City of Montfermeil

What City of Montfermeil does

The City of Montfermeil (Commune de Montfermeil, SIREN 219300472) is a French municipal government entity (collectivité territoriale) serving approximately 27,000 residents in the Seine-Saint-Denis department of Île-de-France, within the Métropole du Grand Paris. It is governed by an elected municipal council headed by Mayor Xavier Lemoine, with a new council installed on March 21, 2026. The commune delivers public administration, social services (via CCAS), municipal policing, cultural programming, youth services, and digital inclusion through an integrated service network including the Hôtel de Ville, specialized facilities (Espace J, Médialudothèque, music academy, dance school, La Ruche Numérique), and online platforms (Espace Citoyen portal, mobile app on Google Play and App Store, and the ville-montfermeil.fr website hosted by SYNAPSEweb on OVHcloud infrastructure in France, instrumented with privacy-focused Matomo analytics and Tarteaucitron cookie consent).

The commune's core service portfolio comprises administrative procedures (Guichet Unique single-window service, Espace Citoyen online portal), cultural programming (annual Son & Lumière outdoor spectacle, 20-year-old Défilé Cultures & Création fashion parade, cultural season at Forum Léopold-Sédar-Senghor, Médialudothèque, music academy, dance school), youth services (Espace Jeunesse, Pass Citoyen BAFA/PERMIS subsidies, CMEJ council, Programme de Réussite Éducative), digital inclusion (La Ruche Numérique workshops covering AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and password management), environmental programs (Passeport de l'Éco-Citoyen, Ville nourricière, Ville fleurie designation, Arboretum), public safety (Police Municipale, vidéoprotection cameras, self-defense workshops), and economic development support (30-minute free Parking du Commerce, Les Vendredis Gourmands weekly food market, Guichet Unique de la Rénovation with Soliha Grand Paris).

The commune's economic model is primarily tax-funded through local property/residence taxes, state transfers (DGF), and Métropole du Grand Paris allocations, with limited fee-based revenue from cultural events (Son & Lumière tiered tickets: €15 adult / €5 reduced; dinner-show €40 / €25), parking (Parking du Commerce, 30 minutes free), and promotion of regional transport subsidies (Île-de-France Mobilités Pass Liberté+ at €1.99 metro/RER, €1.60 bus/tram). Commercial revenue streams are immaterial relative to tax-based funding, and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed on the municipal website.

Name

City of Montfermeil

Legal name

Commune de Montfermeil

Website

https://ville-montfermeil.fr

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The City of Montfermeil is a French municipal government commune in Seine-Saint-Denis serving approximately 27,000 residents. It delivers public administration, social services, cultural programming, youth programs, and digital inclusion through an integrated digital platform, mobile app, and physical municipal facilities under Mayor Xavier Lemoine.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Administration of Housing Programs (925110), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Services to Buildings and Dwellings (5617)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Local Education Authorities & Municipal Education Offices (EDADABAD), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Land Administration & Cadastral Services (Public Land Records, Parcel Management) (BPAIANAH)

Keywords

• Municipal administration
• Public services
• Citizen engagement
• Cultural programs
• Community development

Headquarters

HQ city

Montfermeil

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Commune de Montfermeil delivers municipal government services to its residents, including administrative procedures through the Guichet Unique and online Espace Citoyen portal, cultural programming (annual Son & Lumière spectacle, Défilé Cultures & Création, Les Vendredis Gourmands, music and dance academies, médialudothèque), social services via CCAS, youth programs (Espace J, Pass Citoyen, CMEJ), public safety through Police Municipale and vidéoprotection, digital inclusion via La Ruche Numérique, and neighborhood engagement activities. Services are delivered through the Hôtel de Ville, specialized municipal facilities, and a digital platform (website, mobile application, ticketing).

Product overview

The City of Montfermeil operates a unified municipal services platform consisting of a comprehensive website portal as the core product, supplemented by citizen services including a single-window administrative service (Guichet Unique), citizen portal (Espace Citoyen), and mobile application. The city provides cultural and recreational services including music academy, dance school, media library, youth center, and seasonal events such as Son & Lumière spectacle and Défilé Cultures & Création fashion show. Additional services include digital literacy center (La Ruche Numérique), eco-citizen passport program, social services (CCAS), and municipal police. These services function as an integrated municipal ecosystem rather than a traditional software product portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Défilé Cultures & Création: Annual cultural fashion parade celebrating diversity and social cohesion, born after the 2005 riots
• Vendredis Gourmands
• Parking du Commerce
• Guichet Unique de la Rénovation
• Le Mag' Violences
• La Ruche Numérique

Products and services

• Mobile Application Smartphone application providing residents with city news, events, and access to municipal services; available on Google Play and App Store.
• Billetterie (Ticketing System) Online ticketing platform for cultural events, sports activities, and municipal programs hosted on the Themisweb system.
• La Ruche Numérique (Digital Hub) Digital literacy and inclusion center providing free workshops on AI, cybersecurity, cloud storage, password management, and online services to residents of all skill levels.
• Médialudothèque du Petit Prince Media and game library providing books, multimedia resources, and educational games for residents of all ages, participating in events like the Fête Mondiale du Jeu.
• Académie de Musique Robert de Visée Municipal music academy providing instrumental and vocal education programs to residents.
• École Municipale de Danse Municipal dance school offering instruction in various dance styles and levels for residents.
• Espace Jeunesse (Youth Space) Youth center providing activities, information, and support services for young residents aged 12-25, including the Point Information Jeunesse (PIJ).
• Pass Citoyen (Citizen Pass) Subsidy program for young residents supporting BAFA training and driving license (PERMIS) costs.
• Son & Lumière Spectacle Annual outdoor sound and light show featuring multimedia performances with mapping, holographic technology, dancers, and over 100 extras. Ticketed event with tiered pricing and family discounts.
• Défilé Cultures & Création Annual cultural fashion parade celebrating community cohesion and cultural diversity, held at Domaine Formigé; established in the aftermath of the 2005 riots.
• Les Vendredis Gourmands Weekly evening food market events featuring rotating local food vendors (pizza, burgers, artisanal cuisine) and musical entertainment, held at the Halle du marché des Coudreaux and Marché de Franceville.
• Passeport de l'Éco-Citoyen Environmental citizenship guide program covering sustainable practices across home, garden, work, food, water, electricity, waste, and transportation for residents.
• Centre Communal d'Action Sociale (CCAS) Municipal social services center providing support, assistance, and social welfare programs to residents, including services for seniors and people with reduced mobility.
• Police Municipale Municipal police service ensuring local security, safety, and neighborhood vigilance programs, including city-wide vidéoprotection and free self-defense workshops in partnership with CLJ.
• Guichet Unique de la Rénovation Free renovation assistance service in partnership with Soliha Grand Paris, providing residents with expert consultations on home renovation and energy performance improvements at the Hôtel de Ville.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30 minutes free parking to encourage local commerce
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and moderate.

• Food Vendors at Les Vendredis Gourmands (Le Truc à Pizza, Maison Prajault, KD Food, Lartdog, COUP DE PRESSION, Betanie, Patati Batata, Chicago 77, Juan de la Castilla, Fines Gourmandises, Kimboï Burger, Canard Cuisine, Fogo Brasa, Schlosser, Bokiteraie, Le Nomade, Divin, Los Fruitos Hermanos, Roz'Elles, Heatlab Burger, Senegaulois, Div'Addy, Bendos, Chez Vaness, Chez Rosa, Adryano)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal food vendors and artisans participate in the weekly Vendredis Gourmands evening markets, rotating through different locations (Halle du marché des Coudreaux and Marché de Franceville) to provide diverse culinary offerings. These partnerships support local commerce and community gathering.
• SYNAPSEwebcoreTechnology or IntegrationWeb agency responsible for design and technical development of the municipal website (ville-montfermeil.fr). Also hosts Matomo analytics on servers managed by the agency at OVH in France. Provides ongoing website maintenance and support services.
• OVHcloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud hosting provider for municipal website infrastructure, servers located in Roubaix, France. Provides data center services supporting the city's digital presence and citizen service platforms.
• NetsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAssistance maîtrise d'œuvre (AMOA) partner working alongside SYNAPSEweb on website development project, providing technical consulting and project management support.
• Soliha Grand ParismoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing improvement partner collaborating with the city's Guichet Unique de la Rénovation to provide free consultations for residents on home renovation and energy performance improvements. Offers expert advice through scheduled appointments at Hôtel de Ville.
• Île-de-France MobilitésmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional transport authority whose Pass Liberté+ is promoted by the city, enabling residents to access regional public transportation without upfront payment at standardized rates (1.99€ metro/RER, 1.60€ bus/tram).
• La Ruche Numérique (Digital Inclusion Program)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal digital inclusion center providing free workshops on digital tools including AI, cybersecurity, cloud storage, password management, and online services. Open to all residents with various skill levels, offering personalized assistance.
• Pompiers de Paris (Firefighters of Paris) - 14th CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Paris Fire Brigade for community bootcamp event at Parc Arboretum, combining sports activities with nutrition workshops and fire safety awareness.
• Police Municipale and CLJ (Police)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative for free self-defense workshops where municipal police and CLJ officers collaborate with professional instructors to teach residents self-protection skills combined with stress management (sophrology).
• Association des Ludothèques FrançaisesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association coordinating World Play Day/Fête mondiale du jeu since 1999. The city's Médialudothèque participates in this international event celebrating play in all its forms.
• Philharmonie à la demandeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOn-demand concert streaming platform providing access to Steven Bernstein & The Millennial Territory Orchestra performance, bringing cultural programming from major venues to Montfermeil audiences.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ville de Paris: The reference incumbent municipality in the Paris metropolitan area. Operates a vastly broader portfolio of cultural, social, and digital services but at a fundamentally different scale; relevant as a benchmark for municipal digital transformation and cultural programming within the same region.

Direct peers

• Le Raincy: Smaller neighboring commune (~14,000 residents) operating a comparable municipal services model including cultural programming, youth services, and CCAS. The GHI Le Raincy-Montfermeil hospital partnership (referenced on Montfermeil's site) shows direct operational overlap.
• Clichy-sous-Bois: Neighboring commune in Seine-Saint-Denis of similar population size (~30,000 residents), also profoundly marked by the 2005 riots. Operates directly comparable municipal services, cultural cohesion programming, and faces the same social and economic dynamics as Montfermeil.
• Sevran: Neighboring commune (~51,000 residents) in Seine-Saint-Denis with comparable municipal services, cultural programming, and a similar socio-economic profile. The two communes share demographic challenges and collaborate on inter-communal initiatives.
• Noisy-le-Grand: Larger neighboring commune (~68,000 residents) in Seine-Saint-Denis with a more developed commercial and residential base. Comparable municipal service portfolio, including digital citizen engagement, cultural programming, and youth services, but with greater fiscal capacity.
• Chelles: Larger neighboring commune (~55,000 residents) on the eastern edge of Montfermeil's catchment area. Operates a comparable municipal service model including Espace Citoyen portal, cultural season programming, youth services, and CCAS, with a similar mix of suburban commuter and social cohesion challenges.
• Livry-Gargan: Adjacent commune in Seine-Saint-Denis (~44,000 residents) operating a directly comparable portfolio of municipal services — youth programs, cultural events, CCAS, and digital citizen portals — within the same département and Métropole du Grand Paris ecosystem.
• Gagny: Neighboring commune (~40,000 residents) operating a directly comparable municipal portfolio — citizen portal, cultural season, youth services, social cohesion programs — within the same Métropole du Grand Paris territory and facing similar suburban Paris dynamics.

Others

• Themisweb: Ticketing and event-management platform used by Montfermeil (indiv.themisweb.fr/0754) for cultural events, sports matches, and municipal activities. Serves as the operational infrastructure for the city's cultural and event monetization, comparable to specialized SaaS providers across the French municipal sector.
• ARPEGE: French software vendor that built and operates the Montfermeil mobile application (package identifier com.arpege.mcity.montfermeil). Provides municipal digital platforms to many French communes, making it a key technology partner and ecosystem enabler for Montfermeil's digital citizen engagement strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Montfermeil_off
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZhB8GAETU4zAYj4fPggfXA
• Facebookfacebook.com/villeMontfermeil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/commune-de-montfermeil
• Instagraminstagram.com/ville.montfermeil
• TikToktiktok.com/@ville.montfermeil

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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