Ethic Etapes Le Cart

Name

Ethic Etapes Le Cart

Legal name

Le Cart

Website

https://lecart.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Group Accommodation and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Other Traveler Accommodation (72119), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Eco-Hostels & Sustainable Backpacker Lodging (THAGAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Eco/Sustainable Hostels (THAMAIAG), Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Group accommodation services
• Hospitality catering services
• School trip packages
• Corporate seminar hosting
• Cycling tourism stays

Headquarters

HQ city

Sommières

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Group Accommodation Services: Full-board and half-board accommodation for groups, providing lodging, meals, and meeting spaces. Revenue is generated through per-person nightly rates and service packages.
2. Individual and Family Stays: Bed and breakfast rates and per-room pricing for individuals, families, and smaller groups.
3. Seminar and Corporate Events: Dedicated seminar packages including full board, meeting room rental, and related services for corporate groups.
4. School Trips and Educational Stays: Specialized accommodation and meal services for school groups with educational activities and facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ethic Etapes Le Cart is a non-profit group accommodation center offering 147 beds across 42 renovated rooms in an 18th-century mansion in Sommières, France. It provides full-board and half-board lodging for school groups, families, corporate seminars, and leisure groups, complemented by six meeting rooms, dining facilities, an outdoor pool, cycling-friendly infrastructure, and on-site leisure amenities. The center operates as part of the Ethic Etapes network and holds European Ecolabel, Tourism & Handicap, and other sustainability certifications.

Product overview

Ethic Etapes Le Cart is a non-profit international group accommodation center located in Sommières, France, offering a unified portfolio of hospitality services. The core offering centers on group accommodation (42 rooms, 147 beds) with full-board dining, complemented by specialized stay packages including cycling, hiking, school trips, seminars, and family stays. Supporting services include meeting room facilities, on-site leisure amenities (pool, park, bicycles), and cultural events. The center operates under the Ethic Etapes network and is managed by a non-profit association in the social and solidarity economy sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Group Accommodation (Hébergement de groupes) Group accommodation services hosting up to 147 guests in 42 renovated rooms, with full-board and half-board options, catering to school groups, family reunions, leisure groups, and other multi-day stays.
• Restaurant Services (Restauration) Full-board and half-board dining services featuring locally sourced, seasonal, and organic products, with custom menus for events and group stays across dining rooms of 90, 50, and 40 covers.
• Meeting and Seminar Rooms (Salles de réunion) Six meeting rooms accommodating 10 to 100 people, equipped with video projector, DVD player, sound system, and microphone for seminars and corporate events.
• School Trips (Séjours scolaires) Educational school trip packages with discovery classes, adapted accommodation, and pedagogical activities for students aged 6-15.
• Corporate Seminars and Meetings (Séminaires et réunions) Corporate seminar and meeting packages including accommodation, full board, meeting room rental, and refreshments for professional groups.
• Individual and Family Stays (Séjours individuels et familles) Bed and breakfast and half-board options for individuals, families, and small groups seeking flexible accommodation in the Occitanie region.
• Cycling Stays (Séjours Cyclo) Specialized cycling holiday packages for cyclotourists discovering Camargue and Southern Cévennes, with bike storage, repair kits, and electric bike charging facilities.
• Hiking Stays (Séjours Rando) Hiking holiday packages in the Vidourle valley region, organized in collaboration with other Ethic Etapes centers in Southern France.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 15,000 overnight stays annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Max Haavelar FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe center relays fair trade actions promoted by Max Haavelar France as part of its sustainable development commitment and responsible purchasing practices.
• CIVAM du GardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking association with CIVAM (Centres d'Initiatives pour Valoriser l'Agriculture et le Milieu rural) du Gard on agricultural and environmental initiatives.
• UnplusbiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with organic agriculture advocacy organization for promoting and sourcing organic products in catering.
• GRAINE LRminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network for environmental education initiatives in Languedoc-Roussillon.
• ESSENCEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization partnership for sustainability initiatives and education.
• Ethic Etapes NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe center is a member of the Ethic Etapes network comprising 48 international stay centers across France with 7,533 beds. The network shares best practices, sustainable development indicators, and provides a unified brand identity.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• UCPA: French association offering sport-oriented group stays with full-board accommodation and activity programming. Comparable to Le Cart in non-profit structure, group accommodation model, and French social tourism positioning, with stronger emphasis on outdoor sports activities.
• Belambra Clubs: France's leading operator of group vacation clubs with full-board accommodation, leisure amenities, and on-site activities for families and groups. Comparable to Le Cart in target market (French group travelers), full-board model, and resort-style amenities, though Belambra operates for-profit at much larger scale.
• Fédération Unie des Auberges de Jeunesse (FUAJ / Hostelling International France): French network of youth hostels providing budget group accommodation across France. Comparable in group accommodation model, eco-label alignment, and budget-oriented positioning for organized groups and school trips.
• Ligue de l'Enseignement (Fédération des Oeuvres Laïques): Major French secular education federation running a network of group accommodation centers (centres de vacances) serving school trips and youth groups. Comparable in non-profit positioning, school group focus, social tourism mission, and educational approvals.
• VVF Villages: French vacation village operator offering full-board and self-catering accommodation for groups, families, and seminars in regional locations across France. Comparable in product (group accommodation, full-board, leisure amenities) and target segments (schools, families, corporate).
• Azureva: French social tourism operator (subsidiary of MSA) running a network of group vacation villages with full-board dining and activity programming. Directly comparable to Le Cart in social-economy positioning, group accommodation focus, and full-service village model.

Others

• Gîtes de France: Federation operating the largest network of rural group accommodation in France, including gîtes, chambres d'hôtes, and group gîtes. Comparable in regional French group accommodation focus and eco/tourism certifications, though predominantly self-catering.

Regional players

• Terres de France: French regional vacation residence operator offering nature-immersed accommodation with leisure amenities. Comparable in regional positioning and leisure-focused stays, though primarily self-catering residences rather than full-board group centers.

Broad incumbents

• Odalys: French vacation rental and residence operator with a wide portfolio including group-friendly residences and aparthotels. Comparable in French regional accommodation for families and groups but operates at significantly larger commercial scale without social-economy positioning.
• Center Parcs (Pierre & Vacances-Center Parcs): Large-scale French/European operator of short-stay holiday villages with full-board options, leisure amenities, and family/group programming. Comparable product (group-friendly accommodation, leisure facilities) but operates for-profit at substantially larger scale and with a different brand positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 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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