COMMUNE DE SAINT MARS LA BRIERE

What COMMUNE DE SAINT MARS LA BRIERE does

COMMUNE DE SAINT MARS LA BRIERE is a French commune (municipality) in the Sarthe department, Pays de la Loire region, headed by Mayor Jackie SURUT and operating from the mairie at 36 rue de Paris, 72470 Saint-Mars-la-Brière. As a public administrative entity, it provides statutory municipal services — civil registration, urban planning permits, social welfare via the CCAS, waste collection coordination, and electoral administration — to its resident population. Beyond core administration, the commune runs a portfolio of civic facilities: two municipal schools (Ecole maternelle des Hauts Champs and Ecole élémentaire Claude Chappe), a school canteen serving ~180 meals daily under the 'Mon Restau Responsable' label, a Centre de loisirs, the Bibliothèque municipale, the Gymnase Municipal (970m²), a City Stade, and the 2003-built Espace du Narais cultural venue hosting ~10 shows annually with capacity for 400 persons.

Healthcare and social services are delivered through an EU-funded 400m² Maison de santé (housing a general practitioner, midwives, nurses, osteopath, physiotherapists, sexologist, naturopath, psychomotor therapist, and pharmacy), an 87-bed partnership with Résidence Amicie EHPAD in nearby Montfort-le-Gesnois, and home-based services (meal delivery via SARTH'72 with a €0.50 per meal CCAS subsidy, plus partnerships with ADMR, Familles Rurales, and Présence Verte for teleassistance from €26/month). The commune maintains ~93,000m² of green spaces and a déchetterie operated by SYVALORM, and outsources water/sanitation to SIAEP de la Région de Vive Parence (with Véolia as délégataire).

The revenue model is tax- and fee-based rather than commercial: communal taxes including the Taxe d'aménagement at 2.5% (plus 1.80% departmental and 0.4% Redevance d'archéologie préventive), development fees such as the €732.31 PAC sanitation contribution, school canteen fees, gymnase rental tariffs, and venue rental rates for the Espace du Narais and Salles des Châtaigniers. GTM is exclusively direct-to-consumer via the mairie, seven physical service sites, a WordPress website managed by Agence Lcom, Facebook and Instagram channels, and bimonthly 'Commun'infos' newsletters. No AI/ML capabilities are disclosed; the technology stack is limited to WordPress, Google Analytics, and RGPD-compliant cookie consent.

Name

COMMUNE DE SAINT MARS LA BRIERE

Legal name

COMMUNE DE SAINT MARS LA BRIERE

Website

https://saint-mars-la-briere.fr

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

French commune in the Sarthe department providing statutory municipal services — administration, schools, healthcare, cultural programming, sports facilities, and social welfare — to residents of Saint-Mars-la-Brière, funded by local taxes and intercommunal partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration / Municipal Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Single-Site CCRCs (HLADAEAE)

Keywords

• Municipal services
• Public administration
• Civic services
• Community facilities
• Social welfare

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Mars-la-Brière

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Communal Taxes (Impôts locaux): The commune collects communal taxes including the Taxe d'aménagement at 2.5% communal rate, plus departmental and regional portions. These taxes fund municipal services and infrastructure.
2. Urban Development Fees: Fees collected for building permits, development authorizations, and related urban planning services. Includes Participation pour l'Assainissement Collectif (PAC) at €732.31 for sanitation and €365.31 for rainwater management.
3. Meal Delivery Subsidy: The CCAS provides a €0.50 subsidy per meal to SARTH'72 for meal delivery services to elderly and disabled residents, supporting home care.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Commune de Saint Mars la Brière is a French municipal government providing public administration and community services to approximately 2,623 residents. Its core offerings include administration of cultural venues, sport facilities, schools, a health center, an EHPAD (elderly care home), social welfare programs via CCAS, child care, school catering, and a home meal delivery service for vulnerable residents. The commune also supports local economic development through a business directory and fosters community life through events and a network of 27 local associations.

Product overview

COMMUNE DE SAINT MARS LA BRIERE is a French municipal government whose website and administrative operations serve as a digital front-end for the commune's broad portfolio of public services. The offering is not a unified software product but rather a suite of civic services and municipal facilities. Core offerings include: cultural venues — the Espace du Narais (a 400-capacity performance hall and cultural season of ~10 shows/year) and the Bibliothèque municipale; sports and leisure facilities — the Gymnase Municipal, City Stade, athletics track, and tennis courts; educational services — two municipal schools (Ecole maternelle des Hauts Champs and Ecole élémentaire Claude Chappe), school canteen, and Centre de Loisirs (leisure center); and social/health services — the Maison de Santé (EU-funded medical center with multiple healthcare professionals), Résidence Amicie (87-bed public EHPAD/senior home), CCAS (social welfare center), home meal delivery (portage de repas), and home care assistance. These products and services are operated independently by different municipal departments and are presented through a WordPress-based municipal website that also provides administrative tools such as urbanism/permit filing portals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Espace du Narais (Cultural Venue) A cultural venue hosting the commune's seasonal cultural programming (Saison culturelle), community events, and performances for residents of Saint-Mars-la-Brière.
• Bibliothèque municipale Municipal public library providing reading access, lending, and cultural programming to residents of Saint-Mars-la-Brière, managed by Laure Brunellière.
• Gymnase Municipal Municipal sports hall serving local associations (including GS Titou football club) and providing space for physical education and community sports activities.
• City Stade Outdoor multi-sport facility for free public use, serving residents and youth for casual sports and recreation.
• Centre de Loisirs Leisure center offering after-school and holiday activities for children of Saint-Mars-la-Brière.
• Restaurant scolaire School canteen serving hot meals to municipal school students, with Mon Restau Responsable certification and a commitment to locally sourced, seasonal produce.
• Maison de Santé Multi-practitioner health center partially funded by EU LEADER program, addressing rural medical desertification by providing residents access to multiple health professionals in one location.
• Résidence Amicie (EHPAD) Elderly care home (Établissement d'Hébergement pour Personnes Âgées Dépendantes) opened in 2018 with 30 assisted living units for local seniors.
• Ecole maternelle des Hauts Champs Municipal kindergarten providing early childhood education to young residents of the commune.
• Ecole élémentaire Claude Chappe Municipal elementary school providing primary education to children of the commune.
• CCAS (Communal Center for Social Action) Communal Center for Social Action delivering social welfare services to vulnerable residents, including support for elderly, low-income families, and individuals in need. The CCAS was restructured in January 2025 with a dedicated social worker and new committee.
• Portage de repas à domicile (Home Meal Delivery) Home meal delivery service for elderly residents and other vulnerable individuals facing difficulties preparing meals, launched in 2016 as part of the CIAS initiative.
• Multi-accueil (Childcare Facility) Multi-mode childcare facility serving young children of working families in the commune, operational from 2025.
• Salles des Châtaigniers and Salle des Vergers Community halls available for resident events, celebrations, and association activities, opened in 2002.
• Zone d'Activités du Champ de l'Etourneau Economic activity zone developed in 2019 to support local business expansion and provide space for new commercial activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• School canteen serves 180 meals daily with traditional home-cooked food
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SIAEP de la Région de Vive ParencecoreOthersWater and sanitation service provider resulting from merger of two water syndicates. Contact: 23 rue du Dolmen, 72110 Torcé-en-Vallée, Tel: 02.43.47.08.50. Délégataire (operator): Véolia.
• SYVALORM Loir et SarthecoreOthersWaste collection and treatment syndicate for parts of Sarthe and Loir-et-Cher departments. Siège social: 11 rue Maubert, 72200 Saint-Calais, Tel: 02 43 35 86 05. Website: www.syvalorm.fr
• Communauté de communes Gesnois Bilurien (CCGB)coreOthersIntercommunal community managing childcare (centre de loisirs, périscolaire, petite enfance), social services, and related competencies. Website: www.cc-gesnoisbilurien.fr. Handles urban planning through PLUIh.
• SARTH'72minorOthersMeal delivery service for elderly and disabled persons. The commune subsidizes €0.50 per meal. Created in 1999, delivers balanced meals prepared by approved caterers, with fiscal attestation for tax deductions.
• Aléop (formerly TIS)coreOthersRegional transport authority (Pays de la Loire) managing school transport, interurban lines, and TER rail services. Replaced TIS in February 2019. Website: www.aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
• Résidence AmicieminorOthersPublic nursing home (EHPAD) in Montfort-le-Gesnois with 87 beds, offering permanent, temporary, and Alzheimer's care. Includes day care service in partnership with other EHPADs in the Perche Sarthois area.
• European UnioncoreOthersEuropean funding supporting construction of the Maison de santé (400m² health center) to combat rural medical desertification and maintain healthcare access.
• Familles RuralescoreOthersNational rural families association providing home help, cleaning, ironing, shopping, meal preparation, hygiene assistance, gardening, and small repairs. Part of Fédération Familles Rurales de la Sarthe network serving over 7,000 families in Sarthe.
• ADMR (Aide à Domicile en Milieu Rural)coreOthersRural home assistance network providing cleaning, ironing, maternity support, childcare, teleassistance, and mobility assistance services in rural areas.
• Présence Verte Mayenne – Orne – SartheminorOthersTeleassistance service (Senior alarm) installed by association professionals. Based at 30 rue Paul Ligneul, 72032 Le Mans. Service from €26/month.
• Le Perche SarthoisminorOthersRegional development agency supporting local food sourcing and sustainable procurement in the school canteen, contributing to Mon Restau Responsable certification.
• Epicerie Solidaire Le PanierminorOthersSolidarity grocery at 23 grande rue, Montfort-le-Gesnois serving canton residents with reduced-price products (10-30% of market prices for aided clients). Supported by CCAS referrals.
• Agence LcomcoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite design, development, and hosting agency. Located at 14 boulevard René Cassin, 72000 Le Mans. Website: www.lcom-agence.com. Responsible for the WordPress-based municipal website.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Commune de Connerr\u00e9: Adjacent Sarthe commune and member of CCGB providing comparable municipal services to residents in the same Pays de la Loire region. Directly comparable in size, scope of services, and intercommunal cooperation model.
• Commune de Montfort-le-Gesnois: Neighboring commune within the same Communaut\u00e9 de communes Gesnois Bilurien that hosts the R\u00e9sidence Amicie EHPAD referenced by Saint-Mars-la-Bri\u00e8re. Directly comparable as a small rural Sarthe commune delivering a similar scope of municipal services and intercommunal-managed childcare.
• Commune de Champagn\u00e9: Nearby Sarthe commune offering similar municipal services including schools, elder care partnerships, and cultural programming. Comparable as a small/medium rural commune operating within an intercommunal framework.

Regional players

• Communaut\u00e9 de communes Gesnois Bilurien (CCGB): Intercommunal authority that operates Centre de Loisirs, p\u00e9riscolaire, petite enfance, and social services on behalf of Saint-Mars-la-Bri\u00e8re. While not a competing entity, it is the operational delivery layer for the commune's childcare and youth services and is the most direct governance partner.
• Commune de Saint-Calais: Headquarters town of SYVALORM Loir et Sarthe, the waste syndicate serving Saint-Mars-la-Bri\u00e8re. Comparable as a Sarthe municipal entity operating similar waste, sanitation, and administrative services at a slightly larger scale.

Others

• SARTH'72: Meal delivery service for elderly and disabled persons operating in partnership with the commune (which provides a \u20ac0.50/meal subsidy). Comparable as a regional social-service operator delivering elder-care logistics across Sarthe.
• ADMR (Sarthe): Rural home assistance network providing cleaning, childcare, teleassistance, and mobility services contracted by the commune. Comparable as a complementary elder- and family-care delivery partner operating in the same geography.
• Familles Rurales (F\u00e9d\u00e9ration de la Sarthe): National NGO providing home help, cleaning, meal preparation, and small repairs in the commune. Operationally comparable as a rural elder-care and family-support service provider under contract with Saint-Mars-la-Bri\u00e8re.
• Al\u00e9op (Pays de la Loire): Regional public transport authority managing school transport, interurban lines, and TER rail services used by Saint-Mars-la-Bri\u00e8re residents. Comparable as a Pays de la Loire public-sector mobility service provider serving the commune's daily transportation needs.

Emerging players

• R\u00e9sidence Amicie (EHPAD Montfort-le-Gesnois): 87-bed public nursing home in Montfort-le-Gesnois referenced by Saint-Mars-la-Bri\u00e8re for elder-care placement. Comparable as a small-capacity rural EHPAD serving the same CCGB geography with permanent, temporary, and Alzheimer's care.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/commune-de-saint-mars-la-briere

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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