CPIE Val de Vilaine

What CPIE Val de Vilaine does

CPIE Val de Vilaine is a French non-profit association organized under the loi 1901 framework, founded in 2003 and operating under the legal name Association Nature et Mégalithes. The organization operates as a Centre Permanent d'Initiatives pour l'Environnement, with three declared intervention domains: environmental education, heritage valorization (specifically prehistoric and megalithic heritage), and environmental engineering. It is headquartered in Saint-Just, Ille-et-Vilaine, and coordinates the Réseau des Sites Préhistoriques de Bretagne (RSPB), a network of more than 25 organizations working on prehistoric heritage across the four Breton departments. Its service population spans school groups (CE2 through Terminale), families and individual visitors, leisure centers, and occasional corporate or organizational clients.

Its core product is a catalog of more than 30 hands-on animation activities built around three themes (Nature, Heritage, Sustainable Development). The most differentiated offerings are delivered at four reconstructed Neolithic houses located across the municipalities of Saint-Just, Saint-Ganton, Renac, and La Chapelle de Brain, with programming extended to Essé, where visitors participate in pottery, flint knapping, prehistoric music instruments, hunting techniques, jewelry-making, and other Neolithic-era skills. Additional programs include the annual Rencontres Préhistoriques de Bretagne, a 5-commune Neolithic discovery trail (Sentier de découverte du Néolithique), the Atlas de la Biodiversité Communale, the Aires Terrestres Éducatives school-based stewardship program, a beekeeping school (Rucher École), wicker workshops (Atelier Vannerie), and an annual training week on archaeological mediation. Technology is limited to educational mediation methodologies; the organization runs no proprietary software platform, relying instead on HelloAsso and Elloha for online reservations and ticketing, with content distributed through its website (cpievaldevilaine.fr), Facebook, and email newsletter.

The business model is a hybrid typical of French environmental associations. Revenue is generated through (a) per-activity fees (typically €4-25 per participant) for workshops, archaeological stage programs, megalithic site visits, and evening events, (b) annual membership subscriptions with preferential activity pricing, (c) donations and corporate patronage, and (d) professional services delivered to school groups via the national Pass Culture platform. On the funding side, CPIE receives institutional support from the Département d'Ille-et-Vilaine, the Région Bretagne, and the Ministère de la Culture, and participates in the national Union nationale des CPIE and the Union régionale des CPIE des Pays de la Loire. Distribution is direct (on-site at five municipal locations and the Saint-Just headquarters) supplemented by channel partnerships with the Office du Tourisme du Pays de Redon and Maison Mégalithes et Landes, with Vallons Haute Bretagne Communauté as a recurring weekly programming partner at the Moulin du Ritoir.

Name

CPIE Val de Vilaine

Legal name

Association Nature et Mégalithes

Website

https://cpievaldevilaine.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CPIE Val de Vilaine is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) that delivers environmental education, prehistoric heritage mediation, and community-based biodiversity programs across Brittany, serving school groups, families, and visitors through hands-on workshops at reconstructed Neolithic houses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental and Heritage Education Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Historical Sites (712120), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAAAOAH

Cultural & Environmental Education Expeditions (Citizen Science, Conservation Volunteering)

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Educational Adventure Programs (Outdoor Education, Skill Development)

SECONDARYEDAMABAD

Environmental Science & Sustainability Programs (Ecology, Climate, Conservation)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/STEM Enrichment & Science Programs

SECONDARYTHAAAGAK

Education & Community Programs (Junior Ranger, Citizen Science, School Programs)

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/National Parks & Protected Area Visitor Services (Concessions, Guided Access)

SECONDARYTHAAAOAJ

Environmental Interpretation & Ranger-Led Education Programs (Visitor Education)

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Educational Adventure Programs (Outdoor Education, Skill Development)

SECONDARYBPAGAHAE

Historic Preservation & Landmarks Conservation

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Arts, Culture & Heritage Nonprofits

Keywords

• Environmental education
• Prehistoric heritage interpretation
• Archaeological mediation
• Biodiversity programs
• Sustainable development workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Just

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Workshop and Animation Fees: Fees charged for various workshops, tours, and educational animations including prehistoric crafts, archaeological demonstrations, and nature excursions. Pricing varies by activity type and duration.
2. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees for supporters of the association, providing access to member-only pricing on activities
3. Donations and Patronage: Voluntary contributions from individuals and corporate sponsors supporting environmental and heritage conservation missions
4. School Group Programs: Educational programs delivered to school groups aligned with national curricula, including Pass Culture integration for French schools

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CPIE Val de Vilaine delivers environmental education, prehistoric heritage valorization, and environmental engineering services through a catalog of 30+ hands-on animations. Activities include Neolithic archaeology workshops at reconstructed prehistoric houses, guided megalithic site visits, nature outings focused on biodiversity and water resources, and skill-sharing sessions (beekeeping, basket weaving). Programs are delivered on-site across five Brittany municipalities and through partner natural sites, targeting school groups, families, leisure centers, and companies.

Product overview

CPIE Val de Vilaine is a non-profit association (Loi 1901) established in 2003, not operating a technology product but rather offering educational and cultural services. The organization provides environmental education, heritage valorization (particularly prehistoric/Neolithic archaeology), and environmental engineering services. Their core offerings include over 30 animation programs spanning three main themes (Nature, Heritage, Sustainable Development), organized around three intervention domains: environmental education, heritage valorization, and environmental engineering. Programs include prehistoric archaeology workshops at Neolithic house reconstructions, nature outings, biodiversity education, water resource preservation, and community science initiatives such as the Atlas de la Biodiversité Communale.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Animations Nature - Nature Outings and Educational Programs Over 30 nature animation activities covering biodiversity, environmental preservation, water resources, waste reduction, and reconnecting people with nature through hands-on outings, designed for school groups, general public, companies, and leisure centers.
• Prehistory/Archaeology Mediation - Neolithic House Workshops Hands-on workshops and guided visits at reconstructed Neolithic houses in Saint-Just, Saint-Ganton, Renac, and La Chapelle de Brain, teaching prehistoric daily life skills including pottery, flutes, hunting weapons, prehistoric painting, and jewelry making.
• Megalithic Sites Visits - Landes de Cojoux and Local Monuments Guided tours of megalithic sites including the Château Bû, dolmens of Tréal, menhir alignments of Lampouy and Moulin, and the megalithic site of Landes de Cojoux in Saint-Just, with archaeological mediation activities.
• Rencontres Préhistoriques de Bretagne Annual prehistoric encounters across the four Breton departments, organizing events to showcase ancestral lifestyles and archaeological heritage through archaeology mediation activities at prehistoric sites.
• Aires Terrestres Éducatives School-based environmental education initiative where students manage a natural territory, learning about ecology and biodiversity under teacher supervision with environmental organization support, targeting students from CE2 to Terminale.
• Atlas de la Biodiversité Communale Municipal-level tool for cataloging, mapping, and promoting local biodiversity, providing a comprehensive overview of plant and animal species and natural habitats within a community's territory.
• Rucher École - Beekeeping School Beekeeping education program teaching honey bee biology, hive management, and honey extraction for aspiring beekeepers.
• Atelier Vannerie - Wicker Workshop Basket weaving workshops held each winter, continuing a traditional craft practice for over 10 years.
• Semaine de formation à la médiation en archéologie Annual professional training program on archaeology mediation offered with support from Brittany region, open to professionals seeking to develop or enhance archaeological heritage mediation skills.
• Sentier de découverte du Néolithique A discovery trail spanning 5 communes allowing visitors to explore Neolithic lifestyles and local megalithic monuments.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Vallons Haute Bretagne CommunautécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for nature education activities at Moulin du Ritoir, including weekly Sunday programming and joint environmental projects. CPIE conducts regular animations at the community's sensitive natural spaces.
• Département d'Ille-et-VilainemajorOthersDepartmental funding and support for environmental and heritage projects. Partner for sensitive natural space management and biodiversity initiatives.
• Redon AgglomérationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntercommunal authority partner for heritage and environmental initiatives across the Redon agglomeration territory.
• Union nationale des CPIEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network of CPIE organizations, providing shared resources, methodology, and coordination for environmental education initiatives across France.
• Union régionale des CPIE des Pays de la LoiremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional CPIE network for Pays de la Loire providing coordination and support for environmental education activities.
• Office du Tourisme du Pays de RedoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional tourism office distributing CPIE's prehistoric heritage experiences to visitors. CPIE provides museography services and animation staffing.
• Maison Mégalithes et LandescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHeritage interpretation center that sells CPIE's prehistoric animation services and provides visitor access to megalithic sites.
• Ministère de la CulturemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench Ministry of Culture supports prehistoric heritage preservation and provides access to Pass Culture platform for school programs.
• Réseau des Sites Préhistoriques de Bretagne (RSPB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork coordinated by CPIE Val de Vilaine since its creation, uniting 25+ organizations working on prehistoric heritage valorization across Brittany.
• Various Breton Municipalities (Saint-Just, Saint-Ganton, Renac, La Chapelle de Brain, Médréac, etc.)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partners hosting Neolithic house reconstructions and megalithic sites, collaborating on heritage interpretation and local tourism development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Conservatoire du littoral: French national public agency protecting coastal natural heritage through land acquisition, site management, and partnership with local operators. Comparable in public-interest heritage conservation and nature-based programming, but at national scale.
• Centre des monuments nationaux: French national public operator managing a portfolio of historic monuments with visitor services, educational programs, and mediation. Comparable in heritage interpretation and education, but at national scale and with substantially larger resources.
• LPO (Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux): France's leading bird and biodiversity protection NGO, providing environmental education programs, nature outings, and citizen science initiatives. Comparable in environmental education and citizen science offerings, but at national scale.
• Grand Site de France Carnac: Larger heritage operator associated with the Carnac megalithic alignment, drawing international tourism and offering extensive visitor services. Comparable in Breton megalithic heritage tourism, but operating at much larger scale and brand recognition.

Regional players

• Bretagne Vivante: Major regional environmental and heritage NGO in Brittany focused on biodiversity protection and natural site management. Comparable in regional scope, environmental education mission, and reliance on membership and public funding.
• Parc naturel régional de Brière: Regional natural park in Brittany offering environmental education, guided visits, and heritage interpretation programming. Comparable in nature-based education and regional visitor services, with a different primary asset (marshland ecosystems vs. prehistoric heritage).

Direct peers

• Musée de Préhistoire de Carnac: The principal prehistoric museum in Brittany dedicated to the megalithic heritage of the Carnac region. Directly comparable as a heritage interpretation and education provider focused on Breton prehistory, though operating at a larger scale and higher public profile.
• CPIE Loire Océane: Sister CPIE association in the Pays de la Loire region, delivering similar environmental education and heritage programming under the national CPIE network. Comparable in mission, business model, and target audiences.
• Maison Mégalithes et Landes: Heritage interpretation center and direct distribution partner of CPIE Val de Vilaine; both operate in the same niche of prehistoric megalithic heritage mediation and tourism in Brittany. They sell CPIE's animation services and provide complementary visitor access to megalithic sites.
• CPIE Sèvre et Bocage: Sister CPIE association operating in the Vendée region of Pays de la Loire, providing comparable environmental education, citizen science, and heritage programming under the same national CPIE methodology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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