Ville de Berre l’Etang

What Ville de Berre l’Etang does

Ville de Berre l'Étang is a French commune (municipal government) in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, serving approximately 14,000 residents with a staff of 83 municipal employees under Mayor Mario Martinet. The municipality delivers a full suite of local public services — civil registration, family services, social assistance (via CCAS and Pôle Solidarités), cultural facilities (Ciné 89 cinema, Médiathèque Edmonde Charles-Roux Defferre library), sports infrastructure (Piscine Claude Jouve, three supervised beaches), youth programming (Forum et Espace Loisirs Jeunesse, Séjours Vacances), and community engagement (Festines de Berre summer festival). Service delivery uses a hybrid model combining physical administrative centers (Hôtel de Ville, Centre Administratif), the Maison des Associations et du Numérique, and digital portals.

Name

Ville de Berre l’Etang

Legal name

Ville de Berre l'Étang

Website

https://berreletang.fr

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ville de Berre l'Étang is a French municipal government serving approximately 14,000 residents in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, delivering administrative, family, social, cultural, and recreational services through digital portals, physical service centers, and community facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Historical Sites (712120)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

City Squares, Old Towns & Landmark Districts (THAJACAJ), Permitting, Reservations & Visitor Information Services (Passes, Booking, Visitor Centers) (THAAAGAD)

Keywords

• Municipal administration services
• Public administrative procedures
• Family and social services
• Cultural and recreational facilities
• Urban planning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Berre l'Étang

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Revenue: The municipality generates primary revenue from local taxation including property tax (taxe foncière), business tax (cotisation foncière des entreprises), and other local levies. The city's finances are significantly dependent on the local petrochemical site, which represents a major source of municipal revenue.
2. Family Services Fees: Fees collected for vacation camps, childcare services, and family activities. Vacation camp participation requires deposit of 60€ with balance payment by set deadlines.
3. Service Fees and Charges: Various municipal service charges including administrative fees, cultural facility fees (cinema, swimming pool), and recreational program fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Ville de Berre l'Étang is a French municipal commune that delivers public administrative services, family and social support, cultural programming, sports and recreational facilities, and community programming to its approximately 14,000 residents. Core offerings include civil registration, online administrative procedures, childcare and youth services, social assistance via CCAS, a public library (Médiathèque), a municipal cinema (Ciné 89), a swimming pool, supervised beaches, and seasonal festivals.

Product overview

Ville de Berre l'Etang operates a comprehensive municipal services platform comprising digital portals (Espace Famille, Mon Espace Citoyens), physical service centers (Guichet Unique, Hôtel de Ville), and specialized facilities. The city provides cultural services including Ciné 89 cinema and the Médiathèque Edmonde Charles-Roux Defferre, sports facilities such as Piscine Claude Jouve, youth services including the Forum Espace Loisirs Jeunesse and Séjours Vacances vacation camps, and recreational beach services at multiple locations including Pavillon Bleu-certified Champigny beach. Accessibility is supported through ACCEO services for deaf and hard-of-hearing residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Espace Famille Online family services portal enabling parents to manage childcare, youth services, vacation camp registrations, and related municipal fee payments.
• Ciné 89 Municipal cinema at 4 Cours Mirabeau offering programming alternating between national releases, art-house films, and themed animations. Phone: 04 42 74 00 27.
• Médiathèque Edmonde Charles-Roux Defferre Public library at 2 Rue Lafayette offering adult, youth, video, music sections and documentation services. Reception Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 12:30-18:00, Wednesday/Saturday 10:00-18:00.
• Piscine Claude Jouve Municipal swimming pool at 762 Avenue des Hydravions offering aquatic activities, swimming lessons, and sports programs. Also houses Salle Alain Bombard for blood donation collections.
• Plages de Berre l'Étang (Champigny, Passet, Bouquet) Municipal beach services including Champigny beach (Pavillon Bleu certified for 6 consecutive years through 2026), Passet beach, and Bouquet beach with amenities, surveillance, and activities. Water quality rated 'excellent' by ARS.
• Séjours Vacances Vacation camp programs for children aged 8-15 offering trips to French regions and foreign countries including nautical camps, Corsica camps, and international destinations. Registration requires 60€ deposit.
• Service ACCEO (Accessibility Service)

Quantifiable outcome

• Pavillon Bleu certification maintained for 6 consecutive years (2021-2026)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VELOGY (Velocity and Energy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2026VELOGY, created by German group AEQUITA, has taken over management of the Berre l'Étang petrochemical site from Lyondellbasell. The company aims to become the first European industrial group in the polymers sector. Site director Laurent Hautier represents VELOGY's confidence in existing team expertise. The company is planning optimization for site longevity with next major maintenance shutdown targeted for 2029. This partnership is critical as the site represents major municipal revenue dependency.
• Ligue de Protection des Oiseaux (LPO)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Bird protection organization partnering with municipal sports and nautism service for ornithological hiking events. The partnership offers 6km nature walks along the Arc river and natural areas, providing environmental education and biodiversity awareness.
• Caisse d'Allocations Familiales 13 (CAF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026CAF provides financial assistance (Aide aux Vacances Enfants - AVE) to eligible families for vacation camp participation. The municipality facilitates access to these subsidies and accepts CAF payments for vacation camp balances. This partnership enables affordable vacation programs for resource-constrained families.
• Etablissement Français du Sang (EFS)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026French Blood Service conducts regular blood collection events at municipal swimming pool facility (Salle Alain Bombard, Piscine Claude Jouve). The municipality provides venue and promotion support for these life-saving drives occurring approximately monthly.
• Mission LocaleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Youth employment service partnering with municipal Maison des Associations et du Numérique (MADN) for digital skills workshops such as Mario Kart gaming sessions. Provides employment pathway support for young residents.
• ACCEOcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2022ACCEO provides accessibility technology platform enabling deaf and hearing-impaired residents to access municipal services through video interpretation in French Sign Language (LSF), instant speech transcription, and other accessibility modes. Service deployed across 9 municipal service points since July 2022. Free application download enables citizens to connect with municipal services.
• GIPREB (Syndicat mixte pour leRétablissement du milieu marin)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021GIPREB is the public consortium managing restoration of the Étang de Berre marine environment. They conduct complementary bacteriological testing on beaches and work with municipalities to maintain water quality standards. The partnership has been instrumental in achieving 'excellent' water quality ratings for 15 beaches and maintaining Pavillon Bleu certification.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• GIPREB: Public consortium managing restoration of the Étang de Berre marine environment and conducting bacteriological beach testing. Closely linked operational partner for the commune's water-quality certifications and beach assets.
• Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence: Intercommunal authority (EPCI) that channels national/regional funding to member communes including Berre l'Étang. Relevant as a counterparty for grants, transport, and economic development, rather than a direct competitor.
• Conseil Départemental des Bouches-du-Rhône: Departmental authority funding social action (CCAS co-financing), road infrastructure, and environmental programs. Comparable as a higher-tier public partner rather than a peer commune.

Direct peers

• Ville d'Istres: Neighboring Bouches-du-Rhône commune of similar size on the Étang de Berre, combining a large military/industrial base with municipal beach and cultural services. Closely comparable demographic and economic structure.
• Ville de Martigues: Adjacent commune on the Étang de Berre with a comparable industrial-port profile and similar population scale (~50k). Directly comparable as a PACA lakeside/industrial municipality with shared GIPREB water-quality dynamics.
• Ville de Salon-de-Provence: Larger Bouches-du-Rhône commune with a similar mid-size municipal service profile (mediathèque, cinema, swimming pool, family services) and PACA economic base.
• Ville de Marignane: Neighboring Bouches-du-Rhône commune of comparable scale balancing industrial/airport activity with municipal services. Useful peer for understanding fiscal exposure to a single large industrial actor.
• Ville de Vitrolles: Mid-sized Bouches-du-Rhône commune near Marseille Provence airport with a similar industrial-suburban mix and comparable municipal service portfolio (family, sports, cultural facilities).
• Ville de Fos-sur-Mer: Small industrial-port commune in Bouches-du-Rhône with petrochemical/steel exposure and a modest resident base. Comparable municipal revenue dependence on heavy industry near sensitive natural areas.

Broad incumbents

• Ville d'Aix-en-Provence: Larger PACA commune operating a wider portfolio of cultural, educational, and economic development services. Comparable as a regional reference point, but materially larger and not a direct competitor for residents or industrial tenants.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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