DOMAINE LA BONNE ETOILE

What DOMAINE LA BONNE ETOILE does

Domaine La Bonne Etoile is a privately held, family-owned hospitality estate located at 1149 route du Vivier, Beausemblant, in the Drôme des Collines region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. The 8-hectare property centers on a 17th century castle with 13th century towers and offers an aggregated portfolio of more than 13 distinct accommodation units — six self-catering gîtes, four bed-and-breakfast rooms (including a tower suite), five safari-style lodge tents, two Woody cottages, and four circus trailers — with a maximum capacity of 80 guests. Pricing ranges from approximately €140/night for a Woody cottage to €2,200 per week for the largest gîtes, with end-of-stay cleaning included; optional add-ons cover table d'hôtes dinners (€28/person), jacuzzi/spa rental (€20/hour), massages, and on-site activities such as circus workshops, biathlon initiation, darts, and Thermomix-led cooking experiences.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer model with no intermediary resellers, generating bookings primarily through its own website (gite-charme-drome.fr, developed by Com&Net) integrated with the third-party Eviivo reservation platform, supplemented by phone reservations and social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn). Distribution is amplified by regional press coverage (Femina, Les Mondaines, France Bleu Drôme Ardèche, Dauphiné Libéré) and inclusion in the Porte de Drôme Ardèche tourism network, with reputation managed via the Guest Suite platform under AFNOR NF Service certification (287 reviews, 9.5/10 average). Core technology is limited to standard website and booking-software tooling; no proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, or mobile app is offered.

Revenue is diversified across multiple guest segments — families, couples, corporate seminars, weddings, family reunions, and travelers seeking unusual accommodations — with no disclosed enterprise anchors. Ownership rests with hosts Annabel and Thierry (day-to-day operators) and Jean-Jérôme (original restorer of the domain), supported by 9 employees; the company has no parent, no subsidiaries, no funding history, and operates as a single-site independent business in rural France.

Name

DOMAINE LA BONNE ETOILE

Legal name

Domaine La Bonne Etoile

Website

https://gite-charme-drome.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Domaine La Bonne Etoile is a family-owned holiday estate in Beausemblant, Drôme, France, offering 13+ gîtes, chambres d'hôtes, lodge tents, circus trailers, and a tower suite on an 8-hectare historic property for families, couples, corporate groups, and event clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Beausemblant

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Accommodation rentals: Primary revenue stream from renting various types of accommodations including gîtes (self-catering cottages), chambres d'hôtes (B&B rooms), cottages, lodge tents, circus trailers, and unique tower accommodations. Pricing varies by accommodation type and season, with minimum stay requirements of 2-3 nights on weekends.
2. Table d'hôtes (dining): Guest table offering dinner with aperitif, starter, dish, dessert, and coffee for €28 per person. Breakfast service also available as part of guest experience.
3. Wellness and spa services: Jacuzzi/SPA rental at €20/hour (maximum 4 persons, ages 16+). Massage services offered by Cloé and Sophie. These are optional paid add-on services.
4. Activity services: Various paid activities including circus workshops for children, biathlon initiation, darts, and team building activities. Cooking experiences with Annabel using Thermomix also offered.
5. Event venue rental: Rental of the domain for weddings, family celebrations (cousinades), and corporate seminars. The domain offers a dedicated common room for seminars that can be privatized.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Domaine La Bonne Etoile operates a heritage holiday accommodation estate on an 8-hectare park in Beausemblant, Drôme, featuring a 17th century castle with 13th century towers. The property rents out self-catering gîtes (cottages), bed & breakfast rooms, safari-style lodge tents, wooden cottages, and circus-themed trailers, supplemented by an on-site guest table, spa/jacuzzi access, massage services, and recreational amenities (swimming pools, tennis, billiards). Capacity reaches up to 80 guests across the diverse lodging types, with the domain also available for corporate seminars, weddings, and family celebrations.

Product overview

Domaine La Bonne Étoile is a hospitality business offering diverse accommodation options across an 8-hectare estate featuring a 17th century castle with 13th century towers. The property provides six self-catering gîtes (Poussière d'étoile, Grande Ourse, Petite Ourse, Étoile filante, Lumière d'étoile, Aventure d'étoiles), four bed & breakfast rooms (A nos Amours, Au petit bonheur, Bonne aventure, Étoile et moi), five safari lodge tents, two WOODY cottages, and four circus trailers. Add-on services include table d'hôtes dining, spa/jacuzzi access, massage services, and various recreational activities including swimming pools, tennis, billiards, and circus workshops. The domain can accommodate up to 80 persons across all accommodations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Self-catering Gîtes (Holiday Cottages) Six traditional self-catering holiday cottages on the estate (Poussière d'étoile, Grande Ourse, Petite Ourse, Étoile filante, Lumière d'étoile, Aventure d'étoiles) accommodating 4 to 10 persons each, with fully equipped kitchens, private terraces, and access to all domain amenities. Targeted at families and groups seeking autonomous stays.
• Chambres d'hôtes (Bed & Breakfast Rooms) Four modern B&B rooms within the 17th century castle, including A nos Amours (accessible), Au petit bonheur (4 persons), Bonne aventure (suite for 4), and Étoile et moi (tower accommodation), with breakfast included. Targeted at couples and short-stay travelers.
• Tentes Lodges (Safari Glamping Tents) Five glamping safari tents (Jeanne, Louise, Madeleine, Paulette, Léonie) each with bunk-bed bedroom, equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower, and outdoor terrace, blending nature immersion with hotel-grade comfort.
• Woody Cottages (Wooden Chalets) Two wooden chalets (Woody 1 and Woody 2) with living room, equipped kitchenette, bathroom, and large bay windows overlooking the castle park; Woody 2 is PRM accessible.
• ÃŽlot de Roulottes de Cirque (Circus Trailer Island) Four circus-themed trailers arranged as a gipsy caravan compound sleeping 6-12 persons in total; three trailers serve as independent bedrooms with bunk beds and private bathrooms, the fourth is a communal kitchen. Optional circus workshops available for children in summer.
• Table d'hôtes (Guest Table Dining) On-site gourmet dining service offering regional cuisine made with local and seasonal products. Dinner at €28 per person includes aperitif, starter, dish, dessert, and coffee; full breakfast buffet also served. Reservation required for dinner.
• Wellness and Spa Services Wellness offering combining privatizable jacuzzi/spa (€20/hour, max 4 persons aged 16+) with massage services by Cloé (energetic, sports, relaxing, candle massage) and aesthetic treatments by beautician Sophie Galot. All by appointment.
• Corporate Seminar and Event Venue Rental Rental of the full estate or dedicated common room for corporate seminars, team building events, weddings, family reunions (cousinades), and milestone celebrations, with on-site accommodation for attendees.

Quantifiable outcome

• 287 verified guest reviews with 9.5/10 average rating
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Arts DiffusionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Collaboration with Arts Diffusion for organizing 'Les Vocales à La Bonne Etoile' concert series. Five editions were held from 2015-2019 featuring various musical performances including lyric concerts, French chanson, Pop Opera, and international variety shows at the castle.
• Cloé (Massage Therapist)minorOthersIndependent massage therapist offering various types of massage services (energetic, sports, relaxing, candle massage) at the domain's wellness room. Contact: +33 6 81 81 29 06
• Sophie Galot (Beautician)minorOthersDiploma-qualified beautician offering aesthetic and wellness services at the domain. Contact: +33 6 08 96 02 72
• Thierry (Circus Arts Instructor)minorOthersCircus arts instructor offering workshops for children, private family lessons, and corporate team building. Services include juggling, acrobatics, balance, trapeze, tightrope walking. Also offers biathlon initiation and darts activities. Contact: +33 6 42 34 91 09. Website: dauphicirque.com
• Annabel (Cooking Instructor)minorOthersHost offering cooking experiences using Thermomix TM6 for guests interested in culinary sharing and discovery.
• Safari de PeaugresminorOthersNearby wildlife park (under 30 minutes from domain) with 900+ animals in semi-liberty across 120 species. The domain recommends this attraction to guests as part of regional activities.
• Palais Idéal du Facteur ChevalminorOthersNearby historical monument (Monument Historique since 1969) in Hauterives, 17 km from domain. Classified by André Malraux, designed by Ferdinand Cheval over 33 years.
• Golf d'Albon SenaudminorOthersGolf course located 4 km from domain, offering 9-hole and 18-hole courses on 120 hectares. Provides initiation sessions and competition opportunities. Restaurant open 11h-19h.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Belambra Clubs: French family-oriented vacation club operator with holiday villages across France. Comparable for the family/group segment and on-site activities positioning, though at much larger resort scale.
• Odalys Vacances: Major French vacation rental company with self-catering residences and holiday resorts across France. Overlaps with the gîte/chambre d'hôtes portion of the domain's offering, but at much broader portfolio scale.
• Pierre & Vacances: Leading French vacation rental operator offering self-catering residences and holiday villages across France and Europe. Comparable as a French gîte/resort-style accommodation provider, but operating at national scale with institutional ownership.
• Center Parcs: European operator of nature-based holiday villages with cottages and on-site activities. Overlaps on the multi-unit family-friendly estate model with recreational amenities, but at a substantially larger commercial scale.
• Vacanceselect: French outdoor vacation specialist offering campsites, mobile homes, and nature lodging across France. Comparable for the safari tents and outdoor family lodging segment.

Direct peers

• Domaine de la Tortinière: Boutique castle hotel in the Loire Valley with on-site grounds, dining, and event hosting. Comparable as a heritage château lodging venue with similar character-driven, owner-attended hospitality model.
• Huttopia: French glamping and nature resort operator offering safari tents, chalets, and cabins in natural settings. Most directly comparable for Domaine La Bonne Etoile's safari lodge tents and circus trailer glamping offering.
• Château d'Artigny: Historic French château hotel in the Loire Valley offering luxury rooms, dining, and event hosting. Comparable as a heritage castle accommodation venue with event rental capability, though operated as a full-service hotel rather than gîtes.
• Le French Time: Curated French luxury vacation rental company featuring historic properties, châteaux, and character estates. Directly comparable to Domaine La Bonne Etoile's historic castle property and premium positioning.

Others

• Gîtes de France: National French network and label for independent gîtes and chambres d'hôtes, of which Domaine La Bonne Etoile is a label member. Functions as distribution network rather than direct competitor; useful for benchmark pricing and positioning.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/labonneetoile26
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/domaine-la-bonne-etoile
• Instagraminstagram.com/labonneetoile_

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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