Citésports Site du CNSD

What Citésports Site du CNSD does

Citéssports runs a direct-to-consumer business with five revenue streams: recurring monthly subscriptions across four tiers (CLASSIC €26, ESSENTIAL €37, EXCELLENCE €51 with 1-year commitment, and a no-commitment Flex tier from €34), one-time day passes and 12-entry cards (€5-€16 range), paid group classes and swimming lessons (€72-€87/week), wellness services and massage (€24-€96), and gift vouchers. The GTM motion is fully D2C: online registration and booking via citesports.fr and moncentreaquatique.com, plus walk-in on-site sales at the CNSD reception. Customer acquisition is supported by social media (Facebook, Instagram), an email newsletter, community events (the annual Swim & Run), and reputational word-of-mouth from a 4.3/5 Google rating across 148 reviews. Technology is limited to a booking and membership management platform plus third-party integrations (Planity, Billetweb, Payline, Sogecommerce, Axeptio); no proprietary AI or ML capabilities are present. The center serves three primary persona segments — general public and local residents in the Fontainebleau catchment, military/defense personnel at CNSD with preferential rates, and children/families via the swimming school — with headcount of 7 on-site staff and broader operational support delivered through the parent Récréa network.

Name

Citésports Site du CNSD

Legal name

Récréa SAS

Website

https://citesports.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Citésports Site du CNSD is a direct-to-consumer sports and aquatic center operated by Récréa at the Centre National des Sports de la Défense in Fontainebleau, France. It offers an Olympic 50m pool, fitness, wellness, and group classes to local residents, military personnel, and families via subscription and day-pass pricing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aquatic and Fitness Center Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Aquatic Centers & Swimming Facilities (MPAKAEAF)

Keywords

• Aquatic fitness center
• Swimming pool services
• Wellness and spa
• Group fitness classes
• Swimming school

Headquarters

HQ city

Fontainebleau

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: Recurring monthly membership revenue from three main tiers (Classic, Essential, Excellence) and flexible no-commitment option, all billed monthly via direct debit.
2. Day Passes and Entry Fees: One-time entry fees for pool access, fitness floor, and wellness (sauna) for non-members, with discounted rates for card-holding members.
3. Group Classes and Courses: Revenue from aquatic fitness classes (aquabiking, aquafitness), land-based fitness (HIIT, yoga, Pilates), combat sports, and swimming lessons for children and adults.
4. Wellness Services: Revenue from massage services (15-min seated massage, 60-min full-body massage), sauna access, and wellness packages.
5. Gift Cards and Packages: Sale of gift vouchers (chèques-cadeaux) and 12-entry pass packages for multiple-use customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Citésports operates a multi-space sports and aquatic center within the Centre National des Sports de la Défense (CNSD) military site in Fontainebleau. It provides access to an Olympic 50m swimming pool with 8 lanes, a fitness facility with 50+ cardio and strength machines, two saunas and massage services, a swimming school with progressive levels, and 30+ weekly group classes (aquatic and land-based). Customers access the center through monthly subscriptions, day passes, multi-entry cards, gift vouchers, and individual class bookings.

Product overview

Citésports is a multi-space sports and aquatic center at the Centre National des Sports de la Défense in Fontainebleau, managed by Récréa. The facility offers four core spaces: the Olympic 50m swimming pool (Espace Aquatique) for swimming and aquatic fitness; the wellness area (Espace Bien-être) with two saunas and massage services; the fitness space (Espace Forme) with over 50 cardio and strength machines plus group class rooms; and the swimming school (Académie du Savoir Nager) with progressive levels and Impulséo methodology. The center provides diverse group fitness activities including aquatic classes (Aquabiking, Aquaboxing, Aquafitness, Aquafusion, Aquapower, Bodypalm), land-based classes (Biking, Bodysculpt, Boxing, CAF, Circuit Training, Full Body, HIIT, Hyrox, Pilates, Stretching, Yoga, Zumba), combat sports, and wellness treatments. Subscription tiers (CLASSIC at €26/mo, ESSENTIAL at €37/mo, EXCELLENCE at €51/mo, and no-commitment from €34/mo) provide tiered access to spaces and activities. The center also operates a boutique and sells gift vouchers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Espace Aquatique Olympic-sized 50m swimming pool with 8 lanes offering aquatic activities including swimming lanes, aquabiking, aquagym, aquaboxing, and aquapower classes for all skill levels.
• Espace Bien-être Wellness area featuring two saunas at 80°C and massage services (seated, full-body, and facial) operated by the 2MainsIciEtMaintenant practitioner, offering relaxation and stress relief treatments.
• Espace Forme Fitness facility with over 50 cardio training and bodybuilding machines, including guided machines, free weights area with Olympic bars and plates, Cross Training cage with Skierg and kettlebells, and group class rooms for boxing, dojo, and fitness.
• Académie du Savoir Nager (ASN) Year-round swimming school offering multiple levels (green, blue, red, competitive swimming, and ludisports) for children, with personalized learning and free swimming assessments.
• Impulséo Innovative progressive swimming approach for discovering, mastering, and exceeding limits in water through spherical progression, combining sensations, body understanding, glide improvement, and tailored sports challenges.
• Aquabiking / Aquabiking Rouge Aquatic cycling class combining intense cardio and respiratory work with hydromassage benefits for body toning and circulation improvement, offered in standard and advanced (Red) intensity levels.
• Aquaboxing Combat-style aquatic activity using boxing gloves to perform punches and kicks in rhythm, improving cardiopulmonary endurance while leveraging water resistance and joint protection.
• Aquafitness (Bleu/Vert) Aquatic fitness classes combining cardio and muscle strengthening using foam equipment (noodles, boards), offered in Blue (intro to aquatic bodybuilding) and Green (moderate aquagym for general health maintenance) variants.
• Aquafusion Four-in-one aquatic activity combining aquabike, hydroton weights, aquatrampoline, and weighted dumbbells for comprehensive muscle work on electro/techno music.
• Aquapower Intense aquagym variant inspired by Body-Pump using arm weights and leg boots to intensify muscle work and cardiovascular training while maintaining joint protection through water immersion.
• Bodypalm Deep-water fitness class using flotation belt and mini-fins targeting thighs, abs, and glutes for cardiovascular improvement, calorie burning, and anti-cellulite treatment through hydromassage.
• Biking Indoor cycling class on stationary bikes simulating climbs, descents, and sprints with music-driven intervals for optimal calorie burn and cardiovascular toning.
• Bodysculpt Fitness class merging step and Body Pump techniques using steps, dumbbells, and elastic bands for combined cardio and muscle toning, burning up to 500 calories per session.
• Boxing English boxing-inspired training on heavy bags combining cardio and functional muscle strengthening with uppercut, hook, and jab sequences in free-fight style without receiving punches.
• CAF (Cuisses Abdos Fessiers) Targeted toning class focusing on thighs, abs, and glutes with squats, lunges, crunches, and leg raises for improved posture, balance, and calorie burning.
• Cardio Musculation Open gym access with over 15 connected machines including bikes, treadmills, rowers, ellipticals for cardio training and full bodybuilding equipment for endurance and toning goals.
• Circuit Training Dynamic training circuit combining team exercises, individual challenges, sports games, and varied environments (gym, outdoor, aquatic) for endurance and muscular strength development over 90 minutes.
• Full Body Complete body training class alternating cardio and muscle strengthening exercises targeting all muscle groups for calorie burning, strength gain, and endurance improvement.
• Gym Posturale Gentle exercise program targeting deep muscles stabilizing the spine and joints for improved alignment, reduced back pain, stress relief, and correction of sedentary postures.
• HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) 30-minute high-intensity interval training alternating work and recovery phases for maximum calorie burn, cardiovascular improvement, and post-exercise metabolism boost.
• Hyrox Functional fitness training combining endurance running with strength exercises (sled push, SkiErg, rowing, wall balls, sandbags) using official competition equipment for comprehensive physical conditioning.
• Instant Bien-être Wellness access session (60-180 min) offering sauna, hammam, and whirlpool facilities for detoxification, circulation improvement, and stress relief with guided relaxation.
• Instant Nageur Open swim time slot (45-60 min) with reserved lane for independent swimming practice at personal pace, limited participants for peaceful experience.
• Pilates Body-mind exercise method focusing on deep core muscle strengthening, posture improvement, and flexibility through precise controlled movements and breathing techniques.
• Rituel Massage Professional massage service (15-60 min sessions) offered by 2MainsIciEtMaintenant including seated massage (€24/15 min), intuitive or Japanese facial massage (€96/60 min), with 10% loyalty discount on 10th session.
• Sports de Combats Self-defense training including Krav-Maga and self-defense techniques for aggression response and stress management, taught by qualified coaches in a secure environment.
• Stretching 45-minute stretching session combining muscle stretching and breathing exercises for improved flexibility, joint pain relief, and mental relaxation.
• Yoga 45-minute mind-body practice with gentle stretching and breathing exercises on relaxing music for stress reduction, flexibility improvement, and meditative relaxation.
• Zumba 60-minute Latin-inspired dance fitness class combining easy-to-follow dance moves with cardio for calorie burning (600-800 cal/hour), cardiovascular improvement, and toning.
• Boutique On-site retail shop offering sports equipment, swim gear, and related merchandise.
• Chèques Cadeaux Gift vouchers available for purchase via the moncentreaquatique.com store locator, valid for experiences and activities at the center.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50m Olympic pool with 8 lanes for swimming
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 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

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• 2 Mains ici et Maintenant (Franck Mazzocchi)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent massage practitioner Franck Mazzocchi provides seated massage (15 min), full-body massage, and Japanese facial massage services on-site at the Citésports wellness space. Sessions available from €24 to €96.
• NextrunminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNextrun is the event registration platform partner for the Fontainebleau Swim & Run event organized by Citésports. Handles athlete registration for the May 2026 competition.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fitness Park: Fitness Park is a leading French low-cost fitness chain with 200+ locations, including several in the Île-de-France region. Competes directly for fitness subscribers on price and accessibility, contrasting with Citéssports' higher-priced, multi-space, aquatics-led offering.
• Keep Cool: Keep Cool is a French mid-market fitness chain operating 300+ clubs nationwide with a focus on accessibility and family-friendly programming. Competes with Citéssports for the same family and general-public fitness member base in regional French markets.
• Neoness: Neoness is a French fitness chain with locations across France, including in Île-de-France, targeting urban fitness consumers with flexible no-commitment subscriptions. Overlaps with Citéssports for general fitness subscribers but lacks the aquatic and Olympic-pool differentiation.
• Basic-Fit: Basic-Fit is Europe's largest low-cost fitness chain with extensive presence across France including Île-de-France. Competes with Citéssports for the fitness subscription segment with no-commitment, low monthly pricing and 24/7 access — a fundamentally different value proposition (price/convenience) versus Citéssports' premium Olympic-pool-anchored model.

Direct peers

• Récréa: Récréa is the parent network of aquatic and sports centers under ACTION DÉVELOPPEMENT LOISIR, operating multiple public-service-delegation aquatic facilities across France. Citésports is one Récréa-managed site, making the broader network the closest operational comparable in terms of facility model, DSP contracts, and multi-space aquatic/fitness programming.
• Aquaboulevard de Paris: Aquaboulevard is Paris's large urban water park and aquatic fitness complex combining leisure swimming, fitness, and wellness under one roof. Most directly comparable to Citéssports as a France-based aquatic + fitness + wellness facility, though at substantially larger urban scale.
• UCPA: UCPA is a major French sport-and-leisure operator running multi-activity centers (aquatic, fitness, outdoor sports) across France. Directly comparable to Citéssports in offering multi-space sports facilities with aquatic focus, group classes, and family programming, though UCPA's footprint is broader and includes vacation resorts.
• Vert Marine: Vert Marine is one of France's largest private operators of public aquatic centers, managing dozens of municipal pools with fitness, wellness, and aquatic programming under DSP arrangements. Highly comparable to Citéssports in facility type (Olympic/aquatic center with fitness), customer mix (general public + local residents), and operating model (public service delegation).

Others

• Decathlon: Decathlon is France's largest sporting goods retailer with an in-house fitness offering (Domyos / Decathlon Coach) and growing activity-center experiments. Relevant as an adjacent ecosystem participant in French sport and recreation, though not a direct subscription-fitness competitor to Citéssports.

Regional players

• Center Parcs (Pierre & Vacances): Center Parcs operates multi-activity family resort villages across Europe with aquatics, fitness, wellness, and group programming. Comparable to Citéssports in the multi-space activity-center concept (pool + fitness + wellness + classes), but serves a destination/vacation customer rather than a local subscription member base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/citesports
• Instagraminstagram.com/citesports_fontainebleau
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cit%C3%A9sports

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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