ACCUEIL DU FORT

What ACCUEIL DU FORT does

ACCUEIL DU FORT is a French non-profit association (loi 1901), founded in 1973 and registered in Montauban under the trading name "Le Fort 82" (RCS 780 152 658). It operates a 46-unit temporary housing residence for young people aged 16-30 (Résidence Habitat Jeunes), alongside event venue and cultural programming, all housed within a historic 13th-century former Dominican convent in central Montauban. The housing portfolio comprises three room categories — T1 (13-16 m², €341/month), T1' (20-25 m², €450/month), and T1' Kitchen (25-28 m², €484/month) — fully furnished with all utilities, Wi-Fi, and insurance included, and conventionné APL so residents can claim housing assistance. Residents are admitted on a maximum 2-year stay, with selection weighted toward candidates referred through Action Logement, Mission Locale 82, CAF, and the Conseil Départemental de Tarn-et-Garonne.

The business model blends recurring housing rental fees with two ancillary revenue streams: rental of modular meeting rooms and a 100-seat performance hall to external organizations, and ticketed cultural events (typically €12 adult / €10 reduced). Applicants access housing through the SIHAJ online portal and are screened on employment or student status, with VISALE guarantee from Action Logement required for most candidates. The 6-person team delivers nearly 92 socio-educational actions per year, spanning job-search assistance, budget management, health guidance, and civic integration, alongside a dense cultural calendar of concerts, exhibitions, and solidarity events produced with partners including La Brique Rouge Productions and MJC Montauban. As a non-profit, the organization is sustained primarily by rental income supplemented by public subsidies and departmental co-funding agreements; there is no outside equity, parent company, or plans for geographic expansion outside the Tarn-et-Garonne département.

Name

ACCUEIL DU FORT

Legal name

LE FORT 82

Website

https://lefort82.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ACCUEIL DU FORT is a French non-profit association operating a 46-unit temporary housing residence for young people aged 16-30 in Montauban, combined with a 100-seat performance hall, art gallery, and meeting room rentals, all housed in a 13th-century former Dominican convent.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Social Housing

NAICS

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (72131)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Co-Living / Hybrid Extended-Stay Residences (THAGAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student-Focused Co-Living (Flexible, Community-Led) (THAMAGAI), Guest, Visitor & Conference Housing Services (Summer/Break Housing) (EDAEAFAN)

Keywords

• Youth social housing
• Temporary furnished accommodation
• Event venue rental
• Cultural programming services
• Socio-educational support

Headquarters

HQ city

Montauban

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Housing rental fees: Le Fort generates revenue primarily through monthly housing rental fees charged to residents. Accommodations are conventionnés APL (Aide Personnalisée au Logement), meaning residents can apply for housing assistance. Fees range from €341 to €484 per month depending on room type, with utilities, water, electricity, heating, Wi-Fi, and civil liability insurance included.
2. Room and venue rental for events: Le Fort offers meeting rooms, conference spaces, and event venues (up to 100-seat performance hall) for rental to external organizations, businesses, and associations. Revenue is generated through booking fees for seminars, training sessions, concerts, and other events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ACCUEIL DU FORT operates a Résidence Habitat Jeunes in Montauban providing 46 fully furnished temporary housing units (T1, T1', T1' Kitchen) for young people aged 16–30 at €341–€484/month with all charges included. The organisation also rents modular meeting rooms, a 100-seat performance hall, and an art gallery for external events, and runs a socio-educational support programme (nearly 92 actions per year) alongside a rental mediation service (SEMELO).

Product overview

ACCUEIL DU FORT operates as a unified social housing and cultural center offering temporary furnished housing for young people aged 16-30 (Résidence Habitat Jeunes) alongside event and cultural venues. The housing portfolio comprises three room types: T1 (13-16 m², 341€/month), T1' (20-25 m², 450€/month), and T1' Kitchen (25-28 m² with kitchenette, 484€/month) — all with all-inclusive charges. The venue services include modular meeting rooms (15-80+ capacity), a 100-seat performance hall (opened 2018), and an art gallery (opened 2012). Cultural programming features regular concerts, exhibitions, and community events. Additional services encompass social support (SEMELO rental mediation, socio-educational actions), shared amenities (kitchen, laundry, multimedia), and event catering. Housing applications are processed through the SITAJ platform with optional VISALE guarantee integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chambre T1 Housing Entry-level furnished studio rooms of 13–16 m² priced at €341/month with all charges included (water, electricity, heating, Wi-Fi, civil liability insurance). 18 units available. Targeted at young workers, students, and apprentices aged 16–30 seeking affordable temporary housing in Montauban.
• Chambre T1' Housing Medium-sized furnished rooms of 20–25 m² priced at €450/month with all charges included (water, electricity, heating, Wi-Fi, civil liability insurance). 25 units available. Targeted at young workers, students, and apprentices aged 16–30 seeking affordable temporary housing in Montauban.
• Chambre T1' Kitchen Housing Larger furnished rooms of 25–28 m² with private kitchenette facilities priced at €484/month with all charges included (water, electricity, heating, Wi-Fi, civil liability insurance). 3 units available. Targeted at young residents seeking greater autonomy in a temporary housing setting.
• Meeting and Event Rooms Rental Modular meeting rooms available for rent including Réunion (business meetings, seminars, workshops), Conférence (conferences, trainings), Classe (training sessions with modular tables), and Réception (receptions, general assemblies). Capacities from 15 to 80+ seats with technical equipment (projector, screen, paperboards) and optional catering. Targeted at local businesses, associations, and public institutions.
• 100-seat Performance Hall (Salle de Spectacle) 100-seat performance hall opened in 2018, designed to make live performance accessible to all. Hosts concerts, shows, and cultural events throughout the year. Targeted at local audiences, artists, concert producers (e.g., La Brique Rouge Productions), and community organisations.
• Le Fort Art Gallery (Galerie d'art du Fort) Art gallery opened in 2012, featuring exhibitions of photography, painting, sculpture, and mixed media by resident artists and external creators. Located in the heart of Montauban. Free admission for most exhibitions. Open to residents and the local public.
• SEMELO Rental Mediation Service (Service d'Intermédiation Locative) Rental mediation service created in 2017 to help young people access private-market housing through intermediation between tenants and landlords. Targeted at young people transitioning from temporary residence to autonomous housing.
• Socio-Educational Support Programme (Actions socio-éducatives) Social and educational support services including housing access preparation, employment support, health information, budget management assistance, administrative help, and civic integration activities. Nearly 92 actions offered in 2024. Targeted at young residents of Le Fort.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 92 social and educational actions offered to residents in 2024
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, significant and minor.

• Mission Locale 82coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission Locale 82 is a local youth employment and integration service that refers young job seekers and workers to Le Fort's housing services. The partnership provides a structured pipeline of eligible candidates and supports the joint mission of youth social and professional integration.
• Action LogementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAction Logement holds reservation rights over Le Fort's housing units and manages the VISALE guarantee programme, which protects residents and the organisation against rent defaults. Action Logement is a key institutional partner that channels public housing policy into practice.
• Caisse d'Allocations Familiales (CAF) de Tarn-et-GaronnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAF is a public social security institution that administers housing benefits (APL/Aide Personnalisée au Logement) for eligible Le Fort residents. Le Fort's conventionné APL status means it operates under a formal agreement with CAF, enabling residents to receive housing assistance.
• Conseil Départemental de Tarn-et-GaronnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe departmental council supports Le Fort's socio-educational programmes and conventions for young people in difficulty, including those under departmental child welfare services (Aide à l'Enfance). It co-funds activities under pluriannual agreements.
• Secours Populaire Français du Tarn-et-GaronnesignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerLe Fort partners with Secours Populaire 82 to distribute food aid parcels to eligible young residents twice a month. The organisation also co-hosts solidarity braderies (rummage sales) at its premises. This addresses food insecurity among low-income young residents, with data showing 48% of young people struggle to access healthy food and 56% must forgo leisure and culture.
• MJC MontaubansignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerMJC (Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture) de Montauban collaborates with Le Fort on cultural programming, including co-hosting the 'Engagées éTERREnELLES' pottery sculpture exhibition and the open mic (scène ouverte) during the Fête de la Musique. The MJC also runs art workshops on-site.
• La Brique Rouge ProductionssignificantGTM or Marketing PartnerLa Brique Rouge Productions is a local concert production company that organises and promotes concerts at Le Fort's 100-seat venue. Artists such as SEBKA, Nawel Dombrowsky Trio, and STAG are produced and booked by La Brique Rouge, making it a key cultural programming partner for the venue.
• UNAFOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNAFO is the national union of foyer and habitat young operators, providing Le Fort with a professional network, industry standards, and representational advocacy within the French social housing sector.
• La CimademinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLe Fort hosts the 'Refuser la violence des frontières' exhibition by La Cimade (a humanitarian association defending migrants' rights), demonstrating Le Fort's commitment to social causes and community engagement beyond its core housing mission.
• Association Pas Sans ToitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLe Fort hosts the 'PAS SANS TOIT' solidarity concert, an annual fundraising event for the Pas Sans Toit association which supports families experiencing housing insecurity. Le Fort provides its venue and promotional support.
• Crédit Agricole Nord Midi-PyrénéesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal banking institution supporting Le Fort's activities as a community partner, listed among the organisation's institutional supporters.
• Caisse d'EpargneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional savings bank supporting Le Fort as a community partner, listed among institutional supporters.
• TGH 82 (Tremplin pour le Logement des Gens du Voyage)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal housing support organisation for travelling people, listed as a partner of Le Fort's housing network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• ARPEJ: ARPEJ operates furnished residences targeting students, young professionals, and apprentices in major French cities. While it operates at larger scale and more commercially, its target market (young mobile workers and students needing temporary all-inclusive housing) directly overlaps with Le Fort's resident segments.
• Résidences Estudines: Estudines operates a national portfolio of private student residences offering furnished studios with services. Comparable housing product (furnished, all-inclusive, monthly) targeting students and young professionals, though at a commercial rather than conventionné APL price point.
• UNHAJ (Union Nationale pour l'Habitat des Jeunes): UNHAJ is the national federation representing Habitat Jeunes/FJT operators across France. Le Fort is a member via UNAFO; the federation's network members share the same conventionné APL model, Action Logement partnerships, and 16-30 young worker resident profile.
• Nexity Studéa: Studéa is Nexity's private student residence brand operating across French university cities. Comparable furnished, all-inclusive student housing product targeting young tenants needing temporary accommodation, though operated as a commercial rather than social enterprise.
• Adelis: Adelis is a Brittany-based association operating a network of Habitat Jeunes residences for young workers and students, with a similar social housing + socio-educational support model and partnerships with CAF and departmental councils. Comparable mission and target population to Le Fort.
• ALJT (Association pour le Logement des Jeunes Travailleurs): ALJT is the largest French network of Foyers de Jeunes Travailleurs, operating dozens of residences for young workers, apprentices, and trainees under the same Habitat Jeunes / FJT model. It is the closest national-scale comparator to Le Fort's housing mission, partnership structure with Action Logement, and APL conventionnement.
• Fac-Habitat: Fac-Habitat operates student residences across France, providing furnished, all-inclusive housing to students and young professionals. Comparable offering (furnished studios, utilities included, monthly billing) and overlapping target segments with Le Fort's student and intern residents.

Broad incumbents

• CROUS: CROUS is the French public student housing network operated by the Ministry of Higher Education. It serves a related but broader population (students nationwide) and is a public incumbent against which Le Fort competes for student and intern residents in Montauban and surrounding areas.

Others

• Fondation Abbé Pierre: The Fondation Abbé Pierre is France's leading housing poverty advocacy organisation and operator of emergency and transitional housing programs. It is thematically aligned with Le Fort's mission of addressing housing insecurity for vulnerable populations, though at a national scale and policy rather than local-operations focus.
• Habitat & Humanisme: Habitat & Humanisme is a major French social housing association providing temporary and permanent housing to vulnerable populations. While its target population is broader than Le Fort's (low-income families, elderly, migrants), it shares the nonprofit hybrid model combining housing with social support services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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