Communauté de Communes du Pays de Pont-Château - Saint-Gildas-des-Bois

What Communauté de Communes du Pays de Pont-Château - Saint-Gildas-des-Bois does

The Communauté de Communes du Pays de Pont-Château - Saint-Gildas-des-Bois is a French public intercommunal authority (Établissement Public de Coopération Intercommunale, EPCI) formed in 2006 through the merger of two predecessor communautés de communes. It serves 37,415 residents across 9 communes in the Loire-Atlantique department (Pays de la Loire region), spanning 327 km², and exercises 14 statutory competencies delivered through 15 intercommunal services. Core operations include waste management (4 déchetteries, 1 green-waste platform, door-to-door collection), sanitation (SPAC/SPANC), transportation (school transport, carpooling, VéliBrivet e-bike rental, a mobile TER station), economic development (13 business parks hosting 500+ enterprises, LEADER 2023-2027 EU funding programme), housing improvement (an OPAH programme with €4.55M committed), and environmental management (GEMAPI, water, PCAET climate plan).

Service delivery extends to a bibliothèque network of 9 libraries plus 1 médiathèque, an intercommunal music school (École de Musique Intercommunale), 2 swimming pools, 3 multi-accueils (crèches), France Services administrative assistance, digital literacy workshops, and cultural programming including the 25th edition Rencontres Franco-Américaines festival in 2026. The organisation employs 38 staff across two administrative sites (Pont-Château HQ and Saint-Gildas-des-Bois). Technology infrastructure is modest: a WordPress CMS on HTML5/CSS/JavaScript with Mailjet (newsletter), Hello Asso (event registration), and GeoBretagne (mapping) integrations. The website reports only 62.5% RGAA accessibility compliance.

Revenue is generated through local taxation (property tax, CFE/CVAE business tax, habitation tax), service/user fees (waste charges, pool admissions, cultural tickets, childcare), and government transfers including state subsidies, LEADER European funding, and Agence Nationale de l'Habitat grants. GTM is exclusively direct-to-citizen via two administrative sites, a web portal, email newsletters, the Facebook page, and community events. The entity is governed democratically by elected officials from the 9 member communes, with no commercial ownership.

Name

Communauté de Communes du Pays de Pont-Château - Saint-Gildas-des-Bois

Legal name

Communauté de Communes du Pays de Pont-Château - Saint-Gildas-des-Bois

Website

https://cc-paysdepontchateau.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Communauté de Communes du Pays de Pont-Château - Saint-Gildas-des-Bois is a French public intercommunal authority (EPCI) serving 37,415 residents across 9 communes in Loire-Atlantique through waste management, sanitation, childcare, cultural programmes, economic development, and environmental services, funded primarily via local taxation and government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pont-Château

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. Local Taxation: Primary revenue stream from local taxes including property tax (taxe foncière), business tax (CFE/CVAE), and habitation tax (taxe d'habitation) levied on residents and businesses within the 9 communes.
2. Service Fees and User Charges: Fees for public services including waste collection charges (redevance déchets), swimming pool admissions, cultural event tickets, and childcare services.
3. Government Subsidies and Grants: State subsidies, European funding (LEADER programme 2023-2027), and transfers from other public bodies including the Agence Nationale de l'Habitat (Anah) for housing improvement programmes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Communauté de Communes is a public intercommunal authority (EPCI) that delivers shared local government services across 9 communes in Loire-Atlantique, France. Its core offerings include household waste collection and recycling (4 déchetteries plus door-to-door pickup), sanitation (collective SPAC and non-collective SPANC), public transport and mobility, water and aquatic environment management (GEMAPI), intercommunal childcare and youth services, a network of 9 libraries plus a médiathèque, an intercommunal music school, two swimming pools, and economic development support across 13 business parks.

Product overview

The Communauté de Communes du Pays de Pont-Château - Saint-Gildas-des-Bois is an intercommunal public institution (EPCI) offering a comprehensive suite of public services across 9 communes. The organization operates as a multi-service platform providing essential infrastructure services (waste collection, sanitation, water management, transportation), community facilities (14 libraries and 2 swimming pools), educational programs (music school, childcare, youth services), economic development support, and cultural programming. Key service modules include the waste management network with 4 déchetteries, the bibliothèque network with 1 médiathèque, the intercommunal music school (EMI) with multiple instrument programs, youth and childhood services, France Services administrative assistance, digital literacy workshops, and cultural events including the annual Rencontres Franco-Américaines music festival. The organization also manages 13 economic activity zones and implements housing improvement programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Waste Collection and Recycling Services Household waste collection (door-to-door), recycling via yellow and black bins, and operation of 4 déchetteries plus 1 green waste platform serving all residents of the 9 communes.
• Réseau des Bibliothèques (Library Network) A network of 9 intercommunal libraries plus one médiathèque providing books, digital resources, computers, and community programs including Biblio'Champêtre outdoor reading events for residents.
• École de Musique Intercommunale (EMI) Intercommunal music school offering instruction in multiple instruments (piano, guitar, drums, saxophone, trumpet, flute, violin, voice) with performances, masterclasses, and the Nâtah Big Band project.
• Piscines Intercommunales Two intercommunal swimming pools (Guenrouët and La Hirtais) offering swimming lessons, aquatic fitness (aquaforme), sports-health activities, and summer programs.
• Enfance Jeunesse Services Childcare services including multi-accueils (crèches), Relais Petite Enfance, youth programmes (11-17 years), summer camps, and sports-health activities for families.
• Transports et Mobilité Transportation services including school transport, carpooling areas, on-demand transport, TER mobile train station, and electric bike rental (VéliBrivet).
• Assainissement Services Sewage management including collective sanitation (SPAC) and non-collective sanitation (SPANC) for properties not connected to sewer networks.
• Développement Économique Economic development services including management of 13 activity parks, support for artisans, tourism promotion, and the LEADER European funding programme (2023-2027).
• Habitat et Logement Housing services including social housing assistance, OPAH (Programmed Housing Improvement Operation) with 3.7M€ in state aid, France Rénov' advisory services, and habitat accessibility programmes.
• Espace France Services Single-window administrative assistance helping citizens with administrative procedures, digital tools, and access to government services.
• GEMAPI Services Aquatic environment management and flood prevention services including waterway management, bocage restoration, and biodiversity protection.
• Office de Tourisme Intercommunal 'Entre Brière et Canal' Tourism promotion subsidiary offering visitor information, hiking routes, and accommodation guidance for the territory.
• Ateliers Numériques Digital literacy workshops teaching citizens how to use digital tools and navigate online services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 344 housing units targeted for renovation through OPAH programme with 3.7M€ in state aid and 850,000€ from the communauté
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• CDHAT (Mon Accompagnateur Renov')coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024CDHAT is an associative body approved by the French State, tasked with delivering the OPAH (Opération Programmée d'Amélioration de l'Habitat) programme. CDHAT provides free advisory support to private property owners from diagnostic through to completion of renovation works, helping define projects aligned with needs and financial resources, and optimising funding from multiple partners including Anah, the Region, and the Département.
• ALISÉE (Association Loire-Atlantique Information Énergie)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerALISÉE provides local energy advisors who deliver France Rénov' consultations at the communauté's premises. The service offers free, neutral, and personalised guidance on housing renovation, financial aid mobilisation, and referrals to approved professionals. Contact: 02 40 08 03 30 or [email protected].
• Atlantic'eau (Syndice Atlantique Eau)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtlantic'eau is the water authority responsible for drinking water supply and sanitation infrastructure management across Loire-Atlantique. The communauté participates in its governance, with delegates designated following municipal elections to renew its institutional bodies.
• Mission LocalecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission Locale provides professional and social integration support specifically for young people aged 16-25 across the territory. The intercommunal employment service works in coordination with Mission Locale to serve this demographic.
• Osons Ici et MaintenantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth association contracted by the communauté to design and deliver summer programming for young people aged 11-17, including the 'Journées OSE', 'FabriK à Projets', and 'FabriK à Talents' activity series. Programmes cover solidarity, sport, culture, creative workshops, and professional training.
• SMCNA (Syndicat Mixte Centre Nord Atlantique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMCNA manages the household waste treatment centre at Treffieux (Site des Brieulles), where the communauté's municipal solid waste is sent for processing. The SMCNA organises guided tours of the facility for residents to educate on waste management and prevention.
• Chère Don Isac (Syndicat Mixte)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChère Don Isac is a mixed syndicate covering 8 EPCI, 2 regions (Bretagne, Pays de la Loire), 3 departments (44, 35, 56), and approximately 107,000 inhabitants. It coordinates actions on water quality, agriculture, soils, urban planning, biodiversity, and climate adaptation across nearly 2,000 km². The communautés delegates GEMAPI and bocage restoration to this partner.
• Les Amis des RFA (Rencontres Franco-Américaines)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLes Amis des RFA is the association that organises the annual Rencontres Franco-Américaines music festival. The communauté is a partner of the festival, which is in its 25th edition in 2026 and spans multiple communes across the territory.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Communauté de Communes de la Région de Blain: Loire-Atlantique communauté de communes of similar scale and rural character, sharing the same operational constraints (small staff, multi-commune service pooling). Provides a direct peer for benchmarking service delivery and funding utilisation.
• Communauté de Communes d'Erdre et Gesvres (CCEG): Neighbouring EPCI in Loire-Atlantique with a comparable rural-and-périurban footprint and a similar service portfolio (waste, enfance-jeunesse, culture, economic development). Functions as a direct peer in taille and operational model.
• Cap Atlantique (Presqu'île de Guérande Atlantique): Intercommunal authority (communauté d'agglomération) in Loire-Atlantique serving a similar population size and coastal-rural territory. Operates comparable compétences (waste, economic development, culture, housing) and is the most geographically proximate peer within the same département.
• Redon Agglomération: Cross-regional agglomeration spanning Loire-Atlantique, Ille-et-Vilaine, and Morbihan, comparable in scale to the Pays de Pont-Château. Offers a directly comparable peer for cross-jurisdictional service delivery and rural intercommunal governance.
• Communauté de Communes du Pays d'Ancenis (COMPA): Loire-Atlantique EPCI on a similar demographic profile, also pooling services across multiple communes. Direct peer for waste management, economic development, and cultural programming benchmarks.

Broad incumbents

• Nantes Métropole: Major urban métropole in Loire-Atlantique providing reference benchmarks for service scope, digital engagement, and economic development. Acts as a broad incumbent with similar competencies but at metropolitan scale.
• CARENE - Saint-Nazaire Agglomération: Larger communauté d'agglomération in Loire-Atlantique operating an overlapping competency set (waste, transport, economic development, culture). A broad incumbent peer that demonstrates the next-tier scale EPCI for the subject's territory should it evolve.

Others

• Berger-Levrault: Major French vendor of public-sector software and digital services for communes and intercommunalities. Adjacent / enabling peer that supplies the technology stack (HR, finance, citizen portals) used by EPCIs of this type.
• Office de Tourisme Intercommunal 'Entre Brière et Canal' (subsidiary): Wholly-owned tourism subsidiary of the communauté. While not a separate peer entity, it represents the operational tourism arm and is included as an internal organisational reference for service delivery comparisons.
• ADACL (Association des directeurs et directeurs-adjoints des collectivités de Loire-Atlantique): Loire-Atlantique professional association supporting directors of local authorities. Thematically related ecosystem peer that supports capacity development across Loire-Atlantique EPCIs including the subject community.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Subsidiaries2 records

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