What Mairie d'Étaples sur mer does

Mairie d'Étaples sur mer is the municipal government (commune) of Étaples-sur-Mer, a coastal town of approximately 11,000 inhabitants located on the Côte d'Opale in the Pas-de-Calais department of the Hauts-de-France region in northern France. The municipality provides a full suite of public services to its residents, tourists, and local businesses, organized around several operational divisions: civil administration (état civil, urban planning, public procurement), cultural and heritage services, youth and education services, sports and recreation, social action through the Centre Communal d'Action Sociale (CCAS), and tourism promotion. The town is branded as the "Cité des pêcheurs" (Fishermen's City), reflecting its traditional maritime identity on the Canche river estuary.

The municipality operates a portfolio of wholly-owned public facilities including two museums (Maréis sea-fishing discovery center and Musée de la Marine), a traditional wooden boat-building yard (Chantier de Construction Navale Traditionnelle, operating since 1998), a nautical sports center (Centre Nautique de la Canche), a municipal médiathèque (library) with an associated digital workshop, a music school, a cultural venue (Pôle de la Corderie), a Blue Flag-certified pleasure port (Port de Plaisance), and youth/family services (Maison de la Petite Enfance, leisure centers, toy library, youth house). Its digital infrastructure includes a comprehensive municipal website (etaples-sur-mer.fr), a Portail Famille for family administrative services, and a mobile application ("Étaples-moi"). The Pleasure Port has held Pavillon Bleu (Blue Flag) certification for 28 consecutive years (2025), and the town holds the Ville Fleurie 4 Flowers label and the official Commune Touristique classification (prefectoral decree, January 6, 2016).

The business model is that of a French commune under public administrative law: the entity is funded primarily through local taxation (taxe d'habitation, taxe foncière, contributions économiques territoriales) supplemented by intergovernmental transfers, EU co-financing (e.g., FEAMP for maritime heritage), and a small share of fee-based services (museum tickets, recreational activities, marina mooring). Services are delivered free at point of use for most residents, with nominal fees for certain cultural and recreational activities. The municipality is a member of the Communauté d'Agglomération des 2 Baies en Montreuillois (CA2BM) intercommunal authority, which handles certain shared services such as waste management. There is no commercial ownership, no private equity involvement, and no equity issuance; the entity is governed by Mayor Sébastien Baillet and an elected municipal council.

Name

Mairie d'Étaples sur mer

Legal name

Ville d'Étaples sur mer

Website

https://etaples-sur-mer.fr

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

French coastal commune in Pas-de-Calais providing public administration, cultural heritage (two museums, traditional boatyard), sports, youth, and tourism services to ~11,000 residents and visitors of Étaples-sur-Mer, funded through local taxation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Public Administration

NAICS

Waste Collection (5621), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Marinas (713930), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Convention and Visitors Bureaus (561591), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Refuse Systems (4953), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public administration
• Civic cultural services
• Maritime tourism
• Community recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Étaples-sur-Mer

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. Municipal Tax Revenue: Municipal government funded primarily through local taxes (taxe d'habitation, taxe foncière, contributions économiques territoriales) levied on residents and businesses within the commune.

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mairie d'Étaples sur mer is the municipal government of the French commune of Étaples-sur-Mer, delivering public administration, civil-state, urban planning, waste management, and community services to approximately 11,000 residents. It operates a portfolio of cultural venues (Maréis fishing discovery center, Musée de la Marine, Chantier de Construction Navale Traditionnelle), recreational and sports facilities (Centre Nautique de la Canche, swimming pool, sports complexes), youth and family services (Maison de la Petite Enfance, leisure centers), a public library (Médiathèque), tourism office, and a Pavillon Bleu-certified pleasure port, supported by an online portal (Portail Famille) and mobile application.

Product overview

Mairie d'Étaples sur mer operates a comprehensive municipal service platform offering both digital and physical civic services. The digital presence includes the Portail Famille for family administrative services and online information portals. The municipality manages a diverse portfolio of cultural and recreational facilities including Maréis (sea fishing discovery center), the Musée de la Marine (maritime museum), the Chantier de Construction Navale Traditionnelle (traditional boat building yard), and the Centre Nautique de la Canche (water sports center). Additional services encompass the Médiathèque Municipale (public library), the cultural venue at Pôle de la Corderie, the municipal tourism office, youth and recreation centers, and the Blue Flag-certified pleasure boat harbor. The offering functions as a multi-venue civic services ecosystem rather than a unified technology product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maréis: Museum and discovery center dedicated to maritime fishing heritage
• Musée de la Marine
• Chantier de Construction Navale Traditionnelle
• Centre Nautique de la Canche
• Guinguette de la Baie
• Pôle de la Corderie
• Pass Musées Étaplois

Products and services

• Portail Famille Online family portal providing access to municipal services for families including childcare registration, recreational activities enrollment, school meal registration, and administrative procedures for Étaples-sur-Mer residents.
• Maréis - Centre de Découverte de la Pêche en Mer Museum dedicated to sea fishing discovery offering interactive exhibits, aquariums, and educational workshops about maritime heritage and fishing traditions, for tourists, school groups, and cultural visitors.
• Musée de la Marine Maritime museum showcasing the nautical heritage and naval history of Étaples-sur-Mer and the Côte d'Opale region, targeting cultural tourists and heritage visitors.
• Chantier de Construction Navale Traditionnelle Traditional wooden boat building yard preserving local maritime craftsmanship skills, particularly the clinched plank construction technique, offering guided visits and boat restoration, for cultural tourists and heritage visitors.
• Centre Nautique de la Canche Water sports center offering sailing lessons, kayaking, and nautical activities in the Baie de Canche for all skill levels, serving residents and tourists seeking recreational sports.
• Médiathèque Municipale Municipal library offering book lending, digital resources, and cultural programming including author presentations and workshops for residents and cultural visitors.
• Pôle de la Corderie Cultural and event venue hosting concerts, theatrical performances, and the annual Estivale des Arts festival, managed by the Service Culture-Communication-Événementiel, serving residents and visitors.
• Office Municipal de Tourisme Municipal tourism office providing visitor information, maps, event calendars, guided tours including virtual tours, and promoting local attractions and accommodations, serving tourists and day visitors.
• Centre de Loisirs et Maison des Jeunes Recreation centers and youth facilities offering holiday programs, creative workshops, and supervised activities for children and teenagers of Étaples-sur-Mer.
• Port de Plaisance Pavillon Bleu-certified pleasure boat harbor providing mooring and marina services, with environmental management, waste management, water quality, and visitor services for boat owners and tourists.
• École de Musique Municipal music school offering music education, instrument lessons, and cultural programming for residents of Étaples-sur-Mer.
• CCAS - Centre Communal d'Action Sociale Municipal social action center providing social support services, résidences autonomie (senior residences), and community assistance programs for vulnerable populations in Étaples-sur-Mer.
• Maison de la Petite Enfance Early childhood center providing childcare and early childhood services for families with young children in Étaples-sur-Mer.
• Piscine Intercommunale Inter-municipal swimming pool serving residents with public swimming facilities and aquatic programs, jointly managed with the CA2BM intercommunal authority.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Association IVYcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal association organizing the Trophée des Yoles en Canche (4th edition in 2025), a traditional boat competition held annually in the Canche estuary. The municipality supports this heritage event celebrating local maritime traditions.
• Centre de Découverte de la Pêche en MercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates the Maréis museum (fishing discovery center) and manages various maritime education programs. The municipality collaborates on cultural events like the Nuit des Musées and educational activities.
• Communauté d'Agglomération des 2 Baies en Montreuillois (CA2BM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInter-municipal authority of which Étaples-sur-Mer is a member, handling shared services including waste management (Infos Déchets CA2BM), the intercommunal swimming pool, and regional development initiatives.
• Bellydance CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal cultural association presenting dance performances at municipal venues like the Salle de la Corderie, enriching the town's cultural programming.
• La Maison des FaiseursminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural association bringing free concerts to the Capitainerie (port office) through their 'culture hors les murs' initiative, animating local life with diverse musical performances.
• Passions CultureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural association organizing workshops including scrapbooking and storytelling events in partnership with the municipality's cultural venues.
• Jumelage HueckeswagenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwin town partnership with Hueckeswagen, Germany - one of two international jumelage relationships maintained by the municipality.
• Jumelage FolkestoneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwin town partnership with Folkestone, England - one of two international jumelage relationships maintained by the municipality.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ville de Wimereux: Smaller Côte d'Opale coastal commune immediately north of Boulogne with active municipal services, beach tourism, and marina operations. Direct peer for small-commune coastal service delivery and port/marina administration.
• Ville de Merlimont: Côte d'Opale seaside resort commune between Berck and Le Touquet, focused on family beach tourism with municipal-managed events and services. Direct peer competing for the same regional tourist segment.
• Ville de Calais: Larger Côte d'Opale commune with a major ferry/cross-Channel port, beach tourism, and rich municipal service portfolio. Direct peer in the same region sharing fisheries heritage, port infrastructure, and resident-services model.
• Ville de Camiers: Small Côte d'Opale commune adjacent to Étaples with beach tourism and family-oriented municipal services. Direct peer in immediate geographic vicinity serving overlapping resident and tourist populations.
• Ville de Boulogne-sur-Mer: Neighboring commune on the Côte d'Opale with a major commercial and fishing port, Nausicaá aquarium, and similar municipal structure. Direct peer given overlapping Côte d'Opale tourism catchment, maritime heritage assets, and comparable resident base scale.
• Ville de Saint-Valery-sur-Somme: Comparable small fishing-heritage commune on the Picardy coast with maritime museum, marina, and tourism classification. Direct peer given shared fishing-town heritage narrative, port management responsibilities, and small-scale municipal services model.
• Ville du Touquet-Paris-Plage: Adjacent Côte d'Opale commune focused on premium coastal tourism, festivals, and heritage tourism. Direct peer competing for the same visitor market with overlapping cultural programming and Pavillon Bleu-certified beach.
• Ville de Berck-sur-Mer: Côte d'Opale coastal commune to the south, with a long sandy beach, kite-festival tourism, and similar municipal structure serving a comparable resident population. Direct peer for tourism season dynamics and beach-front infrastructure management.

Others

• Communauté d'Agglomération des 2 Baies en Montreuillois (CA2BM): Inter-municipal authority of which Étaples-sur-Mer is a member, providing shared services (waste management, intercommunal swimming pool, regional development). Comparable as an institutional partner shaping service delivery and funding decisions.

Regional players

• Pas-de-Calais Tourisme: Departmental tourism agency promoting the broader Pas-de-Calais destination including the Côte d'Opale. Comparable as a regional tourism marketing and classification authority that shapes Étaples' tourism positioning and access to departmental funding streams.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@villeetaplessurmer/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/Chantier-de-Construction-Navale-109684341612775
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mairie-de-la-ville-d-etaples-sur-mer

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries8 records

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