Cannes Jeunesse

What Cannes Jeunesse does

Cannes Jeunesse is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) founded in 1971 and headquartered at Port du Mourre Rouge, Cannes. Since July 1, 2005, the City of Cannes has formally delegated to the association two public service missions: the operation of Bases Nautiques (sailing courses, kayak/paddle/catamaran rentals, regattas, and school sailing programs) and CIS Iles de Lérins (socio-educational and sports activities, vacation stays, and corporate events) at the historic Fort Royal monument on Île Sainte-Marguerite; and the management of leisure time for Cannes children aged 6-12 through four Espaces Enfance et Loisirs centers in Giaume, Picaud, Ranguin, and Riou. The association also runs summer stages for ages 7-16, birthday-party packages, and corporate seminars, supported by partnerships with Éducation Nationale, Conseil Départemental des Alpes-Maritimes, CAF, Ministère des Sports, MJCs, FFV, and CPIE.

The business model is a hybrid of consumer activity fees, membership subscriptions, accommodation charges, and contracted public funding. Pricing is tiered by Family Quotient (Quotient Familial) with explicit reductions for Cannes residents (e.g., summer camp €47.90–€319.25 for Cannes residents vs. €565 for non-residents; memberships €13–€30). Distribution combines direct service at physical locations, an online booking platform (MyRezApp), telephone/email inquiries, and a CSE/works-council partnership channel offering discounted corporate rates. Payment includes ANCV vacation vouchers. The association holds European Ecolabel certification for CIS Iles de Lérins, Marque Qualité Tourisme for the Point Location service, and the Label Emplitude, and operates under a published educational and associative project framework.

Customer segments span local families and Cannes-resident children (primary), primary and secondary schools (via Ville de Cannes, Conseil Départemental, and Éducation Nationale), corporate CSEs and works committees seeking team-building and employee-benefit packages, and group bookings (associations, sports clubs, youth centers). Governance is led by a board including a publication director (Jean-Marie Massué); the association has no shareholders, no disclosed revenue, no subsidiaries, and no funding rounds, consistent with its non-profit status.

Name

Cannes Jeunesse

Legal name

Association Cannes Jeunesse

Website

https://cannes-jeunesse.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cannes Jeunesse is a French non-profit association founded in 1971 that operates sailing schools, after-school childcare centers, and Fort Royal vacation accommodations on Île Sainte-Marguerite, serving Cannes families, children aged 6-12, schools, and corporate clients via a City of Cannes public-service delegation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Education and Recreation Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

National Park & Conservancy Lodges (THAGAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Campground & Overnight Facilities Operations (Campsites, Cabins, Backcountry Huts) (THAAAGAE), Traditional Campgrounds (Tent & Mixed-Use) (THAMAJAB)

Keywords

• Youth education programs
• Nautical sports instruction
• Childcare services
• Vacation camp accommodations
• Community leisure programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cannes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Activity and Membership Fees: Revenue from membership subscriptions and activity fees for nautical sports, childcare services, and youth programs. Pricing is calculated based on Family Quotient (Quotient Familial) for children's services.
2. Vacation Stays and Camps: Revenue from residential vacation programs for children aged 7-16 years at the CIS Iles de Lérins, including full-board accommodations at Fort Royal on Île Sainte-Marguerite.
3. Corporate Events and Seminars: Revenue from team building events, seminars, and corporate outings held at the CIS Iles de Lérins, including meeting room rentals and catering services.
4. Nautical Equipment Rental: Revenue from renting kayaks, paddleboards, catamarans, and sailing equipment at the Bases Nautiques locations.
5. After-School Care Subscriptions: Per-term subscription fees for after-school childcare services, calculated based on family income quotient.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cannes Jeunesse is a non-profit association operating three service divisions: Les Bases Nautiques for water sports instruction and equipment rental, Espaces Enfance et Loisirs for after-school and holiday childcare for children aged 6-12, and CIS Iles de Lérins for vacation camps, family stays, school trips, and corporate events at the historic Fort Royal on Île Sainte-Marguerite. Services are delivered across multiple physical locations in Cannes with subsidized rates for residents and online booking access.

Product overview

Cannes Jeunesse is a non-profit association (loi 1901) founded in 1971 offering three interconnected service divisions: Les Bases Nautiques for water sports (sailing, kayaking, paddle, catamaran rentals and courses), Espaces Enfance et Loisirs for children's after-school and holiday care (ages 6-12), and CIS Iles de Lérins for vacation camps and corporate events on Île Sainte-Marguerite. Services are bookable through an online reservation system and include activities for all ages from 4 years old (Jardin des Mers) through adults, with dedicated offerings for schools, families, and businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Les Bases Nautiques (Water Sports Bases) Water sports bases offering sailing courses (windsurfing, catamaran, wingfoil), equipment rentals (kayaks, paddleboards, catamarans), summer sailing stages, and regattas for all ages and skill levels at Mourre Rouge, Béal, and Batéguier locations.
• Espaces Enfance et Loisirs (Children's Leisure Centers) After-school and holiday childcare centers for children aged 6-12 in Cannes, with four locations (Giaume, Picaud, Ranguin, and Riou) offering homework help, creative workshops, Wednesday activities, and school holiday programs.
• CIS Iles de Lérins (International Stay Center) International Stay Center at Fort Royal on Île Sainte-Marguerite offering vacation camps for children 7-16, family stays, school trips, group bookings, and corporate events with full-board and half-board accommodation from March to October.
• Voile Scolaire (School Sailing Programs)

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ville de CannescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2005Since July 1, 2005, Ville de Cannes has commissioned Cannes Jeunesse with two public service missions: operation of Bases Nautiques and socio-educational sports activities at CIS Iles de Lérins, and organization of leisure time for Cannes children aged 6-12 in Espaces Enfance et Loisirs.
• Éducation NationalecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial approval from Education Nationale for school sailing programs. Coordinates with Inspection Académique for scheduling and criteria for school cycling programs.
• Conseil Départemental des Alpes-MaritimescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental council participates in funding sailing programs for secondary school students, including Collège Capron and Collège des Vallergues.
• Ministère des SportsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry supporting sports and youth development activities.
• Caisse d'Allocations Familiales (CAF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily benefits office partnering on family-oriented programs and subsidies.
• MJC GiaumeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal youth and cultural center partner for children's activities and outreach.
• MJC PicaudminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal youth and cultural center partner for children's activities.
• Marque Côte d'Azur FranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism brand partnership promoting the destination.
• CPIE (Centre Permanent d'Initiatives pour l'Environnement)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental education center partnering on marine biodiversity exploration activities during vacation camps.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Belambra Clubs: Belambra is a major French vacation club operator running family-oriented holiday clubs. Comparable as a provider of French family vacation experiences, though it operates at significantly larger scale as a commercial enterprise.
• Club Med: Club Med is a global premium all-inclusive resort operator with French heritage. Comparable as a vacation provider overlapping with the CIS Îles de Lérins corporate event and family stay offerings, though operating at vastly greater scale and global footprint.
• Ternelia (formerly VVF Villages): Ternelia is one of France's largest vacation village operators with dozens of properties across the country. It is comparable to the CIS Îles de Lérins operation but operates at much greater scale and breadth as an established commercial player.

Direct peers

• PEP (Pupilles de l'Enseignement Public): PEP is a French non-profit organization providing educational and social support services, including vacation programs and after-school activities for children. Comparable to Cannes Jeunesse given the overlap in socio-educational programming for youth.
• Léo Lagrange: Léo Lagrange is a French federation for popular education running childcare, leisure, and youth programs nationwide. It is comparable as a similarly structured non-profit association providing socio-educational services for children and youth in France.
• UCPA: UCPA is a major French non-profit association offering youth sports vacations, sailing schools, and outdoor adventure programs. It is directly comparable to Cannes Jeunesse as both operate non-profit youth sport/vacation models with similar target demographics and nautical offerings.
• AZUREVA: AZUREVA is a French non-profit association operating vacation villages across France, offering family stays, group accommodations, and activity programming. It is comparable to the CIS Îles de Lérins operations at Cannes Jeunesse given similar vacation-village formats and B2C/B2B mix.
• Cap France: Cap France is a cooperative network of French vacation villages operating holiday villages, group accommodations, and family programs. It is comparable given the shared vacation-village operating model serving French families and groups.
• La Ligue de l'Enseignement: La Ligue de l'Enseignement is one of France's largest popular education associations, running youth holiday camps, after-school activities, and socio-educational programs nationwide. Comparable as a French non-profit with similar mission and youth programming.

Others

• Fédération Française de Voile (FFV): FFV is the French national sailing federation that licenses sailing schools and provides governance for nautical sports. Comparable as an ecosystem participant supporting Cannes Jeunesse's sailing instruction activities rather than as a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/AssociationCannesJeunesse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cannesjeunesse
• Instagraminstagram.com/cislerins

Compliance2 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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