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Who are we?

Explorissima was born of a simple conviction: travelling can create a positive local impact.

The origin of Explorissima

Explorissima helps travellers enjoy authentic getaways while supporting the regions they travel through. Its ambition is twofold: making it easy for travellers to meet the authentic richness of each region, and promoting sustainable tourism that benefits the regions themselves (buying local, supporting solidarity projects, protecting heritage).

Our story: once upon a time

Lauriane Recouvrot, founder and managing director of Explorissima
Photo credit: @Cinthia Pustetto

Lauriane Recouvrot, our founder, is an epicurean, passionate about travel, in love with France and with the encounters every region has to offer. She spotted a gap: travellers were looking for authenticity, but the existing tools showcased neither the local players nor the real impact for the regions.

“What drives me is the supplément d’âme, that extra soul, of every encounter and every visit. Setting off on a trip is not only exploring a region, it is also leaving a positive trace behind.”

Lauriane Recouvrot, founder

A team of enthusiasts at your service

  • Lauriane

    Founder & managing director

  • Christopher

    Business developer & partner

  • David

    CTO & partner

  • Sébastien

    Software developer

  • Justin

    Software developer

  • Bertrand

    Editor-in-chief

  • Marie

    Content manager

  • Christine

    Content manager

A mission-driven company, under France’s PACTE law

Explorissima has been an entreprise à mission (mission-driven company) since its creation in 2022. Its purpose, written into its articles of association, is to promote authentic, sustainable tourism with a positive local impact.

The commitment is audited every year by an independent Mission Committee, and a public Mission Report documents the social and environmental results. The first audit by the Independent Third-Party Body (OTI) was validated in June 2025.

Responsible travel, our purposeRead our CSR charter (FR)

Frequently asked questions

What is Explorissima?
A French platform of digital, geolocated and interactive travel guides, for authentic and responsible getaways.
Is Explorissima a mission-driven company?
Yes. Its purpose, “To promote authentic, responsible tourism with a positive local impact”, is written into its articles of association, with two statutory objectives: contributing to local economic development (fostering encounters, showcasing local terroirs) and encouraging visitors to contribute to heritage projects and to social and solidarity initiatives.
Who founded Explorissima?
Lauriane Recouvrot, in 2022, joined in 2025 by her partners David Dassonville and Christopher Sophys.
How does Explorissima contribute to sustainable tourism?
By geolocating authentic local players, showcasing producers and artisans, offering low-carbon itineraries and enabling solidarity micro-donations without commission.
Is Explorissima also for professionals?
Yes: hosts, tourist offices, destinations and tourism professionals can commission tailor-made guides and visibility solutions.

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