MFR de la Roque d'Antheron

What MFR de la Roque d'Antheron does

MFR de la Roque d'Anthéron (legal name: MFR la Roque d'Anthéron; doing business as CFA-MFR La Roque d'Anthéron) is a non-profit vocational training center organized as an Association Loi 1901 and located at Chemin de la Dévalade, 13640 La Roque d'Anthéron in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The institution operates as a Centre de Formation d'Apprentis (CFA) within the national Maison Familiale Rurale (MFR) network federated under UNMFREO, which collectively trains more than 70,000 young people annually across France. It delivers seven distinct programs organized around three verticals: food trades (CAP Cuisine, CAP Production et Service en Restaurations), landscaping (CAPa Jardinier Paysagiste and the newer Technicien des Jardins et Espaces Paysagers Level 4 program), and agricultural orientation classes (4ème and 3ème Enseignement Agricole). The pedagogical model is built on alternating training between the center and partner enterprises, supplemented by an internal application restaurant that doubles as a hands-on learning facility and a limited public-facing dining operation.

The business model rests on three revenue streams: government-funded apprenticeship contracts (the dominant income line, routed through Région Sud and the French apprenticeship tax), tuition and boarding fees paid by families (€600–€2,100 per student depending on program and demi-pension vs. internat status for the 2025–2026 academic year), and incidental revenue from the restaurant d'application. Customer segments include young people aged roughly 15–25 seeking vocational qualifications, partner businesses (restaurants, catering companies, landscaping firms) hosting apprentices, learners with disabilities served via a dedicated Référente Handicap, and uniformed-service recruiters (Gendarmerie Nationale, Marine Nationale). Distribution is direct-to-student through Wednesday open-recruitment sessions, school visits, the ONISEP platform, and a Facebook page, with final enrollment contingent on the candidate securing an apprenticeship contract with an employer.

Recent strategic activity has centered on expanding the program portfolio (the new Technicien des Jardins apprenticeship launched September 2024), maintaining mandatory certifications (Qualiopi 2025, E3D label renewal 2025), and deepening territorial and European partnerships through Erasmus+ mobility placements in Portugal, Norway, and Madeira. The organization is governed by an elected President (Jean-Paul Zunino) and operated by Director Jean-Pierre Chabert with a small staff of named coordinators covering pedagogy, handicap accommodation, international mobility, sustainable development, and the application restaurant.

Name

MFR de la Roque d'Antheron

Legal name

MFR la Roque d'Anthéron

Website

https://mfr-laroque.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MFR de la Roque d'Anthéron is a French non-profit vocational training center (CFA-MFR) in Provence offering apprenticeship programs in culinary arts, hospitality, and landscaping for youth aged 15–25, with supporting partnerships for international mobility and disability-inclusive pathways.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Culinary Arts (Chef Training) (EDAOAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landscape, Turf & Groundskeeping Trades (EDAOAOAC), Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Apprenticeship education
• Culinary arts training
• Landscape gardening training
• Alternating work-study

Headquarters

HQ city

La Roque d'Anthéron

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Funding: Government-funded apprenticeship contracts where employers pay into the apprenticeship tax. The CFA receives funding based on the number of apprentices and their training programs.
2. Tuition and Boarding Fees: Families pay tuition fees for demi-pension (lunch only) or full boarding (internat). Fees range from 600€ to 2,100€ depending on the program and duration.
3. Application Restaurant Operations: The training restaurant serves external customers (public events, closed groups) for practical training purposes. Revenue from reservations covers operational costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MFR de la Roque d'Antheron is a vocational training center (CFA) operating under the Maison Familiale Rurale (MFR) model, delivering apprenticeship-based education in food trades (culinary arts, restaurant service) and landscaping (garden and landscape design/maintenance). Training alternates between periods at the training center and work placements with partner businesses, with an application restaurant used as an in-house practical facility.

Product overview

MFR de la Roque d'Anthéron operates as a combined CFA (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis) and MFR (Maison Familiale Rurale) offering vocational training programs in alternating schedule. The institution provides a portfolio of seven distinct training programs organized around three professional sectors: 1) Hôtellerie-Restauration-Pâtisserie (culinary arts) comprising CAP Cuisine, CAP Production et Service en Restaurations, and the practical training Restaurant d'Application; 2) Aménagements Paysagers & Espaces Verts (landscaping) including CAPa Jardinier Paysagiste and Technicien des Jardins et Espaces Paysagers; and 3) Enseignement Agricole (agricultural education) with 4ème and 3ème Enseignement Agricole classes. Students alternate between theoretical training at the CFA and practical periods in partner enterprises, with the Restaurant d'Application serving as an internal hands-on learning facility for culinary and service students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CAP Cuisine A two-year apprenticeship professional certification (Certificat d'Aptitude Professionnelle) training students for employment as cooks in traditional, gastronomic, or collective catering restaurants, with 12 weeks per year at the CFA and remaining time in enterprise.
• CAP Production et Service en Restaurations Training program for the CAP PSR certification, qualifying students to work in quick-service, cafeteria, and collective catering sectors, preparing and serving ready-to-consume products.
• CAPa Jardinier Paysagiste Agricultural CAP qualification (Certificat d'Aptitude Professionnelle Agricole) training students as qualified landscape gardeners, covering landscape creation and maintenance with focus on sustainable development practices.
• Technicien des Jardins et Espaces Paysagers Level 4 certification training landscape technicians to carry out landscape creation and maintenance work, organize worksites, and work as highly skilled landscape workers or team leaders.
• 3ème Enseignement Agricole A one-year agricultural education program on an alternating schedule (17 weeks at MFR, 21 weeks in enterprises), preparing students for the DNB diploma while discovering professions in catering, pastry, garden, and landscape sectors.
• 4ème Enseignement Agricole A one-year vocational orientation program for students completing their fifth year of secondary education, offering discovery internships across various professional sectors including agriculture, landscaping, and hospitality.
• Restaurant d'Application Practical training restaurant operated by MFR where culinary and service students apply their skills, offering lunch and dinner services to the public on reservation.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Erasmus+ (European Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025International mobility program enabling apprentices to complete professional stages in Portugal (Porto), Norway, and other European countries. Apprentices like Mattéo, Rémi, Anaële, Inès, Isis, Evan, Baptiste, Noa, and Tristan have participated in stages at Michelin-recommended restaurants.
• MSA Provence AzurcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Agricultural Social Mutual partnership supporting youth projects. MSA provided 4,615€ prize for student projects including solidarity initiatives, agricultural education, and environmental actions.
• Centre Ressource 13minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Cancer support center in Aix-en-Provence. CFA-MFR organized charity dinners for October Rose, raising 500€ for the association. President Stéphane Salord attended events at the training center.
• Rotary Club Salon Alpilles & CrauminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Service organization that awards annual Prix du Travail Manuel prize to deserving apprentices, including 500€ in equipment to Chloé Petit-Latour in 2023.
• Fnadir (Fédération Nationale des CFA d'Apprentis)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024National federation of CFA-apprenticeship training centers. CFA-MFR participates in Fnadir congresses and events, including Brussels national information day and Orléans congress with Minister Carole Grandjean.
• Région SudcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Regional council provides funding and support for apprenticeship programs. Students from the region participate in the Festival de Piano. Orientation Region Sud platform referenced for apprenticeship opportunities.
• Sessad de PertuisminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Specialized disability care service. Partnership allows young people from Sessad to discover cooking and pastry workshops at CFA-MFR, trained alongside BP Arts de la Cuisine apprentices.
• LNA SantéminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Healthcare group. Partnership includes annual culinary competition 'Cuisiner Ensemble' bringing together LNA Santé residents and staff from 6 establishments in PACA region at CFA-MFR.
• Crédit Agricole Alpes-ProvenceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Regional bank. CFA-MFR presented at Sociétaires meeting at Aréna d'Aix-en-Provence alongside climate expert Jean Jouzel and Too Good To Go founder Lucie Basch.
• Gendarmerie NationaleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024National police force recruits polyvalent restaurant agents and gardeners from CFA-MFR graduates through dedicated recruitment portal.
• Marine NationaleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024French Navy recruits cooks for collective restoration positions aboard ships and naval facilities, presenting career opportunities to CFA-MFR students.
• Fédération Départementale des Foyers Ruraux 13 (Croq'Jardin)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership with ecological garden initiative for student activities. 4ème and 3ème agricultural students participate in practical sessions at the ecological and solidarity garden.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Institut Paul Bocuse: Renowned French culinary arts and hospitality school offering CAP through Master's programs. Comparable focus on culinary and hospitality training with strong industry partnerships, though operating at a higher tier of the market with more international positioning.

Broad incumbents

• AFPA (Agence nationale pour la formation professionnelle des adultes): France's national vocational training agency and the largest adult training provider in the country. Directly comparable as a French vocational training organization offering apprenticeship-style programs across multiple trades, though at considerably larger scale and broader scope.
• AFTRAL: France's leading training provider for transport, logistics, and supply chain professionals. Comparable as a large French CFA delivering apprenticeship-based training to youth, but with a different sector specialization (transport/logistics vs culinary/landscaping).
• GRETA (Groupement d'Établissements): Public network of continuing education centers operated by French high schools. Comparable in delivering French vocational training and apprenticeship preparation, though GRETA groups operate at far greater scale and receive direct public education ministry funding.

Direct peers

• École Lenôtre: Hospitality and culinary school founded by the Lenôtre culinary brand. Comparable as a French culinary vocational training provider offering CAP Cuisine and pastry certifications to apprentices and career-changers, with similar employer-driven apprenticeship model.
• Ferrandi Paris: Paris-based culinary and hospitality school offering CAP, Bachelor, and Mastère programs in gastronomy. Comparable as a French CFA-style culinary training institution, with shared programs in CAP Cuisine and CAP Pâtisserie, serving similar apprentice and continuing education segments.
• Compagnons du Devoir: Traditional French apprenticeship network training craftspeople through itinerant, work-based learning. Closely comparable to MFR's alternating pedagogy model in hospitality, food, and construction trades, with both organizations emphasizing apprenticeship contracts and small-cohort individualized training.
• MFR Yssingeaux: Another MFR network member offering apprenticeship-style vocational training in France. Directly comparable as a sibling institution within UNMFREO using the same alternating training pedagogy and serving similar secondary-school youth and apprenticeship segments.

Regional players

• ADRAR Formation: Regional French vocational training center offering apprenticeship programs in multiple trades. Comparable in operating model (multi-program CFA, French apprenticeship funding) and similar scale, with shared positioning in trades-based vocational training for youth.
• CFA Saint-Apollinaire / CFAA Bourgogne: Network of regional French agricultural CFAs offering CAPa and Bac Pro programs in landscaping, horticulture, and agriculture. Directly comparable as specialized French vocational training centers in landscape and agricultural trades using alternating pedagogy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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