Best Travel and Hospitality Companies in France
The 677 best Travel and Hospitality companies in France in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Europeancampinggroup.
France's Travel and Hospitality sector earns its own ranking here: 677 companies tracked, $2.0B in total disclosed funding, and a global market projected to reach $1,731.4B by 2025 at a 14.2% CAGR. The funding isn't spread evenly. Europeancampinggroup alone claimed $650M, Beaumier pulled $211M, and Evok Collection added $141M. Those three names account for the bulk of what's been disclosed. So when you see the full list, the concentration at the top tells you something real about where capital conviction actually sits.
What I find telling is the mobile signal underneath it all: median app install growth across hospitality and travel apps ran at roughly +19% year-over-year across 614 tracked apps, which suggests consumer demand is moving faster than the funding headlines imply. And as the sector weighs guest experience against brand consistency, operators are making real capital allocation choices, not just brand ones. Bpifrance and Audacia are among the most active backers in this directory, a reminder that state-adjacent capital still shapes which French travel companies get the runway to grow. The directory below ranks by disclosed equity funding and recent momentum, giving you the clearest read on who's actually capitalized.
Ranked: Best Travel and Hospitality companies in France
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founded | Tech stack | Web popularity | Market signals (1y) | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Europeancampinggroup Operator of resorts and camping destinations providing lodging and related services | $650M | 14 mo ago | 2,500 | 1989 | WordPressMySQLPHP+27 | Top 5M | — | — | — |
| 2 | VINCI Airports Operator of airport concessions and developer of airport infrastructure | $480M | 89 mo ago | 664 | 2013 | WordPressMySQLPHP+20 | Top 5M | 3 signals ▼40% Announcements · Contracts | — | 3 expansions |
| 3 | ALD Automotive Provider of full-service leasing, fleet management, and multi-mobility solutions | $273M | 80 mo ago | 375 | 2001 | TypeScriptQuillSalesforce+12 | Top 10M | — | — | — |
| 4 | Beaumier Operator of hotel | $210M | 42 mo ago | 61 | 2011 | UmbracoApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+20 | Top 500k | — | — | 2 job openings · 1 internship · 1 launch |
| 5 | Evok Collection Operator of luxury hotels | $141M | 27 mo ago | — | 2014 | WordPressMySQLPHP+32 | Top 5M | — | — | — |
| 6 | Singulart Online marketplace connecting artists and art buyers | $82M | 54 mo ago | 273 | 2017 | Cart FunctionalitySentryAmazon ELB+25 | Top 100k | — | — | — |
| 7 | Flycorsair Provider of passenger airline and maintenance services | $33M | 29 mo ago | 970 | 1981 | DrupalAcquia Site StudioPHP+18 | Top 100k | — | — | — |
| 8 | Sim Provider of pilot training on full-flight simulators | $30M | 35 mo ago | 200 | 2002 | WebflowUmamiMicrosoft Clarity+12 | Top 5M | — | — | 1 partnership |
| 9 | SNCF Reseau Provider of infrastructure management services, rail network maintenance, and modernization solutions for… | $13M | 29 mo ago | — | 2015 | Cart FunctionalityNode.jsYouTube+17 | Top 1M | — | 204 patents Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes | — |
| 10 | Arkose Operator of climbing gyms providing climbing, food, drink, studio, and lifestyle | $12M | 93 mo ago | 200 | 2013 | Node.jsMongoDBLeaflet+16 | Top 500k | — | — | — |
| 11 | La Compagnie Operator of airlines | $11M | 72 mo ago | 116 | 2014 | WebflowBugHerdApple iCloud Mail+27 | Top 500k | — | — | 1 job opening · 1 internship · 1 partnership |
| 12 | French bee Provider of long-haul air travel services | $11M | 47 mo ago | 305 | 2016 | Cart FunctionalityDrupalApple iCloud Mail+43 | Top 100k | — | — | 1 job opening · 3 partnerships |
| 13 | YellowKorner Chain of art photographs stores | $9M | 147 mo ago | 200 | 2005 | Cart FunctionalitySalesforce Commerce CloudSalesforce+20 | Top 500k | — | — | — |
| 14 | Le Train Voyage Operator of passenger rail | $9M | 35 mo ago | 5 | 2019 | WordPressMySQLPHP+25 | Top 5M | — | — | — |
| 15 | The Oasis House Operator of hotels | $7M | 44 mo ago | 4 | 2021 | WebflowVimeoSplide+17 | Top 5M | — | — | — |
| 16 | Cocoonr Operator of hotels and resorts | $3M | 38 mo ago | 83 | 2015 | SentryTypeScriptPython+23 | Top 100k | — | — | 1 job opening · 2 partnerships |
| 17 | Amaselections Provider of agricultural training, research, and farming services | $2M | 20 mo ago | — | 2012 | SentryNode.jsRadix UI+24 | Top 5M | — | — | 3 launchs |
| 18 | Saarstahl Rail Manufacturer of rails, specializing in the production of railway rails with a focus on sustainability and… | $2M | 26 mo ago | — | 2021 | WordPress Block EditorWordPressPlesk+13 | Top 50M | — | — | 1 job opening |
| 19 | Explora Project Operator of adventure travel and expeditions | $2M | 47 mo ago | 42 | 2017 | Cart FunctionalityMapbox GL JSReact+20 | Top 500k | — | — | — |
| 20 | La Ruche a Velos Developer of perking equipment | $2M | 56 mo ago | 19 | 2019 | WordPressMySQLPHP+16 | Top 50M | — | 3 patents Design and installation of bicycle storage facilities and related infrastructure. | — |
| 21 | Groupe ADP Operator of airport | $1M | 54 mo ago | 5,764 5,764 → 4,567 (-21%) | 2020 | Cart FunctionalityWordPressMySQL+22 | Top 5M | 12 signals ▼25% Acquisition · Contracts · Leadership | — | 1 internship · 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 22 | Barmes de l'Ours Operator of hotel | $1M | 53 mo ago | 64 | 2012 | WordPressMySQLPHP+23 | Top 10M | — | — | — |
| 23 | WiN MS Offers maintenance services focused on railway, aerospace and automotive sector | $1M | 144 mo ago | 7 | 2011 | — | — | — | 34 patents Electrical hot‑spot and arc detection for cables, connectors, and duct leak monitoring | — |
| 24 | Gulli Parc Distributor and service provider of flexographic presses and related equipment | $1M | 144 mo ago | 55 | 2011 | — | Top 500k | — | — | — |
| 25 | Semeccel Operator of scientific and cultural sites providing educational and entertainment experiences | $708K | 110 mo ago | — | 1997 | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+14 | Top 50M | — | — | 1 partnership · 1 expansion |
| 26 | Kisio Provider of travel agency services | $445K | 65 mo ago | — | 2015 | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+37 | Top 10M | — | — | — |
| 27 | Bloom Campers Operator of travel agency services | $392K | 51 mo ago | 2 | 2020 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 28 | Centre Pompidou Metz Provider of modern and contemporary art exhibitions and cultural programs | $334K | 80 mo ago | — | 2010 | Cart FunctionalityApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+19 | Top 5M | — | — | — |
| 29 | Futuroscope Theme park offering multimedia attractions and experiences | $242K | 61 mo ago | 1,000 | 1997 | Node.jsRadix UIHeadless UI+28 | Top 50k | — | — | 1 partnership |
| 30 | Koober KOOBER, C'EST L'APP DE LA RÉUSSITE | $223K | 128 mo ago | 40 | 2014 | core-jsSoundCloudImgix+10 | Top 10M | — | — | — |
Top 12 Travel and Hospitality companies in France
#1
Acquired · Aix en provence, Provence Alpes Cote d Azur · founded 1989 · 2500 employees$649.6Mraised▾
Operator of resorts and camping destinations providing lodging and related services. The company manages large-scale resorts and offers mobile-home rentals and bare pitches. It also provides a distribution platform and a central listing service for independent campsites. The group’s clients are primarily international.
- Mar 2025Unattributed$649.6M
- Dec 2021Unattributed—
- Apr 2018Unattributed—
#2
Series D · France · founded 2014$140.9Mraised▾
Evok Collection is a luxury hotel brand that creates destination places with a contemporary reading of cultural and lifestyle places in Europe. They offer fragrances, candles, and gift cards in addition to their hotel services.
- Feb 2024Series D$140.9M
#3
Seed · France · founded 2012$2.2Mraised▾
Provider of agricultural training, research, and farming services. It offers training to students, farmers, and other interested individuals on modern farming techniques and the introduction of new technologies in agriculture. Research is conducted to experiment with and introduce new technologies to the Indian agricultural sector. The company also engages in farming activities.
- Oct 2024Seed$1.6M
- Mar 2022Seed$559.6K
#4
Funding Raised · Challes les Eaux, Auvergne Rhone Alpes · founded 2011 · 61 employees$209.8Mraised▾
Operator of hotel
- Dec 2022Conventional Debt$209.8M
#5
Series C · Paris, Ile de France · founded 1981 · 970 employees$32.9Mraised▾
Provider of passenger airline and maintenance services
- Dec 2023Series C$32.9M
#6
Funding Raised · La Plaine-saint-denis, Seine-saint-denis · founded 2015$12.9Mraised▾
Provider of infrastructure management services, rail network maintenance, and modernization solutions for sustainable mobility. It is the infrastructure manager responsible for the safety, maintenance, and modernization of the French railway network, aiming to enhance sustainable mobility.
- Jan 2024Grant (prize money)$272.2K
- Jan 2023Grant (prize money)$170.6K
- Jan 2023Grant (prize money)$95K
- Jan 2022Grant (prize money)$14.9K
#7
Late Stage · Roissy-en-france, Val Doise · founded 2002 · 200 employees$30.2Mraised▾
Provider of pilot training on full-flight simulators. The company offers pilot training, type rating training, cross crew qualification, difference courses, instructor and examiner courses, multi crew cooperation courses, operational and other courses, TBM training programs, and e-learning courses. It also provides engineering services such as simulator upgrades, relocation, operational support, trading, housing, and maintenance. The business is committed to responsible resource management, reducing environmental impact, and preserving natural ecosystems. ```
- Jun 2023PE$30.2M
#8
Funding Raised · Rueil malmaison, Ile de France · founded 2013 · 664 employees$480.1Mraised▾
Operator of airport concessions and developer of airport infrastructure. This entity manages and develops airports worldwide, encompassing design, construction, and operational management. Services include passenger services, extra-aeronautical activities, and connectivity solutions. A focus on environmental sustainability guides infrastructure modernization and operational optimization efforts. The company's expertise extends to all aspects of airport operations, from planning and construction to daily management.
- Dec 2018Conventional Debt$480.1M
#9
Series B · Paris, Ile de France · founded 2017 · 273 employees$81.7Mraised▾
Online marketplace connecting artists and art buyers. It provides a platform for artists to sell their artwork globally and for buyers to discover and purchase original pieces. The platform offers various features to facilitate transactions, including secure payment processing and global shipping. Art advisors assist buyers in selecting artwork tailored to their preferences. The company also organizes charity auctions to support humanitarian causes.
- Nov 2021Series B$67.9M
- May 2020Series A$10.8M
- Jan 2019Seed$1.7M
- Sep 2017Seed$1.3M
#10
Acquired · Rueil malmaison, Ile de France · founded 2001 · 375 employees$273.4Mraised▾
Provider of full-service leasing, fleet management, and multi-mobility solutions. The company offers services to large corporations, small to medium enterprises, professionals, and private individuals. It facilitates the adoption of sustainable mobility through technology-enabled services. The business provides consultancy, car auctions for dealers, and used car sales.
- Sep 2019Grant (prize money)$273.4M
#11
Funding Raised · Hayange, Moselle · founded 2021$2.1Mraised▾
Saarstahl Rail is a French company specializing in the manufacture of high-quality railway rails. With a production capacity of up to 400,000 tons per year, the company has established a reputation for producing sustainable and eco-friendly rail products.
- Apr 2024Grant (prize money)$1.3M
- May 2023Grant (prize money)$794.1K
#12
Series A · Lisle-despagnac, Charente · founded 2019 · 5 employees$8.7Mraised▾
Operator of a high-speed rail company to provide smooth inter-regional rail travel. The company's services include frequent train services with massively improved journey times between France's most dynamic metropolitan areas. Its commercial offer is underpinned by a resolutely customer-focused approach and clear, easy-to-understand pricing, enabling passengers to have a sustainable mode of transport with a good experience.
- Jul 2023Series A$8.7M
- Mar 2022Seed—
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