Communauté de communes du Thouarsais

What Communauté de communes du Thouarsais does

The Communauté de communes du Thouarsais (CCT) is a French public intercommunal structure (Établissement Public de Coopération Intercommunale, or EPCI) headquartered in Thouars, Deux-Sèvres, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. It serves 36,058 inhabitants across 24 communes and is operated by 462 public agents organized across 5 thematic poles and approximately 10 facilities. Originally constituted in 1972 as the District de Thouars and reclassified as a Communauté de Communes in 1998, the CCT acquired its current 24-commune footprint through the 2014 territorial reform and subsequent commune mergers.

The CCT delivers a comprehensive portfolio of public services across the full life cycle: early childhood care (114 places via Pô le Petite Enfance Amalthée and associative partners, managed through a single-window Guichet Unique), senior services (39-bed SSIAD home nursing, SAAD home help, meal delivery, Comm'GénérationS animation, and a 24-unit MARPA residence), waste management (TEOMi incentive-based tax, 4 déchèteries, composting program, Ecocito tracking platform), sustainable mobility (free T'bus urban transport, T'Vélos bike rental, Comm'Bus on-demand, Maison des Mobilités hub), and territorial development (T'Rénov energy renovation, LEADER/FEDER €2M EU funding envelope for 2021-2027). Its operations are coordinated through a participatory Projet de Territoire 2026-2035 (4 ambitions, 28 objectives, 155 actions) and the GAL Thouarsais-Loudunais Local Action Group.

Revenue is generated through local taxation (taxe foncière, CFE, TEOMi), state allocations (dotations d'État), user fees for specific services (childcare on CAF income scale, transport fares, professional waste Redevance Spéciale Incitative), and EU/regional subsidies. The CCT manages 10 separate budgets and a wholly owned social action subsidiary (CIAS du Thouarsais, 235 agents). Key digital platforms include the GIS-based geo.thouarsais.fr territorial map, the Ecocito waste tracking system, the TEOMi simulator, and a Guichet Unique for childcare. The entity is governed by President Bernard Paineau and Director General Guillaume Romain.

Name

Communauté de communes du Thouarsais

Legal name

Communauté de communes du Thouarsais

Website

https://thouars-communaute.fr

Company type

Public

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Communauté de communes du Thouarsais is a French public intercommunal authority (EPCI) serving 36,058 inhabitants across 24 communes in Nord-Est Deux-Sèvres, delivering public services including waste management, childcare, senior care, mobility, and territorial development through its 462 agents and 10 budgets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

City/Municipal Public Health Departments (HLAJAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rental / Fee-for-Service CCRCs (HLADAEAB), Affordable / Low-Income Assisted Living (Medicaid Waiver Focused) (HLADABAE)

Keywords

• Intercommunal public services
• Waste management services
• Public transportation services
• Early childhood services
• Senior care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Thouars

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Taxation locale (Fiscalité locale): The main revenue streams include property tax (taxe foncière), household and business taxation (taxe d'habitation, CFE), state allocations (dotations d'état), and EU/French subsidies. The principal budget integrates revenues from fiscal household and business taxation, state allocations, subsidies, user contributions, and service entry fees.
2. User fees and contributions: Fees from waste collection (TEOMi/incitative tax), childcare services, home care services, meal delivery, and other public services. These represent participation contributions from service users.
3. European structural funds (LEADER / FEDER OS.5): European funding through LEADER and FEDER OS.5 programs for the Thouarsais-Loudunais territorial programme, envelope of €2,000,000 for period 2021-2027, managed jointly with the Communauté de communes du Pays Loudunais.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Communauté de communes du Thouarsais is a French public intercommunal structure (EPCI) delivering public services to 36,058 inhabitants across 24 communes in the Nord-Est of Deux-Sèvres. It provides waste collection and treatment (including TEOMi incentive-based tax and 4 déchèteries), early childhood care (114 places), home nursing and senior care, urban and on-demand public transport, bike rental, energy renovation support, economic development, and European LEADER/FEDER funding program management.

Product overview

Communauté de communes du Thouarsais operates as a public intercommunal authority providing comprehensive local services across 24 communes with 36,058 inhabitants. The service portfolio is organized around mobility (T'bus urban transport, T'Vélos bike rental, Comm'Bus on-demand, Maison des Mobilités hub), environmental services (incentive-based waste tax TEOMi, composting, recycling through 4 déchèteries), social services (Pôle Petite Enfance Amalthée childcare with 114 places, Pôle Seniors CIAS home care and nursing, MARPA Les Cerisiers Blancs senior residence), and territorial development (T'Rénov energy renovation, European LEADER/FEDER funding programs). The CIAS (Centre Intercommunal d'Action Sociale) handles social action while the CCT manages environmental, mobility, and development competencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• T'Bus: Free urban bus service operating in Thouars with two lines, available Monday to Saturday. Service launched November 2025.
• T'Vélos
• Pôle Petite Enfance Amalthée
• Territoire 2026-2035

Products and services

• T'bus Free urban bus service operating Monday through Saturday with two lines connecting city center, hospital, and economic zones, with real-time mobile application for tracking. Operated by the CCT for residents and visitors of the Thouarsais territory.
• T'Vélos Long-term bike rental service offering standard bicycles and electric-assist bikes for daily commute. Rental periods from 1 month to 12 months with rates ranging from €30 to €365. For inhabitants and workers over 18 across the 24 communes.
• Comm'Bus On-demand transport service operating across the 24 communes of Thouarsais. Connects to fixed points including theatre, squares, health center, hospital, and shopping areas. Reservations required one day in advance. Fares from €1.00 to €1.50; free for children under 5.
• TEOMi (Taxe d'Enlèvement des Ordures Ménagères incitative) Incentive-based waste collection tax system where residents are charged based on the volume of waste collected (grey bin lift frequency), combined with property value assessment. Managed via the Ecocito digital tracking platform with a public simulator.
• Pôle Petite Enfance Amalthée Early childhood center offering 114 places in public and associative structures, including a Très Grande Crêche (62 places) and Micro-crèche (10 places). Includes Guichet Unique for centralized enrollment and Relais Petite Enfance for guidance.
• Pôle Seniors CIAS Comprehensive senior care service combining SAAD (home help), SSIAD (nursing care, 39 beds, 100% covered by health insurance), meal delivery, and Comm'GénérationS animation services for maintaining elderly residents at home across the territory.
• MARPA Les Cerisiers Blancs Non-medicalized senior residence in Cersay with 24 units (20 individual and 2 couple apartments, plus 1 temporary accommodation unit) for people aged 60+. Provides communal dining, activities, and 24/7 safety with teleassistance.
• T'Rénov Territorial energy renovation program providing financial support and technical advice for home energy improvements, part of the broader Energy-Climate Strategy. Includes a habitat renovation advisor appointment booking service.
• Compostage Composting promotion program offering subsidized composters (€30-€35), free participation in prevention meetings with complimentary 300L composter, and neighborhood composting stations across the Thouarsais territory.
• Maison des Mobilités Unified mobility center managing transport information, solidarity transport (T'Solid'R), and rental fleet including electric bikes, scooters, and cars for residents without private transportation. Operated via Centre Prométhée, Thouars.
• LEADER/FEDER European Funding Programs European territorial funding programs with €2,000,000 envelope for 2021-2027 period supporting local economic development, center-bourg revitalization, sustainable mobility, and ecological transition. Provides project support via GAL Thouarsais-Loudunais for municipalities, associations, enterprises, and institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 38.35 kg per inhabitant per year of compostable waste still going into residual waste (2020 study)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Communauté de communes du Pays LoudunaiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Joint management of European LEADER and FEDER OS.5 territorial programme for the 2021-2027 period. Budget of €2,000,000 shared between the two territories. Jointly defines the 3-axis strategy: territorial attractiveness, quality of life in rural areas, and ecological transition.
• GAL Thouarsais-Loudunais (Groupe d'Action Locale)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Action Group composed of socio-economic actors (elected officials, business leaders, associations) responsible for selecting projects through programming committees based on criteria defined in the strategy. Provides personalized project support and is the gateway to LEADER and FEDER OS.5 subsidies.
• Centre Socioculturel du ThouarsaiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManages the Maison des mobilités at Centre Prométhée, Thouars, providing a single point for all mobility questions, personalized mobility advice, and managing the solidarity transport service (T'Solid'R with volunteer drivers). Also manages the T'Vélos bike rental programme.
• CAF (Caisse d'Allocations Familiales)coreOthersNational family allowance fund providing financing for early childhood care facilities (crèches) and setting the income-based pricing scale (barème CAF) used for childcare fees across all CCT childcare structures.
• CCI (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie), CMA (Chambre de Métiers et de l'Artisanat), and Pôle Eco-IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber partners from the 2017 Inter'Actions programme supporting businesses in circular economy, waste reduction, and energy efficiency through collaborative operations. Joint initiative with the CCT to advance ecological industrial and territorial development.
• Association 'On Loge A Pied' (Argentonnais)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAssociative partner contracted to deliver environmental and sustainability education animations to school students (CM1 to 6ème) on topics including zero-waste classes, composting, citizenship, energy, biodiversity, water, and scientific methodology.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Regional authority serving as Managing Authority for FEDER and LEADER funds. Co-finances CCT's mobility, energy, and economic development projects — a hierarchical partner that sets funding priorities the CCT must align with.
• Grand Poitiers Communauté Urbaine: Larger Nouvelle-Aquitaine metropolitan authority centered on Poitiers. Operates the same EPCI competencies at metropolitan scale, including waste, mobility, economic development, and social action — a relevant regional benchmark for service innovation and Cit'ergie-style programs.

Direct peers

• Communauté de communes du Pays Loudunais: Adjacent French EPCI in Vienne with comparable scale and competencies. Direct partner jointly managing the €2M LEADER/FEDER OS.5 envelope2021-2027, making it the most structurally comparable peer for service portfolio, funding model, and demographic profile.
• Cholet Agglomération: Nearby Pays de la Loire EPCI of comparable population scale (~100k inhabitants). Similar service portfolio across mobility, waste, childcare, and senior services — a relevant peer for operational benchmarking in a rural-urban mix territory.
• Saumur Val de Loire Agglomération: Intercommunality in Pays de la Loire serving ~70k inhabitants with a comparable mix of urban and rural communes. Comparable competencies in waste management, mobility, economic development, and tourism — useful peer for benchmarking mid-sized rural-urban EPCIs.
• Communauté d'Agglomération du Niortais (Niort Agglo): Larger EPCI centered on Niort, also in Deux-Sèvres / Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Operates similar competencies (waste, transport, economic development, social action) at greater scale (~120k inhabitants), providing a regional benchmark for service delivery and budget structure.

Others

• ADEME (Agence de la Transition Écologique): National public agency co-financing the CCT's Cit'ergie labeling, energy transition, and waste reduction programs. Functions as a funding and standards partner rather than a competitor, but its policy priorities directly shape CCT's strategic agenda.
• CAF des Deux-Sèvres: Caisse d'Allocations Familiales branch that finances CCT's childcare facilities and sets the income-based pricing scale (barème CAF). A critical enabler of the Pôle Petite Enfance Amalthée economic model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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