Association Locaux-Motiv'

What Association Locaux-Motiv' does

Association Locaux-Motiv' is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) operating a single coworking and flexible-workspace facility in Miramas, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Founded in December 2018 as the first coworking space in the Ouest-Provence territory, the organization occupies premises at 14 avenue Marius Chalve — one minute from the Miramas SNCF/TGV station — and is directed by Christian Barbier. The facility targets local entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small businesses in the Miramas and Ouest-Provence area, and also hosts four permanent member enterprises (BIS-Q.I., S.T.I.L. Magali Guenette, Sophie Babou Conseil, LECONCOMBRE) that provide complementary professional services from the space.

The core offering consists of four interconnected services: open coworking desks, private/shared offices, meeting and conference rooms, and training rooms — all available on flexible rental terms (half-day, full-day, or monthly, with or without subscription). The underlying technology is straightforward workspace infrastructure, including 500 Mbps symmetrical fiber internet installed in August 2020, shared amenities (WiFi, photocopier, relaxation area, kitchen appliances, tea and coffee), and a WordPress-based website (locaux-motiv.fr) used for information and direct bookings. The space also serves as a venue for external corporate training (e.g., a Buffalo Grill training session delivered by Leader Academy in May 2022) and association events (e.g., the annual meeting of the Société Française de Terminologie in March 2024).

The business model is revenue-generating via rental fees from a combination of permanent member subscriptions, recurring hot-desking users, and transactional day passes and meeting-room bookings. There is no exposed pricing on the website; bookings are made via direct contact or through the website. The organization's non-profit structure means any surplus is reinvested rather than distributed, and there is no external investment, parent company, or venture funding. The organization participates in local community events (e.g., the Association Fair of Miramas) and maintains active social channels on Facebook and LinkedIn as its primary marketing surface. Headcount stands at six, with operations running Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 17:30.

Name

Association Locaux-Motiv'

Legal name

Association LOCAUX-MOTIV'

Website

https://locaux-motiv.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Association Locaux-Motiv' is a French non-profit operating a single coworking, private-office, and meeting/training facility in Miramas (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur), serving local entrepreneurs, freelancers, small businesses, and occasional corporate training clients in the Ouest-Provence territory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Miramas

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hourly/Daily Meeting Room Rental: Meeting rooms and training rooms available for hourly or daily rental to members and external customers.
2. Coworking Day Passes: Flexible day passes for hot-desking and coworking access without long-term commitment.
3. Monthly Coworking Subscriptions: Monthly subscription plans for regular coworking users and permanent member companies, including BIS-Q.I., S.T.I.L., Sophie Babou Conseil, and LECONCOMBRE.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Association Locaux-Motiv' operates a community coworking and flexible workspace facility in Miramas, France, offering open-plan coworking desks, private/shared offices, meeting rooms, and training rooms on flexible rental terms (half-day, full-day, or monthly) with or without subscription. All plans bundle high-speed WiFi, a photocopier, a relaxation area, kitchen amenities (fridge, microwave), and complimentary tea and coffee, targeting local entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small businesses in the Ouest-Provence territory.

Product overview

Association Locaux-Motiv' operates a single-location coworking and flexible workspace facility in Miramas, France. The offering consists of four interrelated services: open coworking desks, private/shared offices, meeting and conference rooms, and training rooms — all accessible on flexible rental terms (hourly, daily, or monthly) with optional subscription plans. Amenities including high-speed WiFi, photocopier access, a relaxation area, kitchen appliances, and complimentary tea and coffee are included across all service tiers. The space targets entrepreneurs, freelancers, and local businesses in the Ouest-Provence territory, and also hosts permanent member enterprises that provide complementary services (training, translation, career coaching, and communication services) on-site.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• BIS-Q.I.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPermanent member company operating from Locaux-Motiv' coworking space, providing management, project management, collaborative tools, and office skills training, as well as consulting and tutoring services.
• S.T.I.L. Magali GuenetteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPermanent member providing professional translation and interpretation services (English, German, Italian to French) for international business relations.
• Sophie BabouminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPermanent member offering career transition coaching, skills assessments (bilan de compétences), professional coaching, youth orientation, and VAE accompaniment services.
• LECONCOMBREminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPermanent member providing communication agency services including visual identity creation, print design, website development, and promotional materials.
• Leader AcadémyminorOthersTraining organization that delivered a corporate training session (Buffalo Grill) at the Locaux-Motiv' coworking space, demonstrating the venue's use as a training facility.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• IWG / Regus: IWG operates the Regus, Spaces, and HQ brands of flexible workspace globally. Comparable as a large-scale operator of coworking, private offices, and meeting rooms with subscription-style pricing models, though it operates at a vastly larger scale than Locaux-Motiv'.
• WeWork: WeWork is a global coworking and flexible office provider. Comparable as a direct coworking counterpart offering shared desks, private offices, and meeting rooms on subscription and day-pass models, serving a similar entrepreneur and SMB customer base.
• Wojo: Wojo is a French flexible-workspace brand offering coworking, meeting rooms, and offices in multiple cities. Comparable as a competitor for SMB and entrepreneur workspace demand with mixed recurring and transactional revenue streams.
• BURO Club: BURO Club is a French network of business centers offering coworking, domiciliation, and meeting rooms across regional France. Comparable as a multi-site flexible workspace operator with a similar SMB and entrepreneur target market.
• Spaces: Spaces (an IWG brand) operates design-forward coworking and flexible offices. Comparable as a coworking and meeting-room provider targeting entrepreneurs and SMBs with subscription and event-driven revenue.

Direct peers

• Worklib: Worklib is a French network of independent coworking spaces that share branding, booking, and member benefits. Comparable because it operates coworking under a similar community-led model in smaller French cities, with comparable per-location team sizes and SMB target customers.
• Newton Offices: Newton Offices operates coworking, meeting, and event spaces across several French cities. Comparable as a flexible-workspace operator with a similar mix of coworking, private offices, and meeting room rentals.
• La Cordée: La Cordée is a French coworking network operating sites in several cities, including smaller regional markets. Comparable in that it focuses on community-driven coworking with event programming and entrepreneur-focused amenities.
• Deskopolitan: Deskopolitan operates coworking and shared office spaces in France, including locations in mid-sized cities. Comparable as a regional coworking operator with meeting rooms and event space, serving freelancers and SMB clients.
• Morning Coworking: Morning Coworking is a French coworking brand with multiple locations, offering shared workspaces, meeting rooms, and event spaces. Comparable as a French coworking operator serving entrepreneurs and SMBs with flexible monthly and day-pass pricing in regional cities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LocauxMotivMiramas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/association-locaux-motiv

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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