Terre d'Émeraude Communauté

What Terre d'Émeraude Communauté does

Terre d'Émeraude Communauté is a French public intercommunal authority (Établissement Public de Coopération Intercommunale) created on January 1, 2020 through the statutory merger of four communautés de communes (Jura Sud, Pays des Lacs, Petite Montagne, Région d'Orgelet) under the NOTRe law. Headquartered at 4 chemin du Quart in Orgelet, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, it spans 92 communes, approximately 20% of the Jura department's area, and serves 25,000+ inhabitants under a governance structure of 116 elected delegates, a President (Philippe Prost, re-elected April 2026), 15 Vice-Presidents, and 21 bureau members, with 34 employees.

Its functional remit is a portfolio of mandatory and optional public competencies: economic development (Atelier relais rental workshops, business aid programs, Territoire d'Industrie program, employment services), environmental management (waste collection across 1,400 tonnes/year and 450 tonnes/year recyclables on the Clairvaux sector, sanitation across 4,941 ANC and 79 collective devices), tourism (4 tourist information offices, Cascades du Hèrisson, UNESCO palafitte sites, Régie de Vouglans managing 3 ports and the Surchauffant campsite on France's 3rd-largest artificial reservoir, 800 km of marked trails, 50 e-bike JURASSIC Vélo Tours), cultural facilities (Musée du Jouet, médiathèques, swimming pool, cinema), and social services (CIAS, early childhood, youth, seniors).

Revenue and service delivery are organized as a tax-and-transfer public model rather than commercial enterprise. Funding is sourced from tourist taxes (taxe de séjour) collected by accommodation providers, fees on waste collection containers and public services, transfers from the national government, Région Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, and Département du Jura, plus economic development aid programs. Distribution runs through the Orgelet headquarters, 4 tourist offices, France Services spaces, an RGAA 4.1.2-compliant website (91% accessibility), mobile application, online tourist tax platform, and DematDoc administrative platform; sanitation and waste collection are partially delegated to Sictom Lons-le-Saunier and SICTOM du Haut-Jura. Customers are residents, 845+ local businesses, and tourists rather than commercial buyers.

Name

Terre d'Émeraude Communauté

Legal name

Terre d'Émeraude Communauté

Website

https://terredemeraude.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Terre d'Émeraude Communauté is a French public intercommunal authority serving 92 communes and 25,000+ residents in southern Jura, delivering economic development, waste and sanitation, tourism, cultural, and social services across a natural-heritage territory anchored on Lake Vouglans and the Cascades du Hèrisson.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Public Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Historical Sites (712120), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Refuse Systems (4953), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Permitting, Reservations & Visitor Information Services (Passes, Booking, Visitor Centers) (THAAAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recreation & Activity Services (Hiking, Boating, Climbing, Fishing—Guided/Authorized) (THAAAGAF), National Park & Protected Area Tours (THAJAIAA), UNESCO & Protected Landmark Sites (THAJACAI), Street & Public Space Litter Collection (Municipal Cleaning) (BPALAAAE), Land Administration & Cadastral Services (Public Land Records, Parcel Management) (BPAIANAH)

Keywords

• Intercommunal public services
• Waste management services
• Sanitation services
• Tourism development services
• Economic development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Orgelet

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. Taxe de séjour (Tourist Tax): The communauté collects tourist taxes from visitors staying in commercial accommodations (hotels, vacation rentals, campgrounds, etc.) to fund tourism development and promotion activities. The tax is collected by accommodation providers who remit it to the communauté.
2. Public Service Fees: Fees for various public services including waste collection (household waste bins), sanitation services, and other municipal services.
3. Government Subsidies and Transfers: Transfers from national government, region (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté), and department (Jura) for exercising delegated competencies such as economic development, tourism, environment, and social services.
4. Economic Development Aid Programs: Financial support programs for local businesses including real estate/land aid, investment support through regional pacts, and business creation assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Terre d'Émeraude Communauté is a public intercommunal structure delivering essential public services across 92 communes in southern Jura, France. Its core offerings span economic development (business aid, workshop rentals, employment services), tourism management (tourist offices, hiking trails, UNESCO sites, museums), environmental services (waste collection, sanitation), cultural services (musées, médiathèques), and citizen services (France Services spaces, digital platforms). The community collects tourist taxes, manages waste collection infrastructure, and operates public tourism facilities.

Product overview

Terre d'Émeraude Communauté is an intercommunal community of 92 communes in southern Jura, formed in January 2020. It offers a diverse portfolio of public services including economic development (Atelier relais, Economic Aid Programs, Employment Services, Atelier au Village, Territoire d'Industrie program), environmental services (Sanitation Services, Waste Collection), tourism management (Tourist Information Offices, Cascades du Hérisson, Musée du Jouet, Régie de Vouglans, UNESCO Palafitte Sites, Hiking Trails, JURASSIC Vélo Tours), digital services (RGAA 4.1.2 Accessible Website, Mobile Application, Online Tourist Tax Platform, DematDoc), and citizen services (France Services Spaces, Suricate Reporting). The community also manages outdoor recreation infrastructure and cultural heritage sites across the territory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Atelier relais Rental workshop space in the ZAE at Clairvaux-Les-Lacs, prioritized for businesses under 3 years old, with adapted and evolving rent rates to support project launch.
• Economic Aid Programs Financial support programs for local businesses including aid for real estate, business creation, hiring, participation in trade shows, and ecological transition investments.
• Employment Services Job search assistance, job posting services, and candidate matching through the local business network and 'Demain Petite Montagne' program for job seekers and local employers.
• Atelier au Village Business incubator support at Les Crozets providing startup phase assistance for local entrepreneurs.
• Territoire d'Industrie Program National industrial development program grouping 5 communities, focusing on innovation, territorial attractiveness, land use, skills development, and ecological transition.
• Régie de Vouglans Public structure managing 3 ports on Lac de Vouglans, the Surchauffant campsite, beach surveillance, and commercial concessions. Lake is 35 km long with 605 million m³ water capacity for 285 MW hydroelectric production.
• Tourist Information Services Tourist information offices located in Clairvaux-les-Lacs, Moirans-en-Montagne, Orgelet, and Arinthod providing local tourism information and visitor services.
• Cascades du Hérisson Major waterfall site with 31 cascades along the Hérisson river, attracting approximately 500,000 annual visitors. Designated as 'Grand Site de France en projet' in 2017.
• UNESCO Palafitte Sites Prehistoric pile-dwelling sites at Grand Lac de Clairvaux and Lac de Chalain, UNESCO World Heritage sites since 2011.
• Musée du Jouet Toy museum in Moirans-en-Montagne attracting approximately 48,000 annual visitors.
• Hiking and Heritage Trails Approximately 800 km of marked hiking, VTT, and equestrian trails including themed walks, game trails, and heritage paths across the territory.
• JURASSIC Vélo Tours 50 electric-assisted cycling itineraries connecting natural sites, viewpoints, and tourist accommodations across the Jura Massif.
• Sanitation Services Collective and non-collective sanitation management across 4 sectors covering 4,941 ANC devices and 79 collective systems.
• Waste Collection Service Waste collection and recycling services with collection calendars, sorting guidelines via Le Tri Plus Simple, and déchetterie access.
• Online Tourist Tax Platform Online platform for declaring and paying tourist taxes, with digital declaration and administrative exchange capabilities for accommodation providers.
• DematDoc Administrative Platform Online platform for administrative acts and deliberations with current and archived documents.
• Terre d'Émeraude Mobile Application Territory information application for accessing community news, services, and local resources on mobile devices.
• France Services Spaces Multi-service spaces providing access to various public services including administrative procedures, employment assistance, and social services for citizens.
• CIAS (Centre Intercommunal d'Action Sociale) Intercommunal social action center providing social services to families, seniors, and vulnerable populations across the territory.

Quantifiable outcome

• 800 km of marked trails maintained for hiking, VTT, and equestrian use
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Champagnole Nozeroy JuracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2023Within 'Territoire d'industrie' program, collaboration with 4 other collectivités (Haut Jura Arcade, Haut Jura Saint Claude, La Granvallière) on 5 action categories: innovation, attractivity, land, skills, ecological transition.
• Conseil régional de Bourgogne-Franche-ComtécoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Regional council providing strategic direction and funding for territorial development. Collaboration on Pacte territorial with investment support programs for local businesses.
• Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie (CCI) du JuramajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional chamber of commerce providing business support services, networking, and economic development assistance to local enterprises.
• Pôle EmploimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational employment service providing job placement, training, and employment support services for job seekers and businesses.
• Initiative JuramajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation supporting business creation and takeover with microfinance and advisory services for entrepreneurs.
• Chambre d'agriculture du JuramajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural chamber providing support to farmers and agricultural businesses across the territory.
• BGE Franche-ComtéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness creation and support organization providing coaching and resources for entrepreneurs.
• La Fabrique à EntreprendreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEntrepreneurship support network connecting project leaders with resources and mentors.
• Haut Jura ArcadecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Territoire d'industrie consortium for industrial development and cohesion.
• Haut Jura Saint ClaudecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Territoire d'industrie consortium for industrial development and cohesion.
• La GranvallièrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Territoire d'industrie consortium for industrial development and cohesion.
• EDF (Électricité de France)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with EDF for management and celebration of Lake Vouglans, created by EDF dam. 50th anniversary commemoration organized jointly with 4 communautés de communes.
• Département du JuracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental council transferred Lake Vouglans facilities (ports, camping, buildings) to the communauté for €1. Ongoing collaboration on tourism development.
• Parc naturel régional du Haut-JuramajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on tourism development and environmental preservation for lakes, rivers, and waterfalls. Partner in 'Filière Lacs, rivières et cascades' initiative.
• Pays LédonienmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on 'Filière Lacs, rivières et cascades' initiative alongside Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura and tourism committee.
• SYDOM du JuramajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental waste management organization providing guidance on waste collection and recycling best practices.
• Sictom Lons-le-SauniermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWaste collection delegated to Sictom for Arinthod and Orgelet sectors.
• SICTOM du Haut-JuramajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWaste collection delegated to SICTOM for Moirans sector.
• DIRECCTEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional directorate for enterprise, competition, and environment providing regulatory guidance and economic development support.
• Plateforme RH JuraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHR platform providing workforce development and human resources support services for local businesses.
• Chambre de Métier et de l'Artisanat Bourgogne-Franche-ComtéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber supporting artisans and tradespeople with training, certification, and business development services.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Communauté de communes Champagnole Nozeroy Jura: Direct peer and formal partner within the Territoire d'Industrie consortium with Terre d'Émeraude, similarly a French rural communauté de communes in Jura delivering waste, sanitation, tourism and economic development services across a comparable commune footprint.
• Communauté de communes Haut Jura Arcade: Direct peer in the Territoire d'Industrie grouping with Terre d'Émeraude, operating a similar Jura-based rural intercommunal structure focused on industry, tourism, and shared competence delivery.
• Communauté de communes Haut Jura Saint Claude: Direct peer sharing the Territoire d'Industrie program with Terre d'Émeraude; another Jura intercommunal structure with overlapping competencies in economic development, tourism promotion, and environmental services.
• Communauté de communes La Granvallière: Direct peer within the Territoire d'Industrie consortium; a small rural communauté de communes in southern Jura delivering similar intercommunal competencies.
• Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura: Formal partner of Terre d'Émeraude on the Filière Lacs, rivières et cascades initiative; a regional public structure managing natural heritage, trails and sustainable tourism across the same Haut-Jura territory.

Regional players

• Communauté d'agglomération de Grand Dole: Larger neighbouring intercommunal authority in the same Jura/Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, delivering comparable public-service competencies (waste, sanitation, economic development, tourism) but across a more urbanised population base.
• Communauté de communes du Pays de Gex: Regional peer in Ain/Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, a comparable French intercommunal structure with overlapping competencies in waste management, economic development and tourism near the Jura Massif.

Broad incumbents

• Conseil départemental du Jura: Higher-tier French local authority that transferred Lake Vouglans assets to Terre d'Émeraude and continues to co-fund tourism, road and environmental policy in the same territory.
• Conseil régional de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté: Regional authority providing strategic direction and Pacte territorial funding to Terre d'Émeraude; a broader incumbent overseeing intercommunal policy across the same region.

Others

• SICTOM du Haut-Jura: Departmental waste-management syndicate that handles waste collection for the Moirans sector of Terre d'Émeraude; an adjacent ecosystem participant providing a key delegated public service.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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