What Combrailles, Sioule et Morge - Communauté de communes does

Combrailles, Sioule et Morge is a French communauté de communes — an Établissement Public de Coopération Intercommunale (EPCI) — that consolidates public service delivery across 30 communes in the Puy-de-Dôme department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The entity provides cultural facilities (La Passerelle performance venue in Pouzol, the public reading network of 15 library spaces, Cinéma La Viouze, and two Maisons de la Musique), sports infrastructure (the 50-year-old intercommunal aquatic center in Saint-Georges-de-Mons, gymnasiums in Manzat, Les Ancizes-Comps, and La Passerelle), social services (the CIAS and three EHPADs in Manzat, Combronde, and Les Ancizes-Comps), childhood and youth services (micro-crèches, RPE, ALSH 3-12, Pôle Ados 12-16, and school catering), environmental programs (Plan Climat Air Energie Territorial, citizen solar park at Saint-Myon, ENGIE Bioz methanization plant), and mobility services (CSM Mobilité with EV sharing, e-bike rental, and Tous Mobiles solidarity transport). Technology consists of standard government platforms — a family portal (espace-citoyens.net/csm), a public procurement portal (achatpublic.com), and DPO contact systems — with no proprietary AI or software IP identified.

The organization's revenue model is tax-and-grant based: local taxes (taxe foncière, CFE, taxe d'habitation), intergovernmental transfers (DETR, DSIL, CTDD, LEADER), supplemented by transactional fees on cultural and sports facilities (spectacles €10.20/€5.10, cinema €5/€3.50, youth theater €4/€2). Distribution is direct-to-citizen through physical offices in Manzat (HQ) and Combronde (antenna), 15 library spaces, 4 ALSH sites, 3 EHPADs, and digital self-service portals. Customer segments include local residents (primary), local businesses and entrepreneurs, visitors and tourists, and children/adolescents aged 3-17, with 369 elected municipal councilors providing democratic governance.

Sébastien Guillot serves as President (since 2020, re-elected April 2026 with 42 of 46 votes) and leads a bureau of 8 Vice-Presidents covering social affairs, ecological transition, childhood-youth, economic development, collective catering, tourism, culture, and housing. Major active infrastructure projects include the new central kitchen at Blot-L'Église (€980,990 HT, delivery autumn 2026), Manzat gymnasium rehabilitation (€740,400 HT, completion January 2026), and a planned new gymnasium at Combronde (2026 launch). The organization has no commercial shareholders, no parent company, and no PE/VC applicability — it is a democratically governed public institution.

Name

Combrailles, Sioule et Morge - Communauté de communes

Legal name

Communauté de communes Combrailles, Sioule et Morge

Website

https://combrailles-sioule-morge.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Combrailles, Sioule et Morge is a French public intercommunal authority (EPCI) serving 30 communes in Puy-de-Dôme with cultural, sports, social, youth, environmental, and mobility services funded by local taxes and intergovernmental grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Accommodation (721), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Infrastructure, Housing & Community Development (BPAGABAL), Interconnection, Permitting & Grid Services for DERs (EUAMAJAH), Government & Municipal Event Venues (THAHAAAE)

Keywords

• Intercommunal public services
• Local government administration
• Elderly care services
• Public cultural programs
• Youth leisure services

Headquarters

HQ city

Manzat

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Local Taxes and Levies: Public intercommunal entity funded through local taxes (taxe foncière, taxe d'habitation, Cotisation Foncière des Entreprises), intergovernmental transfers, and service fees from community facilities.
2. Service Fees and Facility Revenue: Revenue from cultural venues (La Passerelle, cinemas), sports facilities (aquatic center), library services (nominal registration fees), meal delivery services, and leisure center programs.
3. State and Regional Subsidies: Project funding through DETR (Équipement des Territoires Ruraux), DSIL (Dotation d'Équipement des Subventions Locales), CTDD (Contrat Territorial de Développement Démocratique), and European LEADER program support for specific infrastructure projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Combrailles, Sioule et Morge is a French public inter-municipal cooperative establishment (communauté de communes) that delivers consolidated public services across 30 communes in the Puy-de-Dôme department. The organization operates cultural infrastructure (La Passerelle performance venue, 15-space library network, cinema, music schools), sports facilities (aquatic center, intercommunal gyms), social services (three EHPAD nursing homes, CIAS social action center with meal delivery and home support), youth programs (micro-crèches, leisure centers, school catering), mobility solutions (electric car sharing, e-bike rental, solidarity transport), and environmental transition initiatives including a territorial climate plan.

Product overview

Combrailles, Sioule et Morge is a communauté de communes (intercommunal local government structure) providing a comprehensive portfolio of public services to its constituent municipalities. The organization operates as a multi-service platform offering cultural facilities (La Passerelle performance venue, public reading network with 15 library spaces, cinema, music schools), sports infrastructure (aquatic center, intercommunal gyms), social services (three EHPAD elderly care homes, CIAS social action center with meal delivery and home support), youth and childhood services (crèches, leisure centers, school catering), environmental programs (Climate Plan, renewable energy initiatives), and mobility solutions (electric car sharing, bike rental, solidarity transport). The services operate as distinct facilities under unified community governance rather than a unified software product architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CIAS: Centre Intercommunal d'Action Sociale - social action and solidarity services
• La Passerelle
• Centre Aquatique Intercommunal
• Réseau de Lecture Publique
• Maison de la Musique
• CSM Mobilité
• Festival des Possibles
• Plan Climat Air Energie Territorial
• La Viouze

Products and services

• La Passerelle – Salle de spectacle Intercommunal performance venue located in Pouzol that hosts cultural programming, theatrical performances, concerts, and serves as a venue for artistic residencies with accommodation facilities for visiting artists. Open to the general public across the 30 communes.
• Centre Aquatique Intercommunal Intercommunal aquatic center located in Saint-Georges-de-Mons offering swimming pools, recreational water activities, and sports facilities open to the public. Operational for over 50 years.
• Réseau de lecture publique Intercommunal public reading network comprising 15 library spaces including 2 main médiathèques in Combronde and Manzat, 13 relay libraries run by volunteers, offering free access to documents, cultural events, and digital resources for residents across the territory.
• EHPAD Intercommunaux Three intercommunal nursing homes (EHPAD Le Montel in Manzat, EHPAD Les Orchis in Combronde, and EHPAD du LAC in Les Ancizes-Comps) providing residential care for elderly residents with modern facilities and ongoing energy modernization.
• CIAS – Centre Intercommunal d'Action Sociale Intercommunal social action center providing support services including meal delivery (portage de repas), home support services (Service Autonomie à Domicile - SAD), food assistance (banque alimentaire), and integration programs for vulnerable populations across the territory.
• CSM Mobilité Intercommunal mobility service offering electric vehicle sharing, electric bike rentals, and Tous Mobiles solidarity transport service connecting volunteer drivers with residents facing transportation difficulties in the rural territory.
• Plan Climat Air Energie Territorial Territorial climate and energy plan establishing the community's environmental policy framework for ecological transition, renewable energy development, and climate action, coordinated with Club Climat-Environnement bringing together elected officials, citizens, and socio-economic actors.
• Maison de la Musique Intercommunal music schools located in Combronde and Les Ancizes-Comps offering music education, instrument loans, and cultural programming for children and adults across the territory.
• Cinéma La Viouze Intercommunal cinema located in the territory offering regular film screenings to residents, managed in partnership with UDAAR 03 for itinerant cinema services in rural areas.
• Jeunesse et Petite Enfance Child and early childhood services including micro-crèches, Relais Petite Enfance (RPE), youth centers for ages 3-12, adolescent centers for ages 12-16, school catering, and leisure activities during school holidays.
• Gymnases intercommunaux Intercommunal sports halls located in Manzat, Les Ancizes-Comps, and La Passerelle offering facilities for various sports activities, with ongoing rehabilitation and energy efficiency improvements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80,000-90,000 annual visitors served at Gour de Tazenat natural site
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Comité Local pour l'Emploi (CLPE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Local Employment Committee co-chaired by Sous-Préfète de Riom and President Sébastien Guillot, partnering with France Travail Riom Saint-Éloy and Mission Locale for orientation and employment support actions.
• Mission Locale Riom Limagne CombraillesminorOthers · 1 June 2026Youth employment and orientation service participating in CLPE initiatives and Bus de l'Orientation events for young people exploring career paths.
• Plateforme Mobilité du Puy-de-DômecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Partnership for deployment of 'Tous Mobiles' solidarity mobility service connecting volunteer drivers with residents facing transportation difficulties. The service addresses rural isolation through mutual aid-based transport solutions.
• Rotary Club Saint-Georges-de-Mons CombraillesminorOthers · 1 September 2025The Rotary Club donated display screens (worth 3,910€ TTC) to the three intercommunal EHPADs (Le Montel in Manzat, Les Orchis in Combronde, and du LAC in Les Ancizes-Comps), funded through proceeds from the 4th Wine Fair.
• GPPEP (Groupement des Particuliers Producteurs d'Électricité Photovoltaïque)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025The communauté de communes partners with GPPEP, a recognized national association with 14,000 members, to provide reliable and secure support for residents and businesses in photovoltaic installation projects. GPPEP offers personalized follow-up, group purchasing benefits, lifetime technical and legal support, and connects with the National Consumer Institute (INC) for fraud prevention.
• Fondation La Main à la PâtecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Partnership with the Foundation for science education in schools. École des Sciences, located in Châteauneuf-les-Bains, operates under this framework to promote science and technology teaching through research, experimentation, and observation activities.
• ENGIE BiozcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiogas/ biomethane production facility inaugurated at Parc de l'Aize, developed in partnership with SYMPA (Syndicat Mixte du Parc de l'Aize). Represents a key environmental transition project for the territory.
• Université Clermont-AuvergneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in the triennial convention (2025-2028) supporting École des Sciences, bringing university-level expertise to primary school science education programs.
• Sigma Clermont (École d'Ingénieurs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering school partner in the École des Sciences initiative, contributing technical expertise to science education programs for primary schools.
• France Travail Riom Saint-ÉloyminorOthersPublic employment service involved in orientation bus events and local employment committee activities.
• SMAD des Combrailles (Syndicat Mixte pour l'Aménagement et le Développement des Combrailles)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment agency for the Combrailles territory, implementing LEADER program (11% for artist residence), deploying RIS (Relais Information Services) for tourism, producing farmer maps, and partnering on Parcours du Spectateur CLEA initiative.
• Chimirec Massif CentralminorOthersCompany inaugurating new facility at ZAC des Bruyères in Queuille (14-hectare industrial zone since 2006), representing economic development activity in the territory.
• Makers des MontagnesminorOthersAssociation providing FabLab workshop for children's repair and creation activities (WeRepair instrument-making stage), partnering with youth leisure centers.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• UCPA: Non-profit operator of sports, leisure, and vacation facilities across France. Comparable in customer profile and recreational service delivery to CSM's aquatic center, gymnases, ALSH youth centers, and Sport Explore programming, though primarily a commercial/non-profit hybrid operator.
• Emeis (formerly Orpea): Major French/European EHPAD and clinic operator operating more than 25 countries. Directly comparable to CSM's intercommunal EHPAD operations in customer profile (elderly residents) and service scope, delivered under a commercial group model.
• Korian: Europe's largest commercial nursing-home operator (Clariane group). Operates residential senior care facilities comparable in core service to CSM's three EHPADs (Le Montel, Les Orchis, du LAC), although through a private commercial model.
• Département du Puy-de-Dôme: Higher-tier department-level government authority serving the same geographic territory and co-funding the same infrastructure projects (CTDD, ESUS, heritage preservation). Overlapping mandate in social action, cultural programming, mobility, and youth services gives it direct functional comparability with the communauté.
• DomusVi: Large private French operator of residential care facilities for elderly and dependent persons, with ~250 residences. Functionally comparable to the EHPAD service line within CSM's CIAS portfolio.
• Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: Higher-tier regional government providing funding and policy alignment for cultural seasons, mobility services (Tous Mobiles), and renewable energy initiatives across CSM's territory. The regional tier above the EPCI with overlapping service mandate but at much larger geographic and budgetary scale.

Direct peers

• Vert Marine: French operator of municipal and intercommunal aquatic centers and public leisure facilities, including many delegated public-service pools. Operationally comparable to the Centre Aquatique Intercommunal at Saint-Georges-de-Mons, serving the same customer type through a public-private model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries7 records

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