Communauté des Communes de la Haute Saintonge

What Communauté des Communes de la Haute Saintonge does

Communauté des Communes de la Haute Saintonge (CDCHS) is a French public intercommunal authority (Établissement public de coopération intercommunale - EPCI) headquartered in Jonzac, Charente-Maritime. Established by prefectural decree on December 29, 1992, it governs 129 communes across 1,760 km², serving 68,107 inhabitants as the largest communauté de communes in France. The entity delivers a broad portfolio of public services including waste management, on-demand and regional transport integration (Modalis), economic development through five themed business incubators and coworking spaces, tourism facilities (notably the Antilles de Jonzac aquatic park, Maison de la Forêt, Maison de la Vigne et des Saveurs), cultural programs (Estivales, Sentiers des Arts), médiathèques, and energy transition initiatives under the Plan Climat Air Énergie Territorial framework.

Its business model rests on three pillars: intercommunal taxation (property and business taxes levied on member communes), government and European grants (LEADER 2014-2020 and 2023-2027, FEDER Objectif 5.2 2021-2027, TEPCV/TEPOS national labels), and service-based revenue including waste collection fees, transport fares, and rental income from business incubators (from €179 HT/mois for offices) and coworking spaces (with usage-based and unlimited pass options). Specialized sector incubators anchor an industrial ecosystem strategy — the AéroPôle developed with Airbus Développement at Jonzac-Neulles hosts DAHER, Grob Aircraft France, and ASMAN Technology, while the Pôle Mécanique incubator supports electric vehicle development and motorsport enterprises.

Go-to-market operates across three motions: direct-to-citizen service delivery via 129 municipal administrations and community facilities; event-driven engagement through cultural programming and public consultations; and sales-led business development for entrepreneurs through the Service Développement Économique. Distribution channels include municipal service points, on-site business facilities, self-serve digital platforms (waste schedules, Modalis transport passes), and direct economic development outreach. The organization is collectively owned by its 129 member communes, administered by elected officials, and governed by French public law with no parent entity or commercial shareholders.

Name

Communauté des Communes de la Haute Saintonge

Legal name

Communauté des Communes de la Haute Saintonge

Website

https://haute-saintonge.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Public intercommunal authority (EPCI) governing 129 communes across 1,760 km² in Charente-Maritime, France, serving 68,107 inhabitants. Delivers waste management, transport, economic development via five business incubators, tourism facilities, and energy transition programs funded by taxation and EU grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Jonzac

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Taxation revenue: Intercommunal taxation including property taxes, business taxes, and levies from member municipalities based on the population and economic activity of member communes.
2. Government grants and subsidies: European funding (LEADER, FEDER), national grants for territorial development, energy transition projects, and rural development programs.
3. Service fees: Fees for services including waste collection, déchèteries access, transport services, and facility rentals at cultural and sports venues.
4. Rental income from business facilities: Revenue from business incubators, enterprise hotels, coworking spaces, and commercial properties managed by the economic development service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Communauté de Communes de la Haute Saintonge is a French intercommunal public authority (EPCI) that delivers pooled public services to 129 communes across the Charente-Maritime department. Its fundamental offerings cover household waste collection and treatment (delegated to SMICVAL Market), public transport (Mobius and Trans-Saintonge networks), cultural and heritage facilities, early childhood services, tourism promotion through intercommunal offices, and economic development through business incubators, coworking spaces, and dedicated infrastructure such as the Pôle Mécanique and Jonzac aeronautics center.

Product overview

The Communauté des Communes de la Haute Saintonge is a public intercommunal authority (Établissement public de coopération intercommunale - EPCI) managing a territory of 129 communes in Charente-Maritime, France. Rather than a unified software product, the organization provides a portfolio of public services including economic development support through business incubators (pépinières d'entreprises), coworking spaces, and enterprise hotels; mobility services via transport-on-demand and regional transit integration; waste management and recycling services; cultural and tourism infrastructure including cultural centers, media libraries, and nature parks; and energy transition initiatives. The organization operates multiple themed business incubators (Pépinière Aéronautique de Jonzac-Neulles, Pépinière du Pôle Mécanique, Pépinière de Montendre, Pépinière de Montlieu La Garde, and Pépinière de Jonzac), coworking spaces (Jonzac, Montlieu-la-Garde, Salignac-sur-Charente), and enterprise hotels across the territory. Tourism is supported through facilities like Les Antilles de Jonzac aquatic park, Maison de la Forêt, Maison de la Vigne et des Saveurs, and webTV platform. The organization also manages waste collection infrastructure, déchèteries (recycling centers), and implements environmental programs such as the Plan Climat Air Énergie Territorial and renewable energy development initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Entreprendre et Réussir en Haute-Saintonge: Economic development portal of the Communauté des Communes de la Haute Saintonge
• Tourisme en Haute Saintonge
• SaintongeBois
• Notre Belle Haute-Saintonge
• Plan Climat Air Énergie Territorial

Products and services

• Household waste collection and treatment service Door-to-door and drop-off household waste collection and treatment service delivered to residents of the 129 communes, operated via a delegated unified waste market (SMICVAL Market).
• Public transport services (Mobius and Trans-Saintonge) Public passenger transport networks combining the Mobius urban bus service with the Trans-Saintonge interurban coach network, providing mobility across the Haute Saintonge territory.
• Tourism services Tourism promotion and visitor services delivered through offices de tourisme grouped into an intercommunal tourism office covering the Haute Saintonge territory.
• Cultural and heritage facilities Public cultural facilities including museums, libraries, the Maison de la Forêt and the Maison des Douves, accessible to residents and visitors.
• Early childhood services Early childhood provision including multi-reception centers and family centers, plus a Relais Petite Enfance (RPE), serving families with young children in the territory.
• Business incubators (pépinières d'entreprises) Four business incubators operated by the EPCI that host and support small and medium-sized enterprises with subsidized workspace and incubation services.
• Coworking spaces in Jonzac Four coworking locations in Jonzac offering shared workspaces for entrepreneurs, freelancers and SMEs operating in the territory.
• Pôle Mécanique de Haute-Saintonge A motorsport and mechanical-testing complex operated by the EPCI, used for motorsport events and mechanical engineering activities.
• Jonzac aeronautics center An aeronautics center in Jonzac providing infrastructure and services for aeronautical activities and businesses.
• Saintonge entreprendre entrepreneur portal An entrepreneur support portal under the "Saintonge entreprendre" brand that channels SME hosting, business creation and development services offered by the EPCI.

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• French Government (TEPCV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2015Received national label TEPCV (Territoire à Energie Positive pour une Croissance Verte) in February 2015, recognizing leadership in energy transition and green growth.
• French Government (Pôle d'Excellence Rurale)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Awarded label of pôle d'excellence rurale in 2006, recognizing excellence in rural development and territorial innovation.
• Airbus DéveloppementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Airbus Développement for the creation of the AéroPôle Antoine de Saint-Exupéry at Jonzac-Neulles aerodrome. The project aims to create an innovation platform for aeromobility of tomorrow, combining business aviation with wine tourism.
• French Government (TEPOS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected at regional level for TEPOS (Territoire à Energie Positive) program, demonstrating commitment to energy self-sufficiency and sustainable development.
• French Government (EIT - Ecologie Industrielle Territoriale)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected for Ecologie Industrielle Territoriale (EIT) call for projects, promoting circular economy and industrial ecology practices across the territory.
• EPTB Charente (Établissement Public Territorial du Bassin)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration since 2004 on flood prevention through PAPI (Programme d'Actions de Prévention des Inondations). Working on comprehensive PAPI 2024-2030 at basin scale.
• Department of Charente-MaritimemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on cycling infrastructure and departmental mobility network development, working on regional cycling path mesh.
• Region Nouvelle-AquitainemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for regional transport (Modalis cards, regional cars), cultural programs, and European funding programs including LEADER and FEDER.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bpifrance: French public investment bank providing business incubation, financing, and acceleration services to French startups and SMEs — the national-level equivalent of the incubator/coworking/enterprise-hotel services CDCHS offers at the local level.
• Nantes Métropole: Major French EPCI operating across 24 communes with comparable scope of public services including waste collection, economic development, and cultural facilities. Larger and more urban, but functionally equivalent intercommunal structure.
• Bordeaux Métropole: French EPCI governing 28 communes around Bordeaux with similar intercommunal service-delivery mandate (waste, mobility, economic development). Much larger and more urban, but the closest functional analog for an EPCI providing integrated public services across multiple communes.
• Compagnie des Alpes: French operator of leisure destinations including ski resorts, theme parks, and tourist attractions. Comparable to CDCHS's operation of Antilles de Jonzac aquatic park, Parc Mysterra, and motorsport circuit — major tourism/leisure infrastructure under public-affiliated ownership.
• Toulouse Métropole: French EPCI with comparable responsibilities for waste, mobility, and economic development across 37 communes. Particularly relevant for the aerospace cluster angle given Haute-Saintonge's AéroPôle positioning.
• Veolia Environnement: Global leader in waste management and environmental services, frequently contracting with French EPCIs for household waste collection, déchèteries operation, and recycling. Comparable waste-management operational scope though commercial rather than public administration.
• Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole: French EPCI providing waste management, mobility services, and business incubation/support across its member communes. Functionally analogous intercommunal authority with overlapping service portfolio.
• Rennes Métropole: French EPCI delivering integrated public services (waste, mobility, economic development, cultural programming) across 43 communes. Comparable operational model and service breadth, though larger in scale.
• SUEZ: Major French environmental services company providing waste collection, recycling, and circular-economy solutions to municipalities and intercommunal authorities. Operates the type of déchèteries and collection services that CDCHS directly manages.

Direct peers

• Communauté d'agglomération de Saintes: Neighboring French intercommunal authority in Charente-Maritime department with comparable rural/semi-rural territory, similar intercommunal cooperation mandate, and overlapping population scale. Most directly comparable by geography and demography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

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