Coopérative La Tréso

What Coopérative La Tréso does

Coopérative La Tréso is a French Société Coopérative d'Intérêt Collectif (SCIC SA) operating as a hybrid third-place (tiers-lieu) in Malakoff, Île-de-France, founded in 2017 and publicly launched in August 2020 after renovating a 1933 heritage municipal building. The cooperative integrates a café-cantine, a shared fablab/workshop space, cultural programming, private event hosting, and solidarity initiatives within a single physical footprint, governed on a multi-stakeholder one-person-one-vote basis by 103 sociétaires (up from 4 in 2017). It serves local Malakoff residents, commuters, makers, professional artisans, youth, private event organizers, and vulnerable populations including people with disabilities, food-insecure households, and refugees, across the Paris inner suburbs. Since January 2025 it has also managed Le Toboggan, a second transitional third-place site in a former daycare building hosting ~20 structures.

The core offering combines daily lunch service (50–70 covers Tuesday–Saturday with sliding-scale Pomme/Fraise pricing), a fablab equipped with a Trotec Speedy 300 laser cutter, Yeti Tool CNC mill, Raise 3D FDM and Formlabs Form 3 resin 3D printers, a Brother embroidery machine, and vinyl cutters; annual Fabriqueurs subscriptions (€50/€120/€150) and usage-based machine fees; guided practice workshops; open community workshops; a monthly Repair Café; five artisan residencies (10–11 m² at €280 HT/month); cargo bike rental; art exhibitions; private space privatization; and solidarity cooking and fabrication workshops. Technology infrastructure runs on the open-source FabManager platform for reservations, membership management, and documentation; there is no proprietary software stack or documented AI/ML capability.

Revenue derives from a mix of café-cantine sales (€259,555 HT, 58% of FY2022 exploitation resources), fablab subscriptions and machine fees, space privatization, professional kitchen rental, exhibition fees, and grants from a diversified public-funding mosaic including ANCT (Fabrique de Territoire designation since 2022, renewed 2023), Région Île-de-France, Département des Hauts-de-Seine, Métropole du Grand Paris, Vallée Sud Grand Paris, ADEME, Ville de Malakoff, Fondation Orange, and EU/FSE. FY2022 total exploitation resources were €463,059 HT against a deficit of -€14,127; the cooperative adopted non-profit (non-lucrativité) status in 2021, prohibiting dividend distribution and orienting all surplus toward mission.

Name

Coopérative La Tréso

Legal name

La Tréso – Société Coopérative d'Intérêt Collectif (SCIC SA)

Website

https://latreso.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Coopérative La Tréso is a French SCIC cooperative tiers-lieu in Malakoff integrating a café-cantine, shared fablab, cultural programming, and solidarity services. It serves local residents, makers, artisans, youth, and vulnerable populations via multi-stakeholder governance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Cooperative Third-Place Services

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent Neighborhood Cafes (THAFADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Circular Economy & Sustainable Products (Reuse, Repair, Upcycling) (BPAGALAF)

Keywords

• Cooperative third-place
• Shared fablab workshop
• Community café-cantine
• Maker space services
• Cultural tiers-lieu

Headquarters

HQ city

Malakoff

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Café-Cantine / Restaurant & Bar: The café-cantine generates revenue from daily lunch service (50–70 covers, Tuesday–Saturday) and bar sales (10h–23h). In 2022, this activity generated 259,555 € HT, representing 58% of cooperative resources. Revenue comes from direct on-site consumption with sliding-scale pricing (tarif juste / Pomme / Fraise).
2. Fablab Workshop Subscriptions & Machine Time: Annual Fabriqueurs subscription (120 €/year standard; 50 € Pomme / 150 € Fraise), autonomous project time (15 € half-day, 30 € full day, 180–260 €/month unlimited), and charged machine use (laser cutter 28 €/h autonomous, 108 €/h accompanied; 3D printing per gram/ml). Annual subscription grants access to open workshops on Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons.
3. Artisan Residency (Atelier Gallery): 5 individual artisan workspaces of 10–11 m² are rented at 280 € HT/month (336 € TTC). Residents contribute 2 hours per week of public workshops. Duration: 12 months, renewable once.
4. Professional Kitchen Rental: Professional kitchen rented to caterers, pastry chefs, and food professionals. Available Monday all day and Tuesday–Friday from 16h. Used for private production and culinary workshops.
5. Space Privatization & Events: Spaces are rented for private events outside opening hours (up to 80 standing, 65 seated without tables, 50 with tables at ground floor; 20 on first floor). Monday and Sunday 10h–23h; Tuesday–Wednesday evenings 18h–23h. Discounted rates for Malakoff residents and ESS structures. Artists perform for hat-passing (passer le chapeau) rather than fixed fees.
6. Art Exhibition Fees: Exhibition space in the grand staircase is rented for 100 € HT (120 € TTC) per month. Exhibitions last one month with possible vernissage during bar opening. No commission on sales.
7. Cargo Bike Rental: Two electric cargo bikes rented at 5 €/hour to associations and individuals. Free orientation training provided. Available Tuesday–Saturday 10h–22h via FabManager.
8. Custom Fabrication Services: The fablab team fabricates custom objects on request: laser-engraved signage, custom furniture, textile flocking, 3D prints, and event-based collective workshops for teams. Examples include outdoor tables and benches, trophies, bar signage, 3D prototypes, and custom keychains.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Coopérative La Tréso operates a multi-service community third-place (tiers-lieu) in Malakoff, Île-de-France, combining a café-cantine and bar, a shared fablab/workshop with professional fabrication tools, cultural events, an artisan residency program, and solidarity/community programs. The cooperative sells direct food and beverage service, subscriptions and machine time for makers, event space rental, art exhibitions, cargo bike rental, and custom fabrication services, all run under a multi-stakeholder SCIC governance model with non-lucrative status.

Product overview

Coopérative La Tréso is a multi-service cooperative tiers-lieu (third-place) that operates as a unified platform combining a café-cantine, shared workshops/fablab, cultural events, and community programs. The core offering integrates: the Café-Cantine (restaurant and bar service with accessible pricing), the Ateliers partagés/Fablab (shared workshop spaces with professional manufacturing equipment including laser cutting, CNC milling, 3D printing, and woodworking tools), Ateliers de Pratique (guided practice workshops), Ateliers Ouverts/Fabriqueurs (community open workshop sessions), Repair Café (monthly repair workshops), Location de vélos-cargos (cargo bike rental), Privatisation d'espaces (event space rental), Expositions (art exhibition space), Concerts et événements culturels (live music and cultural programming), Ateliers culinaires solidaires (solidarity cooking workshops), Résidence d'artisans (artisan residency program), and Le Toboggan (a second tiers-lieu location for 20+ resident structures). The ecosystem also includes booking integration via FabManager for machine reservations and membership management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Le Toboggan: Transitional urbanism third-place located at 11 avenue du Président Wilson, Malakoff, managed by La Tréso since January 2025, hosting artisans, associations, and artists
• Fablab / Ateliers partagés

Products and services

• Café-Cantine and Bar Restaurant and bar service offering homemade meals at accessible sliding-scale prices (tarif juste / Pomme / Fraise), with sourcing from local engaged suppliers including organic vegetables from Ferme de l'Envol. Serves 50–70 covers daily at lunch, Tuesday–Saturday, and operates the bar from 10h–23h. Generated 259,555 € HT in 2022 (58% of cooperative resources).
• Ateliers partagés / Fablab Shared Workshop Shared workshop space with professional fabrication tools including laser cutter (Trotec Speedy 300), CNC mill (Yeti Tool), 3D printers (Raise 3D FDM and Form 3 resin), embroidery machine, vinyl cutter, and woodworking equipment. Available for autonomous use, accompanied sessions, and practice workshops.
• Ateliers de Pratique (Guided Practice Workshops) Group workshops for discovering specific techniques such as woodworking, sewing, 3D printing, laser cutting, and electronics. Led by expert instructors, participants create objects step by step. Includes 38 artisan workshops, 22 machine workshops, 23 children's workshops, 11 Repair Cafés, 6 Zero Waste workshops, and 4 bike repair masterclasses delivered in 2022.
• Ateliers Ouverts Fabriqueurs (Open Maker Workshops) Open workshop sessions every Thursday evening (18h–22h) and Saturday afternoon (15h–19h) where community members can work on personal projects, exchange skills, and learn together. Requires annual Fabriqueurs subscription (120€/year standard, 50€ solidarity Pomme, 150€ Fraise). Free for youth aged 15–25.
• Repair Café Monthly repair workshop held on the 3rd Saturday of each month (15h–18h) where volunteer repairers help visitors fix broken objects including small appliances, electronics, computers, clothing, and jewelry. Promotes waste reduction and learning. Free participation with voluntary donation (tarif libre), by reservation only.
• Cargo Bike Rental Electric cargo bike rental service with two bikes (Le Douze Cycles G4, 170 kg load / 70 km range; Le Petit Porteur, 160 kg load / 60 km range) available for associations and individuals. Rental includes free training session, costs 5€/hour, and operates Tuesday–Saturday 10h–22h. Reservations via FabManager.
• Space Privatization (Event Venue Rental) Event space rental for private functions (birthdays, seminars, conferences, team-building) outside opening hours. Accommodates 14–100 people, offers catering services, sound system, and projection equipment. Discounted rates for Malakoff residents and ESS structures.
• Art Exhibitions (Galerie d'escalier) Art exhibition space in the grand staircase, available for artists, collectives, and associations. Exhibitions run for one month with optional opening vernissage. Participation fee of 100€ HT (120€ TTC) per month with no commission on sales.
• Concerts and Cultural Events Live music and cultural events held on Friday and Saturday evenings. Free entry with voluntary contributions (passing the hat / passer le chapeau), bar service, and artist meals provided. The cooperative provides sound system and venue. Includes 22 concerts, 2 Blindtest evenings, 3 theme evenings, 1 Electro Tréso event, 7 exhibitions, and 2 conferences in 2022.
• Solidarity Cooking Workshops (Ateliers culinaires solidaires) Cooking workshops for people in precarious situations, conducted in partnership with food distribution associations (Secours Populaire, La Porte Bleue, Oasis des Familles / Secours Catholique). Includes solidarity projects like cooking workshops and the Frigo Solidaire (community fridge).
• Artisan Residency Program (Résidence d'artisans) Artisan residency program offering 5 workspace units (10–11 m²) for 12 months (renewable once) at 280€ HT/month (336€ TTC). Residents commit to leading 2 hours per week of public workshops. Current artisans include Bastien Garabedian (wood), L'Atelier d'Alix (mosaic), Maison Banane (watercolors).
• Le Toboggan (Transitional Urbanism Third-Place) Second tiers-lieu and urban transitional project managed by La Tréso since January 2025. Houses approximately 20 structures including artisans, artists, and associations in the former Wilson daycare building, creating synergies between occupants and developing collaborative activities in the neighborhood.
• Professional Kitchen Rental (Location cuisine professionnelle) Professional kitchen rental for caterers, pastry chefs, and food professionals. Available Monday all day and Tuesday–Friday from 16h. Equipped with professional-grade equipment for private production and culinary workshops.
• Custom Fabrication Services The fablab team fabricates custom objects on request: laser-engraved signage, custom furniture, textile flocking, 3D prints, and event-based collective workshops for teams. Examples include outdoor tables and benches, trophies, bar signage, 3D prototypes, and custom keychains.

Quantifiable outcome

• 250 meals served per week on average at the café-cantine
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Secours Populaire Français (Malakoff)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Food aid association that co-constructs cooking workshops at La Tréso with people in precarious situations. Partner in the solidarité alimentaire program.
• La Porte Bleue (Malakoff)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Association involved in food aid and solidarity programs. Co-constructs cooking workshops and participates in solidary dining events at La Tréso.
• Oasis des Familles / Secours CatholiquecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Food aid association (Secours Catholique branch) co-constructing cooking workshops with La Tréso for families in precarious situations.
• Scarabée MalakoffcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Association supporting refugees in Malakoff. Partners with La Tréso for food collection, the solidary fridge, and solidary dinners. Also coordinates weekly marauding food distributions.
• Dynamo MalakoffcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Mobile bike workshop association. Co-owns the two electric cargo bikes with La Tréso (via Île-de-France participatory budget). Organizes collective bike rides and masterclasses at La Tréso. Also recovers AMAP baskets for La Tréso's cantine.
• Ville de MalakoffcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020Primary institutional partner and host of La Tréso. Provides the heritage building at 8 avenue du Président Wilson, ongoing operational support, and co-develops the Le Toboggan transitional urban project at 11 avenue du Président Wilson since January 2025. Mayor and municipal staff are actively involved in cooperative life.
• Les Fabriqueurs (Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020Founding association and active sociétaire of the cooperative. Runs the Fabriqueurs community of makers, organizes open workshops (Thursday evenings, Saturday afternoons), and provides maker expertise. Representative Brendan Le Padellec has served on the Conseil Coopératif.
• France Tiers-LieuxcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020National network of French third places. La Tréso is an active member, participating in collective dynamics, practice exchanges, tool sharing, and collective actions. The cooperative was featured in national tier-lieu communications.
• RFFLabs (Réseau Français des FabLabs)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020National network of French FabLabs and maker communities. La Tréso participates in shared learning, resource pooling, and collective advocacy for the maker movement in France.
• A+ C'est Mieux!coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020Regional network of makers and tiers-lieux in Île-de-France. La Tréso participates in collective dynamics and was featured in the A3 fanzine publication dedicated to La Tréso (issue 6, 2022).
• La Ressourcerie de MalakoffcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020Reuse and recycling association. A sociétaire of the cooperative and active partner. Contributes to solidary projects including using recycled materials for workshop fabrication projects.
• Casaco (Coworking Malakoff)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020Coworking space in Malakoff where the La Tréso project originated. Listed as a partner and supporter of the cooperative. Sophie Bénazeth, a key figure in food solidarity, is associated with both Casaco and La Tréso.
• Créé à Malakoff (Collectif)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020Collective of local artisans and artists organized with La Tréso's support. Runs CréApéros events, manages the grand staircase exhibition programming, and organizes presence at the Malakoff market on Sundays. Also developing the Créaroulotte (itinerant artisan stand).
• Radio MLK (Malakoff)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020Local community radio in Malakoff. Covered the Festival de La Tréso 2021 and 2023 with interviews of contributors, partners, and team members. Provides a communication amplification channel.
• Ferme de l'Envol (Essonne)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2020Organic farming cooperative in Essonne providing a significant portion of La Tréso's vegetable supply for the cantine. Represents a direct farm-to-table supply chain partnership supporting local organic agriculture.
• Mission Locale (Bagneux)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Youth insertion organization. Partners with La Tréso for fabrication workshops where young people design and make objects using fablab tools, discovering techniques and building self-confidence.
• École de la 2ème Chance (Bagneux)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Second-chance school for young people. Co-constructs fabrication projects with La Tréso's fablab, including making totebags from recycled tarpaulins for the association 3Quatre.
• UEAJ (Unité Éducative d'Activités de Jour, Malakoff)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Youth educational unit under the Ministry of Justice. Partners with La Tréso for fabrication projects including building sports equipment storage furniture, computer storage units, a living wall, and a phone storage unit.
• Pôle Innovant Lycéen (Éducation nationale, Paris 14ème)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020School re-engagement structure for students who have dropped out. Partners with La Tréso for fabrication projects tailored to reconnect students with learning through hands-on making.
• Association Traces (E-Fabrik)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Association that runs the annual E-Fabrik challenge across Île-de-France territories. La Tréso hosts the Malakoff edition, connecting young people with people with disabilities who identify needs that are then prototyped in the fablab.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Les Grands Voisins: Iconic Parisian urban transitional third-place hosting artisans, associations, cafés, cultural events, and solidarity programs in the former Saint-Vincent-de-Paul hospital — closely parallels La Tréso's multi-stakeholder tiers-lieu model.
• La Recyclerie: Paris-based hybrid third-place combining café-restaurant, urban gardens, repair/upcycling workshops, and community programming on the Petite Ceinture — the closest structural analogue to La Tréso's café + fablab + culture + solidarity model.
• Artilect FabLab: Toulouse fablab offering shared access to digital fabrication tools, training, and a maker community — directly comparable to La Tréso's fablab workshops (laser cutter, CNC mill, 3D printing) and Fabriqueurs community programming.
• Ground Control: Paris food hall and community events venue offering diverse food options alongside coworking, cultural programming, and seasonal events — mirrors La Tréso's hybrid food + community + culture positioning.
• Le Comptoir Général: Paris bar, restaurant, and community event space combining food service with cultural programming, exhibitions, and themed programming — comparable in its multi-functional hospitality + culture format.
• La Maison du Zéro Déchet: Paris zero-waste educational space offering workshops on repair, reuse, and sustainable practices — closely aligned with La Tréso's Repair Café, zero-waste workshops, and circular economy programming.
• Le 100e Singe: Paris café culturel combining restaurant-bar service with live music, exhibitions, and cultural programming in a community-oriented format — directly comparable in café + cultural programming + community engagement mix.

Broad incumbents

• La Friche la Belle de Mai: Marseille-based cultural cooperative occupying a former tobacco factory with restaurants, bars, fablab, artist residencies, and extensive cultural programming — a much larger analogue of La Tréso's cooperative tiers-lieu model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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