COMMUNE DE ROCHE LA MOLIERE

What COMMUNE DE ROCHE LA MOLIERE does

COMMUNE DE ROCHE LA MOLIERE is a French municipal government entity (commune) serving the residents of Roche la Moliere, a town in the Loire department within the Saint-Étienne Métropole in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. As a commune under French administrative law, it is governed by an elected municipal council headed by the Mayor and operates as a public administrative body funded primarily through local taxes, intergovernmental subsidies from Saint-Étienne Métropole and national agencies (CAF, etc.), and modest income-tiered service fees. Its operating model is not commercial; revenue-equivalents derive from fiscal contributions and means-tested charges rather than market transactions.

The commune delivers a broad portfolio of public services across distinct verticals. Cultural services include the Centre Musical Municipal (C2M) music school, the Pôle Culturel l'Opsis complex housing the Médiathèque, Ludothèque, Cinéma, and Micro-Folie digital museum, plus the open-air Art Urbain street art museum operating since 2015. Sports infrastructure spans three stadiums, three gymnasiums, tennis courts, a dojo, a shooting range, fishing ponds, and eight marked nature trails (5.5–18.5 km). Social services through the CCAS (Centre Communal d'Action Sociale) include 92 senior housing units at Résidence du Parc, 47 adapted housing units at Le Victor Hugo (operated with Loire Habitat), meal delivery with income-based pricing (€7.30–€11.80 per meal tied to fiscal reference income), and the P'Roche de Vous concierge service for elderly and disabled residents. Childcare is provided through Crèche Gribouille (42 places, 2.5 months–3 years), Jardin d'enfants Fripouille, and Relais Petite Enfance Cabrioles. Youth programs run through Secteur Enfants (4–12 years) and Secteur Jeunes (13–18 years), complemented by Mission Locale partnership for ages 18–25.

The underlying technology platform is a municipal website (roche-la-moliere.fr) and the Berger-Levrault BL Enfance citizen portal for online childcare registrations and administrative requests. Distribution is direct: in-person at the Mairie and Pôle de Services, supplemented by partner-hosted services such as the Point Numérique CAF. The commune collaborates with Saint-Étienne Métropole, Loire Habitat, Ondaine Habitat, CAF, Mission Locale, and utility providers (Enedis, Stephanoise des Eaux), holds no subsidiaries, conducts no M&A activity, and reports no traditional commercial revenue stream; the 31 disclosed employees represent the core administrative subset of a broader municipal workforce that includes teachers, social workers, and municipal police.

Name

COMMUNE DE ROCHE LA MOLIERE

Legal name

COMMUNE DE ROCHE LA MOLIERE

Website

https://roche-la-moliere.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

COMMUNE DE ROCHE LA MOLIERE is a French municipal government entity serving the residents of Roche la Moliere in the Loire department. It delivers administrative, cultural, sports, childcare, senior, and social services funded through local taxes and intergovernmental subsidies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Child Care Services (6244), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public administration
• Childcare services
• Senior housing
• Cultural programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Roche la Molière

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Local taxation: Municipal government funded primarily through local taxes (commune taxes) and government subsidies from higher levels of government.
2. Service fees: Fees for various municipal services including meal delivery, childcare, and community services, with pricing based on income levels.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The commune operates a comprehensive portfolio of public services for its residents, including administrative procedures (civil status, urban planning), social services via CCAS, childcare facilities (crèche, children's garden, early childhood relay), senior housing and meal delivery, cultural programming (music school, library, toy library, cinema, digital museum, street art museum), sports facilities (stadiums, gymnasiums, tennis, dojo, nature trails), youth leisure centers, and municipal police services. Service delivery occurs through the town hall, dedicated municipal facilities, and an online citizen portal (BL Enfance powered by Berger-Levrault).

Product overview

COMMUNE DE ROCHE LA MOLIERE is a French municipality operating a comprehensive civic service portfolio. The offering is organized as multiple standalone service divisions rather than a unified platform. Cultural services include C2M (music school), Médiathèque (library), Ludothèque (toy library), Micro-Folie (digital museum), Cinéma (cinema), and Art Urbain (street art museum). Sports infrastructure comprises multiple stadiums and gymnasiums plus additional facilities (tennis, dojo, shooting range, fishing). Senior services include Résidence du Parc (senior housing), Le Victor Hugo (adapted housing), and meal delivery. Childcare offerings span Crèche Gribouille (nursery), Jardin d'enfants Fripouille (children's garden), and Relais Petite Enfance Cabrioles (childcare resource). Youth services include Secteur Enfants and Secteur Jeunes leisure centers. Additional services encompass Police Municipale, CCAS (social services), P'Roche de Vous concierge service, nature trails, and the BL Enfance citizen portal.

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Products and services

• Centre Musical Municipal (C2M) Municipal music school offering music education and training to residents of all ages and skill levels.
• Médiathèque Public library offering books, CDs, DVDs, audio books, press, and digital resources with free access to residents.
• Ludothèque Municipal toy library lending games and toys to individuals and early childhood professionals.
• Micro-Folie Digital museum space offering immersive experiences, virtual reality, and creative workshops for all ages within the Pôle Culturel l'Opsis.
• Cinéma Municipal cinema screening films for the community with subscription options available.
• Stades et Gymnases Sports facilities comprising three stadiums (Louis Berger, Varenne, Grangeneuve) and three gymnasiums (Arenhall, Varenne, Grangeneuve) for various sports activities.
• Police Municipale Municipal police service providing public safety, security, and local law enforcement to residents.
• CCAS (Centre Communal d'Action Sociale) Municipal social services providing financial assistance, solidarity programs, and support for vulnerable populations.
• Crèche Gribouille Multi-award childcare center providing care for children aged 2.5 months to 3 years, with 42 places available.
• Jardin d'enfants Fripouille Children's garden providing care for children aged 22 months to 4 years, preparing them for nursery school.
• Relais Petite Enfance Cabrioles Early childhood resource center supporting parents and childminders with information and activities.
• Résidence du Parc Senior housing facility with 92 furnished apartments for people aged 60 and over, promoting independent living.
• Le Victor Hugo Adapted housing building with 47 apartments (T1 to T3) for elderly and disabled residents managed by CCAS.
• Portage de Repas à Domicile Meal delivery service for seniors and people with disabilities, offering balanced and varied meals prepared by the central kitchen, priced by income tier.
• P'Roche de Vous - Conciergerie Municipal concierge service helping elderly and disabled residents stay at home longer by connecting them with labeled service providers.
• Secteur Enfants (4-12 ans) Leisure center for children aged 4-12 offering activities during school breaks and Wednesdays.
• Secteur Jeunes (13-17 ans) Youth center for young people from secondary school entry to age 18, offering activities and workshops.
• Parcours Nature Nature trails and hiking circuits numbered 1-8 with varying distances (5.5km to 18.5km) for pedestrians and mountain biking.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Saint-Étienne MétropolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInter-municipal cooperation body that coordinates regional development, transportation (STAS), and shared services across the metropolitan area including Roche la Molière. Partner for Pass Senior and Pass Ancien Combattant transportation programs.
• Loire HabitatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial housing provider managing 47 adapted housing units (Le Victor Hugo) under CCAS management. Provides housing solutions for elderly and disabled residents.
• ONDAINE HabitatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal housing provider referenced in CCAS housing assistance links.
• Mission Locale Jeunes de Saint-ÉtienneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth employment and integration service that the municipality adheres to for supporting young people aged 18-25 with professional insertion, training, housing, and health services.
• Stephanoise des EauxminorOthersWater utility company providing 24/7 emergency service for water infrastructure in the commune.
• EnedisminorOthersElectricity distribution network operator providing emergency electrical service contacts for residents.
• CAF (Caisse d'Allocations Familiales)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily benefits agency with Point Numérique CAF installed at CCAS to assist citizens with CAF procedures.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• CAF (Caisse d'Allocations Familiales): French family benefits agency that operates a Point Numérique CAF at the commune's CCAS. Provides overlapping social support programs and serves a similar beneficiary population, making it a thematic peer in social assistance delivery.
• Berger-Levrault: Vendor of the BL Enfance citizen portal used by Roche la Molière for childcare and childhood service registrations. Functions as a technology supplier and infrastructure provider enabling the commune's digital service delivery.
• Loire Habitat: Social housing partner of the commune that manages 47 adapted housing units at Le Victor Hugo under CCAS management. Acts as a housing service provider and partner for elderly and disabled resident services.
• Mission Locale Jeunes de Saint-Étienne: Youth employment and integration service in which the commune participates (Mission Locale Jeunes). Provides overlapping youth services (18-25) including professional insertion, training, housing, and health services, making it a directly adjacent service provider.

Direct peers

• Ville de Saint-Étienne: The central city of the Saint-Étienne Métropole of which Roche la Molière is a member. Both are local municipal authorities providing overlapping cultural, social, sports, and administrative services to residents in the same metropolitan area, making it the most direct comparable operating model.
• Ville de Firminy: Adjacent commune in the Loire department and Saint-Étienne Métropole with a comparable population profile and similarly broad municipal service portfolio including cultural, sports, and social services. A direct comparable in terms of scale and service mix.
• Ville de Saint-Chamond: Commune in the Loire department and Saint-Étienne Métropole with similar population size and an extensive service portfolio including cultural facilities, sport infrastructure, and social services. Closely comparable in operating model and demographic profile.
• Ville de Le Chambon-Feugerolles: Neighboring commune in the Ondaine valley within Saint-Étienne Métropole with similar demographic and economic profile. Operates the same model of local municipal services including CCAS, cultural offerings, and youth services.

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Étienne Métropole: Inter-municipal cooperation authority that coordinates regional development, transportation, and shared services across communes including Roche la Molière. Acts as a higher-level public body that both competes for and delivers services overlapping with the commune's portfolio.

Regional players

• Ville de Rive-de-Gier: Commune in the Loire department with similar mid-sized, family-oriented municipal service portfolio. Comparable in terms of heritage, social services, and local tax-funded revenue model, though not in the same immediate metropolitan area.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RochelaMoliereOfficielle
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/commune-de-roche-la-moliere

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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