PETR du Pays Lauragais

What PETR du Pays Lauragais does

PETR du Pays Lauragais is a French public territorial administration body (Pôle d'Equilibre Territorial et Rural) headquartered in Montferrand, Occitanie, that coordinates planning and development across 4 communautés de communes and 167 communes spanning three departments — Aude, Haute-Garonne, and Tarn. Its core functions include the elaboration and revision of the Schéma de Cohérence Territoriale (SCOT, approved 2018 and now being revised as SCOT valant Plan Climat), the PCAET climate-air-energy plan (approved 2020), European LEADER rural development funding management via the GAL des Terroirs du Lauragais, a shared energy advisory service (Conseil en Energie Partagé) for municipalities, and thematic programs in tourism, culture, ecological transition, and short food supply chains.

The organization operates as a syndicat mixte under French public law, governed by a Comité Syndical and Bureau Syndical led by President Jean-Marc BOUVIER (elected May 19, 2026). It maintains two budget annexes: GAL des Terroirs du Lauragais for rural development and Toiture Photovoltaïque for renewable energy projects. Core partners include Région Occitanie, the two departmental councils, ADEME, AREC Occitanie, DRAC Occitanie, the EU LEADER program, and the CRTE framework with the French State.

The business model is entirely institutional: revenues derive from membership contributions paid by the 4 intercommunalities, engineering subsidies from regional and departmental authorities, the State (DGD), and European LEADER program funds channeled through the GAL. Services are not priced commercially but allocated through statutory formulae approved annually by the Comité Syndical. With 8 employees and a mandate covering territorial coherence, climate planning, rural funding intermediation, energy advisory, and cultural/tourism development, PETR du Pays Lauragais functions as a multi-mandate public coordination platform rather than a commercial enterprise.

Name

PETR du Pays Lauragais

Legal name

P.E.T.R. du Pays Lauragais

Website

https://payslauragais.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PETR du Pays Lauragais is a French public territorial administration body coordinating planning, climate action (SCOT/PCAET), European LEADER funding, energy advisory, tourism, and cultural development across 4 intercommunalities and 167 communes in the Occitanie region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Territorial Planning and Development

NAICS

Services to Buildings and Dwellings (5617)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Project Preparation Facilities & Technical Assistance Windows (BPADAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Official Development Assistance (ODA) Program Management (BPADAOAC)

Keywords

• Territorial planning services
• Climate action planning
• European rural funding
• Energy advisory services
• Intercommunal coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Montferrand

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership contributions: Contribution fees from the 4 communautés de communes (intercommunalities) member organizations based on calculated formulas approved annually by the Comité Syndical.
2. Government subsidies and engineering grants: Subsidies from the Région Occitanie, Conseil Départemental de la Haute-Garonne, Conseil Départemental de l'Aude, and State (DGD) for territorial development engineering and planning activities.
3. European LEADER funding: European agricultural fund for rural development (LEADER program) managed through the GAL des Terroirs du Lauragais to support local projects.
4. Service fees for energy advisory: Cotisations from communes for the shared energy advisory service (Conseil en Energie Partagé) providing energy management support to municipalities.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

PETR du Pays Lauragais is a French public territorial administration body (Pôle d'Equilibre Territorial et Rural) that coordinates planning and development across 4 intercommunalities and 167 communes in the Lauragais region of Occitanie. It delivers territorial planning instruments (SCOT and PCAET), manages the European LEADER rural development program through the GAL des Terroirs du Lauragais, provides shared energy advisory services (Conseil en Energie Partagé), and runs thematic programs in tourism, culture, ecological transition, and local short supply chains.

Product overview

PETR du Pays Lauragais operates as a territorial public institution (Pôle d'Équilibre Territorial et Rural) providing coordination and development services across 4 intercommunalities and 167 communes in the Lauragais region. The organization functions as a multi-service public administration platform rather than a commercial product company. Its core offerings include territorial planning instruments (SCOT valant Plan Climat and PCAET for climate-energy planning), European rural development funding management through the LEADER/GAL program, shared energy advisory services (Conseil en Energie Partagé), and thematic development programs in tourism, culture, and ecological transition. Services are delivered through a combination of direct advisory support, European funding coordination, intercommunal cooperation facilitation, and project financing assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SCOT valant Plan Climat Schéma de Cohérence Territoriale (Territorial Coherence Scheme) that also serves as a Climate-Air-Energy Territorial Plan (PCAET), establishing long-term development orientations for the Lauragais territory in alignment with climate objectives. Targeted at member intercommunalities and municipalities.
• PCAET (Plan Climat-Air-Energie Territorial) Climate-Air-Energy Territorial Plan approved in 2020, committing the Lauragais territory to energy transition and environmental planning objectives. Aimed at member intercommunalities, municipalities, and regional partners.
• Programme LEADER / GAL des Terroirs du Lauragais European agricultural fund for rural development program (LEADER) managed through the GAL (Groupement d'Action Locale) des Terroirs du Lauragais, providing European funding to support local rural development projects across the Lauragais territory.
• Conseil en Energie Partagé (CEP) Shared energy advisory service transforming into a mutualized energy mastery consulting service, providing municipalities with expertise on energy audits, project financing, decision support, and energy awareness. Targeted at the 167 municipalities subscribing to the service.
• Tourisme territorial Territorial tourism development program including the Collectif des Moulins du Lauragais, Canalathlon event, and coordination with intercommunal tourism offices. Targeted at visitors and tourism stakeholders in the Lauragais territory.
• Culture et médiation culturelle Cultural development program including Lauragais dans les Arts, artistic events, and cultural mediation initiatives for early childhood and local communities. Targeted at local residents and cultural stakeholders.
• Accompagnement et financement des projets locaux Local project support services providing guidance on European, state, and regional financing options for territorial development initiatives. Targeted at local project leaders, municipalities, and associations in the Lauragais territory.

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CRTE (Contrat de Relance et de Transition Ecologique)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2021Contractual arrangement with the State for coordinated territorial development combining recovery and ecological transition objectives across the territory.
• Région OccitaniecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain regional authority providing engineering subsidies and co-funding for territorial development programs including SCOT revision, culture, tourism, and energy transition initiatives.
• Conseil Départemental de la Haute-GaronnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental council providing engineering subsidies and co-funding for territorial development activities.
• Conseil Départemental de l'AudecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental council providing subsidies for SCOT revision and headquarters rehabilitation project.
• ADEME (Agence de la Transition Ecologique)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational environmental agency providing conventionnement for PCAET implementation and energy transition programs.
• AREC Occitanie (Agence Régionale de l'Energie et du Climat)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional energy and climate agency providing shared services and expertise for territorial energy planning.
• Hellio (CEE Delegate)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy efficiency delegate managing CEE (Certificats d'Economies d'Energie) programs, with partnership convention renewed for energy advisory services.
• DRAC Occitanie (Direction Régionale des Affaires Culturelles)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional cultural authority providing funding for cultural programs and education in artistic and cultural matters (EAC).
• Petites Villes de Demain ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational program supporting small towns, with PETR facilitating participation for Caraman, Nailloux, Villefranche-de-Lauragais, and Terres du Lauragais.
• Parc Naturel Régional du Haut-LanguedocminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership convention with the regional natural park for coordinated territorial development.
• Canal du MidicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor territorial asset and cooperation partner for tourism development, with specific interpretive scheme and Canalathlon event program.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ADEME: French national ecological transition agency providing conventionnement for PCAET implementation and energy transition programs. ADEME is a core funder/partner of PETR and operates a broader national mandate in the same thematic space.
• AREC Occitanie: Regional energy and climate agency of Occitanie providing shared services and expertise for territorial energy planning. Listed as an active strategic partner of PETR du Pays Lauragais, with overlapping climate/energy advisory remit at regional scale.

Direct peers

• PETR du Grand Clermont: Another French Pôle d'Equilibre Territorial et Rural coordinating urban planning, climate, and development across multiple intercommunalities in the Clermont-Ferrand area. Directly comparable in mandate, governance (Comité Syndical), and statutory responsibilities.
• PETR du Pays de Brest: Established French PETR coordinating territorial planning, energy transition (TEPOS), and LEADER programming across a multi-intercommunal territory in Brittany. Directly comparable in statutory remit and operational portfolio.
• PETR du Pays de l'Ain: French PETR coordinating planning and development across multiple intercommunalities in the Ain department. Functionally analogous in mandate, SCOT/PCAET responsibility, and LEADER program management.
• PETR du Pays du Mans: PETR in the Pays de la Loire region delivering SCOT, PCAET, LEADER programming, and shared engineering services to member intercommunalities. Functionally equivalent to PETR du Pays Lauragais in role, scope of services, and public-funder model.
• PETR du Pays de l'Auxois Morvan: Rural PETR in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté combining territorial planning and rural development programming. Comparable as a multi-departmental rural PETR managing LEADER and energy transition projects.
• Parc Naturel Régional du Haut-Languedoc: Regional Natural Park with a partnership convention with PETR du Pays Lauragais for coordinated territorial development. Comparable as a statutory public territory management body with overlapping rural development, tourism, and ecological transition remits.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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