Global Love Report – Sep 10th, 2025
English summary by Margaret
Karine Le Marchand is known as the popular host of the show Love is in the Meadow, which helps farmers find partners. Recently, she launched a supervised matchmaking agency called Le Club des Belles âmes, designed to help singles find a serious partner.
This initiative came from Karine’s observation of widespread loneliness in France, where about 18 million people live alone and many feel exhausted and disappointed by dating apps. Through this service, Karine aims to provide a safer, more serious, and caring environment, distinct from typical dating app experiences.
To access the service, users pay a monthly subscription fee of €150 (around US$175). Additionally, there is a €200 (around US$234) fee to participate in a half-day slow dating event held in a friendly, relaxed setting. These fees act as filters to ensure participants are motivated and committed.
The selection process includes completing a detailed questionnaire with over a hundred questions to identify personality, values, and expectations. Candidates must also verify their identity, income, and location to prevent fake profiles. Clients are required to sign a moral commitment charter, which emphasizes honesty and respect. Specifically about breakups, prohibiting simultaneous relationships, and enforcing mutual respect. Rule violations may lead to a permanent ban.
Beyond virtual meetings, the club organizes large-scale in-person events with 50 to 100 participants divided into small groups of 6 to 10 people. Discussions focus on topics related to couple life, allowing participants to connect more naturally. If connections form, participants may continue with dinner or drinks, supported by temporary WhatsApp groups to facilitate further communication.
Originally published by: So Busy Girls
