Liffré-Cormier Communauté

What Liffré-Cormier Communauté does

Liffré-Cormier Communauté is a French public intercommunal cooperative structure (communauté de communes / EPCI) under French public law, headquartered in La Bouëxière, Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany. It comprises 9 member communes (Liffré, La Bouëxière, Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier, Chasné-sur-Illet, Dourdain, Ercé-près-Liffré, Gosné, Livré-sur-Changeon, Mézières-sur-Couesnon) covering a territory of approximately 30,000 inhabitants and 70 km² of forest. The organisation manages a comprehensive portfolio of pooled public services including social action (CIAS), early childhood and youth services, senior support, sports and cultural facilities, urban planning, housing, environmental policy (PCAET), and economic development. Key infrastructure includes the Aquazic aquatic centre (22,385 public entries/year, 1,007 school swimming hours/year), the L'Orphéon music school (380 students, 44 disciplines, 6,992 hours/year), the Réseau des médiathèques, Cinéma Le Mauclerc, and the Lycée Simone Veil (1,200-student capacity, opened September 2020).

The organisation operates a France Services network described as unique in Ille-et-Vilaine, providing physical access to administrative services across all 9 communes, complemented by an online Portail Famille (espace-citoyens.net) for citizen self-service. Digital infrastructure includes the Bretagne Très Haut Débit fibre optic deployment and digital tools in schools. The entity does not operate a commercial revenue model; it is funded through local taxation (taxe foncière, taxe d'habitation, CFE), intergovernmental grants from the French State and Conseil Régional de Bretagne, and limited user fees (pool admissions, music school enrolment, senior meal delivery). Major capital programmes include the €46.8M TTC Lycée Simone Veil (funded by the Conseil Régional de Bretagne) and the €12.6M HT Aquazic rehabilitation, the latter targeting a 72% greenhouse gas emissions reduction. The organisation is governed by elected officials from the member communes through the Conseil Communautaire, with no parent company, no external ownership, and no venture or public-market funding.

Name

Liffré-Cormier Communauté

Legal name

Liffré-Cormier Communauté

Website

https://liffre-cormier.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Liffré-Cormier Communauté is a French public intercommunal authority (communauté de communes) serving 9 communes in Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, delivering pooled public services to approximately 30,000 residents including aquatic, cultural, educational, social, and administrative offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government / Public Administration Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-District Consortia & Shared Services Authorities (EDADABAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mixed-Use Community Association Management (BPAJAHAF)

Keywords

• Public administration services
• Intercommunal community services
• Local government infrastructure
• Municipal public facilities
• Civic administrative support

Headquarters

HQ city

La Bouëxière

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Liffré-Cormier Communauté is a public intercommunal structure (communauté de communes) providing pooled local public services to 9 communes in Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany. Its offerings include an aquatic centre (Aquazic), music schools (L'Orphéon, La Fabrik), a library network, cinema, sports animation, France Services administrative support, employment assistance, sustainable mobility services, and operates the public Lycée Simone Veil. The organisation also manages urban planning (PLUi-H), housing policy, climate action (PCAET), and economic development for the territory.

Product overview

Liffré-Cormier Communauté operates as a communauté de communes (intercommunal public establishment) providing a comprehensive portfolio of public services to its 9 constituent municipalities. The core offerings include leisure infrastructure (Aquazic aquatic center), cultural services (two music schools - L'Orphéon and La Fabrik, library network, cinema Le Mauclerc), administrative support (France Services network), educational facilities (Lycée Simone Veil), sports and recreation services, employment assistance, and sustainable mobility solutions. The organization functions as a multi-service local government entity rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aquazic: Intercommunal aquatic center in Liffré featuring swimming pools, wellness area, and outdoor play areas. Previously known as Centre Multi Activités until rebranding in 2021.

Products and services

• Aquazic (Aquatic Centre) Intercommunal aquatic center featuring swimming pools, a Nordic basin, wellness area, and outdoor play area. Provides swimming lessons for school children (~1,007 hours/year for ~300 students/day), public swimming (22,385 entries/year, 3,409 hours of opening), and sports activities. Currently undergoing a €12.5M+ rehabilitation project targeting 72% greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
• L'école de musique l'Orphéon Intercommunal music school in Liffré serving approximately 380-400 students with 28 teachers offering 44 disciplines and 6,992 hours of instruction annually. Open to children and adults across the territory.
• L'école de musique La Fabrik Association-run music school located in Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier offering musical awakening programs and instruction for children.
• Réseau des médiathèques Intercommunal library network connecting multiple municipalities, providing access to books, media, and digital resources for residents across the territory.
• Cinéma Le Mauclerc Community-owned cinema with 2 screens managed by the association 'Cinéma-Mauclerc'. Provides film screenings for residents.
• Espaces France Services Single-access administrative services network providing citizen support for daily administrative procedures. Offers guidance on CAF, health insurance, retirement, employment services, and more. Present across all 9 communes of the territory with antennes in Liffré, La Bouëxière, and Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier.
• Lycée Simone Veil Public secondary school opened in September 2020 with capacity for 1,200 students, featuring STMG (Sciences and Technologies of Management and Gestion) program. Built to high environmental standards with biomass heating. Operated by the Conseil Régional de Bretagne on the territory.
• Vé'loC (Electric-assisted bicycle rental) Long-term electric-assisted bicycle rental service offered to residents to promote sustainable mobility.
• Points Accueil Emploi (PAE) Employment information and orientation service for residents, part of the Public Regional Service for Orientation and Professional Evolution. Offers job search support, training orientation, and employment events.
• Service des Sports (Sports Animation) Intercommunal sports service managing sports facilities and organizing sports activities including activities in direct management, vacation animations, sports stays, and sports events.

Quantifiable outcome

• –72% greenhouse gas emissions reduction target (Aquazic rehabilitation project)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• SMICTOM ValcobreizhcoreOthersWaste management partnership with SMICTOM Valcobreizh, which manages household waste collection and disposal for the Liffré-Cormier territory. Residents are directed to SMICTOM Valcobreizh for waste management services.
• SMICTOM du pays de FougèrescoreOthersWaste management partnership with SMICTOM du pays de Fougères, which also manages waste services for part of the Liffré-Cormier territory alongside SMICTOM Valcobreizh.
• ALEC du Pays de Rennes (Agence Locale de l'Énergie)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiffré-Cormier Communauté has partnered with the ALEC du Pays de Rennes since September 2020 to provide residents with energy counselling and home renovation advice, part of the habitat improvement support network.
• FGDON (Fédération Départementale d'Outils de Défense contre les Nuisibles)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBy délibération 2021/031 of 16 February 2021, a convention was approved with FGDON for Asian hornet (frelon asiatique) prevention and control on the territory.
• BlaBlaCar DailysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLiffré-Cormier Communauté has partnered with BlaBlaCar Daily to encourage carpooling among residents, as part of its sustainable mobility and transport strategy.
• SembreizhcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSembreizh serves as the delegated project manager (maître d'ouvrage délégué) for the lycée Simone Veil construction project on behalf of the Conseil Régional de Bretagne. Sembreizh oversees the delivery of the public infrastructure.
• Conseil Régional de BretagnecoreOthersThe Conseil Régional de Bretagne is the funding authority and contracting authority (maître d'ouvrage) for the lycée Simone Veil project, financing the 46.8 M€ investment and making strategic decisions about the location and scope of the facility. It also manages the Breizhgo regional transport network serving the territory.
• State / État (France)coreOthersThe French State is the driving force behind the France Services programme, providing the regulatory framework and national coordination for the network. Liffré-Cormier Communauté participates in the France Services deployment under strong state impetus, with the state setting quality standards and supporting digital access objectives.
• EGISsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEGIS was commissioned in 2017 by the Ville de Liffré and Liffré-Cormier Communauté to conduct a technical audit and feasibility study for the Centre Multi Activités rehabilitation and extension project (now Aquazic).
• Région BretagnecoreOthersRégion Bretagne manages the Breizhgo regional interurban transport network, which serves Liffré-Cormier Communauté. The region has also taken over management of public transport since September 2017.
• Communes of the territory (9 communes)coreOthersThe 9 communes (Liffré, La Bouëxière, Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier, Chasné-sur-Illet, Dourdain, Ercé-près-Liffré, Gosné, Livré-sur-Changeon, Mézières-sur-Couesnon) form the constituent members of the communauté de communes and provide support including premises for France Services permanences, technical resources, and local administrative capacity.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rennes Métropole: Dominant metropolitan EPCI in Brittany, headquartered in Rennes — the metropolitan area Liffré-Cormier Communauté borders. Provides a full metropolitan service portfolio (urban planning, transport, economic development, culture) and acts as the regional benchmark and policy anchor for surrounding EPCIs.
• Vitré Communauté: Larger Ille-et-Vilaine EPCI around Vitré providing a broader set of intercommunal services to a larger population. Relevant as a larger regional EPCI peer demonstrating the service-mix and governance model at greater scale.
• Fougères-Vitré Communauté: Larger Ille-et-Vilaine EPCI created from the merger of several smaller intercommunal structures, providing a broader service catalogue to a substantially larger population. Useful as a comparator for service-mix expansion paths.

Direct peers

• Pays de Châteaugiron Communauté: Brittany EPCI adjacent to Liffré-Cormier, serving a similar population size around Châteaugiron with a comparable portfolio of public services (aquatic, cultural, France Services, urban planning) — direct functional peer on a per-capita and service-mix basis.
• Couesnon Marches de Bretagne: Ille-et-Vilaine/Manche border EPCI offering a comparable intercommunal public service portfolio to a multi-commune rural population, including France Services, cultural, and youth services — a close geographic and functional peer.
• Val d'Ille-Aubigné: CommunautÉ de communes in Ille-et-Vilaine of comparable size and scope, pooling services across a similar number of communes near Rennes. Operates an overlapping portfolio of public services (France Services, cultural, sports, mobility, urban planning) under equivalent French EPCI governance.
• Bretagne Porte de Loire Communauté: Brittany EPCI of similar size and rural-periurban profile, delivering an equivalent mix of pooled public services (aquatic, cultural, employment, France Services) — a comparable French rural-intercommunal peer.
• Roche aux Fées Communauté: Ille-et-Vilaine EPCI of similar scale and rural-periurban profile, providing a comparable mix of intercommunal public services (cultural, sports, enfance-jeunesse, habitat) to a multi-commune population — closest direct analogue to Liffré-Cormier in terms of size and operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCoPjOCAWh6YWYdy2vs0eDgQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/LiffreCormier
• Instagraminstagram.com/liffrecormier_tourisme
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/liffr%C3%A9-cormier-communaut%C3%A9

Compliance1 record

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Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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