GRAND TOUR

What GRAND TOUR does

GRAND TOUR is a privately held physical coworking space and tourism-focused startup incubator operating from a 187 square meter venue in the Oberkampf district of Paris, France. Founded in 2018, the company serves early-stage tourism entrepreneurs, startups, freelancers, and independent professionals through a community-driven model that combines open-space coworking desks, fixed workstations, a dedicated tourism incubator (Incubateur de tourisme), startup nursery (Pépinière de Start-up), meeting rooms, event/privatization space, networking forums, and an on-site cafeteria. The company positions itself around a "lifestyle and feel good at work" philosophy, hosting pitch contests, innovation debates, meetups, and exhibitions to build an entrepreneurial community.

The business is not built on proprietary technology; it is a real-estate-and-community play rather than a software platform. Revenue is generated through recurring coworking memberships (open space and fixed desks for nomad and sedentary workers), one-time meeting room and event space rentals, and subscription-based incubator support services for tourism startups. Go-to-market is community-led, leveraging organic social media across Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube, plus a WordPress blog, with direct walk-ins and inquiries as the primary sales channel. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers must contact Grand Tour directly.

The company is independently operated with no parent company, no disclosed institutional or venture capital backing, and no listed management team in available sources. It operates only in Paris with no global footprint, maintains no disclosed partnerships or alliances, and shows no evidence of M&A, funding rounds, or patent/trademark activity.

Name

GRAND TOUR

Legal name

Grand Tour

Website

https://grand-tour.paris

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GRAND TOUR is a privately held coworking space and tourism startup incubator operating from a 187 M² venue in Paris's Oberkampf district, serving early-stage tourism entrepreneurs, freelancers, and independent professionals through recurring desk rentals, event space, and incubator services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Coworking Space Rental: Revenue from renting open space desks, fixed workstations, and shared office space on a flexible basis for nomad and sedentary workers.
2. Meeting Room & Event Space Rental: Revenue from renting meeting rooms and event spaces for privatizations, afterwork events, and corporate functions.
3. Incubator/Startup Support Services: Incubation services for tourism startups including mentorship, workspace, and community access for early-stage entrepreneurs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Grand Tour operates a 187 M² coworking space and tourism-focused startup incubator/seed accelerator in the Oberkampf district of Paris. The venue provides open-space coworking desks, fixed workstations, a dedicated tourism incubator, meeting rooms, event space, networking forums, and an on-site cafeteria with free coffee, tea, and snacks. The space is designed around a lifestyle and feel-good-at-work philosophy targeting entrepreneurs, freelancers, independent professionals, and tourism startups.

Product overview

Grand Tour is a unified coworking and hospitality workspace offering that combines multiple service layers within 187 square meters of daylit space in Paris's Oberkampf district. The core offering consists of an open-space coworking environment and shared desk areas (Espace Coworking/Pépinière de Start-up), supported by a dedicated tourism incubator (Incubateur de tourisme). The service portfolio extends through meeting room facilities (Salles de réunion & privatisation), networking and event spaces (Espace Networking), and on-site cafeteria amenities (La Cafétéria). The space is designed around a lifestyle and feel-good-at-work philosophy, positioning itself as a cozy, collaborative, and innovative environment for entrepreneurs, independents, and local actors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Espace Coworking (Open Space) An open-space coworking area with shared desks offering flexible work arrangements for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and independent professionals in a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Pépinière de Start-up A startup nursery providing fixed workstations for nomadic and sedentary workers, supporting entrepreneurs in developing their businesses within a creative ecosystem.
• Incubateur de tourisme A tourism incubator dedicated to supporting and nurturing tourism-related startups and entrepreneurs, leveraging the creative and innovative environment of Grand Tour.
• Salles de réunion & privatisation Meeting rooms available for reservation, suitable for business meetings, presentations, and private events within the coworking space.
• Espace Networking A networking forum offering startup pitch competitions, inspiring exchange events, community building for entrepreneurs, meetups, and exhibition space.
• La Cafétéria An on-site cafeteria providing unlimited coffee, tea, and snacks with self-service access and an open kitchen for workspace users.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Station F: World's largest startup campus based in Paris, hosting startup programs, accelerators, and entrepreneur communities. Comparable as a Paris startup ecosystem hub that supports early-stage founders through programs and workspace.
• Deskeo: Paris-based coworking operator offering flexible private offices, open spaces, and meeting rooms across multiple Parisian locations. Directly comparable as a domestic coworking competitor with similar workspace offerings in Paris.
• Welcome City Lab: Paris-focused tourism innovation incubator run by Paris&Co, specifically supporting startups in tourism and hospitality. The most directly comparable peer given Grand Tour's explicit "Incubateur de tourisme" positioning.
• Worklib: French coworking operator focused on Paris with flexible workspace offerings for freelancers, startups, and SMBs. Comparable as a domestic coworking competitor with a similar target customer base.
• NUMA: Paris-based startup accelerator and innovation hub providing coworking, programs, and community for tech and impact-focused entrepreneurs. Comparable as a direct peer in the startup incubation space.
• The Office (Paris): French coworking and flexible office brand with multiple Paris locations, offering open space, dedicated desks, and meeting rooms. Comparable as a domestic coworking peer targeting similar entrepreneur and SME customers.
• Hiptown: French coworking network offering flexible workspace in Paris and other French cities, with design-led spaces and a community focus. Comparable as a domestic coworking operator targeting similar independent professional and SME customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• WeWork: Global coworking and flexible office giant with significant Paris presence, offering coworking memberships, meeting rooms, and event spaces. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving a similar SMB/entrepreneur customer base with overlapping product categories.
• IWG (Spaces / HQ): Global flexible workspace parent company operating multiple brands (Spaces, HQ, Regus) with extensive Paris presence. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering coworking, meeting rooms, and event space to a similar SMB customer base.

Emerging players

• The Family: European startup community and education platform supporting early-stage founders through programs, community events, and educational content. Comparable in the entrepreneur community-building niche, though more tech-oriented.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GrandTourParis
• Facebookfacebook.com/GrandTourParis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grandtourparis
• Instagraminstagram.com/grandtourparis
• Pinterestpinterest.com/grandtourparis/pins

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 →

Frequently asked questions about GRAND TOUR