Agglopolys

What Agglopolys does

Agglopolys (Communauté d'Agglomération de Blois) is a French public intercommunal authority serving 43 communes in the Blois area of the Centre-Val de Loire region. Founded in 1976 as an intercommunal cooperation structure and formally branded as Agglopolys in the 2000s-2010s, it delivers a coordinated range of statutory public services that individual municipalities would struggle to provide alone. These include waste management (collection, 10 déchetteries, the Valcante waste-to-energy incinerator, composting), urban mobility via the Azalys network, water and sanitation (L'Eau de Blois/Agglopolys), cultural and educational facilities (Le Jeu de Paume, Théâtre Nicolas Peskine, Fondation du doute, Maison de la bd, library network, art school, conservatory), social services through the CIAS du Blaisois, and economic development including the Le Lab business incubator. The territory concentrates more than 40% of Loir-et-Cher department employment, positioning the agglomeration as the principal economic coordination body for the department.

Its technology backbone comprises an Open Data portal (data.blois.agglopolys.fr) built on OpenDataSoft's SaaS platform, an online démarches en ligne portal, interactive maps, and physical service infrastructure including 10 recycling centers, the Valcante incinerator, and mobility assets. The Open Data portal publishes administrative, environmental, and territorial datasets for citizens, businesses, and researchers. Complementary technology assets include digital workshop registration, e-services, and an online press and agenda system.

As a public territorial collectivity governed under the Code Général des Collectivités Territoriales, Agglopolys is funded primarily through local taxation (taxe foncière, taxe d'habitation, Cotisation Foncière des Entreprises) and intergovernmental transfers from the French state and the Centre-Val de Loire region, with marginal fee revenue from services such as theater admissions (€5–€24 tiers at Théâtre Nicolas Peskine) and déchetterie access for commercial users. It is not a commercial entity and generates no equity returns; it has no parent company, no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, and is not investable in the conventional PE/VC sense. Its GTM is direct-to-citizen through physical service points, online portals, and community programs, with two primary customer segments being residents (geographic) and local artisans/merchants (targeted via the Eco-Défis certification program in tripartite partnership with CMA and CCI).

Name

Agglopolys

Legal name

Communauté d'Agglomération de Blois - Agglopolys

Website

https://agglopolys.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Agglopolys is the Communauté d'Agglomération de Blois, a French public intercommunal authority serving 43 communes around Blois with statutory public services including waste management, the Azalys mobility network, water and sanitation, cultural and educational facilities, social services, and economic development coordination.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration Services

NAICS

Administrative and Support Services (561), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Sanitary Services (4950), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

On-site Waste Collection & Segregation (Front-of-House/Back-of-House) (BPABALAA)

Keywords

• Public administration services
• Waste management services
• Public transportation
• Cultural facilities management
• Urban water management

Headquarters

HQ city

Blois

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Taxation Revenue: Agglopolys operates as a public territorial authority funded primarily through local taxation (taxe foncière, taxe d'habitation, Cotisation Foncière des Entreprises) and intergovernmental transfers from the French state and region.
2. Service Fees: Minor fees for specific services such as déchetterie access (free for residents, but commercial users may pay), cultural venue admissions, and waste collection services.
3. Public Procurement: Government contracts and public procurement processes for infrastructure projects, services, and supplies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Agglopolys operates as a French public territorial collectivity (communauté d'agglomération) providing intercommunal public services across 43 communes in the Blois agglomeration. Its core offerings include household waste collection, 10 déchetteries, recycling and composting programs, the Valcante waste-to-energy incinerator, the Azalys public mobility network, water distribution (L'Eau de Blois), wastewater and stormwater management (Assainissement), social action through CIAS du Blaisois, and a network of cultural and educational facilities (libraries, art school, conservatory, Le Jeu de Paume, Théâtre Nicolas Peskine, Maison de la bd, Fondation du doute).

Product overview

Agglopolys is a Communauté d'Agglomération (inter-municipal cooperation body) serving the Blois area with 43 communes. The organization provides diverse public services including waste management (collection, recycling centers, composting, incineration), mobility (Azalys transport), water and sanitation, social services (CIAS), and cultural facilities (libraries, art school, conservatory, Jeu de Paume venue, Maison de la bd, Fondation du doute). Environmental initiatives include a waste prevention program targeting 100 kg per capita reduction, Eco-Défis business certification, and sustainable event management. An Open Data portal powered by OpenDataSoft provides public transparency. Le Lab business incubator supports local enterprise development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Azalys: Mobility services operated by Agglopolys for the agglomeration
• Le Jeu de Paume
• Le Lab
• Ecole d'art de Blois/Agglopolys
• Conservatoire de Blois/Agglopolys
• Bibliothèques d'Agglopolys

Products and services

• Azalys (Mobilités) Public mobility service providing transportation options (urban transport, bike sharing) within the Agglopolys territory for residents and visitors.
• Bibliothèques d'Agglopolys Network of public libraries providing reading and media access across the 43 communes of the agglomeration.
• Ecole d'art de Blois/Agglopolys Art school providing education and training in visual arts for the Blois agglomeration.
• Conservatoire de Blois/Agglopolys Music and performing arts conservatory serving the Blois agglomeration.
• Le Lab (Pôle d'entreprises) Business hub and incubator supporting entrepreneurship and business development in the Agglopolys territory.
• CIAS du Blaisois Centre Intercommunal d'Action Sociale providing social support services to seniors and people in difficulty across the agglomeration.
• Le Jeu de Paume Multi-purpose cultural, sports, and economic venue located at the entrance of Blois.
• Théâtre Nicolas Peskine Municipal theater venue in Blois hosting performances with tiered ticket pricing (Adhérent SCÈNE+ 20€, Full 24€, Reduced 12€, Youth 8€, PCE solidarity 5€).
• Maison de la bd Comic book museum and cultural space featuring exhibitions and workshops.
• Fondation du doute Contemporary art foundation featuring Fluxus art collection and cultural programming.
• Open Data Portal (Blois-Agglopolys) Open data portal powered by OpenDataSoft providing public datasets for transparency and reuse.
• Déchetteries (Waste collection centers) Network of 10 waste collection centers accepting bulky items, green waste, cardboard, metal, batteries, electronics, and furniture; free access for residents of the 43 communes (vehicle weight limit 3.5 tonnes including trailer; daily volume limit 1m³).
• Collecte des déchets ménagers Household waste collection service managing trash, recycling, and organic waste streams across the agglomeration.
• Incinérateur Valcante Waste-to-energy incineration plant in Blois processing household waste.
• L'Eau de Blois/Agglopolys Water management service providing drinking water distribution and quality monitoring.
• Assainissement Wastewater and stormwater management service for the territory.
• Programme local de prévention des déchets 'Agissons plus malin, jetons moins' Local waste prevention program targeting 100 kg reduction per inhabitant by 2027 compared to 2021 baseline.
• Compostage individuel et partagé Free composting program providing individual and shared composters to residents.
• Label Eco-Défis Environmental certification program for local businesses and artisans recognizing eco-responsible practices (33 artisans and merchants labeled in 2025).
• Ateliers et visites environnementales Educational workshops and facility visits including incinerator tours, sorting center visits, anti-waste cooking, sewing, clothing customization, reusable packaging workshops, and cosmetic product making (free for residents upon registration).
• Prêt gratuit de broyeurs Free chipper lending service allowing residents to borrow equipment for on-site green waste processing.
• Charte Manifestation éco-responsable Charter for event organizers committing to waste reduction and sustainable event management practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Waste reduction from 650 kg to 600 kg per inhabitant per year between 2022-2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Val EcocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVal Eco is a partner in the Charte Manifestation Éco-responsable initiative, collaborating with Agglopolys to promote sustainable event management practices across the territory. The partnership focuses on waste reduction and environmental responsibility during cultural and sporting events.
• Association Des Racines et des RêvesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for environmental education events such as the 30th International Night of the Bat, organizing awareness activities about biodiversity and environmental protection.
• Maison de la Loire du Loir-et-CherminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for waste reduction workshops including anti-food waste cooking classes and cosmetics manufacturing workshops, providing expertise in sustainable consumption practices.
• Bar à Couture de BloisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for sewing workshops (Le B.A ba de la couture) teaching repair skills like darning, button sewing, and machine operation to reduce textile waste.
• Ressourcerie Les Bonnes ManièresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for reusable packaging workshops (bee wrap fabrication) and second-hand goods promotion, supporting circular economy initiatives.
• Chambre de Métiers et de l'Artisanat Centre-Val de Loire (CMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTripartite partnership for the Eco-Défis label program, with CMA providing expertise and certification for artisans and merchants in sustainable practices.
• Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Loir-et-Cher (CCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTripartite partnership for the Eco-Défis label program, with CCI providing business support and certification for merchants and traders in sustainable practices.
• DASTRIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco-organization providing medical waste collection services (DASRIA) through pharmacies on the Agglopolys territory, managing infectious healthcare waste.
• Twoième-Vie, Donnons.org, RécupeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organizations for second-hand goods reuse, connecting residents with opportunities to donate and receive used items, supporting waste reduction goals.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SUEZ: Major private operator of municipal waste, recycling, and water services that frequently contracts with French EPCIs — directly comparable on the technical service lines (déchetteries, sorting, water treatment) that Agglopolys manages in-house.
• Nantes Métropole: Large French métropole operating a substantially broader service portfolio (including urban planning and large-scale mobility) but sharing the same EPCI legal framework and waste/mobility/culture mandate as Agglopolys.
• Veolia: Global operator of waste and water public-services concessions; comparable on the déchetteries, household waste collection, incineration, and water-management activities where Agglopolys competes with or contracts to private operators.
• Rennes Métropole: Established French métropole widely cited as a benchmark for inter-municipal digital services and Open Data — useful reference point for Agglopolys's digital agenda.

Others

• PAPREC Group: French private recycling and waste-management operator that interfaces with agglomeration déchetteries and recycling chains; relevant ecosystem participant rather than direct peer, but comparable on collection-and-sorting economics.

Direct peers

• Bourges Plus: Communauté d'agglomération of Bourges in the Cher department, similar mid-tier scale and inter-municipal scope including waste, mobility, and cultural services.
• Orléans Métropole: Adjacent Centre-Val de Loire agglomeration with the same communauté d'agglomération legal structure and similar inter-municipal service portfolio, making it the closest geographic and institutional peer.
• Châteauroux Métropole: Indre-department agglomeration with overlapping industrial-reconversion profile and similar waste/economic-development mandate; useful peer for departmental-job-concentration comparisons.
• Tours Métropole Val de Loire: Communauté d'agglomération serving Tours and surrounding communes in Centre-Val de Loire. Comparable in legal status (EPCI), service mandate (waste, mobility, culture, economic development), and population scale — direct regional peer.
• Grand Poitiers: Mid-sized French communauté d'agglomération with comparable population scale, waste/water infrastructure, university, and economic-development mandate; structurally analogous to Agglopolys.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AgglomerationBlois
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agglopolys

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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