Extérieur Nature

What Extérieur Nature does

Extérieur Nature SARL is a privately-held French outdoor leisure park operator (SARL) headquartered in Marquixanes, Pyrénées-Orientales, approximately 25 minutes from Perpignan and 40 minutes from the Mediterranean coast. Founded in 2007 by canyoning enthusiast Victor Lévêque and co-managed with his wife Laure, the company operates a 2.5-hectare riverside adventure park built around a fixed base on the Têt river, complemented by guided activities at dispersed natural sites across the Pyrénées-Orientales (department 66) and Aude (department 11). As of the most recent data, the company employs approximately 35 staff at peak season including guides, reception, restaurant, and snack personnel.

The product portfolio spans ten distinct activities targeting all ages and skill levels: a 12-course accrobranche (tree-top adventure) park with zip lines up to 160m using a unique compression-based (non-drilling) tree attachment system and a CLiC-iT continuous safety lifeline; eight guided canyoning descents across difficulty levels I–IV (including the year-round hot-water canyon at Thuès); rafting and hydrospeed operated via partnership with SUD RAFTING at Axat; via ferrata at Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet; rock climbing at Casteil; laser tag on 1,600 m² of forested terrain (added 2025); tubing on the Têt; and Explor Games (outdoor escape game). On-site F&B comprises Restaurant Le Caillou (May–September, full-service homemade cuisine) and Snack Le Pouce (July–August, casual fare). The company integrates online booking via the third-party Activiteez platform (SLJ Conseil) and uses EPI-certified safety equipment across all regulated activities.

The revenue model is predominantly transactional (pay-per-activity unit pricing) with no disclosed subscription or recurring contracts. Individual activity prices range from €9–€27 for accrobranche and €15–€17 for laser tag, up to €111 for full-day expert canyoning; a multi-activity pack offers second and third activities at €10 each for same-day participation. Ancillary revenue streams include equipment rental, gift cards (12-month validity, non-refundable but exchangeable), corporate team-building packages (30% deposit), and on-site F&B. Customer acquisition is direct-to-consumer via phone, online, and walk-in, supported by content marketing (website, blog, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube) and TripAdvisor reputation (4.8/5 across 1,990+ reviews). The company is bootstrapped with no external funding, €7,500 registered capital, and SIREN 503 256 349.

Name

Extérieur Nature

Legal name

Extérieur Nature SARL

Website

https://exterieur-nature.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Extérieur Nature is a family-owned French outdoor leisure park founded in 2007 in Marquixanes (Pyrénées-Orientales), operating a 2.5-hectare riverside adventure park offering accrobranche, canyoning, rafting, laser tag, tubing, and guided outdoor activities to families, tourists, corporate groups and outdoor enthusiasts near Perpignan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Adventure Leisure Services

NAICS

Amusement and Theme Parks (71311), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Treetop Walks & Aerial Trails (THAAACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Canyoning, Caving & Technical Exploration (THAJABAG)

Keywords

• Outdoor leisure park
• Adventure activities
• Treetop adventure courses
• Guided canyoning tours
• Team building events

Headquarters

HQ city

Marquixanes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Activity Fees: Direct sales of outdoor activities to individual consumers and families. Activities include accrobranche (€9–€27), laser tag (from €15), tubing (€12–€14), Explor Games (€15–€17), canyoning (€41–€111), via ferrata (€37–€61), climbing (€37–€41), rafting (€34–€49), and hydrospeed. Customers reserve by phone, online (Activiteez), or in-person. Multi-activity discount (2nd/3rd activity at €10) drives additional purchases.
2. Group Events and Corporate Services: Tailored team building, seminars, bachelor/bachelorette parties (EVG/EVJF), birthday parties, and group outings. Group reservations require 30% deposit with balance due on the day of activity. Some activities (e.g., canyon spa, gastronomic canyon, raft building) are exclusive group offerings.
3. Equipment Rental: Rental of canyoning and via ferrata equipment (shoes, wetsuit accessories). Tubing shoe rental at €3/pair.
4. Gift Cards (Bon Cadeau): Gift cards sold at configurable monetary amounts, redeemable for any activity within 12 months. Non-refundable but exchangeable for equal or lesser-value activities. Paid by credit card, holiday vouchers (ANCV), or cash.
5. Food & Beverage (Snack Le Pouce & Restaurant Le Caillou): Snack Le Pouce open July–August (burgers, tenders, fries, drinks, desserts at €1.50–€14); Restaurant Le Caillou open May–September for lunch and dinner with homemade dishes from fresh local produce. Additional revenue from on-site consumption between activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Extérieur Nature operates an outdoor leisure park on a 2.5-hectare wooded riverside site in Marquixanes, Pyrénées-Orientales, offering a portfolio of guided outdoor activities including accrobranche (12 treetop courses), canyoning across 8 regional canyons, laser tag, tubing, Explor Games, via ferrata, rock climbing, rafting, and hydrospeed. The company also delivers group and corporate event packages (team building, EVG/EVJF, birthdays, seminars) and runs two on-site F&B outlets (Restaurant Le Caillou and Snack Le Pouce).

Product overview

Extérieur Nature is an outdoor leisure park operating since 2007, located in Marquixanes 25 minutes from Perpignan. The company offers a portfolio of outdoor activities centered around a 2.5-hectare adventure park with 12 accrobranche tree-top parcours, complemented by guided outdoor sports (canyoning across 8 regional canyons, rafting, hydrospeed, via ferrata, rock climbing), recreational games (laser tag on 1,600 m² terrain, tubing river descent, Explor Games outdoor escape game), and hospitality services (restaurant Le Caillou, snack Le Pouce, picnic areas). Activities are available for all ages from 3 years and all skill levels, with group packages, gift vouchers, and multi-activity packages as supplementary offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accrobranche (Tree Top Adventure) Tree top adventure park with 12 courses across a 2.5-hectare wooded terrain, accessible from age 3, featuring zip lines up to 160m crossing the river. Includes 2 yellow courses for young children, 3 green, 3 blue, 3 red, and 1 black adult course.
• Canyoning Guided canyon descent activities across 8 canyons in the Pyrénées-Orientales and Aude regions, ranging from discovery level (ages 8+) to expert level (ages 16+), including a hot water canyon at Thuès available year-round. Prices range from €41 to €111 per person.
• Rafting

Quantifiable outcome

• Customer satisfaction rating of 4.8/5 'Excellent' on Tripadvisor based on 1,990+ reviews
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SUD RAFTINGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSUD RAFTING manages and guides all rafting and hydrospeed activities in the Aude department (Axat base). Extérieur Nature acts as a pure intermediary, introducing clients to SUD RAFTING, which organizes the activity under its own responsibility, collects payment directly, and returns a commission to Extérieur Nature. This partnership extends Extérieur Nature's water sport offering beyond the Têt river at Marquixanes to the Aude's white-water rivers.
• SLJ Conseil (Activiteez)coreTechnology or IntegrationSLJ Conseil provides the Activiteez online booking and scheduling platform used for Extérieur Nature's online reservations and payment processing (SSL-encrypted credit card transactions). Extérieur Nature's website integrates Activiteez for real-time availability and secure checkout for activities including accrobranche, laser tag, canyoning, Explor Games, tubing, and equipment rental. SLJ Conseil collects and processes reservation data under its own privacy policy.
• Independent certified guides (canyoneering, climbing, via ferrata)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCanyoning, climbing, and via ferrata activities are delivered by independent freelance guides holding mandatory state diplomas (BE Estado canyon/climbing/mountain guide; DE canyon; CQP OPAH for accrobranche). These guides operate under freelance service agreements with Extérieur Nature acting as a transparent intermediary that collects payments on their behalf and remits the balance. This contractor model provides specialized expertise without full-time employment costs.
• ANCV (Agence Nationale des Chèques Vacances)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorANCV holiday vouchers are accepted as payment at the park (in-person bookings) and for gift card purchases. This broadens payment accessibility to ANCV cardholders, a significant segment of French consumers and employees with employer-provided holiday vouchers.
• MMA Insurance (via SARL SAGA ASSURANCES)minorOthersProfessional liability insurance provider for Extérieur Nature. Policy numbers 125386616 and 144078265 underwritten through SARL SAGA ASSURANCES, 5 rue Pierre Sémard, 69922 Oullins. Extérieur Nature also holds tourism habilitation n° HA066090002.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Indian Forest: French outdoor adventure park operator with accrobranche and themed nature-based activities. Comparable business model combining treetop courses with on-site hospitality and family day-trip positioning.
• Feeling Sport: French outdoor activity operator offering rafting, canyoning, and white water sports. Direct competitor in the guided outdoor sports segment where Extérieur Nature partners with SUD RAFTING.
• AccroCamp: French outdoor adventure park chain operating accrobranche courses across multiple regions. Closest direct competitor in the French treetop/accrobranche segment with similar multi-activity positioning and family audience.
• Canyon Arc: French canyoning specialist offering guided canyon descents in southern France. Comparable offering on the canyoning product line with similar certified-guide delivery model.
• Aventure Land: French outdoor leisure park offering accrobranche, paintball, and multi-activity experiences for families and groups. Directly comparable on the multi-activity outdoor leisure park model and group/corporate targeting.
• Family Park: French outdoor leisure park operator targeting families with multi-activity offerings. Comparable on direct-to-consumer family leisure positioning and ticket-based activity bundling.
• Laser Game Evolution: French indoor/outdoor laser tag operator. Extérieur Nature's 2025 Laser Tag addition directly competes in the laser game segment for families, groups, and corporate events.

Broad incumbents

• Center Parcs: Major French/European family short-break leisure resort operator. Overlaps with Extérieur Nature's family outdoor leisure positioning but at significantly larger scale with integrated lodging, indoor pools, and multi-day stays.

Regional players

• Base de Loisirs de Marquixanes / Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet: Regional outdoor recreation bases and municipal leisure sites in the Pyrénées-Orientales. Compete for the same day-trip family and tourist audience, though with less specialized commercial activity programming.

Others

• SUD RAFTING: Partner and adjacent operator delivering rafting and hydrospeed activities in the Aude department. Functions both as a supplier (commission-based referral from Extérieur Nature) and as a competitor for white water bookings in the region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRLYbEku8SnrfuCR0qRwfmA
• Facebookfacebook.com/exterieur.nature.66
• Instagraminstagram.com/exterieurnature/?hl=fr
• TikToktiktok.com/@exterieurnature
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/exterieur-nature-aventure

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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