EPLEFPA D'ORANGE - Lycée Agricole Pierre Le Roy de Boiseaumarié - Château Mongin

What EPLEFPA D'ORANGE - Lycée Agricole Pierre Le Roy de Boiseaumarié - Château Mongin does

EPLEFPA d'Orange is a French public agricultural educational institution (Établissement Public Local d'Enseignement et de Formation Professionnelle Agricole) operating under the French Ministry of Agriculture. Founded in 1948 and located in Orange, Vaucluse, the establishment functions as the Lycée Agricole Pierre Le Roy de Boiseaumarié — named after the founder of France's AOC wine classification system — and serves as the regional reference center for viticulture and wine/spirits trade in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. The institution delivers a multi-level curriculum spanning secondary education (2nde GT, 2nde Pro, BAC Pro CGEVV, BAC Pro TCV, BAC STAV), higher vocational diplomas (BTSA Viticulture Œnologie, BTSA Technico-Commercial, BTSA ACD), and a Bachelor Agro degree in partnership with Institut Agro Montpellier. It also operates the Château Mongin educational estate, producing and selling certified organic (AB) wines under Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes-du-Rhône, and Côtes-du-Rhône Villages appellations.

The school's revenue model combines five streams: (1) French Ministry of Agriculture public funding, (2) tuition, boarding, and meal subscription fees (€4.30 per meal, €555-€694 annual meal forfaits), (3) Château Mongin wine sales through an on-site caveau and e-commerce channel, (4) apprenticeship tax allocations routed via the Soltea platform and OPCO-funded apprenticeship contracts, and (5) professional tasting stages at €300-320 HT per trainee delivered with partner NGVin. Core technology assets include the TED autonomous electric vineyard robot from Naïo Technologies (GPS-guided mechanical weeding), VR headsets for vine-pruning training, and the Vitis Laboris digital job/internship platform connecting students with regional wine estates. The institution serves approximately 120 apprentices annually, hosts 180 boarding places, and runs a restaurant serving nearly 200 per service.

Strategic positioning is anchored in three structural advantages: historical brand prestige tied to the AOC founder's name, Erasmus+ Charter for Higher Education 2021-2027 enabling international partnerships (notably Telavi University in Georgia for Qvevri winemaking exchange), and an integrated commercial vineyard that provides hands-on training unavailable at most peer schools. Distribution occurs through direct enrollment (Affelnet platform), UFA Orange apprenticeship contracts, the chateaumongin.com online store, and partner wine estates hosting internships. The school participates in the GIE Club des Ecoles Productrices de Vins et d'Alcools de France cooperative marketing group. Current director is Proviseure Brigitte Bouvier; Guillaume Alépée was appointed Château Mongin exploitation director in February 2026.

Name

EPLEFPA D'ORANGE - Lycée Agricole Pierre Le Roy de Boiseaumarié - Château Mongin

Legal name

Lycée Pierre Le Roy de Boiseaumarié

Website

https://eplorange.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EPLEFPA d'Orange is a French public agricultural high school in Orange, Vaucluse, delivering secondary and higher vocational education in viticulture, oenology, and wine commerce. It serves secondary students, ~120 annual apprentices, and adult trainees, and operates the Château Mongin organic wine estate producing AOC Rhône Valley wines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Orange

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public agricultural school under the French Ministry of Agriculture, the establishment receives government funding for educational operations, including subsidies for educational equipment and staff salaries.
2. Tuition and Boarding Fees: Revenue from school meals (ticket repas 4.30€, forfaits 555-694€/year), internat (boarding) fees, and related educational services.
3. Wine Sales (Château Mongin): The school operates Château Mongin estate producing and selling wines (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes-du-Rhône, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages) through its caveau de vente and online at chateaumongin.com. Sales continue even when the school is closed.
4. Professional Training and Apprenticeship Tax: Revenue from professional tasting stages (300-320€ HT per trainee), apprenticeship contracts funded by OPCO, and continued education programs for adults.
5. Apprenticeship Tax (Taxe d'Apprentissage): Companies distribute apprenticeship tax funds to the school via Soltea platform, supporting equipment and training quality improvements (SIRET 198402100028).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

EPLEFPA d'Orange operates a multi-program agricultural educational institution offering secondary (Bac Pro, Bac STAV, 2nde Pro/GT), higher vocational (BTSA Viticulture Œnologie, BTSA Technico-Commercial, BTSA Agronomie Cultures Durables), and Bachelor-level training (Bachelor Agro with Institut Agro Montpellier), supplemented by apprenticeship pathways (UFA Orange), adult continuing education, and professional wine tasting workshops. The institution runs the Château Mongin organic wine estate producing appellation wines and uses it as a hands-on teaching platform.

Product overview

EPLEFPA d'Orange operates as a multi-program educational institution offering secondary and higher vocational education in viticulture, agronomy, and commercial sales. The institution's portfolio includes the Lycée Pierre Le Roy de Boiseaumarié (secondary programs: Bac Pro CGEVV, Bac Pro TCV, Bac STAV, and 2nde GT/VT pathways), UFA d'Orange (apprenticeship programs: BTSA VO, BTSA TC, BTSA ACD, Bachelor Agro), and the Château Mongin educational farm (certified organic vineyard producing appellation wines). The Vitis Laboris platform serves as a job board connecting students with industry employers. Professional development is available through wine tasting workshops in partnership with NGVin. The institution also provides boarding facilities, catering services, and international cooperation programs including Erasmus partnerships with Georgia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vitis Laboris: An online platform operated by the school for publishing agricultural job announcements, internship offers, and alternance opportunities in viticulture, oenology, and wine/spirits commerce. Accessible at https://vitislaboris.eplorange.com.

Products and services

• BTSA Viticulture Œnologie (BTSA VO) Two-year vocational diploma program preparing students for management roles in the viticultural sector, with continuous assessment and school-based teaching. Includes field trips to wineries, industry professional meetings (INAO, FranceAgriMer, DGCCRF), and exposure to cooperatives and independent winemakers.
• BTSA Technico-Commercial (BTSA TC) - Wines, Beers, Spirits track Two-year apprenticeship-based program with specializations in Vins Bières et Spiritueux (Wine, Beer & Spirits), Alimentation et Boissons (Food & Beverages), and Biens et Services pour l'Agriculture. Available via apprenticeship contract for candidates under 30 years old.
• BTSA Agronomie Cultures Durables (BTSA ACD) Apprenticeship program launching in 2026 that trains students in agronomy and sustainable agricultural practices. Offered through UFA du Lycée Agricole d'Orange.
• Baccalauréat Professionnel CGEVV (Conduite et Gestion de l'Entreprise Vitivinicole) Three-year professional baccalaureate program preparing students in viticulture, oenology, environment, agronomy, and business economics for wine-estate management careers. Available via apprenticeship or school pathway.
• Baccalauréat Professionnel Technicien Conseil Vente en Alimentation (TCV) Two-year program with specialization in food products and beverages, training students in sales techniques, food knowledge, and client advisory skills for the wine and spirits sector.
• Baccalauréat STAV (Sciences et Technologies de l'Agronomie et du Vivant) Two-year technological baccalaureate focusing on ecology, agronomy, environment, territories, and sustainable development. Includes optional modules in Hippology-Equitation and Boxing.
• 2nde Professionnelle Productions - Option Vigne et Vin First year of the Bac Pro CGEVV pathway, introducing students to viticultural work, vineyard maintenance, and wine production fundamentals.
• 2nde Professionnelle Conseil Vente - Produits alimentaires et boissons First year leading to Bac Pro TCV, training students in sales techniques, food product knowledge, and client advisory for specialized stores.
• 2nde Générale et Technologique General and technological secondary class with exploration subjects in Ecology-Agronomy-Territory-Sustainable Development and Economic Sciences. Non-sectorized, allowing students to explore before choosing a baccalaureate pathway.
• Bachelor Agro - Génie Agronomique et Transitions One-year program in partnership with Institut Agro Montpellier, offering two specializations: ViGIEE (Viticulture Gestion durable Intégrée et Enjeux Environnementaux) and AGIEE (Agriculture Gestion durable Intégrée et Enjeux Environnementaux). Trains professionals to support agroecological, climatic, economic, and social transitions in viticultural and agricultural systems.
• Stages de Dégustation (Wine Tasting Workshops) Short professional development courses including Introduction to Wine Tasting, Understanding Wine Quality Through Tasting, Understanding Major Wine Defects, and Analytical Tasting Fundamentals. Offered in partnership with NGVin, a Qualiopi-certified training center.
• Château Mongin - Organic AOC Wines The school's agricultural exploitation producing wines under Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes-du-Rhône, and Côtes-du-Rhône Villages appellations. All production is certified organic (AB - Agriculture Biologique). Includes a sales caveau and participates in the GIE Club des Ecoles Productrices de Vins et d'Alcools de France.
• Vitis Laboris - Student Job & Internship Platform Online platform for publishing job announcements, internship offers, and apprenticeship positions in agriculture, viticulture, oenology, and wine/spirits trade. After registration, users can post announcements for employers and job seekers.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, moderate and minor.

• Naïo TechnologiesmajorTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Developer and supplier of the TED autonomous electric vineyard robot used for mechanical weeding at Château Mongin estate. The robot operates via GPS and reduces herbicide use while preserving soil health.
• Telavi University (Georgia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partnership since 2019 for student and teacher exchanges in viticulture and oenology. Georgian students complete internships at Château Mongin; French students participate in Georgian wine industry. Partnership leverages complementary expertise in Qvevri traditional winemaking and French AOC system.
• Institut Agro MontpelliercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Bachelor Agro (Mention Génie Agronomique et Transitions) with two tracks: ViGIEE (Viticulture Gestion durable Intégrée et Enjeux Environnementaux) and AGIEE (Agriculture Gestion durable Intégrée et Enjeux Environnementaux). Training alternates between Montpellier campus and Orange.
• Vitis Laboris NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of wine industry companies and estates offering internships and employment opportunities for students. Companies post job offers, internship offers, and apprenticeship opportunities. Managed by the school to connect students with industry partners.
• GIE Club des Ecoles Productrices de Vins et d'Alcools de FrancemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic Interest Grouping connecting French wine-producing schools. The school participates in annual Foire aux Vins organized by member schools to showcase and sell their wines.
• Rhône Institute (Institut Rhodanien)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional wine research and development institute. Collaboration on educational projects and discovery visits for international students and Georgian partners.
• NG Vin (Centre de Formation Certifié Qualiopi)moderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for professional tasting stage programs. Offers certified training in wine quality evaluation, analytical tasting, and wine defects recognition. Programs offered inter-enterprise (300-320€ HT/trainee) and intra-enterprise (1,600€ HT/group).
• CFPPA Provence Ventoux VaucluseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlternative training provider for professionalization contracts for candidates over 30 years old or without Baccalaureate seeking BTSA technical-commercial certification.
• European Network of Viticultural Schools (Europea)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork enabling participation in annual European wine championships (Olympiades du vin) including competitions in vine pruning, grape variety recognition, agroequipment, oenology, and European wine tastings conducted in English.
• Château Mongin (Internal Estate)coreOthersThe school's own wine estate producing organic wines under Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes-du-Rhône, and Côtes-du-Rhône Villages appellations. Managed by director Guillaume Alépée since February 2026.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AgroSup Dijon: Public French grande école focused on agronomy, food science and viticulture. Comparable as a publicly funded agricultural higher-education institution delivering engineering and vocational tracks in the Burgundy-Rhône corridor.
• Lycée Viticole d'Avize (Campus Viti-Oeno): Public EPLEFPA viticultural high school in Champagne focused on vine and wine sciences with integrated teaching estate. Comparable as a French public viticultural school in another major appellation region.
• Lycée Viticole de Beaune: Public Burgundy-based viticultural high school under the French Ministry of Agriculture, offering secondary and BTSA programs in viticulture/oenology with a working teaching estate. Direct structural peer to EPLEFPA d'Orange with similar EPLEFPA governance and curriculum scope.
• Lycée Agricole Mâcon-Davayé: EPLEFPA viticultural school in southern Burgundy offering Bac Pro, BTSA VO and apprenticeship tracks with a working school vineyard. Closest structural analogue to Orange in curriculum mix and apprenticeship depth.
• ISARA Lyon: French agricultural engineering school offering BTSA-equivalent and engineering programs in agronomy, viticulture and food systems. Comparable in offering applied agricultural and viticultural credentials tied to industry needs.
• Bordeaux Sciences Agro: Public French grande école delivering engineering-level agricultural and viticultural training in the Bordeaux region. Comparable as a publicly funded higher-education institution focused on agriculture, though Orange sits at the secondary/vocational level.
• Lycée Agricole de Bordeaux-Blaye: EPLEFPA school in the Bordeaux region offering viticulture and wine trade programs. Comparable as a French public agricultural high school focused on viticulture with apprenticeship pathways and an integrated teaching estate.
• Groupe ESA (École Supérieure d'Agriculture) Angers: Higher education institution delivering agricultural and viticultural programs in western France. Comparable as a multi-program agricultural educator spanning secondary through degree-level credentials with strong industry partnerships.

Others

• Institut Agro Montpellier: Strategic partner of EPLEFPA d'Orange for the Bachelor Agro program. Listed as OTHERS rather than direct peer because it is already a partnership counterparty and operates at a higher education tier.

Emerging players

• Château de la Grille: Loire Valley wine estate used as a teaching/technical reference and internship host for viticultural students. Comparable as a wine-producing entity closely linked to viticultural pedagogy, though operating as a commercial estate rather than a full educational institution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMm6kHg7TvZoMrasGZ-lnpw
• Facebookfacebook.com/EPL.Orange
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/eplefpa-d-orange-lyc%C3%A9e-agricole-pierre-le-roy-de-boiseaumari%C3%A9-ch%C3%A2teau-mongin
• Instagraminstagram.com/epl.orange

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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