La Grande Motte

What La Grande Motte does

Port de La Grande Motte is a municipal marina facility operated by the city of La Grande Motte on the French Mediterranean coast. The port provides 1,500 sheltered berths in the Bay of Aigues-Mortes, along with a secondary facility at Port Grégau on the lagoon. Its core offering includes mooring and berthing services, usage-based utilities (electricity, black water pumping, waste management), commercial space rental at the recently renovated Miramar center, and event hosting (notably the Salon International du Multicoque). The port serves four primary customer segments: recreational boaters (plaisanciers), nautical industry professionals (boat dealers, sailmakers, sailing schools), water sports enthusiasts (kite-surf, diving, sailing), and visitors seeking a coastal tourism experience.

The port's underlying technology is conventional municipal marina infrastructure: an Alizée Soft client portal for berth reservations, smart electrical pedestals with mobile-app consumption monitoring, a regulated ZMEL mooring zone protecting seagrass meadows (posidonia), and waste-water recycling delivering 6,000 m³ annual water savings. The harbor is distinguished by its modernist Jean Balladur architecture (20th Century Heritage label), continuous environmental certification (32 years of Pavillon Bleu, Green Destinations Gold 2025), and a major ongoing modernization program.

The business model is a mix of subscription/recurring revenue (annual and seasonal berthing fees), usage-based billing (electricity, utilities), managed services (commercial space rental), and professional services (event hosting). The Ville-Port Project (Act 2 of Mission Racine) is a multi-year municipal capital program delivering a new 3,280 m² Halle Nautique (mid-2028), a 1,018 m² Bureau du Port (November 2027), 244 housing units, and 135 parking spaces. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the Capitainerie (harbormaster office) and online reservation portal, with a partner network of ~30 activity providers coordinated through the Pass Loisirs discount program.

Name

La Grande Motte

Legal name

CAPITAINERIE

Website

https://portdelagrandemotte.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Port de La Grande Motte is a municipal marina in southern France offering 1,500 sheltered berths plus nautical services (utilities, waste management, commercial rentals) to recreational boaters, water sports enthusiasts, and nautical industry professionals in the Mediterranean Bay of Aigues-Mortes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina and Port Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

River Cruise Port, Docking & Terminal Services (THAEACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Shore Excursion & Port Services Operators (THAKAEAE)

Keywords

• Marina berthing services
• Pleasure port operations
• Nautical tourism services
• Recreational boating facilities
• Mediterranean port management

Headquarters

HQ city

La Grande Motte

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mooring and Berthing Fees: Annual and seasonal berthing fees for the 1500 moorings, with pricing based on boat size and power requirements.
2. Utilities and Services: Electricity supply with consumption-based billing, black water pumping services, and waste management for boaters.
3. Commercial Space Rental: Rental income from commercial units at Le Miramar shopping center and port-side businesses including nautical concessionaires, fishing shops, and marine equipment suppliers.
4. Event Hosting: Revenue from hosting events including the Salon International du Multicoque and other nautical/cultural exhibitions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

La Grande Motte operates a municipal Mediterranean marina providing 1,500 berths at the Port Principal plus additional capacity at Port Grégau, sheltered by the Bay of Aigues-Mortes. Core services include mooring and berthing, electrical hookups with smart consumption monitoring, black water pumping, waste management, and an online reservation portal. The port also hosts a commercial center (Le Miramar), nautical professional directory, the annual Salon International du Multicoque, and water sports activities such as sailing, diving, and kite-surfing.

Product overview

Port de La Grande Motte is a marina complex offering a unified platform of port management and nautical services. The main offering consists of two port facilities (Port Principal with 1,500 berths and Port Grégau), supported by professional services, berth reservations, and leisure passes. The port is undergoing major transformation through the Port Ville-Port Project, which will deliver new infrastructure including the Halle Nautique (2028) and Bureau du Port (2027). Additional services include waste management, electrical hookups, black water pumping, and comprehensive nautical activities. The Miramar commercial center provides access to boat dealers, maintenance professionals, and equipment suppliers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Port Principal: Main harbor with 1500 berths
• Port Grégau

Products and services

• Port Principal (Main Port) The main marina with 1,500 berths offering mooring services for pleasure boats in the sheltered Bay of Aigues-Mortes. Features architecture recognized with the 'Patrimoine du XXe siècle' label.
• Port Grégau Secondary port facility located on the étang (lagoon), offering additional berthing capacity and services for boaters.
• Berth Reservation Service (Réservation d'escale) Online berth reservation service allowing boaters to book their mooring at the port in advance through the client portal (portail.alizee-soft.com).
• Port Services (Services portuaires) Comprehensive port services including electrical hookups at smart pedestals, black water pumping station, waste management, wastewater treatment delivering 6,000 m³ annual water savings, and solar-powered compactors.
• Le Miramar Commercial Center Commercial center between port and Grande Pyramide, renovated to host 16 active businesses including fishing shop, rigging, BENETEAU boat dealership, sail-making, electric motors, boat rental, and marine equipment suppliers.
• Nautical Activities Water sports and activities including sailing school, kite-surf, wing-foil, multicoques, boat rental with or without skipper, boat license training, parasailing, scuba diving, fishing trips, and jet-ski rentals, operated through on-site partner professionals.
• Pass Loisirs Leisure pass offering discounts up to 30% on nautical and land activities, plus 10% discount at Tourist Office boutique. Available for €10 via online ticketing or free with first activity from providers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 32 consecutive years of environmental certification (Pavillon Bleu)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Plastic OdysseyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partnership with Plastic Odyssey foundation; skipper Erwan Le Roux serves as ambassador for marine plastic pollution reduction mission; boat renamed Plastic Odyssey Fifty to promote sustainability message during 2026 racing season.
• KoesiocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary sponsor of Ocean Fifty trimaran; French leader in local digital services choosing to cede boat visibility to Plastic Odyssey while maintaining partnership support for environmental cause.
• Sea Shepherd FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine conservation organization participating in annual Port Propre cleanup events; mobilized divers and volunteers for underwater waste collection.
• Agglomération du Pays de l'OrcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional intermunicipal authority providing waste management support and environmental education programming during Port Propre events; representing 14 municipalities in Hérault department.
• La PalanquéecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiving club providing underwater cleanup divers during Port Propre events; organized waste collection from port waters and surrounding marine areas.
• CESTMedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization participating in Port Propre cleanup activities; focused on Mediterranean marine ecosystem protection.
• Association des Commerçants du Quai d'HonneurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal merchant association providing event support including 12 tents for Port Propre village; representing port-side businesses.
• Rougerie Tangram (Architecture)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitectural firm responsible for designing the future Halle Nautique (3,280 m²); Francois Leclercq-led firm specializing in contemporary port and urban development projects.
• ODA (Architecture)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm designing Bureau du Port (Port Office) as complementary facility to Halle Nautique, scheduled for November 2027 delivery.
• Roger Martin - Buesa TPcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction firm executing Ville-Port Project port requalification work 2026-2027, including pier reinforcement and maritime infrastructure modernization.
• Gestes Propres AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner50+ year-old environmental organization running 'Je navigue, je trie!' program to educate boaters about waste management at sea: 'Nothing overboard, all waste at port!'
• SNSM (Société Nationale de Sauvetage en Mer)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational sea rescue organization maintaining station at port since 1967; provides 24/7 emergency response, diver safety support during Port Propre events, and safety patrols.
• Rivage 34coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMotorboat rental company with fleet of 25+ boats (6-250cv, 4-12 passengers) operating from port; partner in Pass Loisirs discount program.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Port Calvi: Pleasure boat marina in Corsica offering mooring and nautical services in the western Mediterranean. Comparable marina operator with similar tourist and recreational boating clientele.
• Port Camille Rayon (Golfe-Juan): Nearby French Riviera marina on the Côte d'Azur providing pleasure craft berths. Comparable geographic market, customer profile (recreational boaters), and service offering to La Grande Motte.
• Port Vauban Antibes: Large French Riviera marina in Antibes (~1,500+ berths) serving pleasure yachts in the Mediterranean. Directly comparable to La Grande Motte in geography, customer base (recreational boaters), and service mix (mooring, utilities, nautical services).
• Vieux-Port de Cannes: Historic Cannes marina with pleasure craft moorings on the French Riviera. Directly comparable in terms of berthing services, nautical tourism, and Mediterranean coastal positioning.
• Port Grimaud: Mediterranean pleasure craft marina on the French Riviera near Saint-Tropez. Comparable as a Riviera marina serving leisure boating customers with berthing and nautical services.
• Port Hercule (Monaco): Monaco's main marina hosting superyachts and pleasure vessels. Comparable as a Mediterranean port facility offering mooring and nautical services, though at the ultra-luxury end of the market.
• Port de Saint-Tropez: Iconic Riviera marina serving pleasure boats with mooring and port services. Directly comparable in Mediterranean leisure boating customer base and seasonal berth demand profile.

Broad incumbents

• Camper & Nicholsons Marinas: International marina development and management group operating premium Mediterranean and Caribbean marinas. Comparable in marina operations and services but at the premium/luxury end and via private development.
• IGY Marinas: Global operator of a portfolio of luxury marinas worldwide. Comparable as a marina management business but at much larger scale and with private capital, contrasting with La Grande Motte's municipal model.

Regional players

• MDL Marinas: UK-based marina operator with multiple leisure boating locations. Comparable marina management business model but serving a different (UK) geography with similar mooring, utilities, and event services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pasinogm
• Instagraminstagram.com/pasinolagrandemotte
• Xx.com/lagrandemotte
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/port-de-la-grande-motte

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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