Lodges en Provence

What Lodges en Provence does

Lodges en Provence is a privately-held French hospitality operator (SAS, RCS Lyon) running a 5-star outdoor hospitality park in Richerenches, Drôme Provençale, between Vaison la Romaine and Grignan. Founded in 2013 and operating with approximately 5 employees, the company offers 50 unique eco-friendly cabin accommodations (Cabanons, Huttes, Bergeries, Grand Cabanons, and Nid d'Amour) each with roughly 250 m² of private garden, set among truffle oak trees within a fully enclosed and secured domain. On-site amenities include two swimming pools (one adults-only), multi-sport terrain, children's play areas, petanque, bike rentals, and wellness services, supported by hotel-style services such as daily housekeeping and room service.

The business generates revenue from four streams: accommodation rentals (starting from €180 per night), on-site restaurant and catering operated by Chef Matthieu Fontaine (Michelin-starred background) with seasonal menus including the winter "Carte Noire" truffle menu, event hosting for weddings (up to 230 guests) and corporate seminars (up to 150 persons with full-domain privatization), and gift voucher sales. Pricing is unit-based for individuals with a 30% deposit on reservation and balance on arrival, while group and corporate events use custom quotations with staged deposits (33% on confirmation, 33% 30 days before for events over €30,000 TTC, balance within one week post-event). Distribution is direct via the company's website and the Reservit booking platform, with corporate and wedding bookings driven by a dedicated sales team rather than third-party OTAs.

Customer segmentation is hybrid: corporate seminars, weddings/celebrations, and individual vacationers/families are all flagged as primary segments, supplemented by a non-primary gourmet and truffle enthusiast segment for the December–March truffle season. The company has no disclosed proprietary technology, no AI/ML capabilities, and no external funding; technology stack is limited to commodity integrations including Reservit for booking, Google Analytics, and Smartsupp for live chat. The operating geography is restricted to Drôme Provençale in France, with no global footprint claim and no disclosed expansion beyond the single domain.

Name

Lodges en Provence

Legal name

Lodges en Provence

Website

https://lodges-en-provence.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lodges en Provence operates a 5-star glamping park in Richerenches, Drôme Provençale, offering 50 unique eco-lodges, an on-site Michelin-trained restaurant, and full event hosting for weddings and corporate seminars serving leisure travelers, couples, and French businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Hospitality and Glamping

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Wilderness & Backcountry Lodges (Remote/Off-Grid) (THAGAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mountain & Wilderness Lodges (THAAAHAE), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Culinary & Wine Itinerary Planning (THAKAOAJ)

Keywords

• Glamping accommodations
• Wedding venue services
• Corporate seminar hosting
• Truffle gastronomy experiences
• Outdoor hospitality resorts

Headquarters

HQ city

Richerenches

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: Rental of unique lodge accommodations including Cabanons (2 persons), Huttes (up to 5 persons), Bergeries (up to 6 persons), and Grand Cabanons (up to 5 persons). Each lodge features approximately 250m2 private garden, hotel-style services, and full amenities.
2. Restaurant and catering services: On-site restaurant operated by Chef Matthieu Fontaine ( Michelin-starred background) serving Provençal cuisine with seasonal menus. Catering services for weddings, seminars, and private events. Cards include Summer menu, Winter 'Carte Noire' featuring black truffle dishes, and year-round event menus.
3. Event hosting and venue rental: Private event hosting including weddings, anniversaries, corporate seminars, team-building activities, and seasonal celebrations (Ban des Truffes, Féria, Bal des Poulardes). Revenue from venue privatization, meeting room rental, and event coordination services.
4. Gift cards: Gift voucher sales for meals, overnight stays, or combined packages. Offered as 'Bon Cadeau' for gifting purposes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lodges en Provence operates a 5-star-rated outdoor hospitality park in Richerenches, Drôme Provençale, France, offering unique cabin-style accommodations (Cabanons, Huttes, Bergeries, Nid d'Amour) with hotel-grade services. The property bundles lodging with an on-site restaurant led by a Michelin-experienced chef and full event hosting for weddings, corporate seminars, and seasonal vacations, centered on Provençal gastronomy including the world-famous black truffle of Richerenches.

Product overview

Lodges en Provence is a 5-star outdoor hospitality destination offering a portfolio of unusual accommodations (Cabanons, Huttes, Bergeries, Nid d'Amour lodges) alongside event services. The core offering combines lodging with on-site dining (Restaurant by Chef Matthieu Fontaine), wedding hosting (up to 230 guests), corporate seminars (up to 150 persons), and seasonal vacation packages. Winter truffle experiences and wellness services complement the portfolio. All guests share access to recreational facilities (pools, sports terrain, bike rentals) within a 5-star-rated truffle oak park in Drôme Provençale.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Les Lodges (Insolite Accommodation) Unique nature-immersed cabin lodging including Cabanons (2-person cabins), Huttes (Canadian-style tent lodges for up to 5 people), Bergeries (lodges for up to 6), and Nid d'Amour (romantic lodges with private jacuzzis). Each lodge has a private ~250m² garden in a truffle-oak park, with hotel-style housekeeping and amenities, targeting couples, families and individual travelers.
• Le Restaurant On-site restaurant led by Chef Matthieu Fontaine (8 years at the property with Michelin-starred background) serving seasonal Provençal cuisine. Includes a summer carte, a winter 'Carte Noire' built around Richerenches black truffle, and catering for events, open to outside guests as well as lodging customers.
• Mariages (Wedding Events) Custom wedding organization in a rustic-chic Provençal setting surrounded by lavender fields, including on-site accommodation for up to 230 guests across 50 lodges, Michelin-experienced chef catering, secular ceremonies by the pool, and full event coordination. Targeted at couples and families seeking exclusive personalized weddings.
• Séminaires (Corporate Seminars) Full-day seminar hosting with full property privatization, accommodation in 50 lodges, meeting rooms for 20 to 250 persons, Michelin-experienced chef catering, team-building activities, and access to two swimming pools and sports terrain. Targeted at companies seeking off-site venues for seminars, team building, and business retreats.
• L'Hiver autour de la Truffe (Winter Truffle Experience) Winter gastronomic getaway package featuring truffle market visits, cavage (truffle hunting) sessions with dogs, meetings with local truffle farmers, and the special winter 'Carte Noire' menu by the Michelin-experienced chef. Targeted at gourmet travelers and truffle enthusiasts visiting during truffle season.
• Vacances d'Été (Summer Vacation) Summer holiday package providing access to two swimming pools, children's play areas, multi-sport terrain, pétanque, table tennis, outdoor fitness, spa treatments, and bike rentals, located between Mont-Ventoux and the Ardèche Gorges. Targeted at families and couples seeking nature-focused summer vacations.
• Bien-être au Naturel (Natural Wellness) Massage and wellness services offered in a natural, calming environment for relaxation, harmony, and well-being. Available as an à-la-carte service to lodging guests and outside visitors.
• Bons Cadeaux (Gift Vouchers) Gift vouchers ('Bon Cadeau') that can be redeemed for meals, overnight stays, or combined packages, customizable according to preferences and budget, available to individuals and corporate gifting clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Full accommodation capacity for 230 guests on single property
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Ferme de la grande BéconneminorOthersLocal farm partner for Provençal gastronomy experiences. Recommended as part of culinary tourism activities for guests staying at the property.
• La Ferme aux CrocodilesminorOthersFamily-friendly attraction partner in Pierrelatte, recommended to guests for children's activities.
• Golf de ClansayesminorOthersPartner golf club located 20 minutes from property, recommended for sporting guests.
• Château de GrignanminorOthersCultural heritage partner - the largest Renaissance castle in southern France, located nearby and recommended for guest excursions.
• Mont-VentouxminorOthersRegional natural landmark partner - famous Provençal mountain 40 minutes from property, promoted for hiking and cycling experiences.
• Domaine de La BartavelleminorOthersWine estate partner on the Route des Vins (wine route), recommended for wine tasting experiences.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Terres de France: French operator of nature vacation residences, lodges and chalets across regional destinations. Comparable mid-market French operator with similar cabin-style accommodations and family/vacation customer focus.
• Domaine de Fontenille: Boutique wine-estate hotel in Provence with on-site restaurant, vineyard and event hosting. Comparable as a Provençal terroir-anchored luxury estate combining gastronomy, weddings and accommodations at premium rates.
• Huttopia: French operator of nature-immersed lodges, canvas chalets and cabin villages across France and internationally. Closest direct competitor in the French outdoor-hospitality segment with comparable lodge formats, family and nature positioning, and multi-site footprint.
• Ciela Village: French operator of nature and glamping resorts with cabin, lodge and unusual accommodation formats. Comparable business model focused on outdoor hospitality and family nature vacations in southern France.
• Yelloh! Village (Les Castels chain): Network of French outdoor hospitality sites offering cabins, lodges and unusual accommodations with seasonal programming and family positioning. Directly comparable on product type, customer mix and 4–5 star classification.

Broad incumbents

• Relais & Châteaux member properties in Provence: Network of luxury hotels and gourmet restaurants in Provence (e.g., Baumanière, La Co(o)rniche). Competes for high-end leisure and corporate guests seeking luxury stays with culinary distinction in the same geography.
• Pierre & Vacances (Center Parcs brand): Large French vacation rental and family resort operator with broad portfolio including nature villages. Operates at much larger scale and broader segment than Lodges en Provence, but competes for the same family nature-vacation demand in France.
• Le Domaine des Etangs: Luxury French estate hotel with event hosting and Michelin-level gastronomy. Comparable on premium estate positioning, event privatization and Michelin-trained culinary experience, though at a higher price tier.

Others

• Maison de la Truffe / Toques & Truffes operators: Culinary-tourism operators specializing in truffle experiences, gastronomy itineraries and wine tours in Provence. Comparable in the winter truffle-season value proposition even though they are not direct lodging competitors.

Regional players

• Domaine de la Chartreuse (Provence): Provençal estate offering unusual accommodations, weddings and seminars in a similar natural park setting. Operates in adjacent Drôme/Vaucluse geography with comparable privatization and event model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lodges.en.provence
• Instagraminstagram.com/lodgesenprovence
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lodges-en-provence-84

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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