YMCA GARD PONT D'AVIGNON

What YMCA GARD PONT D'AVIGNON does

Revenue is generated through bed-night accommodation (€32–€65 per person per night across bed-only, half-board, and full-board options), 10 themed pedagogical stay programs sold as all-inclusive packages to school groups, sports clubs, families, and youth organizations (€290–€950+ per person per week, including programs such as Festival Colonies, Colonies en Provence, French Y, Cinema, Theatre, Judo, Roman Heritage, Nature, and Science), à-la-carte activities and catering add-ons, and meeting-room, theatre, and restaurant rental for corporate and event clients (€150–€1,000 per day). Distribution is direct-to-group via the organization's website, the French Ministry of National Education's national school-trip catalogue, regional tourism-office referrals (Grand Avignon, Avignon Tourisme, Vaucluse Provence Attractivité), YMCA international referrals (Erasmus+, YMCA Hong Kong), and a youth-travel reseller (Ados Voyages). The organization holds a stack of certifications — ATOUT FRANCE Auberge Collective, Accueil Vélo, Rando Accueil, Label Erasmus+, Jeunesse Éducation Populaire, Service Civique, and Travel Operator registration IM030250007 — that anchor its positioning in institutional group tourism, youth exchanges, and pedagogical stays in Provence.

Name

YMCA GARD PONT D'AVIGNON

Legal name

YMCA GARD-PONT D'AVIGNON

Website

https://ymca-avignon.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

YMCA Gard Pont d'Avignon is a French non-profit operating a 160-bed youth hostel in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, hosting school groups, sports clubs, families, and youth organizations through themed pedagogical stays, full-board accommodation, and event-venue rental.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Group Accommodation & Stay Programs

NAICS

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (7213), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Traditional Dormitory Hostels (THAMAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Summer/Conference Housing & Guest Accommodations (EDALACAI), Traditional Dormitory Hostels (THAGAGAA), Shared Rooms & Dorm-Style in Homes (THAMABAD)

Keywords

• Youth hostel accommodation
• School group stays
• Summer camp programs
• Group lodging services
• Youth travel programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Villeneuve-lès-Avignon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Accommodation (Full Board, Half Board, Bed Only): The primary revenue stream comes from hosting groups and individuals in the 160-bed auberge collective. Guests can choose from full board (with or without packed lunch), half board, or bed-only options. Pricing varies by meal plan and season, with add-ons such as single rooms and river-view upgrades generating additional revenue per person.
2. Room and Facility Rental: Meeting rooms, theatre spaces, and dining facilities are rented to external groups for events, seminars, team meetings, and family gatherings. Pricing is per day with varying rates depending on the space (meeting room €150/day, theatre €300/day, restaurant €1,000/day).
3. Organized Stay Programs: Revenue from themed educational, cultural, and sports stay programs sold as all-inclusive packages to school groups, sports clubs, and youth organizations. Programs include cinema, theatre, Roman heritage, nature, science, judo, French Y, Festival colonies, and Colonies in Provence, with pricing per person ranging from approximately €290 to €950+ per week.
4. Activity and Catering Add-Ons: Optional paid activities (fitness, hiking, theatre workshops, street art, yoga, etc.), meal upgrades (sports breakfast, Provençal aperitif, birthday cake), and beverage breaks are sold as supplementary services to staying groups, generating incremental per-person revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

YMCA Gard Pont d'Avignon operates a 160-bed auberge collective (collective hostel) in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, 900 meters from Avignon, offering accommodation in 43 rooms across three buildings, with flexible meal plans (bed-only, half board, full board). The center sells 10 themed pedagogical stay programs grouped into four categories: school stays (cinema, theatre, Roman heritage, nature, science), sports stays (multi-sport, judo), camps and colonies (Colonies en Provence, Festival Colonies, French Y), and language stays (Together European camp). It also rents meeting rooms, theatre space, and restaurant facilities for corporate events, seminars, and family gatherings.

Product overview

YMCA Gard Pont d'Avignon operates as a collective hostel and international youth stay center offering accommodation (160 beds across 43 rooms) combined with structured educational and recreational programs. The portfolio comprises four main product lines: School Stays (Cinema, Theatre, Roman Heritage, Nature, Science & Discovery), Sports Stays (multi-sport and Judo), Camps & Colonies (Colonies en Provence, Festival Colonies, French Y), and Language Stays (Together European camp). The core accommodation product serves as the foundation, with themed stay programs offered as modular add-ons that leverage the hostel's facilities (theatre, sports field, pool) and partnerships with local instructors and cultural venues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Auberge Collective (Hostel Accommodation) Youth hostel accommodation with 160 beds across 43 rooms and dormitories (1-6 beds per room, including 4-bed dormitories), offering full board, half board, or bed-only options. Located 900 meters from Avignon in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, with terrace views of the Rhône and Palais des Papes, swimming pool, multi-sports field, dining hall, and theatre room. Serves individuals, families, and organized groups.
• School Stays (Séjours Scolaires)

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.1 out of 5 average Google rating from guest reviews, with consistent praise for staff responsiveness, terrace views, value for money, and clean facilities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grand AvignoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrand Avignon is an intercommunality acting for the tourism and economic development of the Avignon metropolis. As a core territorial partner, Grand Avignon supports the YMCA's tourism activities and provides regional visibility, cross-promotion of events, and integration into the broader Avignon destination ecosystem.
• Avignon TourismecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAvignon Tourisme (tourist office) promotes Avignon as a destination to national and international visitors. The partnership supports the YMCA's visibility in tourism marketing materials and connects the center with visitors seeking cultural stays in Avignon and Villeneuve-lès-Avignon.
• UNAT OccitanieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNAT Occitanie is the regional delegation of the National Union of Tourism and Outdoor Associations, bringing together social and solidarity tourism actors in the Occitanie region. Membership provides networking, advocacy, and visibility within the social tourism sector.
• Mission TourismeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMission Tourisme Study Office provides consulting services to associations for the development, improvement, and optimization of their tourism infrastructure. Likely supports the YMCA's renovation and development planning.
• Vaucluse Provence AttractivitéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVaucluse Provence Attractivité promotes the Vaucluse territory to visitors, entrepreneurs, and investors. The partnership supports tourism promotion for the Villeneuve-lès-Avignon and Avignon area where the YMCA is located.
• Éducation Sport Loisirs 84 (ESL84)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESL84 specializes in organizing youth holiday camps (colonies de vacances) throughout the year in the Vaucluse region. As the primary activity partner for sports and nature stays (Colonies en Provence), ESL84 provides qualified instructors and program delivery, complementing the YMCA's accommodation and hospitality capabilities.
• La Factory (Avignon Theatre)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Factory is a professional theatre venue in Avignon. The partnership enables theatre stay programs to include professional-level stage workshops, backstage tours, and student performances in a real theatre setting, providing authentic performing arts education.
• Judo Club de Villeneuve-lès-AvignoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Judo Club de Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, recognized for training elite judokas for French, European, and World championships, partners with the YMCA to deliver judo training camps. Expert instructors including Jérémy Buisson (4th Dan) and Claire Maufrais-Buisson (5th Dan) lead sessions at the YMCA's fully equipped dojo.
• YMCA Europe / HP HOPEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA Europe and the HP HOPE program provide financial support (computer donations) and programmatic support for youth empowerment and educational stays. HP HOPE has contributed laptops for language immersion and educational programs at the center.
• Ados VoyagesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdos Voyages is a youth travel operator that organizes language immersion stays for adolescents. The partnership distributes the YMCA's English language immersion programs (e.g., Harry Potter-themed stays) to primary school groups from the Montpellier area.
• Caisse d'Allocations Familiales du Gard (CAF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CAF du Gard is a public family allowance fund that supports youth programs and community initiatives. As a partner of the M'Y Club weekly youth gathering, CAF provides funding and endorsement for youth engagement activities at the YMCA.
• Totout'ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTotout'Arts is an arts organization that supports creative programming for youth. As a partner of the M'Y Club, they contribute to the cultural and artistic content of the weekly youth gatherings.
• SIDSCAVARminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIDSCAVAR is a local organization supporting youth and community development. As a partner of the M'Y Club, SIDSCAVAR contributes to youth programming and civic engagement initiatives.
• Mission LocaleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission Locale Avignon supports young people (15-25) in their professional and social integration. As a partner of the M'Y Club, they help connect young people with the YMCA's weekly gatherings and civic participation programs.
• Hi France (Youth Hostel Network)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHi France is a youth hostel network providing international visibility and booking referrals for member hostels across France. The YMCA is a member, benefiting from cross-promotion to international youth travelers.
• Alliance Nationale des YMCA FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe national YMCA France alliance provides organizational oversight, brand licensing, and programmatic guidance. The YMCA Gard Pont d'Avignon operates as an affiliated member, with its mission aligned to the global YMCA values of youth empowerment, inclusion, and social service.
• YMCA Hong KongminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA Hong Kong sent approximately 20 young people for a 'unique immersion' stay at the center in Provence, exemplifying international YMCA cross-exchange and intercultural youth programming between the two organizations.
• Villeneuve-lès-Avignon MunicipalitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipality of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon is a key local partner. The YMCA hosts municipal and community events, participates in local festivals, and benefits from municipal support for the renovation and development of the site. The opening of the new ponton by the municipality reinforces the territory's river tourism appeal.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Belambra Clubs: Network of vacation villages across France offering full-board group accommodation with activity programs. Comparable to YMCA in serving organized groups and families with bundled accommodation + activities in regional French destinations.
• Cap France: Federation of independent French vacation villages offering group accommodation and themed activity programs. Comparable to YMCA in collective accommodation model with bundled activity content.
• AZUREVA: Operator of vacation villages and residences across France, with a focus on accessible family and group stays. Comparable to YMCA in serving families and youth groups with full-board packages in regional destinations.
• Centre International de Séjour de Paris: Large group accommodation and seminar center in Paris offering similar turnkey accommodation + catering + meeting facilities for schools, associations, and corporate groups. Comparable in operational model and customer segments.
• UCPA: Leading French operator of sports vacation centers offering multi-sport training camps and group stays for youth and adults. Directly comparable to YMCA's sports stays and judo programs in target customer, facility model, and pedagogical approach.
• HI France (Hostelling International France): National federation of youth hostels in France. YMCA Gard Pont d'Avignon is itself a member of Hi France, which provides cross-promotion and a directly comparable network of collective hostels serving group travelers, schools, and youth across France.
• Éducation Sport Loisirs 84 (ESL84): Specialist organizer of youth holiday camps (colonies de vacances) in Vaucluse region. Direct strategic partner of YMCA for Colonies en Provence; comparable activity content for similar age groups in overlapping territory.
• VVF Villages: French operator of family and group vacation villages offering full-board stays with activities. Comparable to YMCA's colonies and family programs in business model and group-oriented value proposition.

Others

• UNAT (Union Nationale des Associations de Tourisme): National federation of social and solidarity tourism associations in France, of which YMCA Gard Pont d'Avignon is a member through UNAT Occitanie. Comparable network participant representing the social tourism sector.
• Maif Solutions Accompagnement: Provider of school trip and group accommodation solutions via partnership network across France. Comparable ecosystem participant helping schools discover accredited youth accommodation providers like YMCA.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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