Parthenay-Gâtine - Communauté de communes

What Parthenay-Gâtine - Communauté de communes does

Parthenay-Gâtine is a French communauté de communes — a public intercommunal cooperation establishment (établissement public de coopération intercommunale) created to coordinate and deliver public services across 38 member communes in the Deux-Sèvres department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Headquartered at 2 rue de la Citadelle in Parthenay and governed by a 62-member conseil communautaire led by President and Parthenay Mayor Jean-Michel Prieur, the organization employs 87 staff and serves the full resident population of the Gâtine territory through a portfolio of statutory competencies including waste management, urban planning, economic development, social action (via its CIAS subsidiary), sports and cultural facility management, youth services, and early childhood care.

The service portfolio is built around physical public infrastructure — GâtinéO aquatic centre (celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024), the second Saint-Aubin-le-Cloud swimming pool, the nationally designated Paris 2024 shooting range, Parc des sports L'Enjeu, the Réseau SouRces mediathèques, and the Pôle Maurice-Caillon early childhood facility — combined with the Portail Famille online citizen portal for administrative procedures (waste, family, civil status, urban planning, loisirs bookings, CVQ card). Underlying technology is standard public-sector IT: Outlook 365, SharePoint, Google Analytics, and a cookie consent layer (Tarte au Citron). Distribution occurs through direct walk-in service points, the online portal, France Services counters, and field youth/digital advisor staff. Notable events include the FLIP (Festival Ludique International de Parthenay) and the 2024 hosting of the Cap-Vert Olympic and Paralympic delegation as a Paris 2024 preparation base.

The revenue model is public-fiscal: local taxes (taxe foncière, cotisation foncière des entreprises), state and regional subsidies (Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, Deux-Sèvres department), and nominal user fees (e.g., €2 pool entry, €10 GâtinéO games event). Customer segments are geographic (residents of the 38 communes) and persona-based (families, youth, seniors, sports associations, local businesses). There is no private ownership, no external capital structure, and no venture-style monetization — the entity operates as a statutory public authority pooling resources that would be uneconomical for individual small communes to deliver independently.

Name

Parthenay-Gâtine - Communauté de communes

Legal name

Communauté de communes Parthenay-Gâtine

Website

https://cc-parthenay-gatine.fr

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Parthenay-Gâtine is a French intercommunal public authority coordinating waste management, urban planning, social, youth, sports, and cultural services across 38 communes in Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, serving residents through facilities, the Portail Famille portal, and the CIAS social subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

National Governing Bodies (NGBs) (MPAKAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mixed-Use Community Association Management (BPAJAHAF)

Keywords

• Intercommunal public services
• Waste management services
• Sports facility operations
• Social action services
• Urban planning administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Parthenay

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Local Taxes and Fiscal Revenue: As a communauté de communes, the primary revenue source comes from local taxes including property tax (taxe foncière), business tax (cotisation foncière des entreprises), and shared taxes from member communes. This constitutes the core fiscal capacity for delivering public services.
2. Service Fees and User Charges: Fees for leisure services such as pool access (GâtinéO at 2 euros entry), sports events, cultural activities, and childcare services. These user fees supplement tax revenue for service delivery.
3. Government Subsidies and Grants: State subsidies, regional council funding (Nouvelle-Aquitaine), and departmental council grants (Deux-Sèvres) for specific projects including sports infrastructure, social services, and economic development initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Communauté de communes Parthenay-Gâtine is a French intercommunal public authority that delivers coordinated local public services across 38 member communes in the Deux-Sèvres department. It operates sports facilities (GâtinéO aquatic center, shooting range, Parc des sports L'Enjeu), provides waste management, urban planning, social care (CIAS home support, senior housing), early childhood services, youth programming, library network, economic development support, and cultural events including the FLIP international games festival.

Product overview

Parthenay-Gâtine is a communauté de communes (intercommunal public administrative structure) serving 38 communes in the Deux-Sèvres department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Rather than a unified product platform, the organization provides a portfolio of public services and facilities organized by domain: aquatic centres (GâtinéO and Saint-Aubin-le-Cloud), sports facilities (Parc des sports L'Enjeu, shooting range), cultural services (mediatheques/libraries network, teaching of music and plastic arts), youth services, social care (CIAS, home care services), and digital assistance. Key service access is through the portailfamille online portal for waste, family, urban planning, and civil status services. The FLIP (Festival Ludique International de Parthenay) represents a major annual event organized by the community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GâtinéO: Aquatic center in Parthenay offering swimming pools and water activities for the community.
• FLIP
• CIAS Parthenay-Gâtine

Products and services

• GâtinéO Aquatic Centre Public aquatic centre in Parthenay offering swimming pools, fitness activities, and water sports for residents. Entry priced at 2 euros per visit.
• Saint-Aubin-le-Cloud Swimming Pool Second swimming pool facility operated by the communauté de communes, serving the southern part of the territory.
• Pôle Maurice-Caillon Early Childhood Service Early childhood facility housing services for children aged 0-3 years, including childcare, parental resources, and childcare assistant support.
• Service Sports Coordinates sports facilities including GâtinéO, Parc des sports L'Enjeu, sports halls, and shooting range across the territory.
• FLIP - Festival Ludique International de Parthenay International games festival held annually in July, promoting board games, video games, and playful culture.
• Parthenay Sports Shooting Range Shooting range facility with 30x10m positions, 25m stands, 30/50m rifle positions, and air rifle/arbalest ranges. Labelled as Paris 2024 preparation centre.
• Mediathèques and Libraries Network (Réseau SouRces) Network of libraries and media centers offering books, digital resources, and community programs across the territory.
• Parc des sports L'Enjeu Major sports complex including athletics track, football pitch, synthetic field, gymnasium, basketball courts including 3x3 courts, and preparation rooms.
• CIAS - Centre Intercommunal d'Action Sociale Intercommunal social action centre providing home support services (SAAD), nursing care at home (SSIAD), and social housing for seniors.
• Service Jeunesses (Youth Service) Youth services including campus projects, youth referents across four sectors, youth councils, and 'Argent de poche' program for youth employment.
• Conseillers Numériques (Digital Advisors) Digital advisors providing free assistance with digital tools, internet access, and digital skills training for citizens.
• France Services Multi-service counter providing access to administrative services, state civil services, waste management, and other citizen services.
• Waste Management Service Waste collection, sorting instructions, and waste drop-off centers (déchèteries) in Parthenay, Thénezay, Amailloux, Vasles, Ménigoute, Saint-Aubin-le-Cloud, and Secondigny.
• Urban Planning Service (ADS) Application du Droit des Sols (ADS) - handles building permits, urban planning applications, signage installations, and Plan Local d'Urbanisme intercommunal (PLUi) development through 2025.
• Home Care Services (SAAD/SSIAD) Home support services (SAAD) and nursing care at home (SSIAD) for elderly and vulnerable residents, with offices in Parthenay, Thénezay, and Secondigny.

Quantifiable outcome

• 38 communes served by unified public service delivery
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Comité Olympique du Cap-Vert (Cabo Verde Olympic Committee)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 September 2022Parthenay-Gâtine and the City of Parthenay partnered with the Cap-Vert Olympic Committee to serve as the Olympic delegation's preparation base for Paris 2024. Approximately 15 Cap-Vert athletes will train at local facilities (GâtinéO pool, Parc des sports L'Enjeu, shooting range) from July-August 2024. Partnership includes sports, school, cultural, economic, and folkloric exchanges. Cap-Vert chose Parthenay over larger cities to ensure better athlete preparation and reception. Filomena Spencer Fortes, President of the Cap-Verdian Olympic Committee, signed the partnership on September 30, 2022.
• Comité Paralympique du Cap-Vert (Cabo Verde Paralympic Committee)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 September 2022Partnership with Cap-Vert Paralympic Committee as part of the broader Paris 2024 Olympic preparation initiative. Jose Rodrigo Bejarano, President of the Cap-Verdian Paralympic Committee, participated in the September 30, 2022 partnership signing ceremony.
• CDOS 79 (Comité Départemental Olympique et Sportif des Deux-Sèvres)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental Olympic and Sports Committee of Deux-Sèvres, represented by President Jean-Michel Prieur (also Mayor of Parthenay and President of the communauté de communes). CDOS 79 facilitates Olympic partnerships and sports programming including Terre de Jeux 2024 activities.
• Ligue de Tir Poitou CharentescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional shooting league that organized a regional perfectionnement stage at the Parthenay shooting club. The Ligue brought national-level coach Mathilde Lamolle (European champion, French Olympic shooting team member) to train 21 regional athletes at the Parthenay facilities.
• Comité de Basket 79 (Deux-Sèvres Basketball Committee)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental basketball committee partnered with the communauté to bring 3x3 basketball programming to the territory, including national coach Anthony Ployez (France U18 national team) conducting sessions at Thénezay college.
• Education Nationale (National Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Education Nationale through school services, périscolaire activities, and Olympic-themed programming. Includes collaboration on Olympic Week activities at pools with school children, périscolaire sports, and the Campus de Projets youth service. Laure Bessaguet, pedagogical advisor for EPS, represents Education Nationale in sports programming.
• 38 Member CommunesflagshipOthersThe 38 communes that constitute the communauté de communes: Adilly, Allonne, Amailloux, Aubigny, Azay-sur-Thouet, Châtillon-sur-Thouet, Doux, Fénery, Fomperron, Gourgé, La Chapelle-Bertrand, La Ferrière-en-Parthenay, La Peyratte, Lageon, Le Retail, Le Tallud, Les Châteliers, Les Forges, Lhoumois, Ménigoute, Oroux, Parthenay, Pompaire, Pougne-Hérisson, Pressigny, Reffannes, Saint-Aubin-Le-Cloud, Saint-Germain-de-Longue-Chaume, Saint-Germier, Saint-Martin-du-Fouilloux, Saurais, Secondigny, Thénezay, Vasles, Vausseroux, Vautebis, Vernoux-en-Gâtine, Viennay. These municipalities pool resources and delegate competencies to the communauté de communes.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Grand Poitiers: Larger urban agglomeration in the same Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, providing similar competency scope (sports facilities, social action, urban planning, waste) but at materially greater scale. Reference incumbent for upward expansion benchmarking and departmental funding competition.
• Nantes Métropole: Large French métropole known for innovative public service and event-driven territorial branding. Relevant comparable for how EPCIs at scale convert sport/cultural assets (e.g., FLIP-equivalent events) into broader economic development outcomes.
• Bordeaux Métropole: Major Nouvelle-Aquitaine métropole with a far broader portfolio of facilities (aquatic centers, shooting ranges, urban planning authority). Useful as a benchmark for what large-scale intercommunal service delivery looks like, though at an order-of-magnitude greater scale.

Others

• Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français (CNOSF): French National Olympic Committee that awarded the Terre de Jeux 2024 label to Parthenay-Gâtine. Indirect upstream counterpart — partner of CDOS 79 and ultimate overseer of the Paris 2024 preparation center framework that elevates Parthenay-Gâtine's territorial brand.

Direct peers

• Communauté de communes du Haut Val de Sèvre: Nearby Deux-Sèvres intercommunal authority with comparable rural footprint and service profile. Useful benchmark for shared-service efficiency and small-territory EPCI economics.
• Communauté d'agglomération du Niortais: Adjacent intercommunal authority (agglomération) in the same Deux-Sèvres department, also pooling services across member communes with shared fiscal capacity and similar competency mix (waste, sports, social, urban planning). Most structurally and geographically comparable peer at slightly larger scale.
• Communauté de communes du Thouarsais: Neighboring Deux-Sèvres communauté de communes of similar size and rural character. Direct peer for departmental CDOS 79 / Olympic programming, France Rénov' deployment, and intercommunal public service delivery benchmarks.
• Communauté de communes Mellois en Poitou: Rural Deux-Sèvres communauté de communes serving a similar dispersed territory with comparable competency delegation. Operates parallel public service portfolio (pools, accueils de loisirs, CIAS-style social action, waste) and competes for the same departmental and regional funding pools.

Emerging players

• Fédération Française de Natation: National swimming federation with direct relevance to GâtinéO aquatic center, which hosted Cap-Vert Olympic swimming training. Peer in aquatic programming governance, even though the federation is a national governing body and Parthenay-Gâtine is the local facility operator.
• Fédération Française de Tir: National shooting federation that partnered with the Ligue de Tir Poitou-Charentes to bring national coach Mathilde Lamolle to Parthenay's labeled Paris 2024 preparation shooting range. Adjacent ecosystem player whose sanctioning and training pathways funnel usage to Parthenay-Gâtine's flagship facility.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMgSeGsy5Ejs7qynSLqROcg
• Facebookfacebook.com/ccparthenaygatine
• Instagraminstagram.com/parthenaygatine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/parthenay-gatine-communaute-de-communes

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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