France, well-known for its diverse landscapes, rich history, and romantic charm, is a driving force in the European travel industry and startup ecosystem. In recent years, there has been an explosion of fresh, innovative French startups shaking up the travel sector. From aerospace tourism to personalised travel experiences, they are expanding the boundaries of the industry. In this article, we explore 15 of the most exciting travel startups in France.
These novel businesses contribute significantly to both the domestic and the international tourism sector, by crafting unique offerings that appeal to an extensive range of travelers. Their innovative solutions touch on different aspects of travel, such as accommodation, transport, travel planning, and even space travel, offering groundbreaking user experiences in the process.
Investments in the French tourism industry, especially in tourism-related startups, play a vital role in stimulating technological advancement and boosting the services of this sector. Let’s take a closer look at these remarkable startups — their services, their founders, and their industries.
Latitude
Previously known as Venture Orbital Systems, Latitude is an aerospace company providing a novel solution for nanosatellite launches. Co-founded by Kevin Monvoisin and Stanislas Maximin , Latitude is taking space travel out of this world.
Hypr Space
Providing hybrid rocket engines for space transportation, HyPrSpace offers a unique contribution to the aerospace industry. Founders Alexandre Mangeot, Sylvain Bataillard, and Vincent Rocher are rethinking how we travel in space.
NomadHer
Every female globetrotter’s best friend, NomadHer, is a travel-based app designed to inspire women to travel solo safely. Innovatively led by Hyojeong KIM, NomadHer’s service is unique in the hospitality, tourism, and travel sector.
Les Vacances Camping Paradis
As a unique campsite affiliate network operating across France, Les Vacances Camping Paradis specialises in travel experiences inspired by the great outdoors.
COLIBREE Intergeneration
Focusing on housing solutions for young adults, COLIBREE Intergeneration provides online rental services and assistance. Melanie Slufcik is the force behind their unique business model in the travel accommodations industry.
Henri Trip
Henri Trip is a visionary travel company offering ticket and hotel bookings for tourism purposes. Led by the innovative Gregory Muratorio, their unique services are tailored towards the internet, tourism and travel industry.
smooss
The brainchild of Benjamin Lalanne, Pierre Servant, and Thibaut Soudan, smooss creates tech-based products for merchandising and customer service, primarily focusing on the travel and transport industry.
Jetsborder
Jetsborder is an aerospace, business travel and transport innovator with a unique model. Under the leadership of Philippe Crève-Coeur, Jetsborder contributes to ecological action with every booked flight.
The Offline
Providing travel assistance and services, The Offline aims to support tourists in their travel journey. The startup is a fresh face in the travel agency and tourism industry.
Mytriplan
Connecting travelers with locale inhabitants, Mytriplan offers a fully personalised trip planning experience. This ingenious approach brings a new perspective to the hospitality and travel sector.
Foracto
As a one-stop consulting firm for Private Equity, Foracto, under founder Michael Cohen, offers solutions to multiple domains, including business travel and cyber security.
SimpleVisa
With a user-friendly approach to travel visas, SimpleVisa simplifies the international travel process. Founders Christian Baillet and Loris Mazloum have created an invaluable resource in the tourism and travel industry.
KRUSTTY
Changing the way we eat, KRUSTTY elevates travel experience with a unique culinary perspective, by delivering food to travellers. This innovation is led by Bhavya Chopra with concepts touching on food delivery, mobile apps, restaurants, and travel.
Escapad
Offering professional digital guides for travelers, Escapad allows travellers to explore cities, monuments, museums, and exhibits around the world. Founders Emeline DELPECH and Lambert BOULEY have made significant strides in the mobile app and tourism sectors.
Wookal
Wookal, founded by Louis Benner, is a peer-to-peer marketplace offering booking services for guided tours and travel experiences. Their work is creating a significant impact in the classifieds, leisure, marketplace, tourism, and travel industries.
As we have seen, the diversity of these startups is indicative of the dynamic and evolving nature of the travel and tourism scene in France. By focusing on unique solutions and innovative approaches, these French startups are a testament to the country’s entrepreneurial spirit and potential.
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