L'Autre Lieu

What L'Autre Lieu does

L'Autre Lieu (Association L'Autre Lieu) is a French non-profit association (loi 1901), inaugurated in January 2020, that operates a multi-functional cultural and civic third-place (tiers-lieu) inside the heritage Espace René Le Bas in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, Normandy — a 19th-century maritime hospital complex set in a 10-hectare wooded park and owned by the Conseil Départemental de la Manche, managed by SHEMA. The association occupies the former contagious-diseases pavilion and offers an integrated portfolio of services: a citizen bar-café (Bar de L'Autre Lieu, opened September 2021) serving Vrai et Bon traiteur meals and beverages; 22 accommodation rooms plus an independent apartment at solidarity-tourism rates from €49.50 per person per night; two event stages (P200 at 200 m² capacity 250 standing/130 seated, and P400 at 400 m²) plus three studios (recording, multipurpose, and rehearsal); a coworking workspace; and a year-round cultural programming of concerts, theatre, dance, exhibitions, and festivals such as Crème Fresh and GLOW ON.

Revenue is generated through five primary streams: bar/café sales (unit-priced €1.30–€18), event space rental (bar privatization, P200, P400, studios), accommodation, coworking usage, and membership subscriptions (adhésion) plus event tickets sold via the HelloAsso platform. Go-to-market is community-led and direct-to-consumer: the association reaches local residents, professionals, artists, and travellers through organic social media (Facebook, Instagram), an email newsletter, regional press coverage, festival-driven foot traffic, and direct bookings (phone, email, website). Operational governance rests on an elected volunteer bureau (President Franck Salley, Vice-President Camélia Tajine, Treasurer Aude Schaeffer, Secretary Dominique Langlois) and a small professional team of five full-time staff supplemented by significant volunteer contributions, particularly for bar operations and events. Core institutional partners include SHEMA, the Conseil Départemental de la Manche, the Ville de Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, Région Normandie, and the Ministère du Partenariat avec les Territoires et de la Décentralisation.

Name

L'Autre Lieu

Legal name

Association L'Autre Lieu

Website

https://lautre-lieu.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

L'Autre Lieu is a French non-profit cultural third-place (tiers-lieu) in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, operating within a heritage 19th-century maritime hospital complex to offer a bar-café, 22-room accommodation, event stages, studios, coworking, and cultural programming to local residents, artists, professionals, and travellers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural and Citizen Third-Place Venue Services (Tiers-lieu)

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Historic/Heritage Conference Hotels (THAGALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integrated Full-Service Hotel Complexes (Mixed-Use) (THAGAAAL), Summer/Conference Housing & Guest Accommodations (EDALACAI)

Keywords

• Cultural third-place
• Event venue rental
• Solidarity tourism accommodation
• Citizen bar cafe
• Coworking workspace

Headquarters

HQ city

Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Bar Café Food & Beverage Sales: Daily bar and café service Monday–Friday lunchtimes (12h–14h), plus bar service on Friday evenings until midnight. Offers pre-packaged meals (bocaux from traiteur Vrai et Bon), beverages (soft drinks, coffee, wine, cider, beer), and patrons may also bring their own picnics. Active revenue stream from walk-in customers, coworking users, event attendees, and accommodation guests.
2. Accommodation (Hébergements): 22 rooms and 1 independent apartment available for rent at nightly rates from €49.50 per person. Optional breakfast delivery. Supports the associative mission of solidarity-based tourism. Revenue from travellers, artists in residence, and professional stays.
3. Event Space Rental: Rental of bar (capacity 80 seated/110 standing), P200 (200m², 250 standing), P400 (400m²), 3 studios, and outdoor areas for private events: concerts, festivals, seminars, company meals, and more. Income from associations, local government, enterprises, and individuals.
4. Membership Fees (Adhésion): Annual membership subscriptions sold via HelloAsso platform. Members gain voting rights at the General Assembly and are considered stakeholders in the associative project. Supports the civic and community dimension of the tiers-lieu.
5. Coworking Space Use: Open workspace available to professionals, individuals, students, and job seekers Monday–Friday 9h00–17h30. Generates revenue through incidental use by bar patrons and space rental customers. User testimonials indicate regular remote workers and freelancers use the space.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

L'Autre Lieu operates an integrated cultural and citizen third-place within the heritage Espace René Le Bas in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, providing a daily bar-café with food service, two large event stages (P200 and P400) and three studios for rent, 22 bedrooms and an independent apartment for solidarity tourism stays, a shared coworking workspace, and a curated program of concerts, theatre, dance, exhibitions, and festivals open to the public.

Product overview

L'Autre Lieu is a cultural and citizen tiers-lieu (third place) operating as a multi-service venue within the historic Espace René Le Bas in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France. The venue offers an integrated portfolio of services: a citizen bar/cafe (Bar de L'Autre Lieu) serving food and beverages with privatization options; space rentals through two event stages (P200 and P400) and three multipurpose studios for recording, dance, theater, and music rehearsal; 22 accommodation rooms plus an independent apartment for solidarity tourism; shared coworking workspace; and a diverse cultural programming including concerts, exhibitions, festivals, and workshops. The venue targets both individual visitors and professional/corporate clients, positioning itself as a space for creativity, encounters, and citizen engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bar de L'Autre Lieu (Citizen Bar/Café) Daily citizen bar and café offering Vrai et Bon traiteur bocaux meals and beverages (soft drinks, coffee, wine, cider, beer), open Monday–Friday 9h–17h30 (Friday also 19h–00h). Available for privatization (capacity 80 seated / 110 standing).
• Hébergements (Solidarity Tourism Accommodation) 22 rooms with private bathrooms plus 1 independent apartment (up to 6 guests, bedroom, bathroom, lounge, kitchenette) available for nightly rental starting at €49.50 per person, with optional breakfast delivery. Supports solidarity tourism tied to the association's cultural mission.
• Plateaux P200 and P400 (Event Stages) Two event stages for rental: P200 (200m², capacity 250 standing / 130 seated, equipped with stage and bar counter) and P400 (400m²) suitable for trade shows, conferences, and corporate events. Both include technical specifications and rigging capabilities.
• Studios (Recording, Multipurpose, Rehearsal) Three rentable studios: Studio 1 (83m² analog recording studio managed with Studio Chaudelande); Studio 2 (188m²) for dance, yoga, theatre, and meetings with optional AV and coffee station; Studio 3 (88m²) for music rehearsal and artist residencies such as The Lighthouses.
• Coworking Workspace Shared workspace open to professionals, individuals, students, and job seekers, available Monday–Friday from 9h00 to 17h30 in the heritage setting of the Espace René Le Bas.
• Event Programming (Cultural Calendar)

Quantifiable outcome

• 55 artists participated in the first Crème Fresh Festival (June 2025) with 55 live painting performances on site façades
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Réseau Low-Tech NormandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 2026Partner in the 'Biosphère urbaine' project and 'L'Appart du futur' exhibition (January 2026) exploring low-tech housing solutions. Exhibition featured at L'Autre Lieu's bar space.
• Conseil Régional des Architectes de NormandieminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 2026Co-financer (with CNOA) of the 'L'Appart du futur' exhibition as part of the Biosphère urbaine project. L'Autre Lieu hosted the exhibition in partnership with Le Dôme and the Order of Architects.
• NADEA (dance association)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 September 2025Organizer of the GLOW ON dance festival. L'Autre Lieu served as the primary venue for the 2nd edition (September 2025) including open stage, dance workshops, and performances featuring instructors from Normandy and Brittany.
• Crème Fresh CrewcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2025Crème Fresh Crew is the co-organizer of the Crème Fresh Festival (street art/graffiti festival), held at L'Autre Lieu's P200/P400 spaces. The crew brought 55 artists (2025) and ~60 artists (2026) for live painting performances. This is a flagship annual event created in partnership.
• SHEMA (Société d'Économie Mixte de l'Abbatoire)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHEMA manages the Espace René Le Bas property (former maritime hospital) on behalf of the Conseil Départemental de la Manche. L'Autre Lieu operates within this managed site. SHEMA is listed as a core institutional partner with a logo on the homepage footer, indicating a foundational operational relationship for site access and management.
• Conseil Départemental de la ManchecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwner of the Espace René Le Bas property (former Hôpital Maritime). L'Autre Lieu occupies space within this publicly-owned heritage site. Listed as an institutional partner with a logo on the homepage. The site's mission is to serve the cultural, economic, and social development of the territory.
• Ville de Cherbourg-en-CotentincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipality of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is listed as an institutional partner on the homepage footer. L'Autre Lieu participates in municipal cultural strategy and hosts events in partnership with the Ville (e.g., GLOW ON dance festival, heritage events).
• Région NormandiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an institutional partner on the homepage. The site participates in the regional cultural and economic development strategy. L'Autre Lieu's programming contributes to the cultural visibility of Normandy.
• Studio ChaudelandecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudio Chaudelande manages Studio 1 (83m² analog recording studio) in collaboration with L'Autre Lieu. Provides professional recording equipment and expertise, enabling L'Autre Lieu to offer high-quality music recording services to artists and musicians.
• Vrai et Bon (Traiteur)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal traiteur providing pre-packaged meals (bocaux) sold at the bar. Partnership enables the bar to offer quality daily lunch service without an in-house kitchen. Meals sold at 5€–18€ per bocaux.
• Manufacture Circulaire du CotentinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the DEFFINOV project focused on digital fabrication technologies for artisans. Organized a joint event (September 2025) at L'Autre Lieu featuring laser cutting, digital embroidery, 3D scanning, and 3D printing demonstrations for artisans.
• Chambre de Métiers et de l'Artisanat (CMA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganized a joint day dedicated to digital fabrication and crafts (DEFFINOV project) with L'Autre Lieu and Manufacture Circulaire du Cotentin. Targeted artisans, repair professionals, craft trades, textile, and food sectors.
• Le DômeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Biosphère urbaine / L'Appart du futur exhibition project. Co-presented the low-tech housing exhibition with L'Autre Lieu and partner organizations.
• Esam (École Supérieure d'Art et Multimédia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated within the Espace René Le Bas site, alongside L'Autre Lieu. The proximity creates a natural ecosystem of artistic and educational activity within the same heritage complex.
• La Maison Pour Tous Léo LagrangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the ecosystem of the Espace René Le Bas and broader Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Co-organized events such as Café Bricole (low-tech repair workshop) as part of the Biosphère urbaine exhibition programming.
• La Petite Récup'minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Biosphère urbaine exhibition events programming. Organized fermentation cooking workshop as part of the exhibition's ancillary activities.
• Planète CotentinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the 'Inventons nos vies bas carbone' workshop as part of the Biosphère urbaine exhibition events.
• La RéparetteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Biosphère urbaine events. Organized a Repair Café (collaborative repair event) at the Village Numérique – EPN, focused on repairing electrical tools and small appliances.
• Le Village Numérique – EPN de CherbourgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in 3D printing workshop and Repair Café events as part of the Biosphère urbaine exhibition. Venue for the Repair Café organized by La Réparette.
• La Manufacture Circulaire du CotentinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Café Couture Upcycling workshop as part of the Biosphère urbaine events. Located within the Espace René Le Bas (Entrance A2).
• La Maison du Projet (Quartier des Horizons)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the guided neighbourhood discovery walk (Parcours-Découverte) in the Charcot-Spanel area as part of the Biosphère urbaine exhibition events.
• Le Tympan (association de jazz, Caen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoproduction partner for the Roda Minima concert (September 2026). Le Tympan is a Caen-based association promoting jazz and improvised music in Normandy.
• HelloAssominorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatform used for membership subscriptions (adhésion), event ticket sales, and merchandise (tote bags). Enables direct online sales and membership management for the association.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• La Recyclerie: Paris third-place in a former railway station with restaurant, bar, urban farm, coworking, and cultural programming. Directly comparable as a heritage venue running an integrated F+B + events + civic engagement model.
• Les Grands Voisins: Paris tiers-lieu combining accommodation, restaurant, event spaces, workshops, and associative community programming on a former hospital site. Closely aligned with L'Autre Lieu's tiers-lieu model, heritage hospital setting, and mission-driven community positioning.
• Ground Control: Paris venue combining food hall, bars, coworking, event spaces, and cultural programming. Comparable as a multi-revenue hybrid venue with strong event programming and F&B focus.
• Le Hasard Ludique: Paris tiers-lieu in a former railway station offering restaurant, bar, coworking, cultural programming, and family activities. Directly comparable as a heritage building converted into a multi-purpose cultural community venue with similar F&B + events + community focus.
• La Friche la Belle de Mai: Marseille-based cultural tiers-lieu housed in a former tobacco factory, combining event venues, studios, restaurants, bars, and artist residencies. Directly comparable as a heritage multi-use venue with similar revenue mix (events, F&B, cultural programming) and civic/community positioning.
• La Bellevilloise: Paris-based multi-purpose venue combining bar/restaurant, concert hall, exhibition space, and private event rentals in a heritage building. Closely aligned business model with L'Autre Lieu's event-rental + F&B + cultural programming mix.

Broad incumbents

• Generator Hostels: European hostel chain with integrated bar, event spaces, and design-led common areas. Comparable as an accommodation-plus-events-plus-F&B venue with cultural programming, though commercial and broader geography.
• Mama Shelter: International hotel chain with restaurants, bars, and event spaces designed around community and cultural programming. Comparable as a hotel-F&B-events hybrid, though commercially operated and broader in scale/market.
• MOB Hotel: European hotel concept integrating restaurant, coworking, event spaces, and sustainability-focused cultural programming. Comparable as a hybrid hotel-F&B-events venue, though commercial and operating in larger markets.
• HI France (Hostels): Federation of youth hostels across France offering accommodation with shared kitchens, common areas, and cultural programming. Comparable accommodation profile, though more standardized and lacking the heritage/event-venue specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lautrelieucherbourg
• Instagraminstagram.com/lautrelieucherbourg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/l-autre-lieu

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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