Capfun L'Hirondelle

What Capfun L'Hirondelle does

Capfun L'Hirondelle is a campsite operated by the Capfun network, located in Oteppe in Belgium's Walloon Region. The site is part of Capfun, a French family-owned outdoor hospitality company founded in 1992 by the Houé family and headquartered in Mouans-Sartoux, France. Capfun L'Hirondelle serves vacationing families with mobile home and chalet-style accommodations, and operates within a parent network that runs 260+ campsites across France and broader Europe. The Capfun group also operates sub-brands ClicoChic (curated boutique campings) and Vagues Océanes (seaside locations), and supports a kids' entertainment program branded Carabouille.

The site functions as one node in Capfun's distributed outdoor-accommodation platform. Reservations are processed through the parent group's multilingual booking infrastructure, which supports five European languages, and weekly rental rates across the network are positioned in a €280 to €1,148 band depending on accommodation type and tier (Top Presta, Bizouquet Kids, treehouse options). The Capfun network serves more than 1 million customers annually and reports 93% stated return intent across roughly 220,000 annual survey responses, indicating a high-repetition family customer base.

The business model is a vertically integrated operator-owner: Capfun owns/operates sites directly rather than franchising, generates revenue primarily through weekly accommodation rentals, and supplements booking volume with on-site services. The Houé family's continued private ownership since 1992 and the parent group's recognition as Marque de l'Année 2026 and Meilleure Enseigne Capital for four consecutive years (2022-2025) indicate a stable, brand-driven operating posture. No public information indicates AI/ML capabilities, external venture funding, or plans for an IPO.

Name

Capfun L'Hirondelle

Legal name

Capfun

Website

https://capfun.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Capfun L'Hirondelle is a Belgian campsite within the French family-owned Capfun network (founded 1992, 260+ sites across Europe), serving vacationing families with mobile homes, chalets, and tiered accommodations priced at €280-€1,148 weekly.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor hospitality and camping accommodation

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Traditional Campgrounds (Tent & Mixed-Use) (THAMAJAB)

Keywords

• Family camping holidays
• Mobile home rentals
• Outdoor accommodation
• Holiday parks
• Campsite reservations

Headquarters

HQ city

Oteppe, Walloon Region

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Holiday Accommodation Rentals: Capfun generates revenue primarily through renting fully-equipped mobile homes, chalets, tree houses, and camping pitches to vacationing families. Accommodations range from standard to premium (Top Presta with dishwasher, AC, TV), with prices varying by season, location, and accommodation type. Weekly rental prices range from approximately €280 to €1,148.
2. Ancillary Services: Additional revenue streams include bike rentals, baby equipment kits, bed linens, barbecue rentals, safe rentals, restaurant and bar services, and water sports activities (canoeing/kayaking).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Capfun L'Hirondelle is a specific campsite within the Capfun network (the largest camping group in France), offering family-oriented holiday accommodation including mobile homes, chalets, and camping pitches in the Belgian Ardennes. The Capfun group overall provides fully-equipped accommodations, on-site aquatic centers with water slides, children's clubs, Carabouille-branded entertainment, and ancillary services (bike rentals, restaurants, bars) across 260+ campsites in France and Europe.

Product overview

Capfun is a 100% French family-owned company founded in 1992, operating 260 quality campings across France and Europe. The company offers a portfolio of accommodation types including mobile homes (various tiers from standard to premium Topissima), villas, treehouses (cabanes dans les arbres), and traditional camping pitches. The product ecosystem includes three main sub-brands: Capfun (mainstream family camping), ClicoChic (smaller boutique campings at unique locations), and Vagues Océnes (coastal properties). Accommodation tiers range from basic Habana models to premium Top Presta (with dishwasher, TV, AC), Premium/Raoul (larger with 2 bathrooms), Topissima (Max 4/6 flagship models), and Bizouquet/Kids (child-friendly with playroom). Core amenities include giant aquatic centers with water slides, kids clubs (Clapou, Politicator, Nobodys), and the unique Carabouille entertainment program featuring exclusive playground structures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ClicoChic: A new brand of smaller-sized campings at magical locations near lakes, rivers, or famous cities, with a calmer atmosphere focused on enjoying surroundings.
• Vagues Océanes

Products and services

• Capfun Camping Holidays (Core Accommodation Service) All-inclusive family camping holiday service offering fully-equipped mobile homes, chalets, camping pitches, and pitches for tents/caravans across 260+ Capfun campsites in France and Europe, targeting families with children seeking on-site entertainment, aquatic parks, and children's clubs.
• ClicoChic (sub-brand camping holidays) Sub-brand of Capfun offering boutique camping holidays at magical addresses near lakes, rivers, or famous towns with a more relaxed atmosphere while still providing pools, water slides, and entertainment. Examples include Les Gorges du Gardon in the Gard region.
• Treehouse Cabanes (Cabanes dans les Arbres) Unique treehouse cabin accommodations available at select Capfun campsites across France, priced from €150/night (Sagittaire) to €378+/week (Beauregard).
• Capfun Villas Premium independent villa accommodations at select Capfun campsites across France and Europe, offering greater independence and comfort.
• Top Presta Premium Accommodation Tier Premium mobile home accommodation tier equipped with dishwasher, TV, and reversible air conditioning, representing Capfun's most well-equipped standard.
• Tribu+ Top Presta (SuperBig) Accommodation Extra-large accommodation sleeping 10 people with 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets, 2 equipped kitchens, dishwasher, and covered terrace with BBQ/plancha, designed for extended family and group stays.
• Kids Clubs (Clapou, Politicator, Nobodys) Age-segmented children's entertainment clubs at Capfun campsites: Clapou Club (4–6 yrs), Politicator Club (7–10 yrs), and Nobodys teen club (11–17 yrs), offering age-appropriate activities during high season.
• Aquatic Centers and Water Park Amenities On-site aquatic parks with multi-lane water slides, Spacebowl toboggan rides, heated pools, children's splash pads, and jacuzzis, included as part of the camping holiday experience.
• Carabouille Entertainment Program Capfun's proprietary mascot-driven entertainment program featuring Carabouille and characters (Joe Cook, Gaufrette, Clapou, Mandragotte, Amanite) with unique Château Carabouille playground structures exclusive to Capfun campsites.
• Vagues Océanes (sub-brand camping holidays) Capfun sub-brand focusing on coastal camping locations with ocean-themed aquatic experiences, including Coquelicots Mini Villas in Royan, Poitou-Charentes.
• CSE / Corporate Social Committee Bookings Dedicated corporate booking channel via the 'Espace CSE' portal enabling French company social committees (CSE) to arrange subsidized group employee vacations at Capfun campsites.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of customers want to return with Capfun (2025, based on 220,000 survey responses)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 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.

• FranceloccoreOthersFranceloc appears to be the parent company or branding entity for Capfun, with 'Copyright Capfun by Franceloc 2026' displayed on the website. The Houé family owns Capfun/Franceloc which is the largest camping group in France.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sunêlia: Cooperative-style network of around 40 premium family campsites in France and Europe with mobile homes, aquatic parks, and kids' clubs. Comparable to Capfun on premium family-camping positioning and use of branded entertainment/animation programming.
• Loué (Loué Camping): Long-established French family camping group with ~160 sites in France, Spain, Italy, Croatia and beyond. Comparable to Capfun on customer profile (vacationing French families), accommodation mix (mobile homes and pitches), and multi-country European presence.
• Sandaya: French-headquartered premium 4- and 5-star camping group with ~50 upscale sites across France, Spain and Portugal. Comparable to Capfun as a directly competing mid-to-upscale family camping chain with large water parks and premium mobile homes.
• Vacanceselect (formerly Vacanciel / European Camping Group): European camping marketplace and operator with hundreds of partner campsites across France, Italy, Spain, Croatia and beyond. Comparable to Capfun on product (family camping holidays with mobile homes and pitches) and go-to-market (direct booking across multiple European markets).
• Homair Vacances / Tohapi: Major European mobile-home and camping operator with hundreds of sites across France, Spain, Italy and Croatia under the Homair, Tohapi, and Alannia brands. Comparable to Capfun in scale, multi-country footprint, and core offering of mobile-home holidays with on-site pools and entertainment.
• Yelloh! Village: Leading European upscale family camping chain with multiple sites across France, Spain, Portugal and Italy offering mobile homes, water parks, and kids' clubs. Directly comparable to Capfun on product mix (family-oriented campgrounds with extensive aquatic amenities) and target customer (vacationing families).
• Les Castels: French network of around 160 upmarket 4- and 5-star campings across France and Europe with mobile homes, pitches, and on-site leisure facilities. Comparable to Capfun on premium family-camping positioning and multi-country European footprint.

Regional players

• Camping Paradis (Chaîne TV–linked network): Affiliated network of family-friendly campsites in France leveraging the 'Camping Paradis' TV brand. Comparable to Capfun as a family-camping brand competing for the same French family customer, though the underlying operating model is a licensing/marketing network rather than an owned-and-operated portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Pierre et Vacances / Center Parcs: Large publicly listed European short-stay operator (Center Parcs, Pierre & Vacances, Maeva) with villages and resorts across France, Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands. Comparable to Capfun on European family short-break demand, though it competes via indoor aqua/activity centers rather than traditional camping.

Emerging players

• Huttopia: French operator of 'camping-nature' villages with canvas chalets, tents, and cabins in natural settings across France, Europe, North America and China. Comparable to Capfun on outdoor accommodation model but positioned more on nature/quiet than family water-park entertainment; partially overlaps with the ClicoChic sub-brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC--LYt7i-uwGa8g1wumeb5A
• Facebookfacebook.com/capfun
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/capfun-l-hirondelle
• Instagraminstagram.com/capfun_campings
• TikToktiktok.com/@campings_capfun

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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