Patrivia
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After years of experience in the luxury goods industry, Christian Clarke de Dromantin, the founder of Patrivia, turned to the riches of heritage in 2016. This online ticketing service allows visitors to book visits to more than 600 castles, listed monuments, gardens and museums. An innovative solution to seduce all lovers of French cultural and architectural heritage.
The booster effect :
A single access to many sites, and an annual pass that pays for itself in four visits.
My Urban Experience
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From Montmartre to the Latin Quarter, through the Marais and the Passages Couverts... My Urban Experience invites locals and tourists alike to unravel the mysteries of Paris (but also of Bordeaux) by participating in outdoor escape games. Founded in 2016, this start-up also offers unusual themed tours according to the affinities of each person. Crimes and miscellaneous events, comic book heroes, famous people, esotericism or fantastic animals...
The booster effect :
Passionate professional guides, fun and innovative tours for everyone where culture is at the centre of the game.
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As a guest
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Launched in 2019 by Damien Montembault, Jesson Auber and Tatiana Bernard-Mettil, this innovative private sales website offers hotel nights at fixed prices - €99 and €179 for the new premium offer - in a selection of high-end independent establishments. The price includes an online concierge service for a personalised stay, as well as exclusive services depending on the accommodation (private access to the Spa, VIP welcome, tasting of local products).
The booster effect :
Booking is simple and qualitative, with a commitment to solidarity and eco-responsible. The carbon footprint of each night consumed is fully offset. In association with the start-up EcoTree, the platform participates in the creation of carbon sinks in French forests. 3000 trees have already been planted.
Memories - Magic Selfies
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Pierre de Baecque, a mobile video producer, had the idea in 2016 to create an innovative geo-localized app, which transforms holiday photos and selfies into a personalized video clip. In 30 seconds or 2 minutes, the clip mixes the elements recorded in the phone with drone views, time-lapse, music, in a dozen cities and mountain resorts.
The booster effect :
Holiday memories become a complete, professional quality work of art.
OuiBike
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In 2017, Louis-Marie Meyer, a cycling addict, created an innovative bike rental platform listing 300 rental companies throughout France. OuiBike's offer is flexible: 8 different models, an integrated deposit, free cancellation for up to 24 hours and delivery to your shop or holiday destination. In some regions, it is possible to pick up the bike at one location and leave it at another. Ideal for roaming for several days.
The booster effect :
A simplified rental formula, in real time, for cycling on the roads.
GreenGo (formerly Vaovert)
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An early fan of eco-tourism and sustainable innovation, Mélanie Mambré created in 2017 a website for booking eco-responsible accommodation on the French territory called Vaovert. Since 2022, the start-up has joined the GreenGo company, which includes 3,000 accommodations selected according to over a hundred eco-responsible criteria. Travellers are sure to find a sensible habitat, with controlled energy, recycled waste and a short supply circuit and calculate the carbon footprint.
The booster effect :
A unique offer of eco-responsible addresses, validated, made in France.
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