L'Atelier Remuménage

What L'Atelier Remuménage does

L'Atelier Remuménage is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) founded in 2001 in Libourne and now headquartered in Bordeaux's Saint-Michel quarter. The organization operates as an insertion enterprise (entreprise d'insertion) employing approximately 65 people — 53 in field roles and 13 in office/administrative roles — combining commercial moving and logistics activity with a social mission to integrate workers facing employment barriers (refugees, disabled persons, formerly incarcerated individuals).

Its core offering integrates four service lines: (1) moving and relocation services for individuals in precarious situations, with tariffs personalized to income and family quotient (quotient familial); (2) urban cyclo-logistics using an electric cargo-bike fleet capable of carrying loads up to 150kg, demonstrated through 30,000+ deliveries during the Bordeaux tram D construction project; (3) collection of recyclable materials — notably 120,000+ plastic bottles annually via Yoyo, 7,000+ cardboard boxes from Bio c'Bon, food waste for CCAS Bordeaux/Mérignac, and bulky items; and (4) sale of recycled moving boxes. Supplementary modules include the 'Accompagnement au Changement de Lieu de Vie' (relocation casework for elderly/disabled persons), the 'Quartiers Numériques' digital-inclusion program, and a hoarding/Diogène syndrome cleanup service.

The go-to-market is hybrid: direct-to-consumer via website quotes, phone, and a walk-in atelier-boutique for individuals, paired with institutional and B2B partnerships — including social landlords (ENEAL, Mésolia), municipal CCAS offices, Malakoff Humanis, CCI Bordeaux Gironde, Bio c'Bon, Yoyo, Veolia, and La Poste/Urby — that drive referral flow for large projects. Geographic scope is the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The association is led by President Wiame Benyachou, recipient of the 2020 Trophée des Femmes de l'Économie (Innovation Sociale), and was awarded the 2019 Grands Prix de la Finance Solidaire (Finansol/Le Monde) in the 'Lutte contre les exclusions' category.

Name

L'Atelier Remuménage

Legal name

L'Atelier Remuménage

Website

https://atelier-remumenage.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

L'Atelier Remuménage is a French non-profit insertion enterprise in Bordeaux providing affordable moving services, urban cyclo-logistics via cargo bikes, and recyclable-material collection, while employing and training workers facing employment barriers across the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Moving and Logistics Services

NAICS

Local Messengers and Local Delivery (492210), Other Waste Collection (562119)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAKALAI

Donation Pickup & Reuse Hauling

Home & Personal Services/Moving, Storage & Relocation Services/Junk Removal, Hauling & Cleanout Services

Keywords

• Eco-friendly moving services
• Urban cyclo-logistics
• Social insertion enterprise
• Recyclable material collection
• Residential relocation support

Headquarters

HQ city

Bordeaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Moving and Transport Services: Core moving services for individuals and professionals, with pricing based on income and family quotient for vulnerable populations.
2. Cyclo-Logistics and Delivery: Urban delivery and logistics services using cargo bikes for businesses and professionals.
3. Recyclable Material Collection: Collection and recycling services including cardboard from Bio c'Bon, plastic bottles via Yoyo partnership, and bulky waste.
4. Eco-friendly Cardboard Sales: Sale of ecological moving boxes at competitive prices to fund operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

L'Atelier Remuménage is a French non-profit insertion association (loi 1901) that provides affordable moving and relocation services, urban cyclo-logistics using electric cargo bikes capable of carrying 150kg+, and collection of recyclable materials (cardboard, plastic bottles, bulky items). The association serves both individuals in precarious situations and professionals/businesses in the Bordeaux and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, employing around 65 people including those facing employment barriers as part of its social integration mission.

Product overview

L'Atelier Remuménage operates as a unified social enterprise offering integrated moving, logistics, and support services centered on ecological and solidarity principles. The core offering consists of moving services for individuals and professionals (Services aux Particuliers, Services aux Professionnels) combined with urban cyclo-logistics and recyclable material collection. These are supplemented by specialized modules including Accompagnement au Changement de Lieu de Vie for life transitions, Ateliers Numériques for digital inclusion, and Vente de Cartons Écologiques for box sales. The organization functions as an insertion enterprise, combining social impact with environmental sustainability through cargo bike logistics throughout the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Services aux Particuliers (Individual Moving Services)

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000+ deliveries using cargo bikes during 2-year tram construction project
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

38 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Malakoff HumaniscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2020Partnership between Atelier Remuménage and social protection group Malakoff Humanis to facilitate residential mobility and access to daily services for vulnerable members. Also includes partnership with La Ressourcerie, a solidarity space organized by Malakoff Humanis.
• YoyocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2020Yoyo is a collaborative sorting enterprise. Atelier Remuménage collects Yoyo bags of plastic bottles and bedding using cargo bikes, transporting them to recycling facilities. Over 120,000 bottles collected annually.
• Bio c'BoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWeekly cardboard collection from Bio c'Bon stores at Chartrons, cours d'Albret, and cours Victor Hugo. More than 7,000 boxes annually collected, recovered, and reused for moving services.
• VeoliacoreOthersBedding and plastic bottles collected by Atelier Remuménage are delivered to Veolia for recycling.
• CCI Bordeaux GirondecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership since 2018 for office relocations, handling, bulky waste destruction, and logistics for Bordeaux Fête le Vin event. CCI renews trust in Atelier Remuménage for insertion and environmental commitments.
• La Poste / UrbycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for last-mile delivery during tram construction project. Urby (subsidiary of La Poste group) managed urban logistics space while Atelier Remuménage handled final deliveries with cargo bikes.
• Vélos-Plombiers (Vélo-Plombier, Bicycleau, Vplombier, Prestocyclo)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaboration with Bordeaux cyclists plumbers. Atelier Remuménage provides logistics support including material transport, pickup, and handling assistance for heavy equipment like water heaters.
• ATELIER d'éco SOLIDAIREcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for delivery of recycled furniture and items purchased from the creative recyclery. Atelier Remuménage delivers using cargo bikes or biogas trucks. About 40 deliveries to individuals in 2019.
• MésoliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial housing company Mésolia partnered with Atelier Remuménage for relocation assistance of vulnerable residents in Saraillère and '8 mai 1945' urban renewal project in Cenon (136 housing units).
• ENEALcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial landlord ENEAL partnered with Atelier Remuménage for relocation of elderly residents from multiple autonomy residences (Paul Ramadier, Francis de Préssensé/Bel Air, Edmond Michelet, Bazas RPA La Belle Étoile).
• UnadevcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to help 10 visually impaired people with moving assistance, including sorting help, packing, administrative procedures, and unpacking. Co-developing adapted moving guide and tools including Braille labels.
• CCAS de Bordeaux et MérignaccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCAS de Bordeaux partnered with Atelier Remuménage for food waste collection since 2017, redistributing unsold goods to 'Relais Popotes' community kitchens 3-4 times weekly. Mérignac collection includes school food waste.
• PhenixminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStart-up providing food waste solutions partnered with CCAS and Atelier Remuménage for logistics of collecting and redistributing unsold food.
• Groupe PétrelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHired Arthur after recognizing his skills through Pole Emploi tests. Provided qualifying training financed by Pole Emploi for automotive aesthetic preparation.
• Cycl'ostéominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile osteopaths at cycling practice providing 2-3 sessions per year at Atelier Remuménage premises for employee health and prevention.
• Les Boîtes à vélo Bordeaux MétropolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation created in September 2020 to encourage and support cargo bike entrepreneurship. Atelier Remuménage was founding member. Over 50 professionals joined. Also founding member of Les Boîtes à vélo France.
• Brudy & FilsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMoving company that noticed Kouanguio during Atelier Remuménage insertion project. Offered 3-day immersion then 6-month CDD with possibility to obtain heavy vehicle license.
• SPIP (Services pénitentiaires d'insertion et de probation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with prison insertion and probation services to help former detainees reintegrate through insertion work, training, and socio-professional support.
• PLIE de BordeauxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal employment initiative that referred Etienne and other job seekers to Atelier Remuménage insertion programs.
• Sport AventureminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSports equipment store where Arthur completed immersion before orienting toward automotive aesthetics.
• Transport ExpressminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransportation company that hired Brenda as apprentice driver after her insertion period at Atelier Remuménage.
• Compagnie Coup de FoudreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheater company providing 'confidence workshops' for Atelier Remuménage employees to build self-esteem and prepare for job interviews.
• La Cravate SolidaireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides interview preparation workshops including professional rebranding, clothing assistance, and interview simulations for job seekers in insertion programs.
• École La planche (Menuiserie)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWoodworking workshop where Ouisse obtained internship and later full-time position as parquet floor sander.
• Les Sonnettes BordelaisesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBike repair shop where Etienne completed observation internship before training as bike mechanic at CFA Bordeaux Lac.
• Transport IzaretminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransportation company where Mohamad completed professional immersion (PMSMP) as part of his insertion program.
• CitramminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransportation company that participated in enterprise meeting with Mohamad as part of ImpulseR program.
• Crepi GirondeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilding industry network that organized company visits for Nosa, leading to his building sector training and employment.
• BatiformminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilding company where Nosa entered 7-month training for Mason title with guaranteed employment. Steven also joined Batiform for waterproofing training.
• CCAS de BazasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal social action center coordinating relocation of 39 residents from old RPA Saint-Jean to new RPA La Belle Étoile.
• Bordeaux Mécènes Solidaires, Primobox, Ubisoft, Cdiscount, La Halle des DouvesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners in 'Quartiers Numériques' digital inclusion program. 74 people trained in digital tools across 89 workshops, 17 connected permanence sessions organized.
• CFA de FloiracminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining center where Brenda started apprenticeship before joining Transport Express as driver.
• ComEnFranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench language courses for foreigners provided to insertion employees like Oumar to improve language skills.
• MJC C2LV (Mérignac)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeisure center in Mérignac managing the 'zéro-gaspi' fridge where collected school food waste is deposited for community use.
• ImpulseR programminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram for refugees providing workshops, French courses, individual sessions, and support for professional project validation and training needs.
• CFA Bordeaux LacminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining center where Etienne started 4-month bike mechanic training and Mohamad completed FIMO goods transport qualification.
• Chausson MatériauxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuilding materials company where Nastaïnou was hired as warehouseman after obtaining CACES and driver's license through insertion program.
• La Jeune Garde, Jeunesse Habitat SolidaireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizations that contributed to Shoaib's success in obtaining restaurant server position.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Yoyo: Yoyo is a French collaborative sorting enterprise partnering with Atelier Remuménage to collect plastic bottles and bedding via cargo bikes for recycling through Veolia. Comparable as a circular-economy partner in the recyclable collection stream.

Broad incumbents

• Demeco: Demeco is a large national French moving company serving individuals and businesses nationwide. Comparable on the core moving service line, though significantly larger and operating without the social-insertion mission.
• Stuart: Stuart is a tech-enabled urban on-demand delivery platform operating across major French and European cities. Comparable on the urban last-mile and same-day delivery segment where Atelier also competes.

Direct peers

• Coursier.fr: Coursier.fr provides local messenger and on-demand courier services across France using bikes and other vehicles. Comparable in same-day urban delivery service model and French market focus.
• Olvo: Olvo operates cargo bike delivery and urban logistics services in France with a similar B2B last-mile focus using e-cargo bikes. Most directly comparable on the cyclo-logistics service line.
• Phénix: Phénix is a French anti-waste startup that recovers unsold food from retailers for redistribution. Comparable on the recyclable-material collection stream and partnership-based approach with CCAS and Atelier Remuménage.

Regional players

• Les Déménageurs Bretons: Les Déménageurs Bretons is a regional French moving company. Comparable on the moving service line for individuals and businesses, though based in western France rather than Bordeaux.

Emerging players

• Emmaüs Logistique: Emmaüs affiliates operate social-insertion logistics, removal, and second-hand collection activities across France. Comparable on the combined social-mission plus moving/recycling/collection model.
• Atelier Soudé: Atelier Soudé is a French social-insertion bicycle workshop repairing and refurbishing bikes. Comparable as a French social-insertion enterprise operating in the cycling/bike domain.
• Le Relais: Le Relais is a French insertion enterprise network focused on textile collection and recycling. Comparable on the insertion-enterprise operational model and circular-economy service offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/remumenage
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCNe3rNSIwGKyxHSivdO_YOQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/AtelierRemumenage
• Instagraminstagram.com/atelier_remumenage
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/l-atelier-remum%C3%A9nage

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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