Lycée - CFAA 49 - CFPPA Le Fresne Angers - Segré

What Lycée - CFAA 49 - CFPPA Le Fresne Angers - Segré does

EPLEFPA Le Fresne Angers-Segré is a public agricultural education establishment founded in 1967 and operated under the French Ministry of Agriculture, headquartered in Sainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire near Angers (Pays de la Loire). The institution comprises four centers: a lycée (general and technological secondary education), two CFPPA adult vocational training centers (Angers and Segré), and a CFAA apprenticeship center (CFAA 49), supported by an operational horticultural exploitation and the Fresnesia school garden center. Its portfolio spans CAPA to BTSA and bachelor's level, covering horticulture, landscaping, agriculture, agroforestry, agri-food, and commerce, with a distinctive specialization in biodynamic agriculture (BP REA orientation agriculture biodynamique) — one of only two such programs in France, co-developed with MABD.

The establishment serves four primary learner segments: secondary students (voie scolaire), apprentices aged 16–29 (CFAA 49), adult retrainees funded via France Travail and CPF (CFPPA), and agricultural employers recruiting talent or co-investing in workforce training. It delivers training through campus-based direct instruction plus specialized pedagogical assets — greenhouses, nurseries, market gardens, and a certified organic test space — alongside a 2-year BCPST-Véto preparatory class (ranked 10th nationally by L'Étudiant in 2025) and an upcoming Bachelor Agro and engineering-school pathway with Institut Agro Rennes-Angers launching in 2026.

Revenue is generated primarily through public funding streams — Ministry of Agriculture, Région Pays de la Loire, and the European Social Fund — supplemented by OPCO-financed apprenticeship contracts, continuing-education tuition (CPF, VIVEA, OCAPIAT, France Travail), and ancillary retail income from the Fresnesia garden center and public workshops. Direct-to-consumer recruitment runs through open days, regional career fairs (Salon de l'Étudiant), the Génération Grand'R collective brand, virtual campus tours, and institutional platforms including Parcoursup and AFFELNET.

Name

Lycée - CFAA 49 - CFPPA Le Fresne Angers - Segré

Legal name

EPLEFPA Le Fresne

Website

https://lefresne-angers-segre.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

EPLEFPA Le Fresne Angers-Segré is a French public agricultural education establishment operating a lycée, two CFPPA adult training centers, and an apprenticeship center across Maine-et-Loire, serving secondary students, apprentices, adult retrainees, and employers in horticulture, landscaping, biodynamic agriculture, and agroforestry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Vocational Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Support Services (611710), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAAAHAB

Environmental Control & Climate Systems (HVAC, CO₂, Ventilation, Dehumidification)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Equipment & Technology/Controlled Environment Agriculture (Greenhouses, Hydroponics/Aeroponics Systems)

SECONDARYAFAAAHAE

Irrigation, Fertigation & Nutrient Delivery Systems (Dosing, Injectors, Sensors)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Equipment & Technology/Controlled Environment Agriculture (Greenhouses, Hydroponics/Aeroponics Systems)

SECONDARYAFAAAHAJ

Plant Propagation & Nursery CEA Equipment (Germination Rooms, Tissue Culture Support)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Equipment & Technology/Controlled Environment Agriculture (Greenhouses, Hydroponics/Aeroponics Systems)

Keywords

• Agricultural vocational training
• Horticulture education programs
• Landscaping apprenticeships
• Biodynamic agriculture training
• Continuing professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

Sainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire (Angers)

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public funding and government subsidies: The establishment operates as a public educational institution (EPLEFPA) primarily funded by the Ministry of Agriculture, regional council (Région Pays de la Loire), and the European Social Fund (FSE). Training for eligible job seekers and apprentices is financed through these public sources.
2. Continuing education fees: Short-term professional training courses (formations courtes) and certain long-term continuing education programs charge tuition fees. Financial support options include CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation), OCAPIAT for employees, VIVEA for farmers, and regional funding via France Travail.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EPLEFPA Le Fresne is a French public agricultural education establishment that delivers secondary, higher, apprenticeship, and adult continuing education programs in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, agroforestry, biodynamic farming, agri-food, and commerce, alongside a working horticultural farm (Exploitation horticole) and the Fresnesia school garden center. It awards diplomas from CAPA through BTSA levels and offers specialized certifications including the BP REA biodynamic agriculture program (one of two sites in France) and BCPST-V\u00e9to preparatory classes ranked 10th nationally.

Product overview

Le Fresne Angers-Segré is a public agricultural education establishment (EPLEFPA) operating as a multi-center institution comprising a lycée (secondary general and technological education), two CFPPA centers (adult professional training in Angers and Segré), a CFAA (apprenticeship training center), and a horticultural exploitation. The institution offers a comprehensive portfolio of vocational and higher education programs spanning secondary level (Baccalauréat général, techno STAV, Bac Pro), preparatory classes (BCPST Véto, Cycle préparatoire), BTSA, specializations (CS, SIL), and bachelor's degrees. A notable unique offering is the BP REA in biodynamic agriculture—one of only two locations in France. Programs integrate with the establishment's working horticultural exploitation and pedagogical facilities for hands-on training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Génération Grand'R: Regional brand grouping public agricultural establishments of Maine and Loire, Pays de la Loire.

Products and services

• BP Responsable d'Entreprise Agricole \u2014 Agriculture Biologique et Biodynamique A 15-month Niveau 4 professional certification (RNCP 38093) preparing adult learners for organic and biodynamic farming entrepreneurship. Combines agricultural science, agronomy, livestock management, landscape approach, and farm product processing. One of only two French sites offering this specialization.
• BP Responsable d'Entreprise Agricole (BP REA standard)

Quantifiable outcome

• 82% exam pass rate (BP REA biodynamic, 2025)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

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

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Institut Agro Rennes-AngerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026A two-year preparatory cycle (cycle préparatoire Le Fresne – Institut Agro Rennes-Angers) allows students to prepare for engineering agronomy studies at Institut Agro after completing the baccalauréat général. Upon successful completion, students gain direct admission to the three-year engineering program. Additionally, the Bachelor Agro 'Génie agronomique et transitions' (starting 2026) is co-delivered with Institut Agro Rennes-Angers and the University of Angers Sciences, conferring a national licence degree (180 ECTS).
• Bergerie NationalecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025The establishment actively participates in the Cap'Haies national project led by Bergerie Nationale and Réseau Haies France, bringing together eight agricultural schools across France to integrate hedgerow management and agroforestry into teaching, experimentation, and sustainable farming practices.
• Réseau Haies FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner in the Cap'Haies national project focused on valuing agricultural hedgerows. Together with Bergerie Nationale and seven other agricultural schools, the establishment develops agroforestry projects on its farm, uses hedgerows as teaching supports across disciplines, and engages students, teachers, and local partners in innovative agroecological practices.
• Chinese Ministry of Agriculture delegationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023A Chinese ministry of agriculture delegation visited the establishment in December 2023, marking a new chapter in Franco-Chinese cooperation in vocational agricultural training. The visit allowed Chinese guests to discover the establishment's training programs and innovative methods in agriculture.
• École Horticole de Munich (Horticultural School of Munich)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976One of the oldest and most active Franco-German exchanges between two horticultural schools, established in 1976 and supported by the Office Franco-Allemand pour la Jeunesse (OFAJ). Over 3,000 young people have participated in mutual exchanges involving classes and educational teams traveling between the two schools annually. The partnership includes shared technical competitions (Olympiades des métiers), joint landscaping projects, and official ceremonies marking the 50th anniversary in 2026. The exchange is integral to the school's identity and pedagogical mission of opening students to Europe.
• Génération Grand'R networkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLe Fresne is a member of Génération Grand'R, the collective brand grouping all public agricultural schools in the Maine-et-Loire department (Pays de la Loire region). The network enables shared promotion, collective representation at careers fairs, and coordinated program development across eight member establishments.
• French National Assembly — tisanes (herbal teas) showcaseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIn an unprecedented partnership initiated by the President of the French National Assembly, 30 public agricultural training establishments had their products showcased at the National Assembly, including Le Fresne's tisanes (herbal teas).
• MABD (Mouvement de l'Agriculture Biodynamique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe MABD is the professional agricultural organization that federates regional, national, and francophone bodies for biodynamic agriculture. It supports the BP REA biodynamic training at CFPPA de Segré through specialized instructors, curriculum development, publications, and network animation. MABD's missions include training, publishing, representation, and facilitating biodynamic preparation networks.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Maison Familiale Rurale (MFR) network: National network of French agricultural vocational training centers operating under the alternance model with significant overlap in target learners (young people, adult retraining) and program offerings (CAPA, Bac Pro, BP REA, CS) — a direct competitor for apprenticeship and adult-learner recruitment.
• Institut Agro Rennes-Angers: Strategic partner co-delivering the 2026 Cycle préparatoire and Bachelor Agro programs. A French public agronomy higher-education institution directly comparable on horticulture, agronomy, and agroecology curricula — and a key channel through which Le Fresne's learners advance.
• École Horticole de Munich (Staatliche Fachschule für Gartenbau): Le Fresne's 50-year flagship Franco-German exchange partner since 1976. A German horticultural vocational school with comparable curricula in plant production and landscaping, providing the closest international peer in terms of pedagogy and learner demographic.
• CFPPA Tours-Fondettes: Regional CFPPA delivering BP REA and agricultural continuing education in Centre-Val de Loire. Structurally identical public training center targeting the same learner segments (job seekers, career changers) with comparable funding mechanisms (CPF, France Travail, VIVEA).
• Lyc\u00e9e Agricole Edgard Pisani de Montreuil-Bellay: Departmental partner EPLEFPA in Maine-et-Loire with whom Le Fresne has formed a strengthened regrouping under the Établissements Agricoles Publics de Maine et Loire network. Same public agricultural education model with overlapping programs in agriculture, landscaping, and agri-food.
• CFPPA Obernai: The only other French site (alongside Le Fresne Segré) offering the BP REA "agriculture biologique et biodynamique" curriculum. Structurally identical EPLEFPA-style training center delivering the same niche program in Alsace — directly comparable in scope, regulatory framework, and learner profile.
• Bergerie Nationale de Rambouillet: Historic French agricultural education institution and co-leader of the Cap'Haies national project with Réseau Haies France. Operates as a public agricultural education and demonstration site with similar pedagogical farm model and agroecological specialization.

Broad incumbents

• ISARA Lyon: French private agricultural engineering school with programs spanning agronomy, agri-food, and environmental sciences. Operates broadly in the same agricultural education sector with overlapping interest in organic and agroecological transitions, but targets a higher-credentialed learner segment.
• Institut Agro Montpellier (SupAgro Montpellier): Larger, broader public agronomy institution offering engineering degrees and MSc-level programs. Not a direct niche competitor but operates in the same agricultural education space and competes for higher-credentialed learners and research funding.

Others

• R\u00e9seau Haies France: Co-leader (with Bergerie Nationale) of the Cap'Haies national project in which Le Fresne participates. A national federation of agroforestry and hedgerow stakeholders — adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a training competitor, but relevant to agroforestry program positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/jardineriedufresne
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/lefresne

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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