COMMUNE DE SAINT GALMIER

What COMMUNE DE SAINT GALMIER does

COMMUNE DE SAINT GALMIER (Mairie de Saint-Galmier) is a French municipal government entity (commune) located in the Loire department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, serving approximately 5,500–6,000 residents. The entity operates under the standard French municipal governance framework, led by Mayor Jean-Yves Charbonnier and a Municipal Council with six adjoints covering security, environment, youth/seniors, economy, fairs/markets, and urban planning. It is a member of the Saint-Etienne Métropole intercommunal structure, which provides shared services including waste management, public transportation (STAS), and economic development.

The commune delivers a comprehensive portfolio of public services: administrative (civil status, identity documents, urban planning permits via dématérialisation), social (CCAS, elderly care at Hôpital Maurice André), educational (schools, school transport, multi-accueil daycare), environmental (waste collection, biodiversity programs, Vert et Bleu contract), recreational (swimming pool, pump track, sports fields, library/ludothèque), and tourism (Badoit mineral water source, Hippodrome Joseph Desjoyaux, Roseraie garden, Foire de la Sainte-Catherine). Underlying technology is limited to a standard municipal website (saint-galmier.fr) built on conventional HTML/CSS/JavaScript by ANEOL, the Illiwap mobile citizen engagement app, and online administrative portals for permits and public procurement. No proprietary technology platform, API, or AI capabilities are documented.

The revenue model is primarily tax-funded: local taxes (taxes locales), state and regional subsidies (dotations), and intercommunal transfers form the core operating budget. Supplementary revenue streams include transactional fees (event permits, market fees, facility rentals at venues such as Espace Jean Thomas and Salle Deauville), a recurring subscription service through the Office de l'Économie (€25/month for local businesses), and earmarked external co-financing (e.g., FEDER for environmental projects). Customer segments are not commercially negotiable: the commune serves all residents, families, seniors, local businesses, and tourists within its geographic boundaries, with no ability to expand or contract its service area absent boundary changes.

Name

COMMUNE DE SAINT GALMIER

Legal name

Mairie de Saint-Galmier

Website

https://saint-galmier.fr

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

COMMUNE DE SAINT GALMIER is a French municipal government entity (commune) in the Loire department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, delivering administrative, social, educational, environmental, and cultural public services to approximately 5,500–6,000 residents under Mayor Jean-Yves Charbonnier, as part of the Saint-Etienne Métropole intercommunal structure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works / In-House Municipal Collection Operations (EUAIAAAF), Local Education Authorities & Municipal Education Offices (EDADABAD)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public administration
• Urban planning services
• Community social services
• Local economic development

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Galmier

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

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 (taxes locales) and government subsidies from higher administrative levels.
2. Office de l'Économie membership fees: Economic office providing services to local businesses for 25€ per month, including communication support and online platform access.
3. Service fees and permits: Various administrative service fees including event organization permits, market fees, and facility rentals.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

COMMUNE DE SAINT GALMIER operates as the municipal government of Saint-Galmier, delivering public administration and community services to its residents. Core offerings include administrative procedures (civil status, identity documents, urban planning permits), social services via CCAS, childcare and youth programs, public schooling and transport, waste management and biodiversity initiatives, sports and leisure facilities, tourism services, and municipal policing. The commune also runs the Office de l'Économie, an economic development platform supporting local merchants, artisans, and farmers through communication assistance and digital presence services.

Product overview

COMMUNE DE SAINT GALMIER operates as a municipal government providing comprehensive public services to its residents. The municipality's offerings span administrative services (civil status, identity documents, urban planning), social services (CCAS, elderly care at Hôpital Maurice André, childcare/youth programs), educational services (schools, school transport), environmental services (waste management, biodiversity, sustainable initiatives), sports and leisure facilities (pool, pump track, sports venues), and tourism services (Badoit spring, heritage sites, Roseraie garden, visitor information). The municipality also maintains digital services including the Baldo'Mag publication and an economic development platform through the Office de l'Économie supporting local businesses. The government is organized administratively through eleven electoral districts and operates various venues for community rental. No unified software product platform exists; these are distinct municipal service offerings rather than a coherent technology product portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Municipal Administrative Services

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UFCV relais 42coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2021Association selected through public procurement to manage the Espace Jeunesse (youth center) since 2021. Operates under four axes: citizenship, territorial attachment, inclusion, and intergenerational programs.
• France Nature Environnement LoireminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Environmental association working on biodiversity initiatives including the Vert et Bleu contract for hedge planting and pond restoration. Contact: Emilie Joly at FNE Loire.
• Région Auvergne-Rhône-AlpescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Regional government funding partner for the Contrat Vert et Bleu (Green and Blue Contract) covering 5-year environmental program from 2019-2023 for biodiversity restoration.
• Forez Entreprendre (association Badoit)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Association created in 1996 by DANONE group members including Badoit and Saint-Galmier municipality. Supports local businesses through financing assistance and employment initiatives.
• Saint-Etienne MétropolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntercommunal body responsible for regional services including waste management (SEM), public transportation (STAS), economic development, and urban planning. Saint-Galmier is part of this metropolitan community providing shared services to member municipalities.
• SIMA CoiseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntercommunal syndicate for water management and environmental services. Collaborates with the municipality on watershed management and environmental initiatives.
• CAF (Caisse d'Allocations Familiales)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily benefits fund partnering on parental support programs and family services. Provides funding and support for childcare and family welfare initiatives.
• Clinique vétérinaire des Bulles VertesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterinary clinic partnering with the Les Bulles de Poils association for cat sterilization and identification programs for stray cats.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Commune de Volvic: French commune in Puy-de-Dôme with internationally recognized mineral water brand (Volvic, owned by Danone Waters). Direct comparable through water-source municipal identity, similar small population scale, heritage tourism positioning, and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regional context.
• Commune de Thonon-les-Bains: French commune on Lake Geneva of similar small population scale with comparable municipal service delivery, lake-based tourism, and active event programming. Like-for-like commune comparable in scale, service breadth, and tourism-driven identity.
• Commune d'Évian-les-Bains: French commune on Lake Geneva with internationally recognized mineral water brand (Évian, Danone Waters — same parent group as Badoit). Closest direct comparable through water-source municipal identity, tourism positioning, and lake-side event programming at similar population scale.
• Commune de Vichy: French commune of similar size in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with comparable spa/water heritage tourism, comprehensive municipal services, and active event programming. Shares Saint-Galmier's profile as a heritage tourism destination leveraging a water-source identity, and serves a similar resident population base.
• Commune de Royat: French commune in Auvergne with thermal spa heritage, similar small population scale, and tourism-driven municipal identity. Directly comparable as a small commune leveraging heritage/spa positioning for community development and resident services.
• Commune de Vittel: French commune in the Vosges with mineral water brand identity (Vittel, Nestlé Waters), spa heritage, and tourism focus. Directly comparable as a small commune leveraging water-source heritage for municipal identity, economic activity, and resident service delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Ville de Saint-Étienne: Larger metropolitan city within the same Saint-Etienne Métropole intercommunal structure of which Saint-Galmier is a member. Operates a broader municipal service portfolio at scale and serves as the metropolitan anchor; relevant for understanding the intercommunal governance and shared-service context.

Others

• Association Plus Beaux Détours de France: National tourism network of which Saint-Galmier is a member (Michelin-affiliated). Provides peer benchmarking with other member communes pursuing similar off-the-beaten-path tourism positioning and heritage marketing.
• Villes et Villages Fleuris: National quality labeling network for which Saint-Galmier has maintained 4 Fleurs status since 1998. Provides peer network of similarly certified communes for environmental, floral quality, and quality-of-life benchmarking.
• Saint-Etienne Métropole: Intercommunal metropolitan authority that Saint-Galmier belongs to, providing shared services (waste, transport via STAS, water, economic development) at scale. Relevant as the governance framework within which Saint-Galmier operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/saintgalmier
• Facebookfacebook.com/saintgalmier
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/commune-de-saint-galmier
• Instagraminstagram.com/saintgalmier
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/saintgalmier

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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