes (Padel and Squash courts). The club operates as a unified fitness destination where members access all zones through subscription packages, with additional fee-based services including Padel coaching, racket rentals, and multi-session packets. The club uses Deciplus for member management and Xplor Active mobile app for reservations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zone Fitness Fitness zone offering group fitness classes including Les Mills programs (BODYPUMP, BODYBALANCE, BODYATTACK, BODYCOMBAT, TONE, CORE, SHAPES, BODYJAM), strength training, cardio, and flexibility classes for members and prospects.
• Zone Aquafitness Aquatic fitness zone with water-based group classes including AQUAGYM, AQUATRAINING, AQUAWORK, AQUATONUS, AQUADYNAMIC, AQUABODYBIKE, AQUACYCLING, and AQUABODY for members seeking low-impact workouts.
• Zone Training Functional training zone offering small group classes including HBX FUSION, HBX MOVE, HBX BOXING, HIIT TRAINING, and STRONG programs focused on strength, agility, and conditioning with personalized coaching.
• Zone Cycling Indoor cycling zone offering RPM and LES MILLS SPRINT high-intensity indoor cycling classes with structured programming and measurable calorie burn (up to 500 calories per RPM session).
• Zone Bien-être Wellness zone offering yoga classes (YIN, HATHA, VINYASA, KUNDALINI), QI GONG sessions, and dance classes (HEELS, STREET WORLD DANCERS, DANSE RETZ VOUS) focused on mental and physical well-being.
• Zone Musculation Weight training and cardio zone with over 240m² of dedicated space featuring Technogym equipment for personalized training programs, available on request with coach guidance.
• Zone Raquettes Racket sports zone featuring two covered Padel courts and two Squash courts available for member and non-member rental daily 6:00-23:00, with equipment rental and coaching services available.
• Padel Coaching Personalized Padel coaching service provided by Julien Courtial, offering individual sessions (€50/person), semi-private sessions (€25/person for 2), group sessions (€20/person for 3+, €15/person for 4+).

Quantifiable outcome

• Members can burn up to 500 calories per RPM cycling session
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• LesMillscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicensed provider of international group fitness programs including BODYPUMP, BODYBALANCE, BODYATTACK, BODYCOMBAT, LES MILLS SPRINT, LES MILLS CORE, LES MILLS SHAPES, LES MILLS TONE, and BODYJAM. Artligne employs certified LesMills instructors and hosts program launch events and relaunches for new editions.
• HBXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicensed provider of functional training programs including HBX FUSION, HBX MOVE, HBX BOXING, and HBX Round. Programs developed specifically for Artligne's training zone with certified instructors.
• Planet AquacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider of aquatic fitness programs including Aquatonus Core, Aquabodybike, and other water-based fitness concepts for the aquafitness zone.
• TechnogymcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment provider for musculation/cardio zone. Over 240m² of Technogym equipment for personalized training programs, offering members access to professional-grade fitness equipment.
• DecipluscoreTechnology or IntegrationCustomer management software platform used for membership administration, class booking management, and member communications. All members receive Deciplus access codes at registration.
• Xplor ActivecoreTechnology or IntegrationMobile application provider for court and class reservations. Used specifically for Padel/Squash court bookings (center code: artligneraquette) and group class reservations.
• Julien Courtial (Padel Coach)supportingOthersIndependent Padel instructor offering private, semi-private, and group coaching sessions at Artligne's racket facilities. Provides personal development coaching with rates from €15-50 per person.
• Marie-Laure (Yoga Instructor)supportingOthersExternal yoga instructor providing Yin, Hatha, and Vinyasa yoga classes included in membership subscriptions.
• Martha Cooper (Qi Gong Instructor)supportingOthersExternal Qi Gong instructor offering Réveil Énergétique and Qi Gong Relaxation classes on Monday mornings and evenings.
• Marie-Noëlle Sauvaget (Yoga Kundalini Instructor)supportingOthersExternal Yoga Kundalini instructor offering specialized Tuesday evening classes.
• Danse Retz VoussupportingOthersDance school partner offering Latin dances (Charleston, Madison, Mambo, Salsa), Irish dance, and various levels of dance instruction on Saturdays.
• Satine Dance HeelssupportingOthersDance instructor partner offering Heels dance classes on Friday evenings, focused on feminine expression and empowerment.
• Street World Dancers (Marine & Ricardo)supportingOthersDance instructor duo offering Bachata, Salsa, Irish dance, Street Dance, and Lady Style/Footwork classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Keep Cool: French mid-market fitness franchise with clubs across the country; overlaps on group fitness and personal training offerings but typically without aquatic or racket sports programming.
• Fitness Park: Major French low-cost fitness franchise with broad national coverage; directly competes on price-sensitive members in regional France but lacks the multi-discipline, community-club positioning of Artligne.
• Forest Hill: Premium French fitness chain known for multi-activity clubs (tennis, squash, fitness, spa); highly comparable to Artligne on the racquet-plus-fitness positioning and premium community positioning.
• Basic-Fit: Europe's largest low-cost fitness chain with hundreds of clubs across France; competes with Artligne on subscription pricing and group fitness, but operates a standardized single-format model without Artligne's breadth of zones (aquatic, racket, wellness).
• L'Orange Bleue: French fitness franchise combining club access with coaching programs; comparable to Artligne on the personalized coaching angle but generally lighter on racket sports and aquatic zones.
• Neoness: Urban French fitness chain with group classes and coaching; overlaps with Artligne on group fitness programming but typically without the aquatic or racket sports zones that anchor Artligne's differentiation.

Direct peers

• 4Padel (LeFive): France's largest dedicated Padel club chain with multiple courts per site; competes directly with Artligne's "Zone Raquettes" (2 Padel courts) for Padel players in the region and on the coaching/court-rental revenue model.
• Padel Horizon: French Padel club operator with multi-court indoor facilities; comparable to Artligne's Padel offering on court rental, coaching, and player development.
• Big Padel: Independent French Padel club chain with emphasis on community play and coaching; directly comparable to Artligne's Padel coaching line with Julien Courtial and court-packet pricing structure.

Regional players

• Moving Clubs: Independent network of French fitness clubs with multi-activity offerings; similar multi-zone community-club format to Artligne, often operating in mid-sized French cities outside major metros.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/artlignefitnesspornic
• Instagraminstagram.com/artlignefit
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/artligne-fitness

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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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