CA PORNIC AGGLO PAYS DE RETZ

What CA PORNIC AGGLO PAYS DE RETZ does

CA PORNIC AGGLO PAYS DE RETZ is a French communauté d'agglomération (intercommunal public structure) headquartered at 2 rue du Dr Ange Guépin in Pornic, Loire-Atlantique. Established in 2017 through the merger of Cœur Pays de Retz and Pornic communautés de communes, it administers delegated public services for approximately 72,000 residents across 15 communes spanning 53 km of Atlantic coastline and representing roughly 10% of the Loire-Atlantique department's area. The entity is governed by 45 community councilors under President Pascale Briand and employs approximately 270 permanent agents.

The Agglo operates a portfolio of statutory municipal services including waste management and recycling, water and sanitation, mobility and transportation, family services (Guichet des Familles), youth services (Info Jeunes, Service Jeunesse), economic development, and violence prevention (CISPD, Mobil'Ecoute). It also runs cultural and recreational facilities: Aquacentre and Aquaretz aquatic centers, Amphithéâtre Thomas Narcejac performance hall, and Sémaphore de la Pointe Saint-Gildas maritime heritage site. Underlying technology consists of standard municipal IT infrastructure including the Portail Familles administrative portal and the jobsete-pornicagglo.fr seasonal employment platform.

Revenue is generated through three streams: local taxation (business taxes, property taxes from the 15 communes), government subsidies and grants (State, Department, Region funding for programs including Petites Villes de Demain and ecological transition), and transaction-based service fees from leisure facilities. Pricing is unit-based for facility services (e.g., €75 per swimming course, €19-39 for boat cruises) with freemium access for most cultural events. Customer segments are distributed across residents, local businesses, youth (11-25), and vulnerable populations.

Name

CA PORNIC AGGLO PAYS DE RETZ

Legal name

Pornic agglo Pays de Retz

Website

https://pornicagglo.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

French communauté d'agglomération serving 72,000 residents across 15 communes in Loire-Atlantique, providing statutory municipal services including waste management, water, mobility, family/youth services, cultural facilities, and economic development, funded primarily by local taxation and government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pornic

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Local taxation: Community of municipalities funded through local business taxes (Cotisation Foncière des Entreprises), property taxes, and other local levies from the 15 communes.
2. Government subsidies and grants: State and departmental funding for specific programs including Petites Villes de Demain, ecological transition initiatives, and social programs.
3. Service fees: Revenue from leisure facilities including Aquacentre admission fees, amphitheater ticket sales, and sports facility rentals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pornic agglo Pays de Retz is a French communauté d'agglomération delivering intercommunal public services across 15 communes in Loire-Atlantique, serving approximately 72,000 residents. Its core offerings include waste collection and recycling, water and sanitation, mobility infrastructure (urban shuttles, cycling), family and youth services (Guichet des Familles, Info Jeunes, BAFA/BNSSA training), economic development support for local businesses, cultural programming through the Amphithéâtre Thomas Narcejac, aquatic and heritage facilities (Aquacentre, Aquaretz, Sémaphore de la Pointe Saint-Gildas), and social services including CISPD violence prevention programs.

Product overview

CA PORNIC AGGLO PAYS DE RETZ operates a unified public services platform providing local government administration, community services, and civic infrastructure across 15 communes in the Loire-Atlantique department of France. The organization functions as a communauté d'agglomération (community of municipalities) offering administrative portals, leisure facilities (aquatic centers, amphitheater, maritime observatory), youth and family services, waste management, water/sanitation, mobility infrastructure, cultural programming, economic development support, and social/educational services. The core product is the public-facing website portal at pornicagglo.fr, supplemented by physical facilities and dedicated service centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aquacentre: Public aquatic center managed by the Agglo in Pornic, offering swimming, fitness, and aquatic activities.
• Aquaretz
• Amphithéâtre Thomas Narcejac
• Sémaphore de la Pointe Saint-Gildas
• Info Jeunes
• Guichet des Familles

Products and services

• Aquacentre de Pornic Municipal aquatic center in Pornic offering swimming pools, aquatic activities, swimming lessons, wellness facilities including hammam and sauna, and summer programs for children. Open to residents and visitors of the 15 communes.
• Amphithéâtre Thomas Narcejac Performance hall and theater operated by the Agglo hosting concerts, plays, dance performances, comedy shows, and family entertainment throughout the year for residents and visitors.
• Sémaphore de la Pointe Saint-Gildas Historic maritime observatory and exhibition space located at Pointe Saint-Gildas in Préfailles, featuring temporary exhibitions on maritime themes, a permanent collection, and panoramic views of the Baie de Bourgneuf.
• Jobs d'été Portal Dedicated recruitment platform for seasonal summer jobs on the territory, featuring employment listings by sector and geography, career advice, and forum event information for youth job seekers aged 11-25.
• Service Jeunesse / Info Jeunes Comprehensive youth services for young people aged 11-25 including BAFA training subsidies, BNSSA aquatic rescue certifications, Start Voile sailing instructor preparation (with CREPS, Pôle Emploi, AFDAS), Service Civique placements, and recreational activities across 8 Maisons des Jeunes facilities plus mobile services.
• Family Services / Guichet des Familles Family support services including parental assistance, childcare coordination, family guides by age group (0-3, 4-10, 11-17, 18-25), Maison des Adolescents support, and La Parent'aise parent-child gatherings.
• Violence Prevention Services (CISPD) Intercommunal safety and crime prevention services including domestic violence support, legal assistance referrals, emergency contacts, shelter coordination, and awareness campaigns through the Conseil intercommunal de sécurité et de prévention de la délinquance (CISPD) framework, including Mobil'Ecoute mobile listening service.
• Waste Management Services Municipal waste collection, recycling coordination, composting programs, déchèteries (recycling centers), material exchange platforms, and environmental education campaigns for the 15-commune territory.
• Water and Sanitation Services Water supply management, sewage treatment, stormwater management, waterway restoration, coastal erosion protection, and drinking water quality monitoring for the territory.
• Mobility Services Public transportation coordination, urban shuttles, summer shuttle services, cycling infrastructure development, bike rental programs, electric vehicle support, bike purchase and repair subsidies, and school transport management.
• Economic Development Services Business support including business park management, enterprise village development, entrepreneur assistance programs, innovation pathways (Itinéraires TPE), forum events, and local consumption promotion initiatives for SMEs, artisans, farmers, and startups.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced waste through composting and recycling programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Département de Loire-AtlantiquecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Collaboration on PEAN (Périmètre de Protection des Espaces Agricoles et Naturels) to protect agricultural and natural spaces. The Department initiates the PEAN with 1,380 hectares concerned across Pornic, La Plaine-sur-Mer, La Bernerie-en-Retz, and Les Moutiers-en-Retz communes.
• Collectif Spectacles en RetzcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Cultural association working since 1995 with 230 members, 51 associations, and 22 communes. Coordinates Festival Les Zendimanchés and collaborates on Cultural Territory Project, including Festival Errances.
• CREPS des Pays de la LoirecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Partner in the Start Voile program for training sailing instructors, along with Pôle Emploi and AFDAS, preparing candidates for BPJEPS sailing certification.
• Bibliothèque départementale de Loire-AtlantiqueminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Departmental library partner in Portraits d'habitant.es exhibition project within the Cultural Territory Project.
• Association EVAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Association specializing in sexual violence and incest support operating mobile listening service (Mobil'Ecoute) on 4 communes (Pornic, La Plaine-sur-Mer, Chaumes-en-Retz, Sainte-Pazanne) with psychological support.
• Territoires ImaginairesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Association organizing the annual Festival L'eau de là in partnership with Pornic agglo Pays de Retz, promoting artistic events around water landscapes.
• Association Au Fil de l'eau en Pays de RetzminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Association created to continue and manage traditional boat cruises on the Acheneau river, organized by the Conseil de développement.
• ANCT (Agence Nationale de la Cohésion des Territoires)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2021Partnership through the 'Petites Villes de Demain' program supporting urban revitalization. Pornic and Sainte-Pazanne joined the program in April 2021, with an Operation de Revitalisation de Territoire (ORT) signed in October 2022 involving the State, Department, Region, and Public Land Agency.
• Pôle EmploicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment agency partner in Start Voile sailing instructor training program.
• AFDAScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional training fund partner in Start Voile sailing instructor training program.
• DRAC (Direction Régionale des Affaires Culturelles)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional cultural affairs directorate co-financing the Cultural Territory Project with the Department and Agglo.
• Collectif Lumière d'AoûtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheater collective presenting outdoor performance 'Rivages' in spring as part of the Cultural Territory Project.
• CPAM (Caisse Primaire d'Assurance Maladie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth insurance fund partnered with the Conseil de développement for digital and health evening events.
• Compagnie NGC25minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDance company presenting 'Salam' performance at Amphithéâtre Thomas Narcejac combining dance and live music.
• Compagnie JanitorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheater company presenting 'Le Menteur' creation inspired by collected testimonies at Amphithéâtre Thomas Narcejac.
• Compagnie La CohueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheater company presenting 'Une pièce sous influence' at Amphithéâtre Thomas Narcejac.
• Kayak NomademinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKayak excursion operator providing water-based activities at Festival L'eau de là.
• Société des historiens du Pays de RetzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical society providing guided walks and historical commentary at Festival L'eau de là.
• Office de Tourisme Intercommunal de PornicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntercommunal tourism office providing ticket sales points and tourism information for residents and visitors.
• Espace culturel Leclerc de PornicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCultural space serving as ticket sales point for Amphithéâtre events.
• Escapade NatureminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTourism operator managing reservations for traditional boat cruises on the Acheneau.
• Etablissement Public FonciercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic land agency partner in the Operation de Revitalisation de Territoire (ORT) signed October 2022.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CARENE (Saint-Nazaire Agglomération): Communauté d'agglomération in Loire-Atlantique serving a coastal/industrial territory of comparable scale with similar waste, water, mobility, and economic development competencies. Closest geographic and structural peer.
• Cap Atlantique (Presqu'île de Guérande): Coastal communauté d'agglomération in Loire-Atlantique with a similar demographic profile and tourism-economy mix. Directly comparable on service portfolio, coastal management obligations, and territorial scale.
• Cholet Agglomération: Communauté d'agglomération in Maine-et-Loire (Pays de la Loire) of similar scale, offering direct comparability on agglomeration governance, service portfolio, and economic development approach.
• Laval Agglomération: Communauté d'agglomération in Mayenne (Pays de la Loire region) of comparable territorial scale, with similar intercommunal competencies and service delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Nantes Métropole: Metropolitan agglomeration in the same department, much larger scale (~650,000 residents). Provides a benchmark for higher-tier metropolitan coordination and broader service scope that agglos like Pornic may evolve toward.
• Angers Loire Métropole: Larger communauté d'agglomération in neighboring Maine-et-Loire, in the same Pays de la Loire region. Similar agglomeration governance model with broader service scope and budget capacity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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