What Annemasse Agglo does

Annemasse Agglo is a French public territorial administration (Communauté d'Agglomération / Établissement Public de Coopération Intercommunale) founded in 2007, headquartered in Annemasse, Haute-Savoie, France. It governs 12 communes spanning 73.69 km² with a combined population of 90,045+ inhabitants, functioning as the 2nd largest urban pole of the cross-border Grand Genève metropolitan area. The entity delivers the full spectrum of public services for its territory — mobility infrastructure, water and sanitation management, household waste collection, urban planning, social cohesion programs, healthcare access coordination, cultural and educational amenities, and environmental transition — funded primarily through local taxation (taxe d'habitation, taxe foncière, CET) and intergovernmental transfers, with additional service fees for water and transport usage.

Its core service portfolio is anchored by integrated cross-border mobility infrastructure co-developed with Swiss and French partners: the Léman Express (CEVA) cross-border RER launched December 15, 2019, the Tram 17 line operated by TPG carrying 11,000+ daily users, the TAC bus network and Tango BHNS, the Voie verte cycling greenway recording 85,000+ monthly passages, and the Téléphérique du Salève cable car operated under a 12-year DSP contract with STS through 2031. These converge at the multimodal Nouvelle Gare d'Annemasse hub. Beyond mobility, the agglomeration operates the Maison des Solidarités (opened October 26, 2020) consolidating L'Escale day shelter, Abri Grand Froid emergency shelter, and Restos du Cœur; the Maison de l'Habitat affordable housing service; the CIAS for elderly and disabled care; the Conservatoire de Musique à Rayonnement Intercommunal (created 2021); the Intermède library network; the Cité de la Solidarité Internationale cluster; and the upcoming Centre de Santé Intercommunal d'Ambilly (April 2026) and Campus de l'Étoile higher education campus (2026).

The underlying technology stack consists of digital service portals (annemasse-agglo.fr, citizen participation platform 'Dites-nous tout!', integrated ticketing billettique launched 2019, TAC mobile app) and physical service hubs across the 12 communes. Distribution operates through a multi-channel model combining physical service points (déchetteries, Maisons), the digital portal, transport networks, communal facilities, and health/social services. The entity is governed by elected officials from its member communes (President Gabriel DOUBLET, VP Denis MAIRE) and has no parent company, no equity funding, and no traditional commercial revenue model — its 'go-to-market' is government-mandated citizen service delivery supplemented by participatory democracy mechanisms and targeted outreach to vulnerable populations through partner associations.

Name

Annemasse Agglo

Legal name

Annemasse Agglo

Website

https://annemasse-agglo.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Annemasse Agglo is a French public intercommunal authority governing 12 communes (90,045+ inhabitants) in Haute-Savoie at the Geneva border, delivering mandated public services including cross-border mobility, water, waste, social services, housing, healthcare, and cultural amenities to residents and vulnerable populations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399), Community Food Services (624210), Administration of Housing Programs (925110), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Transportation Services (4700), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Management Services (8741), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Transportation, Parking & Mobility Administration (BPAIACAM), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC)

Keywords

• Public administration services
• Intercommunal governance
• Cross-border mobility
• Waste management services
• Social housing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Annemasse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Local Tax Revenue and Intergovernmental Transfers: As a French public territorial administration (Communauté d'Agglomération), Annemasse Agglo is funded primarily through local taxation (taxe d'habitation, taxe foncière, Contribution Economique Territoriale, etc.) and intergovernmental fiscal transfers from the French state and Haute-Savoie department. Additional revenues come from service fees (water, waste collection, transport) and government grants for specific programs (Plan Climat, urban renewal, social cohesion initiatives).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Annemasse Agglo is a French public intercommunal authority (Communauté d'Agglomération) that delivers mandated public services across 12 communes in Haute-Savoie, France. Its core offerings span mobility infrastructure (Léman Express, Tram 17, TAC bus network, BHNS Tango, cycling, P+R), water and sanitation management, household waste collection and recycling, social cohesion services (Maison des Solidarités, CIAS, healthcare access), housing support (Maison de l'Habitat, Logement Abordable), cultural and educational services (Conservatoire, Intermède libraries, Campus de l'Étoile), and urban development (NPRU, Ecoquartier de l'Étoile). Services are funded through local taxation and intergovernmental transfers and are generally free at point of use for residents.

Product overview

Annemasse Agglo is an communauté d'agglomération (intercommunal authority) governing 12 communes in Haute-Savoie, France, within the Grand Genève metropolitan area. It provides a broad portfolio of public services organized around several pillars: (1) Mobility — via the TAC bus network, Léman Express cross-border RER, Tram 17, BHNS Tango, the Voie verte cycling infrastructure, the Maison de la Mobilité et du Tourisme hub, P+R parking, and the Salève cable car; (2) Water and Sanitation — public water supply and Ocybèle wastewater treatment; (3) Waste Management — household waste, recycling, composting, déchetteries; (4) Housing — via the Maison de l'Habitat and Logement Abordable program; (5) Social Services — including the Maison des Solidarités (housing/shelter services L'Escale and Abri Grand Froid), CIAS for elderly/disabled care, Centre de Santé Intercommunal d'Ambilly, and victim support via Espace-Femmes and Appart 74; (6) Public Safety — via CISPD strategy 2025-2028; (7) Health — via the Contrat Local de Santé 2024-2028; (8) Culture and Leisure — Conservatoire de Musique, Intermède library network, Archipel Butor, sports facilities (Plaine des sports Tessa Worley); (9) Higher Education — via Grand Forma Annemasse brand and Campus de l'Étoile; and (10) Urban Development — including the ecoquartier de l'Étoile, NPRU Perrier-Livron-Château-Rouge, and ecological transition via the Plan Climat Air Energie Territorial and ZFE-m. The offerings are delivered as distinct intercommunal services rather than a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Grand Forma Annemasse: Higher education and training brand of Annemasse Agglo
• Tango
• Intermède
• Cité de la Solidarité Internationale (CSI)

Products and services

• Réseau TAC (Transports Annemasse Contigu) Intercommunal bus network operated by TAC Mobilités providing urban and suburban bus services across the 12 communes of Annemasse Agglo, including the Tango BHNS high-capacity bus service.
• Léman Express (CEVA) First cross-border RER in Europe, operated by Lémanis, connecting Annemasse to Geneva Cornavin in 22 minutes with trains every 10 minutes during peak hours, covering 6 lines serving Haute-Savoie du Nord.
• Tram Annemasse-Genève (Tram 17) Cross-border tramway line operated by TPG, connecting Geneva to Annemasse city center in 25 minutes, with 3 additional stations planned by 2026 extending from Parc Montessuit through the urban center to the Perrier district.
• BHNS Tango Bus à Haut Niveau de Service (high-capacity bus rapid transit) serving the agglomeration since 2015, providing reliable high-frequency connections across Annemasse Agglo.
• Maison de la Mobilité et du Tourisme Physical mobility and tourism information center located at Annemasse train station, offering a single point of entry for all transport modes, itinerary planning, bike rental/repair, and tourism information. Operated by TAC and the Office de Tourisme des Monts de Genève.
• Voie verte du Grand Genève Greenway (vélo route) traversing the agglomeration from Gaillard to Bonne for leisure and commuter cycling, with extension planned via ViaRhôna from Etrembières to Machilly.
• Téléphérique du Salève Cable car serving Mont Salève, renovated in 2023 with new stations under a 'nature, culture et loisirs' concept. Operated by Société STS under a 12-year public service delegation.
• Gestion de l'Eau et de l'Assainissement Public water and sanitation management including drinking water supply, wastewater treatment (via the Ocybèle treatment plant), billing, and meter management across the territory.
• Gestion des Déchets Waste collection and recycling services including household waste pickup, recycling, composting, food waste collection, déchetteries, and waste reduction programs across the 12 communes.
• Maison de l'Habitat Single-window service for housing information and support, including affordable housing, social housing applications, home renovation advice, housing simulator, and support for first-time buyers.
• Logement Abordable Affordable homeownership program enabling purchases at accessible prices, with available offers listed on the portal and support from the Maison de l'Habitat.
• Maison des Solidarités Multi-service social hub housing three services: L'Escale (day shelter), Abri Grand Froid (winter emergency shelter), and Restos du Cœur. Located at 1 rue de la Menoge, Annemasse.
• L'Escale (Accueil de Jour) Day shelter providing unconditional welcome, meals, showers, luggage storage, and social worker support for people in precarious situations without stable housing.
• Contrat Local de Santé 2024-2028 Local Health Contract with six axes addressing healthcare access, mental health, prevention, disability inclusion, and environmental health, targeting the shortage of GPs and chronic disease prevalence.
• CIAS (Centre Intercommunal d'Action Sociale) Intercommunal social action center providing support for elderly, caregivers, and people with disabilities, including EHPAD facilities and programs to combat social isolation.
• Centre de Santé Intercommunal d'Ambilly Intercommunal health center opened in Ambilly providing local medical care to address the critical shortage of general practitioners in the territory.
• Maison de Justice et du Droit (MJD) Free, confidential, and anonymous legal information service providing access to law for residents, with 13,000 visits per year. Hosts AVIJ and ASSFAM associations.
• CISPD (Conseil Intercommunal de Sécurité et de Prévention de la Délinquance) Intercommunal security and crime prevention council with a 2025-2028 strategy covering 24 concrete actions organized around protecting youth, improving daily tranquility, and supporting victims.
• Grand Forma Annemasse Brand under which Annemasse Agglo implements its higher education strategy, bringing together university pathways (DAEU), vocational training, and partnerships with USMB and the Campus de l'Étoile.
• Campus de l'Étoile New higher education campus in the ecoquartier de l'Étoile in Ambilly, hosting DAEU programs in partnership with Université Savoie Mont Blanc (USMB).
• Conservatoire de Musique à Rayonnement Intercommunal Intercommunal music conservatory created in 2021 through the merger of existing music schools, providing music education across the agglomeration.
• Intermède (Réseau des Bibliothèques) Intercommunal library network connecting public libraries of the agglomeration to expand reading offerings and simplify access to a wider range of materials.
• Archipel Butor Cultural center in Lucinges dedicated to writer Michel Butor, featuring his house and archives, supporting literary and artistic programming.
• Plaine des Sports Tessa Worley Sports complex developed as part of the NPRU Perrier-Livron-Château-Rouge urban renewal program, providing sports facilities for the neighborhood.
• Ecoquartier de l'Étoile Eco-district development in Ambilly built around the new train station and Campus de l'Étoile, featuring sustainable design, the Jardin Ferroviaire public space, Place Rosa Parks, and green mobility connections.
• NPRU Perrier-Livron-Château-Rouge Nouveau Programme de Renouvellement Urbain targeting the Perrier-Livron-Château-Rouge neighborhood in Annemasse, including social housing renovation, public space redesign, and sports facilities.
• Cité de la Solidarité Internationale (CSI) Cross-border cluster hosting NGOs and international solidarity organizations, fostering innovation in cooperation and development. Home to YELEN association and other development actors.
• Appart 74 Unique association in Haute-Savoie providing long-term support for people in or at risk of prostitution, offering conversations about health, nutrition, and social support in a confidential setting.
• Espace-Femmes Association supported by Annemasse Agglo providing confidential reception, listening, and support for women victims of domestic violence.
• Plan Climat Air Energie Territorial (PCAET) Territorial climate, air, and energy plan addressing climate change mitigation, energy transition, air quality improvement, and low-carbon infrastructure development across the agglomeration.
• Zone à Faibles Émissions mobilité (ZFE-m) Low-emission zone regulation restricting access to high-pollution vehicles to improve air quality, aligned with regional air quality improvement objectives.
• TAC Mobile Application Mobile application for the TAC network enabling real-time schedule lookup, ticket purchasing, and access to combined mobility options across multiple transport modes in the territory.
• Integrated Ticketing System (Billettique) Integrated ticketing system enabling users to store all transport tickets on a single digital support, facilitating multi-modal travel across TAC bus, Léman Express, and other transport modes.
• Parkings Relais P+R Park and ride facilities (Altéa, Jean Monnet, Machilly, Aubrac) enabling commuters to park and transfer to public transport.
• Nouvelle Gare d'Annemasse New Annemasse train station developed as a multimodal exchange hub combining Léman Express, tram, bus, P+R parking, cycle storage, and public spaces.
• Plan de Mobilité 2025-2035 Mobility planning document for the agglomeration, defining transportation strategy and displacement rules for the 2025-2035 period.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11,000+ daily tramway users since 2019 Phase 1 completion
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Agence Régionale de Santé Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (ARS ARA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024ARS ARA is the primo-signatory of the Contrat Local de Santé (CLS) 2024-2028 alongside Annemasse Agglo. The agency oversees regional health policy and coordinates healthcare access improvement initiatives on the territory, particularly addressing the critical shortage of general practitioners (67 per 100,000 inhabitants).
• Caisse Primaire d'Assurance Maladie de Haute-Savoie (CPAM 74)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024CPAM 74 is a signatory of the CLS 2024-2028, contributing to healthcare access improvement programs for the territory's residents, with a focus on populations in priority intervention zones.
• Centre Hospitalier Alpes Léman (CHAL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024CHAL co-signed the CLS 2024-2028 and partners with Annemasse Agglo on healthcare delivery, cancer screening campaigns, and medical consultations at L'Escale day shelter. The hospital is also a key partner in the Campus de l'Étoile higher education project.
• Etablissement Public Territorial de Santé Mentale de Haute-SavoiecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner in the CLS 2024-2028 focused on mental health coordination. Contributes to the relaunched Conseil Local de Santé Mentale (CLSM) and mental health first aid training for Agglo employees.
• Observatoire Régional de Santé (ORS Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024ORS conducted the comprehensive health diagnostic of the Annemasse Agglo territory that underlies the CLS 2024-2028, identifying key challenges including GP shortages, chronic disease growth, and mental health crisis.
• Association AGIR Contre la Prostitution des Enfants (ACPE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021ACPE partnered with Annemasse Agglo in 2021 for a pioneering research-action initiative on child protection from prostitution. This initiative federated ~50 partners and led to creative awareness programs (theater, short film) in two local colleges, a shared territorial directory, and training of peer supporters.
• Apréto (Addiction Prevention)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerApréto manages a ambulatory care, support and harm reduction center for users of drugs and participates in the CISPD (Conseil Intercommunal de Sécurité et de Prévention de la Délinquance) 2025-2028. Also referenced for protoxide d'azote prevention actions.
• Espace FemmescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEspace Femmes co-pilots the Groupe VIFS (Violences Intrafamiliales) with Annemasse Agglo, providing support for victims of domestic violence. The association also receives Agglo support for its confidential reception and accompaniment services for women victims of violence.
• AIDEScoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAIDES association conducts HIV and hepatitis screening sessions at L'Escale day shelter for people in precarious situations who might not seek testing independently. Partnership reinforces links between residents and health associations.
• ANPAA (Association Nationale de Prévention en Alcoologie et Addictologie)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerANPAA supports people with alcohol and other addictions and their families, working on prevention and harm reduction in partnership with Annemasse Agglo's social cohesion programs.
• UNAFAM (Union Nationale de Familles et Amis de Personnes Malades et/ou Handicapés Psychiques)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUNAFAM receives Agglo support to help and accompany people with mental health conditions, defending values of mutual aid, requirements, progress, and independence.
• Appart 74coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAppart 74 is a unique association in Haute-Savoie providing long-term support for people in or at risk of prostitution on the territory. The association maintains trusted relationships with beneficiaries for finding adapted solutions to complex situations.
• REGAARDS (Réseau de Gérontologie Annemasse Agglo Arve Salève)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerREGAARDS provides information and support to elderly people and their families, organizing regular meetings between caregivers to share daily topics relevant to aging populations.
• Espace HandicapminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEspace Handicap supports people with motor, neurological or sensory disabilities since 1982, offering activities such as IT workshops, and promoting inclusion and social connection.
• Handy MobilminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHandy Mobil provides complementary accessible transport services beyond TAC's HandiTac offering, including trips outside the Agglo and long-distance journeys for people with reduced mobility.
• Les Restos du CœurcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLes Restos du Cœur (food aid association) is housed within the Maison des Solidarités opened October 26, 2020, providing food assistance alongside L'Escale and the abri grand froid.
• SNCP / Leman Express (CEVA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Léman Express cross-border rail service (CEVA project), the first transfrontal RER in Europe. Annemasse Agglo participated in financing the new Annemasse station and coordinates urban development around the station as a multimodal hub.
• Transports Publics Genevois (TPG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTPG operates the Tram 17 line that crosses into Annemasse Agglo. Annemasse Agglo co-financed and co-manages the tram extension (Phase 2, 3 additional stations from 2026). TPG's President participated in the Téléphérique du Salève contract signing in 2019.
• Réseau TAC (Transports Annemasse Classics)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTAC operates local bus services and the BHNS (bus à haut niveau de service) Tango on the Agglo territory. TAC also manages the 'Mobilité' component of the Maison de la Mobilité et du Tourisme and the TAC mobile application for journey planning and ticket purchasing.
• Office de Tourisme des Monts du GenevoiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Monts du Genevois Tourist Office partners with Annemasse Agglo to operate the 'Tourism' component of the Maison de la Mobilité et du Tourisme, providing information on leisure and cultural activities including the Téléphérique du Salève and local attractions.
• Université Savoie Mont Blanc (USMB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSMB partners with Annemasse Agglo for the DAEU program delivered at the Campus de l'Étoile. The university organizes diploma ceremonies at the campus and contributes to the 10-year presence of DAEU on the territory.
• Cité de la Solidarité Internationale (CSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSI is a cross-border solidarity cluster hosted by Annemasse Agglo, bringing together international solidarity NGOs, businesses, universities, and public sector organizations to develop innovative cooperation for global challenges. CSI houses YELEN association and others.
• STS (Société du Téléphérique du Salève)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSTS won the 12-year public service delegation contract (2019-2031) for operating the Téléphérique du Salève, the Agglo's flagship leisure equipment. The contract was signed May 17, 2019 and renovation of stations began autumn 2020 for reopening spring 2022.
• SIDEFAGE / Eco-mobilierminorOthersSIDEFAGE and Eco-mobilier partnered with Annemasse Agglo to install a furniture recycling collection container at the Gaillard déchetterie, supporting circular economy and waste reduction goals.
• Le RelaisminorOthersLe Relais partnered with Annemasse Agglo to install 6 new clothing collection containers on the territory, supporting waste reduction and charitable reuse of textiles.
• Ordre de Malte FranceminorOthersAnnemasse Agglo partnered with Ordre de Malte France for collection of old glasses, which are shipped to Africa for use in hospitals and dispensaries.
• YELENminorOthersYELEN association, housed at the Cité de la Solidarité Internationale, implements local solidarity actions in Haute-Savoie and international development and cooperation projects with Senegal.
• Apidae TourismeminorOthersAnnemasse Agglo sources its event agenda from the Apidae Tourism platform, which aggregates tourism information from over 200,000 sources across France's tourism network.
• Swiss Authorities (Transborder Police Cooperation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border police cooperation with Swiss authorities is a key element of the CISPD 2025-2028 strategy, addressing drug trafficking, road safety violations in the Voirons area, and other border-specific crime challenges.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pays de Gex Agglo: Cross-border French agglomeration immediately adjacent to Annemasse Agglo within Grand Genève. Comparable cross-border labor dynamics, similar population size, and shared Grand Genève institutional framework.
• Thonon Agglomération (Chablais Agglo): Communauté d'agglomération in Haute-Savoie serving similar-size population with the same intermunicipal cooperation mandate. Comparable challenges around lakeside/rural territory, mobility infrastructure, and tourism services (Avoriaz area).
• Grand Chambéry: Communauté d'agglomération in Savoie with ~140k inhabitants and similar delegated competencies. Comparable in managing university partnerships, urban renewal (NPRU), and cross-jurisdictional mobility projects.
• Grand Annecy: Communauté d'agglomération in Haute-Savoie serving ~140k inhabitants across multiple communes with similar statutory competencies (mobility, water, waste, social services, economic development). Comparable in territorial governance model and rural-urban mix in the same department.
• Bassin de Bourg-en-Bresse (Grand Bourg Agglomération): Communauté d'agglomération in neighboring Ain department with similar size and intermunicipal structure. Comparable rural-urban mix and similar scope of delegated public services.

Broad incumbents

• Clermont Auvergne Métropole: Mid-sized métropole in the same broader region, sharing intermunicipal cooperation model and delegated competencies. Comparable climate-action agenda (PCAET) and university-campus development.
• Grenoble-Alpes-Métropole: Larger métropole in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with substantially broader competencies (Métropole status) and ~450k inhabitants. Overlaps in mobility, environment, and social service delivery but at materially different scale and statutory framework.

Others

• Grand Genève (Pôle Métropolitain): Cross-border metropolitan coordination framework in which Annemasse Agglo operates. Not a service-delivery peer but the strategic institutional umbrella governing cross-border planning (SCoT, Pôle d'Échanges) Annemasse participates in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AnnemasseAgglo
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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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