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As the summer holiday season approaches, more and more French people are turning to innovative solutions to make their stays simpler and more enjoyable. According to recent studies, a majority of them use online platforms to plan their trips. In this article, we discover five French startups that are transforming the travel experience by offering services designed to facilitate organization and enrich vacations.
Memories that travel with Fizzer
Fizzer has reinvented the famous postcard, already popular due to an original idea born on the ski slopes. Since 2014, this application allows users to easily and quickly send postcards while avoiding the complex tradition of finding a mailbox. With already 2.1 million users and over 3 million postcards sent in 2023, Fizzer has significantly diversified beyond simple cards. They now offer invitations, photo albums, as well as family newsletters. Whether on a computer or a smartphone, anyone can create and send their memories in just a few clicks, all while benefiting from a production and shipping that is entirely French.
Mobee Travel opens travel to everyone
Mobee Travel stands out in the tourism sector by making travel accessible to people with reduced mobility. This booking platform specializes in finding suitable accommodations and activities. With a catalog of over 30,000 verified accommodations according to strict criteria, Mobee Travel provides travelers with peace of mind by guaranteeing the accessibility of the locations. Whether for transport or leisure on-site, this agency, based in Villefranche-sur-Saône, aims to make travel possible for everyone, embodying a vital mission that transcends French borders.
Nannybag: travel light without hassle
Nannybag has introduced a practical solution for traveling without the hassle of bulky luggage. This service allows users to drop off their suitcases, strollers, or bags at partner shops or hotels, enabling them to fully enjoy their day without being burdened by their belongings. With over 10,000 storage locations in 500 cities and a fixed rate starting at 4.50 euros per day, this service is an economical alternative to checked baggage fees. Thanks to a partnership with Chronopost, Nannybag also facilitates luggage transport across Europe, offering great flexibility to travelers and saving them time and money.
Resasol: premium camping experience
Resasol has successfully combined comfort with the ambiance of camping. This family-run business, active for over 40 years in the Landes region, offers mobile homes, as well as plots and hotel residences rated 4 and 5 stars. By expanding to a booking center, they have also broadened their offer to over 150 destinations in France and Europe. With facilities such as a water park, entertainment, and performance halls, Resasol strives to ensure an enjoyable and worry-free stay for its clients while promoting local, friendly tourism that is accessible to all budgets.
Les Flâneuses: mobile and inclusive comfort
Les Flâneuses, an innovative concept imagined by Yves Subarroque and Thérèse Donnet, aims to make public spaces more welcoming through portable anti-fatigue seating. This ingenious design is made for everyone, without distinction, and is already present in iconic locations such as the Louvre and Orly Airport. Made for maximum durability with recycled materials, Les Flâneuses also supports the employment of people distanced from the job market. This project demonstrates that French innovation can combine inclusivity, practicality, and social responsibility, while transforming our ways of traveling and strolling.
