Communauté de communes Le Gesnois Bilurien

What Communauté de communes Le Gesnois Bilurien does

Communauté de communes Le Gesnois Bilurien is a French public intercommunal authority (Établissement Public de Coopération Intercommunale, EPCI) headquartered at 783 Route des Sittelles, 72450 Montfort-le-Gesnois, in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region. The organization coordinates statutory public services across 22 member communes and is governed by a Community Council (Conseil communautaire) currently presided over by Anthony Trifaut, with a new council term installed on April 9, 2026. As a tax-funded local government body rather than a commercial enterprise, it holds no equity, has no funding rounds, and reports no commercial revenue; it is financed through intercommunal taxation, intergovernmental transfers (notably from CAF under the Convention Territoriale Globale signed December 2022), and family-quotient-priced user fees.

The organization's service portfolio spans four pillars: (1) Families and Solidarity — 4 crèches, 18 périscolaire centers, 9 leisure centers, Relais Petite Enfance, the Guichet Unique childcare single-window, the babysitting network and training program, and the Espace Famille iNoé digital portal; (2) Environment and Quality of Life — waste management via SYVALORM (including 593 subsidized composters in 2024), bus line 23GO, fibre optique deployment, carpooling infrastructure, SPANC wastewater service, and GEMAPI water/flood management; (3) Sport, Culture, and Tourism — the École de Musique du Gesnois Bilurien, Théâtre Épidaure, Centre Aqualudique Sittellia, Centre Social LARES, and the Espace Public Numérique with Conseiller Numérique digital advisory; and (4) Economy and Planning — PLUiH and SCoT-AEC land-use frameworks, economic zones, and a business directory.

Underlying technology is limited and off-the-shelf: a WordPress/Divi website with Google Analytics and Complianz cookie consent. No proprietary software, AI/ML systems, or APIs are disclosed; the only AI reference is an introductory AI-literacy workshop offered to residents. Distribution is community-led and physical-infrastructure-heavy, with service delivery through 18 school-based centers, 9 leisure centers, 4 crèches, and cultural facilities distributed across the 22 communes, supplemented by digital self-service through the Espace Famille iNoé portal and administrative assistance via three France Services locations.

Name

Communauté de communes Le Gesnois Bilurien

Legal name

Communauté de Communes Le Gesnois Bilurien

Website

https://cc-gesnoisbilurien.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Communauté de communes Le Gesnois Bilurien is a French public intercommunal authority coordinating statutory local services — childcare, youth programs, waste management, culture, mobility, and economic development — across 22 communes in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Montfort-le-Gesnois

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Intercommunal Tax Revenue: Public funding through intercommunal taxation (fiscalité intercommunale) collected from residents and businesses within the 22 communes of the territory

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Communauté de communes Le Gesnois Bilurien is a French public intercommunal authority delivering coordinated local public services across 22 communes in the Sarthe department. Its core offerings span early childhood and family services, before/after-school care, leisure activities, youth programs, cultural facilities (music school, theater, aquatic center), environmental services (waste management, fiber optic, water management), public transportation, and economic development support.

Product overview

Communauté de communes Le Gesnois Bilurien is a French inter-municipal public authority (Établissement public de coopération intercommunale) providing coordinated local public services across a territory of 22 communes in Sarthe. Rather than a single product or platform, the organization delivers a portfolio of public services organized into thematic divisions: (1) Families and Solidarity encompassing Petite Enfance (crèches, Relais Petite Enfance, Guichet Unique), Enfance (9 leisure centers, 18 périscolaire sites), and Jeunesse services (youth spaces, baby-sitting training, holiday programs, summer stays); (2) Environment and Quality of Life including waste management via SYVALORM, the 23GO bus line, fiber optic deployment, GEMAPI water management, and SPANC sewage services; (3) Sport, Culture, and Tourism featuring the École de Musique du Gesnois Bilurien, Théâtre Épidaure, Centre aqualudique Sittellia, Centre Social LARES, and the Espace Public Numérique and digital advisor (Conseiller Numérique) services; and (4) Economy and Planning including PLUiH urban planning, economic development zones, and business directory. Digital service delivery includes the Espace Famille iNoé portal for online enrollment and reservations. The organization is governed by a Community Council (Conseil communautaire) presided over by M. Anthony Trifaut, with headquarters at 783 Route des Sittelles, 72450 Montfort-le-Gesnois.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Théâtre Épidaure: Intercommunal theater venue managed by the community
• Centre aqualudique Sittellia
• École de Musique du Gesnois Bilurien
• Centre Social LARES
• Espace France Services
• Pôle Enfance
• Relais Petite Enfance (RPE)
• Service Jeunesse

Products and services

• Petite Enfance Services Early childhood services including 4 crèches (multi-accueils), the Relais Petite Enfance (RPE) childcare provider relay, and a Guichet Unique (single window) for childcare registration across the territory. Designed for families with infants and toddlers.
• Enfance Services Childhood services encompassing 9 leisure centers (accueils de loisirs) and 18 before/after-school care centers (accueils périscolaires) offering holiday programs with themes of autonomy, self-confidence, and living together. Designed for school-age children.
• Jeunesse Services Youth services including youth spaces, the 'Argent de Poche' work experience program for teens, baby-sitting training for 16-18 year olds, and youth holiday programs and trips. Designed for teenagers and young people.
• École de Musique du Gesnois Bilurien Intercommunal music school offering instruction in multiple instruments including accordion, guitar, saxophone, and vocal training with multiple chorales (Epichoeur, Every'Sing). Open to residents across the territory.
• Théâtre Épidaure Theater venue managed by the community, hosting performances and cultural events including magic shows and dramatic productions. Open to residents and visitors.
• Centre Aqualudique Sittellia Aquatic center located at Parc des Sittelles in Montfort-le-Gesnois offering swimming and leisure activities to residents and visitors.
• Centre Social LARES Social center providing community services and activities, partnering with the community on youth and family initiatives including the babysitting network.
• Bus Line 23GO Intercommunal bus service facilitating daily travel within Gesnois Bilurien territory, part of sustainable mobility initiatives. Open to all residents.
• France Services Spaces Public service spaces providing administrative assistance for citizens with government procedures, available at locations including Montfort-le-Gesnois and Le Breil-sur-Mérize.
• Conseiller Numérique Digital advisor service offering workshops on digital literacy including AI basics, smartphone usage, and internet safety for residents.
• Waste Management Services Household waste collection and disposal services through SYVALORM, including recycling centers (déchèteries), textile collection, and biodéchets composting programs. Open to all residents.
• SPANC (Sanitary Protection Service) Public Service for Non-Collective Wastewater providing inspection and maintenance of individual sewage systems for residents.
• Economic Development Services Business development support including economic zones, business directory, enterprise surveys, and events such as petit-déjeuner des entreprises. Designed for local businesses and entrepreneurs.
• Fibre Optique Infrastructure Fiber optic infrastructure development and deployment across the territory for residents and businesses.
• GEMAPI Water management and flood protection authority managing waterways and flood risk across the territory.
• Espace Famille iNoé Online family portal for enrolling children in childcare, leisure activities, and managing reservations and invoices for childhood and youth services. Designed for parents.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30% reduction in household waste through composting
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CAF (Caisse d'Allocations Familiales)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022The CAF (Family Allowances Fund) partnered with the community through the signature of the Convention Territoriale Globale (CTG) in December 2022, establishing cooperation for family services, childcare, and youth support programs.
• SYVALORM (Syndicat Mixte pour la Valorisation des Déchets)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSYVALORM is a mixed syndicate for waste management that partners with the community for household waste collection, recycling, and environmental initiatives. The partnership includes composting subsidies (593 composters subsidized in 2024), biodéchets reduction programs, and the Plan Local de Prévention des Déchets Ménagers 2025-2030. SYVALORM provides financial aids for green waste grinding and mulching equipment.
• ATHENA (Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerATHENA is an association partnered with SYVALORM for composting education and support. Residents interested in collective composting installations can contact ATHENA at [email protected]. SYVALORM covers the full cost of collective composting installation setup.
• Centre Social LAREScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentre Social LARES partners with the community for youth services including the babysitting network (dispositif baby-sitting) that trains young people aged 16-18 in babysitting and facilitates connections with parents needing childcare. The center also hosts youth activities and events.
• Théâtre ÉpidaurecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThéâtre Épidaure is a local theater that partners with the community for cultural events including magic shows, concerts, and youth entertainment. The theater is co-located with community youth facilities and serves as a venue for cultural programming across the territory.
• ADEME (Agence De l'Environnement et de la Maitrise de l'Energie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerADEME partnered with the Pays du Mans and the Pôle Métropolitain Le Mans – Sarthe in 2015 for a multi-year sustainable mobility program. This partnership supports carpooling parking development and other mobility initiatives on the territory.
• Pôle Métropolitain Le Mans – SartheminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Metropolitan Pole collaborates with the community on sustainable mobility programs in partnership with ADEME, supporting carpooling infrastructure and active mobility planning.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Conseil Départemental de la Sarthe: Higher-tier French local government authority covering the same department. Shares competencies in social action, roads, and cultural infrastructure; functions as a funding and oversight incumbent.
• Le Mans Métropole: Larger communauté urbaine (CU) centered on Le Mans in the same Pays de la Loire region. Provides an overlapping but broader portfolio of services; serves as a regional incumbent and likely merger counterpart for the subject EPCI.

Regional players

• Pôle Métropolitain Le Mans Sarthe: Inter-EPCI coordination body covering the Le Mans – Sarthe area, partnered with the subject EPCI on ADEME-funded mobility programs. Regional coordination peer for intercommunal collaboration.
• Communauté de communes du Bocage Mayennais: Rural EPCI in neighboring Mayenne department (Pays de la Loire region). Comparable in scale and intercommunal service mandate, but geographically distinct — useful for cross-departmental benchmarking.

Direct peers

• Communauté de communes du Sud Sarthe: EPCI in southern Sarthe providing the same intercommunal public service suite (childcare, leisure, waste, cultural) to a comparable rural population. Direct peer in functional scope and funding structure.
• Communauté de communes du Pays de l'Huisne Sarthoise: Neighboring EPCI in eastern Sarthe serving a comparable rural territory with similar competencies (childcare, waste, mobility). Most direct operational peer given geographic proximity and overlapping service portfolio.
• Communauté de communes Maine Saosnois: Same-tier EPCI in the adjacent northeast of Sarthe department, France. Comparable rural intercommunal authority delivering childcare, waste, and cultural services across a similar number of communes — direct peer in scope and population.
• Communauté de communes du Val de Sarthe: Adjacent EPCI in the Sarthe valley delivering family, youth, and environmental services. Comparable in size and rural/semi-rural character; direct peer for benchmarking service delivery.
• Communauté de communes du Pays Sabolien: EPCI in northwest Sarthe around Sablé-sur-Sarthe with similar intercommunal service mandate. Direct peer for comparable small-town rural EPCI benchmarking.

Others

• ADCF (Assemblée des Communautés de France): National association representing French EPCIs at the federal level. Provides policy advocacy, training, and benchmarking services to communautés de communes including the subject; not a competitor but an enabling ecosystem peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/legesnoisbilurien

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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