In brief
Celibataire.ch is a Romandy site founded in September 2001 and published by ObjectifCom Sàrl, in Prévonloup (VD). It brings together singles from French-speaking Switzerland, for love or friendship, with search by criteria, private messaging and organised outings every month. Signing up is commitment-free; full access requires a subscription.
Strengths
- +Devoted solely to French-speaking Switzerland
- +Run and hosted in French-speaking Switzerland
- +Profiles, ads and photos checked by hand
- +Singles outings every month
- +TWINT and invoice payments accepted
Weaknesses
- −Limited access without a subscription
- −Automatic renewal for card or PayPal payments
- −No refunds, even for an unwanted renewal
- −No app announced, mobile-friendly site
Who is behind Celibataire.ch
According to its legal information, Celibataire.ch is published by ObjectifCom Sàrl, a company based in Prévonloup, in the canton of Vaud. The site says it was founded in September 2001 and describes itself as "specialising in French-speaking Switzerland only".
Its servers are managed by Infomaniak, in Geneva, and the site states that members' data is stored in French-speaking Switzerland and can be deleted at any time. Sign-up is restricted to people over 18.
How Celibataire.ch works
It works like a classic dating site:
- Profile: you create your profile and your ad, with your photos. The site says that every profile, ad and photo is checked manually by its moderation team.
- Search: filters let you find people close to home or who share your interests.
- Private messaging: members get in touch by message.
- Safety: you can block a member in one click and report a profile that breaks the rules; the team reviews reported profiles.
The site adapts to computer, smartphone and tablet. We did not find any mobile app mentioned on its pages.
Singles outings
This is what sets Celibataire.ch apart: the site says it organises outings for singles in French-speaking Switzerland every month, such as meals, brunches, bowling nights or dance evenings. The calendar is on a dedicated site run by the same company, Solo-Romandie.ch.
If you prefer meeting people in a group, in a relaxed setting, it is a genuine complement to messaging.
How much Celibataire.ch costs
The terms and conditions (updated on 6 March 2025) state that signing up is free and commitment-free, but only gives limited access. To use all the services, you need a subscription. Prices published in those terms, checked on 12 November 2026:
- 1 month: CHF 44.99
- 3 months: CHF 79.99
- 6 months: CHF 114.99
- 12 months: CHF 164.99
You can pay by card, PayPal, Postcard and E-Finance, TWINT, invoice, e-banking or post. Subscriptions paid by card or PayPal renew automatically; renewal can be cancelled in one click from the "Mon compte" page, at any time. The terms state that no refunds are given, including for an unwanted renewal or if the account is deleted during the subscription. The site also reserves the right to offer free access or reduced prices to certain profiles according to criteria it sets.
Celibataire.ch or Velvet
First, a reminder: Velvet is our own site. Both are Romandy sites, but their approach differs: Celibataire.ch lets you search and write freely, and organises group outings; Velvet introduces you to a few profiles every day chosen to match your criteria, and a conversation only opens when the interest is mutual.
| Celibataire.ch | Velvet | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | French-speaking Switzerland, love or friendship | French-speaking Switzerland |
| Discovering profiles | Open search by criteria | A few profiles chosen every day, with affinity |
| First contact | Private messaging between members | Only when the interest is mutual |
| Profile checks | Manual moderation of profiles and photos | Verified identity badge (optional) |
| Without paying | Sign-up, limited access | 15 days on us for pre-registered members |
| Duration | 1, 3, 6 or 12 months | 1, 3 or 12 months, same full access |
| Starting price | CHF 44.99 for 1 month | 89 CHF a month, charged in euros by CCBill |
Celibataire.ch information taken from celibataire.ch on 12 November 2026. Prices and terms may change.
On discretion, your Velvet profile remains visible to logged-in members only: it does not appear in search engines and you can hide it at any time.
Our verdict
Celibataire.ch is a long-standing Romandy player, published and hosted in French-speaking Switzerland, with clearly published prices and local payment methods such as TWINT or invoice. Its monthly outings are a real plus if you enjoy meeting people in a group. Read the renewal rules carefully: the terms allow no refunds.
If you prefer a daily selection of a few profiles and contact only when it is mutual, Velvet offers a more selective approach, also focused on French-speaking Switzerland.
The Velvet teamVelvet is our own site. We say so openly and describe each service against the same criteria, based on its official pages.