Mediterranean Environment

What Mediterranean Environment does

Méditerranée Environnement is a privately held French SARL founded in 1974 and headquartered in Ollioules (Var), operating as the self-described regional leader in landscape and sports facility construction across the PACA region of southern France. The company delivers end-to-end services across two integrated lines: (1) sports surface construction, renovation, and maintenance — covering natural turf, hybrid turf (SIS Grass, Hatko), synthetic turf (FieldTurf, including a first-in-Europe biosourced olive-kernel infill system), golf courses, athletics tracks, equestrian surfaces, and courts for tennis, padel, beach volley, boule, and multi-sport use; and (2) landscape amenities — covering parks, gardens, urban development, renaturation and eco-bridges, landscape masonry, automatic irrigation, roadside/roundabout works, green space maintenance, and real estate landscaping.

Underlying technology is rooted in specialized civil and ecological engineering rather than digital platforms: proprietary techniques include Drain Laser and Drainstab (drainage), Substrat S.I. and Gazon 100 Jours (substrate and rapid-establishment turf), Renochape and RENOTURF Golf Concept (regeneration), and equestrian systems AB Track Silver/Flex Track/Aqua Track/Rei Track. The company holds QualiPaysage certifications across landscaping, irrigation, maintenance, all three sports-turf modalities, and ecological engineering (Confirmé status), plus Qualigolf and QualiSport credentials, and is a member of UNEP and the Sport International group.

The business model is B2B project-based service delivery targeting French municipalities and intermunicipal authorities, professional and amateur sports clubs (Rugby Club Toulonnais, Montpellier Hérault Sport Club, SEPTEO Stadium), and private developers/individuals. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time construction and renovation contracts tendered via French public procurement, with a recurring layer of annual maintenance contracts and engineering/design fees. The company operates two wholly-owned subsidiaries — CGME (irrigation) and SME (sports maintenance) — to capture post-construction recurring work, and is part of the Lajus Entreprises collective of 12 independent companies. Parent company THAPSIE SAS (RCS Toulon 988876371) sits above the operating entity; no revenue, headcount, or funding data is publicly disclosed.

Name

Mediterranean Environment

Legal name

MEDITERRANEE ENVIRONNEMENT

Website

https://mediterranee-environnement.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Méditerranée Environnement is a privately held French regional contractor founded in 1974 that designs, builds, renovates, and maintains sports surfaces and landscape amenities for municipalities, professional sports clubs, and private developers across the PACA region of southern France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape & Sports Facility Construction Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730), Landscape Architectural Services (54132), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAIAIAA

Commercial Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Services & Facility Operations/Landscaping, Groundskeeping & Snow Removal

SECONDARYIMAIAIAH

Athletic Field & Golf Course Groundskeeping

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Services & Facility Operations/Landscaping, Groundskeeping & Snow Removal

SECONDARYMPAKAEAH

Multi-Sport Complexes & Community Sports Parks

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Venues & Facilities (Stadiums, Arenas, Tracks, Complexes)

SECONDARYMPAKAEAD

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Venues & Facilities (Stadiums, Arenas, Tracks, Complexes)

Keywords

• Landscape construction services
• Sports surface installation
• Golf course construction
• Automatic irrigation systems
• Ecological engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ollioules

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Construction and Installation Contracts: One-time project-based contracts for the construction of sports surfaces (natural turf, hybrid turf, synthetic turf, athletics tracks, tennis courts, equestrian surfaces, etc.) and landscape amenities (parks, gardens, urban developments, road-side plantings, irrigation systems). Revenue is recognized upon project completion or phase milestones on public procurement and private contracts.
2. Renovation and Rehabilitation Contracts: Project-based contracts for renovation of existing sports facilities and landscapes, including resurfacing, system upgrades, and modernization. Covers both partial renovations and complete reconstructions.
3. Annual Maintenance Contracts: Recurring maintenance contracts (annual, quarterly, or on-demand) for ongoing upkeep of sports fields and green spaces. These contracts provide predictable recurring revenue and relationship continuity with municipal and institutional clients.
4. Landscape Design and Engineering Consulting: Studies, expertise, and design services provided through an in-house engineering office for landscape and urban planning projects, often bundled with construction contracts or provided as standalone advisory services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Méditerranée Environnement designs, builds, renovates, and maintains sports facilities and landscaped environments for municipalities, sports clubs, and private developers across southern France. Core offerings span two integrated service lines: (1) sports surfaces including natural, hybrid, and synthetic turf fields; golf courses; athletics tracks; tennis, padel, beach volley, boule, and equestrian courts; and (2) landscape amenities including public parks, gardens, urban developments, renaturation and eco-bridges, landscape masonry, automatic irrigation, roadside development, and green space maintenance. Services are delivered end-to-end, from design study and conception through construction and ongoing maintenance contracts.

Product overview

Mediterranean Environment operates as a full-service landscaping and sports surface construction firm in the PACA region of France. The company offers two broad integrated service lines: sports surface construction/maintenance (encompassing natural turf, hybrid turf, synthetic turf, golf courses, athletics tracks, equestrian surfaces, and courts for tennis, padel, beach volley, boule, and multi-sport use) and landscaping (covering parks, gardens, urban development, renaturation/eco-bridges, landscape masonry, automatic irrigation, roadside/roundabout development, green space maintenance, and real estate landscaping). Services are delivered through a unified construction-and-maintenance model spanning creation, renovation, and ongoing upkeep. The company holds QualiPaysage and Qualigolf certifications across specialized domains and is a member of the Sport International group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pelouses Sportives Naturelles & Hybrides (Natural & Hybrid Sports Turf) Construction and renovation of natural grass and hybrid turf sports fields combining natural grass with synthetic fibers for enhanced durability, stability, and playability. Includes specialized techniques such as Drain Laser, Gazon 100 Jours, Substrat S.I., Hatko, and SIS Grass systems. Target customers are municipalities and professional sports clubs requiring FIFA/UEAF/AFNOR-compliant playing surfaces.
• Gazons Synthétiques Sportifs (Synthetic Sports Turf) Installation of FIFA and UEFA-approved synthetic grass systems with fiber heights of 40–70 mm, filled with silica sand and rubber, compliant with AFNOR P 90 112 standard. Enables year-round play with constant conditions. Target customers are municipalities and sports clubs.
• Parcours de Golf (Golf Courses) Full-service golf course design, construction, renovation, and maintenance including specialized drainage. Certified under Qualigolf with irrigation (A2) and drainage qualifications. Includes RENOTURF Golf Concept for diagnostic-based renovation.
• Stabilisés Sportifs (Stabilized Sports Surfaces) Cost-effective stabilized sports surfaces using Drainstab and Renochape processes for intensive training, leisure, and official match use. Design principles include permeability, uniformity, and slope compliance.
• Multisports et Terrains 5x5 (Multi-Sport Courts) Turnkey design and construction of multi-sport urban courts (375–875 m²) including surface preparation, synthetic turf or asphalt, line marking, fencing, sports equipment, and landscaping.
• Courts de Tennis & Padel (Tennis & Padel Courts) Construction and renovation of tennis courts in multiple surfaces (acrylic resin, synthetic turf, porous concrete, clay) and padel courts compliant with FFT/FIP standards, from design through execution and equipment installation.
• Pistes Athlétisme (Athletics Tracks) Construction and rehabilitation of athletics tracks with homologation-ready surfaces, drawing on 20+ years of experience and partnerships with Sport International for the latest materials and construction systems.
• Beach Volley (Beach Volleyball Courts) Construction of beach volleyball courts for amateur and professional use, with regulated 40 cm sand depth, specified granulometry (0.3–0.5 mm spherical grains), and proper drainage.
• Terrains de Boule (Boule/Pétanque Courts) Construction and renovation of pétanque/boule courts using the NATURSTAB ecological product mixed with crushed quarry sand, preserving natural aesthetics, solving dust problems, limiting erosion, and respecting site harmony.
• Sols Équestres (Equestrian Surfaces) Equestrian surface construction with 20+ years of expertise. Products include AB Track Silver (adjustable flexibility), Flex Track (fibered sand), Aqua Track (water-saving), and Rei Track (no-water, no-maintenance), plus specialized drainage for horse arenas and racetracks.
• Aménagement Parcs et Jardins (Parks & Gardens) Design, construction, and renovation of public parks and gardens using certified landscape engineers. Full-service offering from concept to execution, including plant selection, hardscaping, and ongoing maintenance.
• La Renaturation & Les Éco-ponts (Renaturation & Eco-Bridges) Ecological renaturation and eco-bridge construction creating wildlife corridors, using local Mediterranean plant species and ecological engineering certified under QualiPaysage (Statut Confirmé).
• Aménagements Urbains (Urban Development) Urban development projects including eco-district design, public space improvement, soft mobility paths (bike lanes, greenways), and city infrastructure enhancement aligned with sustainable development goals.
• Maçonneries Paysagères (Landscape Masonry) Landscape masonry including terraces (wood or composite), natural stone or decorative concrete paving, retaining walls, gabion structures, stairs, and calade (cobblestone) installations combining artisanal craft with landscape expertise.
• Arrosage Automatique (Automatic Irrigation) Specialized automatic irrigation systems for sports fields, golf courses, equestrian facilities, and landscaped areas, with optimal water management. QualiPaysage certified (Statut Spécialisé) for irrigation.
• Accompagnements Routiers, Carrefours, Giratoires (Roadside & Roundabout Development) Urban roadside, intersection, and roundabout development including safety improvements, bus stop accessibility, parking areas, soft mobility connections, and public space accessibility upgrades. UNEP qualified.
• Entretien des Espaces Verts (Green Space Maintenance) Green space maintenance including brushing, pruning, weeding, leaf collection, disease treatment, and irrigation system monitoring, available through flexible annual, quarterly, or one-time contracts. UNEP qualified.
• Promotions Immobilières (Real Estate Landscaping) Landscaping services for real estate developers, including tree planting, shared spaces (play areas, paths, communal gardens), custom exterior design, and maintenance contracts to enhance property value.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 years of continuous operation and project delivery across the PACA region
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sport InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMéditerranée Environnement is a member of the Sport International group, which aggregates specialized companies for sports surface design, construction, and maintenance. Sport International provides access to exclusive techniques (Gazon 100 Jours, Substrat S.I., Vertisol, RENOTURF), shared expertise, and co-development of innovative solutions for sports facility projects. The group is referenced as a trusted technical partner on major stadium projects.
• THAPSIE (Parent Company)coreOthersTHAPSIE SAS is the parent company of Méditerranée Environnement, sharing the same registered address at 126 chemin Lou Foevi, 83190 Ollioules. THAPSIE and Méditerranée Environnement are joint data controllers for personal data processing on the website. THAPSIE is a SAS (Société par Actions Simplifiée) registered at RCS TOULON under number 988876371.
• Lajus Entreprises (Lajus Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMéditerranée Environnement is part of Lajus Entreprises, a collective of 12 independent companies sharing an ethical charter and four core values (Bienveillance, Esprit d'entreprendre, Travail d'équipe, Santé de l'entreprise). The group enables cross-referrals, shared resources, and professional exchange among member companies. The group's website is www.lajus.fr and contact email is [email protected].
• CGME (Compagnie Générale de Méditerranée Environnement)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCGME is the company's specialized irrigation subsidiary, handling automatic watering systems for sports fields. CGME was engaged for the irrigation work on the Rugby Club Toulonnais HATKO Campus project and is a co-contractor on major infrastructure projects including the Nice Tramway Extension. Also referred to as responsible for watering systems on various projects.
• SME – Sport Méditerranée EntretienminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSME (Sport Méditerranée Entretien) provides ongoing maintenance services for sports facilities constructed by Méditerranée Environnement. Specifically responsible for maintenance of the RCT Campus fields. Offers diagnostic visits and annual maintenance programs for synthetic turf preservation.
• UNEP (Union Nationale des Entrepreneurs du Paysage)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMéditerranée Environnement is an active member of UNEP, the national union of landscape entrepreneurs in France. UNEP membership provides industry representation, technical guidance, and professional networking. The company references UNEP expertise in road-side, intersection, and urban development projects.
• QualiPaysageminorOthersQualiPaysage is the French certification body for landscape companies under the supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture. Méditerranée Environnement holds multiple QualiPaysage certifications covering landscape amenities, irrigation, maintenance, sports turf (natural/hybrid/synthetic), and ecological engineering.
• Pépinières Sport et PaysageminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubcontractor partner on large stadium projects including Stade Raoul Barrière (Béziers) and SEPTEO Stadium, providing plant nursery stock and landscape planting services.
• ColasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorColas (Fréjus branch) is a co-contractor on major projects including Stade des Salins (Saint-Tropez) for asphalt/asphalt work on tracks and basketball courts, and Stade Raoul Barrière (Béziers) for construction work.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Polytan: Polytan is a large global manufacturer and installer of athletic surfaces (tracks, synthetic turf, tennis) competing in France alongside Méditerranée Environnement at the high-end/major-project tier. Both companies bid FIFA/UEFA-compliant stadiums and athletic complexes; Polytan brings a broader product portfolio and global footprint.
• FieldTurf (Tarkett Sports): FieldTurf is the leading global synthetic-turf brand (Tarkett group) and a technology partner of Méditerranée Environnement (FieldTurf Pure Select with olive kernel infill). Both upstream as manufacturer-supplier and downstream as competitor on synthetic-turf tenders; FieldTurf offers a broader product range and global reach.
• Colas: Colas is a major French/international infrastructure group that acts both as a co-contractor with Méditerranée Environnement on projects (Stade des Salins, Stade Raoul Barrière) and as a direct competitor on larger urban-development and stadium tenders — overlapping on hardscape, civil works, and adjacent landscaping scopes.

Direct peers

• Royalverd: Royalverd is a French specialist contractor in natural and synthetic turf installation, golf course construction, and sports field renovation — directly overlapping with Méditerranée Environnement's Pelouses Sportives, Parcours de Golf, and Gazons Synthétiques product lines for similar municipal and club customers.
• ID Verde: ID Verde is the leading European landscape services group, with deep operations across France providing design, construction, and maintenance of green spaces for municipalities, developers, and corporates — closely matching Méditerranée Environnement's full-service landscaping-and-maintenance model. Both firms compete on identical public-procurement tenders across French regions.
• Profil Sports: Profil Sports designs and constructs synthetic and natural sports surfaces, athletics tracks, and tennis facilities for French municipalities and sports clubs. Comparable in scale and scope to Méditerranée Environnement, competing for the same federation-homologated sports field tenders (FIFA/UEFA/FFT standards).

Others

• SIS Pitches (SIS Grass): SIS Pitches is a UK-headquartered hybrid turf technology provider (synthetic fibres injected into natural turf). It is both a technology supplier to Méditerranée Environnement (Stade Raoul Barrière, MHSC training centre) and an indirect competitor for hybrid-system specifications on French stadium tenders.
• Hatko Sports Industries: Hatko is a Turkish manufacturer of hybrid turf and synthetic sports surfaces and a technology partner (RCT Campus). As supplier and indirect competitor on hybrid-turf specifications, it shares the technical landscape and customer-mix with Méditerranée Environnement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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