Domaine de la Commanderie de Ballan

What Domaine de la Commanderie de Ballan does

Domaine de la Commanderie de Ballan is a privately held hospitality business operating a 4-star tourist residence from a historic Templar estate in Ballan-Miré, in the Loire Valley near Tours, France. The operating entity is BALLAN EXPLOITATION, a French SAS (simplified joint-stock company), with a headcount of approximately 6 staff. The property comprises roughly 12 to 15 accommodation units split across three categories: château rooms and suites within the 12th-century castle (Chambre Noé, Macha, Fleur, Suite Junior, Suite Royale), premium independent gîtes and houses with private gardens (Maison du Bois, Maison du Verger, La Tourelle, Le Gîte, and three Suites Terrasses), with total guest capacity of 59.

The offering extends beyond lodging to wellness amenities (outdoor swimming pool, Nordic bath, sauna, massage, yoga), an on-site restaurant (Le coin des gourmets), bicycle rental, and three meeting rooms supporting corporate seminars and bespoke events for up to 40 participants. The business serves three primary segments: couples seeking romantic château stays, families and small groups needing multi-bedroom houses, and corporate clients booking residential seminars, with a secondary segment of weekend travelers from Paris (approximately one hour by train).

Revenue is generated primarily through nightly accommodation bookings supplemented by F&B, wellness, and event packages. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via a multilingual website (French, English, German) offering up to 20% savings versus third-party platforms, supplemented by listing on online travel agencies and dedicated corporate seminar inquiry handling. Marketing relies on earned media in luxury lifestyle publications (Paris Match, Le Figaro, Grazia, Gala, Challenges, L'Officiel, Luxe Tentation) and organic social on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. The estate carries a 4-star Atout France classification, is pursuing the Clef Verte environmental certification, and operates in compliance with RGPD and CNIL data protection requirements. There is no disclosed outside funding, and the company appears independently owned and operated.

Name

Domaine de la Commanderie de Ballan

Legal name

BALLAN EXPLOITATION

Website

https://domaine-commanderie-ballan.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Domaine de la Commanderie de Ballan operates a 4-star historic Templar estate near Tours, France, offering château rooms, premium gîtes, wellness amenities, dining, and corporate seminars to couples, families, and business clients under the BALLAN EXPLOITATION entity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heritage Tourist Residence & Hospitality Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Heritage & Palace Luxury Hotels (THAGACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury Villas & Residences Resorts (THAGACAM)

Keywords

• Boutique tourist residence
• Luxury heritage accommodation
• Corporate seminar venue
• Wellness retreat hospitality
• Loire Valley hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Ballan-Miré

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Accommodation rentals: Short-term rental of castle rooms, suites, apartments, houses, and gîtes. Accommodations range from castle rooms (25-49m²) to standalone houses (67-88m²) and apartments with terraces (84m²). Bookings available directly or through third-party platforms.
2. Seminar and event hosting: Corporate events including study days, meetings without lunch, and tailor-made events. Three meeting rooms with capacity up to 40 participants. Accommodation for 59 people, plus wellness facilities and team-building activities.
3. Wellness and activity services: Additional chargeable services including swimming pool, Nordic bath, sauna, massage, yoga sessions, bike rental, and meal packages. Restaurant service at 'Le coin des gourmets'.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Domaine de la Commanderie de Ballan is a 4-star historic tourist residence operating on a 12th-century Knights Templar estate spanning 6 hectares in Ballan-Miré, near Tours in the Loire Valley, France. It sells short-stay accommodations in castle rooms/suites and independent premium gîtes and houses, complemented by wellness facilities (pool, Nordic bath, sauna, massage, yoga), on-site dining, corporate seminars, and curated local tourist activities.

Product overview

Domaine de la Commanderie de Ballan is a historic estate (built in 1180) offering hospitality services in the Loire Valley near Tours, France. The property operates as a 4-star tourist residence with three distinct accommodation categories: (1) Château rooms and suites (Chambre Noé, Chambre Macha, Chambre Fleur, Suite Junior, Suite Royale) offering romantic period-style décor in the historic building; (2) Premium gîtes and houses (Maison du Bois, Maison du Verger, Le Gîte, La Tourelle, Suites Terrasses) providing independent accommodation with private gardens and terraces; and (3) Wellness and dining services (pool, Nordic bath, sauna, massage, yoga, restaurant). The estate also offers seminar facilities and tourist activities including castle visits, wine tastings, cycling, and hot air balloon flights. The property is seeking the Clef Verte environmental certification and promotes slow tourism and sustainable practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Castle Rooms and Suites (Hébergements du Château) Three chambres (Chambre Noé 25m², Chambre Macha 27m², Chambre Fleur 30m²) and two suites (Suite Junior 31m², Suite Royale 49m²) within the 12th-century castle, featuring romantic period décor, tapestries, and modern comforts. Sleeps 2–4 guests per unit. Targeted at couples and individual leisure travelers seeking a heritage stay.
• Premium Gîtes and Houses (Gîtes et Maisons haut de gamme) Independent luxury accommodations including Maison du Bois (67m²), Maison du Verger (83m²), Le Gîte, La Tourelle (84m² triplex), three Suites Terrasses (41m² each), Suite Rosiers (64m²), Suite Écuries (55m²), and Les Écuries (88m²). Includes private gardens, terraces, kitchens, and château views for groups of 4–11 guests. Targeted at families, friend groups, and corporate retreats.
• Espace Bien-être (Wellness Facilities) Wellness services including outdoor swimming pool, Nordic bath, sauna, massage, and yoga sessions set in the estate's gardens. Available to all guests as chargeable add-on services for relaxation and rejuvenation.
• Restauration - Le coin des gourmets On-site restaurant offering meal formulas, breakfast packages, beverages, and seasonal menus featuring local Touraine wines and fresh local products. Meals can be delivered to accommodations.
• Location de vélos (Bike Rental) Bicycle rental service enabling guests to explore the Loire à Vélo cycling route and surrounding region.
• Séminaires et événements (Corporate Seminars and Events) Three fully-equipped meeting rooms hosting seminars, study days, meetings without lunch, and bespoke events for up to 40 participants, with on-site accommodation for 59 people and team-building activities. Includes catering options such as meal trays, cocktail lunches/dinners, and seated dinners.
• Activités touristiques (Curated Tourist Activities)

Quantifiable outcome

• 8.1/10 overall rating from Paris Match
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• OVHminorOthersWebsite hosting provider located in Roubaix, France. OVH provides cloud infrastructure services for the domain's online presence.
• Golf de la GlorietteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNearby golf course within 5 minutes of the property. Recommended to guests for leisure activities. Part of the local activity ecosystem.
• Golf de TouraineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNearby golf course within 5 minutes of the property. Recommended to guests for leisure activities. Part of the local activity ecosystem.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Château de Pray: 4-star château hotel in Amboise (Loire Valley) operating a 13th-century property with rooms, gastronomy, and event hosting. Comparable historic-luxury positioning, Loire Valley geography, and leisure-plus-events revenue model.
• Château d'Artigny: Historic Loire Valley château hotel near Tours (Montbazon) offering premium rooms, a gastronomic restaurant, spa, and large-scale event and seminar hosting. Comparable heritage-driven luxury lodging with event-driven revenue diversification in the same regional catchment.
• Château de Rochecotte: 19th-century Loire Valley château hotel with rooms, gastronomy, spa, and seminars in Saint-Patrice (near Tours). Comparable Loire heritage-luxury property with corporate-event diversification in a near-identical catchment.
• Domaine des Hauts de Loire: A 4-star Relais & Châteaux property in Onzain (Loire Valley) operating a 19th-century hunting estate with château rooms, gîtes, gastronomic restaurant, and seminar facilities. Closest direct analogue in terms of scale, segment mix (heritage rooms + independent gîtes + wellness + corporate events), and Loire Valley positioning.
• Château de Marçay: 4-star château hotel near Chinon in the Loire Valley with period rooms, restaurant, and event capabilities. Comparable historic-property luxury lodging and corporate-event orientation in the same regional market.
• Hostellerie du Château de Belle-Ville: Château-based hotel near Saumur (Loire Valley) with period rooms, restaurant, and events. Comparable historic-property luxury lodging competing for similar Loire Valley overnight and corporate demand.

Broad incumbents

• Relais & Châteaux (member properties in Loire): Global collection of independent luxury hotels and gourmet restaurants with multiple Loire Valley members. Provides the broader competitive set and benchmark for luxury château hospitality standards the property is positioning against.

Regional players

• Le Manoir de la Régate: Boutique manor hotel near Nantes along the Loire. Comparable French-heritage luxury lodging and Loire cycling-route tourism positioning, though serving the western Loire rather than the Tours/Ballan catchment.

Emerging players

• Loire Valley Lodges: Forest-based luxury lodge concept near Tours with private lodges, spa, and sustainable-tourism focus. Comparable niche-luxury accommodation outside the standard hotel model and proximate to Ballan-Miré; competes for the same slow-tourism and wellness-driven guest.

Others

• Atout France (4-star tourism residence category): The French national tourism development agency that classifies the property as a '4-star tourist residence'. Functions as a regulatory/classification authority and peer benchmark — comparable 4-star residences form the directly competing set for the property.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/commanderiedeballan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-commanderie-de-ballan
• Instagraminstagram.com/commanderiedeballan/?hl=fr

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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