Pays de Fontainebleau

What Pays de Fontainebleau does

Pays de Fontainebleau is the publicly traded Communauté d'Agglomération (intercommunal cooperation structure) grouping 26 communes in the Seine-et-Marne department of Île-de-France, France. Founded in 2017 and employing 44 staff, it operates from administrative headquarters at Samois-sur-Seine (relocated there from Fontainebleau on October 7, 2024). Its core function is the coordinated delivery of statutory public services across the 26 member communes, covering mobility (Transdev-operated bus networks, cycling infrastructure, carpooling), housing (France Rénov' advisory, OPAH-RU, social housing), urban planning (PLUi, SPR, RLPI), environmental management (Plan Climat PCAET, biodiversity protection, waste management, water/sanitation), early childhood and youth services (RPE for ages 0–3, leisure activities up to age 17), sports and cultural facilities (Piscine de la Faisanderie, Grand Parquet equestrian stadium), tourism promotion, and economic development (Booster business incubator, INSEAD-partnered Rencontres Économiques).

The organization's underlying technology footprint is conventional public-sector IT: an institutional WordPress-based website (pays-fontainebleau.fr), a family portal (portail-defi.net), a dedicated economic portal (economie-pays-fontainebleau.fr), and a tax séjour portal, supplemented by Facebook social media and printed publications (Le Mag de l'agglo, TEMPO cultural calendar, PLUi/cycling/biodiversity guides). Digital infrastructure includes more than 16,000 fiber optic outlets deployed across the territory. No APIs, SDKs, proprietary AI systems, or technology products are disclosed; technology serves as administrative delivery infrastructure rather than a competitive differentiator.

Its business model is non-commercial government funding: revenue is derived from local taxation (taxe foncière, taxe d'habitation, CFE), shared national taxes, and grants from the Île-de-France Region and Seine-et-Marne Department, supplemented by modest user fees on some facilities (swimming pool, sports). Services are free at point of use for residents. Customers are the residents of the 26 communes, local SMEs and entrepreneurs, and children/youth cohorts; the organization holds a jurisdictional monopoly over designated competencies (mobility, waste, water, economic development) within its territory and is governed by President Pascal GOUHOURY (elected April 17, 2026) and a 15-Vice-President council, under the supervision of the Préfet of Seine-et-Marne.

Name

Pays de Fontainebleau

Legal name

Communauté d'agglomération du Pays de Fontainebleau

Website

https://pays-fontainebleau.fr

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Communauté d'Agglomération du Pays de Fontainebleau is a French public intercommunal authority serving 26 communes in Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France, coordinating mobility, urban planning, housing, environmental, childcare, sports, tourism, and economic development services funded through local taxation and government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Public Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Convention and Visitors Bureaus (561591)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional & Land Use Planning (BPAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

National Parks & Protected Area Visitor Services (Concessions, Guided Access) (THAAAAAH)

Keywords

• Public administration services
• Urban planning
• Waste management services
• Public transportation
• Childcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Samois-sur-Seine

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Taxation and local fiscal revenue: Government revenue primarily derived from local taxation (taxe foncière, taxe d'habitation, Cotisation Foncière des Entreprises), shared taxes from the French state, and grants from the Region and Department.

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pays de Fontainebleau is a Communauté d'Agglomération (intermunicipal government body) that delivers coordinated public services to 26 communes in the Seine-et-Marne department. Its core offerings include public transportation (bus networks, cycling infrastructure, carpooling), housing support (France Rénov', social housing, OPAH-RU), urban planning (PLUi, SPR, RLPI), environmental services (waste management, water/sanitation, Plan Climat), childcare and youth services (RPE, Portail Famille), sports and cultural facilities (Piscine de la Faisanderie, Grand Parquet), tourism promotion, fiber optic deployment, and economic development support (Pépinière d'Entreprises Booster).

Product overview

Pays de Fontainebleau is a communauté d'agglomération (intermunicipal community) serving 26 communes in the Fontainebleau area. The organization provides a comprehensive portfolio of public services including transportation (bus networks), sports facilities (swimming pool, equestrian center), urban planning, housing support services, childcare and youth services, environmental services (waste management, water/sanitation, fiber deployment), and economic development support (business incubator). The digital presence includes a family portal for administrative services and various online resources for citizens. The territory is characterized by its commitment to environmental sustainability, biodiversity protection, and Olympic-related infrastructure development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Piscine de la Faisanderie Public swimming pool offering swimming lessons, aquasports, and wellness activities for residents of the Pays de Fontainebleau agglomeration.
• France Rénov' Service Service providing advice and support for housing renovation projects, including energy efficiency improvements, with information on grants and subsidies, for residents undertaking home renovation.
• Plan Local d'Urbanisme Intercommunal (PLUi) Intercommunal local urban planning scheme covering all 26 communes, establishing zoning regulations and development guidelines for the territory.
• Transports en Commun (Bus Networks) Public bus transportation network serving the agglomeration, including multiple lines and connections to train stations across the 26 communes.
• Relais Petite Enfance (RPE) Early childhood services for children aged 0-3, providing information and support for parents and childminders.
• Portail Famille Online family portal for managing childcare registrations, leisure activities, and administrative procedures for families across the agglomeration.
• Grand Parquet Equestrian stadium and sports complex hosting national and international horse riding competitions, including ongoing rehabilitation phases.
• Déploiement de la Fibre Fiber optic deployment initiative providing high-speed internet connectivity across the 26 communes of the agglomeration, with over 16,000 connections deployed.
• Eau et Assainissement Drinking water supply and sanitation services managing water networks, wastewater treatment, and rainwater management for residents.
• Pépinière d'Entreprises (Booster) Business incubator providing support, office space, and resources for entrepreneurs and startups in the territory.
• Gestion des Déchets Waste management and collection services including recycling, composting, and household waste disposal across the territory.
• Plan Climat Air Énergie Territorial (PCAET) Territorial climate, air, and energy plan addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity protection, and sustainable development for the agglomeration.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 16,000 fiber optic outlets deployed across the territory
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• European HomesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2025Signed a Convention de Projet Urbain Partenarial (PUP) with the commune of La Chapelle-la-Reine and European Homes for urban development. The PUP agreement enables coordinated public-private development of the territory.
• INSEADcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINSEAD Fontainebleau campus hosted the 10th edition of the Rencontres Économiques du Pays de Fontainebleau, an annual economic conference. The partnership positions the territory at the intersection of academia and local business development.
• TransdevcoreTechnology or IntegrationTransdev operates the intercommunal bus network for the Pays de Fontainebleau, providing scheduled and on-demand public transport across the 26 communes.
• Caisse d'Allocations Familiales de Seine-et-Marne (CAF 77)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAF 77 signed the Convention Territoriale Globale (CTG) with the agglo and mayors of the 26 communes, establishing a framework for family policy coordination and childcare services.
• Parc Naturel Régional du Gâtinais français (PNRGf)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationship with the PNRGf on environmental protection, biodiversity (including the Réserve de biosphère Fontainebleau-Gâtinais), sustainable agriculture, and landscape management across the shared territory.
• Office National des Forêts (ONF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerONF manages the Forêt domaniale de Fontainebleau. The agglo collaborates on initiatives including Forêt Belle (biodiversity actions), the label forêt d'exception, and fire prevention.
• Réseau EntreprendreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Réseau Entreprendre for financing and supporting local business creation and takeover, providing 0% honor loans without guarantees to entrepreneurs.
• Grand Parquet / Jumping Club de Bois-le-RoicoreOthersThe Grand Parquet equestrian stadium (stade équestre) is a flagship intercommunal sports facility hosting national and international equestrian events. A 3rd phase of rehabilitation work is underway. The Jumping Club de Bois-le-Roi is a partner equestrian club.
• CNSD (Centre National du Sport et de la Défense)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CNSD military sports center in Fontainebleau became a Centre de Préparation aux Jeux Olympiques 2024 in partnership with the agglo. Irish Olympic athletes trained there for Paris 2024.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Regional players

• Communauté d'Agglomération de Versailles Grand Parc: Île-de-France communauté d'agglomération with similar competencies in mobility, environment, urban planning, and economic development; comparable heritage-tourism positioning anchored by the Château de Versailles.
• Communauté d'Agglomération Roissy Pays de France: Large Île-de-France communauté d'agglomération operating urban planning, mobility, and economic development competencies; a useful benchmark for intermunicipal scale and service portfolio breadth.
• Communauté d'Agglomération de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines: Île-de-France communauté d'agglomération with comparable urban planning, mobility, and economic development roles; also a designated Olympic-related territory, providing a strong comparator for Olympic legacy strategy.
• Communauté d'Agglomération de Cergy-Pontoise: Île-de-France communauté d'agglomération with a similar urban planning, mobility, and economic development mandate; relevant comparator for PLUi-style intercommunal planning practice.
• Communauté d'Agglomération Coulommiers Pays de Brie: Seine-et-Marne communauté d'agglomération with a similar intercommunal scope and rural-urban mix, providing a tight geographic and functional peer for benchmarking service delivery and budget scale.
• Communauté d'Agglomération Paris-Saclay: Île-de-France communauté d'agglomération combining urban planning, mobility, and economic development around a major academic and innovation cluster (Université Paris-Saclay), analogous to Pays de Fontainebleau's INSEAD-anchored positioning.
• Communauté d'Agglomération Marne et Gondoire: Seine-et-Marne communauté d'agglomération with comparable size and mandate (mobility, urban planning, environment, economic development), another close functional peer for benchmarking.
• Communauté d'Agglomération Melun Val de Seine: Direct geographic neighbor in Seine-et-Marne; same type of French communauté d'agglomération with comparable competencies (mobility, urban planning, economic development) over a similar number of communes in the same department.
• Communauté d'Agglomération de l'Étampois Sud-Essonne: Smaller Île-de-France communauté d'agglomération with a comparable rural-urban mix and intercommunal scope; useful benchmark for service delivery to a similar population size across a dispersed commune footprint.
• Communauté d'Agglomération Grand Paris Sud: Larger Île-de-France communauté d'agglomération (Essonne) providing the same intercommunal competencies (mobility, urban planning, economic development, environment); a relevant scale and mandate comparison.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PaysFontainebleau
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/communauteagglopaysdefontainebleau

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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