Bringing lifestyle and tourism accommodation projects to life across Occitanie
Creating a place to live, developing a tourism accommodation business or bringing a new project to life in the South of France requires much more than simply having a strategy. Sud Contour supports you at every stage with a personal, practical and human approach.
Whether you are looking to create a guest house, develop a gîte, an special accommodation, a boutique hotel, a campsite or launch a wine tourism business, I can support you in turning your vision into a coherent, sustainable and authentic project in Occitanie.
With experience in luxury hospitality, the management of tourist accommodation and the development of projects on the ground, I help you turn your ideas into attractive and distinctive places to stay and enjoy.
Every project is tailored to your specific needs, combining guest experience, authenticity, profitability and quality of service.
Support available in French, Dutch, English and German.
Every project is unique
Every project has its own story, ambitions and challenges, and deserves an approach that is personal, realistic and tailored to your vision.
Creating a tourism accommodation business, developing an existing activity, launching a wine tourism project, taking over an established hospitality business or turning a lifestyle change into reality in Occitanie often requires much more than a simple idea.
Sud Contour guides you through the different stages of your thinking and project development, helping you make the right choices, structure your business and create a coherent, attractive and sustainable place.
Real-world experience to bring your project to life
Jeremy Van Ael – Founder of Sud Contour
Passionate about hospitality, lifestyle projects and entrepreneurship, I support project owners in creating and developing authentic and sustainable places to stay in Occitanie.
My career has taken me into luxury hospitality and international five-star hotels, where I worked as a Reservations Manager, Revenue Manager and Marketing Manager, before creating and developing my own 4-star guest houses and gîtes in the heart of the Cathar Country.
This dual experience — combining luxury hospitality with hands-on experience in running tourism businesses — allows me to offer support that is strategic, practical and personal.
My experience in real estate and my knowledge of the local area also enable me to better understand projects involving the acquisition or transformation of a property. Over the years, I have built a local network of professionals and partners across a range of fields, including real estate, construction, tourism, wine and local services.
Through a personalised approach and with professional fluency in French, Dutch, English and German, I support both French and international clients throughout the different stages of their project in Occitanie.
Practical solutions to move your project forward
From the initial idea through to the development of your business, tailored support to structure your project and help it evolve with confidence.
Every project is different and does not always require the same level of support. That is why Sud Contour offers a flexible approach, tailored to your situation, objectives and stage of development.
Whether you are at the idea stage, in the process of setting up your business, taking over an existing property or already operating, we can work together on the different stages needed to turn your project into a coherent, attractive and sustainable business.
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The Co behind Sud Contour
A collaborative approach
The “Co” is at the heart of the way I work. Listening, thinking, creating and moving forward together: I believe a project reaches its full potential when it is built together with the person behind it. My role is to bring my experience, ideas and network, while respecting your vision and your choices.
Ilse Bouchez
2026-04-10
Depuis deux ans, je collabore avec Jérémy pour le marketing de notre domaine viticole, notamment pour la création d’un nouveau site internet avec boutique en ligne ainsi que le développement de l’œnotourisme. Dans tous ces domaines, Jérémy fait preuve d’un grand professionnalisme, d’un sens aigu du détail et d’un profond respect de l’identité du domaine. Il possède une excellente connaissance du secteur touristique et de la région, ainsi que de solides compétences en informatique. La collaboration est également très agréable, basée sur l’écoute et le respect. J’ai personnellement beaucoup appris à ses côtés et je n’aurais jamais pu atteindre de tels résultats sans son accompagnement. Grâce à notre travail commun, nos ventes au domaine ainsi que notre visibilité sur les réseaux sociaux ont considérablement augmenté. Nous sommes pleinement satisfaits et recommandons vivement les services de Jérémy.
Jeanne Le1693
2026-01-26
Sud Contour a compris nôtre démarche d’accueillir nos hôtes dans un endroit luxueux,mais aussi chaleureux pour qu’ils s’y sentent comme chez eux. Le soin apporté par Jeremy dans les moindres détails pour la présentation du 1693,nous conforte d’avoir choisi Sud-Contour pour le mettre en avant;car nôtre collaboration est aussi une belle aventure humaine. Merci Jeremy Jeanne et Philip
ria Steenackers
2025-02-21
Vandaag heb ik met een zucht van opluchting van Jeremy bericht gekregen dat het pakketje waarbij ik hulp nodig had in orde is. Jeremy, het enthousiasme en de doortastendheid waarmee je mijn projectje uitgewerkt hebt, heeft de samenwerking ontzettend fijn laten verlopen. Ik zag door het bos de bomen even niet meer, gelukkig jij wel. Duidelijke stappenplannetjes hebben het uitvoerbaar gemaakt. Dankjewel!