What ESPACE FORME does

Espace Forme is a privately-held independent fitness center operator headquartered in Limoges, France, running two physical gym locations under the same brand: Espace Forme Bénédictins in the city-center (Forum des Bénédictins, 2 avenue Locarno) and Espace Forme Chinchauvaud in a more intimate setting (89 rue du Chinchauvaud). The Bénédictins site operates 7 days/week from 06h00 to 23h00 with free private parking, while the Chinchauvaud site has reduced weekend hours. The business targets the general consumer fitness market in Limoges — explicitly positioning itself as 'everyone is welcome' — spanning bodybuilding, cardio, group classes, dance, wellness, and personalized coaching.

The core product surface is in-person fitness services: weight training and bodybuilding equipment, cardio-training machines, and a broad programmed catalog of 50+ group classes grouped into cardio-dominant (Bodyattack, Bodycombat, RPM, Zumba family, Grit, Tabata, Fit Boxing, etc.), muscular-dominant (Bodypump, Body Sculpt, abdos/fessiers formats, GRIT Strength), gentle methods (Yoga, Pilates, Bodybalance, Stretching, Attitude Barre au Sol), and dance (salsa, bachata, kizomba, reggaeton, hip-hop dancehall, contemporary, modern, oriental). Add-on services include sauna/spa/aesthetic facilities, structured 'Les Programmes' curricula, and 1:1 personalized coaching. Specialized dance classes are delivered on-site via exclusive partnerships with EnDanse and Salsa Mambo Shine. There is no proprietary technology stack, no app, no API surface, and no digital product; the company is entirely physical-services-based with a WordPress website as its digital touchpoint.

The business model is direct-to-consumer subscription/membership recurring revenue: members pay recurring fees for access to equipment, classes, and wellness amenities, and receive the 'Carte Espace Forme' providing discounts across a network of roughly 20 local partner merchants (restaurants, salons, retail, IT). Marketing is conducted via the official website, Facebook, and Instagram. Ownership, founding date, management team, and financial figures are not disclosed in the source material; the company has 38 employees, no parent company, no disclosed funding, and operates as a private independent business.

Name

ESPACE FORME

Legal name

Espace Forme

Website

https://espaceforme.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Espace Forme is a privately-held independent fitness operator running two physical gym locations in Limoges, France — Bénédictins (city-center) and Chinchauvaud (intimate) — offering bodybuilding, cardio, 50+ group classes, dance, sauna/spa, and personalized coaching to general consumer members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fitness Centers

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Yoga & Meditation Experiences (Studio Classes, Guided Meditation, Mindfulness) (THAJAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wellness & Mindfulness Classes (Yoga Workshops, Meditation, Breathwork) (THAJAKAK)

Keywords

• Fitness center services
• Group fitness classes
• Personal training coaching
• Wellness spa facilities
• Dance fitness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Limoges

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Fitness Membership Subscriptions: Recurring membership fees for access to gym facilities, group fitness classes, and equipment. Members receive a card (carte Espace Forme) that provides access to partner discounts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Espace Forme is a dual-location fitness center in Limoges, France that sells recurring memberships granting access to bodybuilding and cardio-training equipment, more than 50 group fitness classes (Les Mills programs, dance styles such as salsa, bachata, kizomba, reggaeton, dancehall, oriental, modern, contemporary, street jazz; gentle methods including yoga, pilates, stretching; high-intensity formats such as HIIT, Tabata, step), personalized one-on-one coaching, structured multi-week fitness programs, and wellness amenities (sauna, spa, aesthetic services). Members also receive a carte Espace Forme that unlocks discounts at local partner businesses across restaurants, salons, retail, and leisure.

Product overview

Espace Forme is a dual-location fitness center in Limoges, France offering a comprehensive range of gym and wellness services. The company operates two facilities (Bénédictins in central Limoges and Chinchauvaud for a more intimate experience) providing bodybuilding, cardio-training, and over 40 group fitness classes including Les Mills programs, dance classes (salsa, reggaeton, kizomba, bachata, dancehall), high-intensity training, and gentle methods (yoga, pilates, stretching). Additional services include personal coaching, structured fitness programs, and wellness facilities with sauna and spa. The company partners with external dance associations for specialized dance instruction and offers various partner discounts to members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Musculation (Weight Training and Bodybuilding) Weight training and bodybuilding equipment and facilities available at both Bénédictins and Chinchauvaud locations for members seeking strength and muscle development.
• Cardio-Training Cardiovascular training equipment including treadmills, ellipticals, and stationary bikes for members at both gym locations.
• Biking RPM LesMills (Indoor Cycling) Indoor cycling classes based on the Les Mills RPM program offered as scheduled group sessions at Espace Forme locations.
• Haute Intensité (High-Intensity Interval Training) High-intensity interval training classes (HIIT) including GRIT Series, Tabata, and similar high-intensity formats aimed at advanced fitness enthusiasts.
• Méthodes Douces (Gentle Methods) Gentle fitness methods including yoga, pilates, stretching, Bodybalance, and barre au sol offered as scheduled low-impact group classes.
• Cours Collectifs Danse (Dance Group Classes) Dance-focused group classes including salsa (Cubaine, Portoricaine L.A. Style, Fusion), bachata, bachata fusion, kizomba, reggaeton/Salsaton, ragga/dancehall, danse orientale, street jazz, modern, contemporary, Latin Moves, barre à terre, and atelier chorégraphique — delivered through Espace Forme and partner associations EnDanse and Salsa Mambo Shine.
• Sauna – Spa – Esthétique Wellness facilities including sauna, spa (hammam), and aesthetic services available on-site to members as part of the membership offering.
• Suivi Personnalisé – Coaching (Personal Coaching) Personalized training programs and one-on-one coaching delivered by qualified fitness professionals (coachs diplômés) to individual members.
• Les Programmes (Structured Fitness Programs) Structured multi-week fitness programs designed for specific goals and fitness levels, complementing individual coaching.
• Cours Collectifs Cardio (Cardio Group Classes) Cardio-focused group fitness classes including Bodyattack, Bodycombat, Bodyjam, Zumba (Fitness, Kids, Step, Toning), Step, Cardio Reveil, Cardio Minceur, Circuit Minceur, Fit Boxing, High Energy (LIA), and Piloxing.
• Cours Collectifs Musculaire (Strength Group Classes) Strength-focused group fitness classes including BodyPump, Body Sculpt, GRIT Strength, Abdos Magic, Abdos-Fessiers, FAC, Fessiers Magic, Joli Buste, Silhouette 30, Step Silhouette, TAB, and TAF.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EnDansecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDance class provider offering Reggaeton/Salsaton and Kizomba courses at Espace Forme locations. Members benefit from preferential pricing. Classes are offered 'à la carte' (per session).
• Salsa Mambo ShinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDance association providing Kizomba classes at Espace Forme locations with preferential rates for members.
• Laser League LimogesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEntertainment and leisure partner. Offer: 1 free game for 1 game purchased for Espace Forme card holders.
• Le CostardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFashion/clothing partner. Offer: 5% immediate discount with Espace Forme card.
• Petit PlateauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSkateshop partner. Offer: Free tote bag with first purchase of 30 euros or more for Espace Forme card holders.
• Planète VélominorGTM or Marketing PartnerBicycle retailer partner. Offer: 15% discount on all products except cycles.
• Jean BurgerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner. Offer: 10% discount on bill with Espace Forme card.
• KFC LimogesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFast food partner. Offer: 10% reduction with Espace Forme card.
• La Boucherie LimogesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner. Offer: 10% discount with Espace Forme card.
• Le boeuf à la modeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner. Offer: 5% discount with Espace Forme card.
• Monsieur de BordeauxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWine merchant partner. Offer: 6.50 EUR per bottle, 39 EUR for 6-bottle case.
• Terra SushiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner.
• Jean Louis David LimogesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHair salon partner. Offer: 20% discount Tuesday-Friday on shampoo, cut, styling. Students: 20% on all packages.
• L'atelier du bien-êtreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWellness center partner. Offer: 10% reduction with Espace Forme card.
• LiVen upminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRelooking and coaching partner. Offer: 5% on all services for individuals (men, women, teens, groups, posture and dating coaching).
• Sébastien CoiffureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHair salon partner. Offer: 10% discount with Espace Forme card.
• Limousin informatiqueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIT services partner.
• MinitauxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBroker services partner.
• DécocéramminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHome improvement store. Offer: 10% discount for Espace Forme members.
• Comptoir des vignesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWine merchant partner. Offer: 7% immediate discount on over 1000 references with Espace Forme card.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Neoness: Urban-focused French fitness chain offering flexible memberships, group classes, and coaching. Comparable to Espace Forme as a French membership-based fitness operator with multi-location strategy, though Neoness targets dense urban markets rather than mid-sized cities like Limoges.
• Keep Cool: French mid-market fitness chain offering cardio, strength, and group classes at accessible price points. Directly comparable to Espace Forme in target customer profile (general fitness consumers) and class-driven value proposition, with significant overlap in Les Mills programming.
• Club Moving: French fitness club chain offering group classes, fitness equipment, and wellness services. Comparable to Espace Forme in operating model (subscription-based, group class catalog, mid-market positioning) and target customer (general French fitness consumer).
• L'Orange Bleue: Franchised French fitness club network with over 400 locations. Comparable to Espace Forme as a membership fitness operator offering group classes, personal coaching, and wellness services — a direct competitor for the same French mid-market fitness consumer.
• Magic Form: Mid-market French fitness franchise with locations across regional France. Directly comparable as a club offering Les Mills-style group classes, bodybuilding, cardio, and personalized coaching to general fitness consumers — similar positioning to Espace Forme in the French regional fitness market.

Broad incumbents

• Fitness Park: Major French fitness chain with broad geographic coverage. Comparable as a French membership-based fitness operator offering group classes and equipment access, but operates a low-cost high-volume model rather than the more intimate dual-location approach of Espace Forme.
• Basic-Fit: Europe's largest low-cost fitness chain with hundreds of clubs across France. Directly comparable as a membership-based fitness operator offering cardio, strength, and group classes, though positioned at a significantly lower price point and broader scale than Espace Forme.

Emerging players

• Wellness Sport Café: French fitness concept combining gym, group classes, and healthy café/lounge. Comparable to Espace Forme for its layered wellness offering (fitness + ancillary services), though differentiated by its integrated café format and more lifestyle-oriented branding.

Others

• Les Mills: Global group fitness programming provider whose content (BodyPump, RPM, BodyCombat, BodyBalance, Grit) is featured throughout Espace Forme's class schedule. Comparable as a supplier/ecosystem participant — Les Mills content materially shapes Espace Forme's competitive positioning against other French clubs.

Regional players

• CrossFit Limoges: Independent functional fitness/CrossFit box serving the Limoges market. Comparable as a local fitness competitor drawing from the same Limoges consumer base as Espace Forme, though differentiated by its specialized strength/conditioning focus versus Espace Forme's broader group class catalog.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Espace-Forme-Limoges-1944826282409503
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/espace-forme

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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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