Communauté de communes Val'Eyrieux

What Communauté de communes Val'Eyrieux does

Communauté de communes Val'Eyrieux is a French public intercommunal entity (établissement public de coopération intercommunale, EPCI) headquartered in Le Cheylard, Ardèche, serving 29 municipalities across the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Founded in 2014 and operating with 26 employees, the entity coordinates territory-wide public services including childcare (89 places), healthcare access (15 medical professionals), economic development (2 business incubators, 1,200 industrial jobs, the Pôleyrieux incubator and La vallée du bijou jewelry cluster), and environmental transition programs. Funding flows primarily through intercommunal taxation (taxe foncière, Cotisation Foncière des Entreprises), supplemented by cultural event revenue. Mobile services (Bus France Services) extend administrative reach across dispersed rural populations.

Its core operational surface combines statutory public administration with a distinctive cultural-scientific portfolio. The CCSTI de l'Ardèche operates L'Arche des M&étiers science center in Le Cheylard (interactive exhibitions, 30+ hands-on experiences) and Planète Mars — Observatoire Hubert Reeves in Mars (astronomy workshops, stargazing sessions, telescope observations). The cultural arm delivers an itinerant cultural season in partnership with Comédie de Valence, Val'Eyrieux Musique music school, and the annual Festival des étoiles (2000+ attendees in 2025). Tourism infrastructure includes La Dolce Via cycling route and 800 km of hiking trails.

The go-to-market model is community-led and structurally captive: services are delivered to residents free at point of use for public services, with cultural and scientific events priced individually (€4–100 per activity) via dedicated online ticketing platforms and physical venues. Distribution channels span physical offices, mobile Bus France Services, online ticketing (billetterie-ccsti.valeyrieux.fr), and the standard municipal website (valeyrieux.fr, developed by IRIS Interactive and hosted by OVH SAS). The website is not yet RGAA-accessibility compliant as of November 2025, indicating digital modernization is still in progress.

Name

Communauté de communes Val'Eyrieux

Legal name

La Communauté de communes Val'Eyrieux

Website

https://valeyrieux.fr

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Communauté de communes Val'Eyrieux is a French public intercommunal entity serving 29 communes in Ardèche, coordinating childcare, healthcare, economic development via two business incubators, and cultural-scientific programming through its CCSTI science center and Planète Mars observatory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-District Consortia & Shared Services Authorities (EDADABAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Government & Municipal Event Venues (THAHAAAE), Cycling Events (Road Races, Gran Fondos, Sportives) (MPAKAIAC)

Keywords

• Intercommunal public services
• Rural municipal administration
• Cultural programming services
• Science center education
• Economic development support

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Cheylard

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. Intercommunal taxation: As a French communauté de communes, the primary revenue source is intercommunal taxation (taxe foncière, Cotisation Foncière des Entreprises, etc.) collected from residents and businesses across the 29 communes.
2. Cultural event tickets: Revenue from cultural events including theatre performances, exhibitions, astronomy stages, and festivals. Pricing ranges from free to €100 per event.
3. Science center admissions: Entry fees for L'Arche des Métiers science center exhibitions and activities, with family packages and group rates available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Communauté de communes Val'Eyrieux is a French public intercommunal government entity that coordinates and delivers public services across 29 communes in the Ardèche territory. Its portfolio spans municipal administration, cultural programming (music school, itinerant theatre season, science center, astronomy observatory and festivals), tourism infrastructure (La Dolce Via cycling route), economic development support (two business incubators and the jewelry industry cluster), and mobile administrative services (Bus France Services) for residents and businesses.

Product overview

Communauté de communes Val'Eyrieux is a French intercommunal public administrative body serving 29 communes in Ardèche. The territory operates a diverse portfolio of services organized across multiple sectors including culture (Val'Eyrieux Musique music school, L'Arche des Métiers science center/CCSTI, and a seasonal itinerant cultural program), tourism and outdoor activities (La Dolce Via cycling route, Festival des Étoiles astronomy festival, and Planète Mars observatory), economic development (2 business incubators including Pôleyrieux and the jewelry industry cluster 'La vallée du bijou'), public services (Bus France Services mobile administrative assistance), and community infrastructure. The CCSTI L'Arche des Métiers runs the Planète Mars observatory hosting astronomy education programs. Cultural programming includes theater and performing arts through partnership with Comédie de Valence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Val'Eyrieux Musique Music education and instruction service offering enrollment in music programs for residents of the Val'Eyrieux territory.
• L'Arche des Métiers (CCSTI) Centre de Culture Scientifique, Technique et Industrielle (Science Center) providing interactive exhibitions, workshops, and educational programs on scientific topics for visitors of all ages in Le Cheylard.
• Planète Mars – Observatoire Hubert Reeves Astronomy observatory in Mars offering stargazing sessions, telescope observations, and astronomy training courses including Première Étoile, Petite Ourse, and other stage programs.
• Festival des Étoiles Annual astronomy festival held each August as part of the national 'Nuits des étoiles' event, attracting approximately 2000 visitors over two days.
• Saison culturelle itinérante Itinerant cultural season bringing theater, dance, and performing arts performances to villages across the Val'Eyrieux territory in partnership with Comédie de Valence.
• La Dolce Via Popular cycling and hiking trail route promoted as a tourism and outdoor activity offering in the Val'Eyrieux territory.
• Bus France Services Mobile public service bus bringing administrative assistance, government services, and support to residents across the 29 communes.
• Pôleyrieux Business Incubator Business nursery/incubator facility supporting entrepreneurship and business development in the Val'Eyrieux territory, part of two business incubators serving the area.
• Pépinières d'entreprise Enterprise nurseries providing workspace, support services, and resources for startups and new businesses in the region.
• La vallée du bijou Jewelry industry cluster and artisanal workshop district promoting local craftsmanship and jewelry production in the Val'Eyrieux area.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2000+ visitors attracted to Festival des étoiles annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Science by ArtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-creator of the 'Graines : comment naissent les plantes ?' exhibition. Science by Art collaborated with CCSTI de l'Ardèche and CCSTI La Rotonde to develop this interactive science exhibition featuring 30+ experiences.
• CCSTI La RotondecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the 'Graines : comment naissent les plantes ?' exhibition development. CCSTI La Rotonde collaborated on this interactive science exhibition showcasing plant reproduction and biodiversity.
• Association Française d'AstronomiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational astronomy association that created 'Les nuits des étoiles' (Nights of Stars) annual event. Val'Eyrieux CCSTI participates annually in this national event to host the Festival des étoiles.
• Club d'Astronomie de MarscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal astronomy club based in Mars that participates in the Festival des étoiles, providing volunteer expertise alongside CCSTI scientific mediators.
• Comédie de ValencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional theatre company partnering with Val'Eyrieux for the itinerant cultural season, bringing theatre productions to villages across the territory including 'Et j'en suis là de mes rêveries' and 'Tartuffe'.
• Cie La LigneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheatre company co-producing 'Il n'est pas trop tard puisqu'on est là' performance with Comédie de Valence and Val'Eyrieux cultural season.
• Association Les GrémisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt association partnering with artist Guy Chambon for the Salon d'Automne exhibition organized within the cultural season.
• Arche des MétierscoreOthersCentre de Culture Scientifique, Technique et Industrielle (CCSTI) de l'Ardèche located at Place des tanneurs, Le Cheylard. Operates interactive exhibitions and educational programs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Communauté de communes Ardèche Sources et Volcans: Neighbouring Ardèche communauté de communes with a similar rural, multi-commune structure delivering public services, cultural programming, and tourism development across southern-central Ardèche.
• Communauté de communes Berg et Coiron: Ardèche communauté de communes of similar scale and structure, operating an equivalent portfolio of services for a dispersed rural population.
• Communauté de communes Hermitage-Tournonais-Haut-Vivarais: Neighbouring Ardèche intercommunal entity delivering coordinated public services and economic development across multiple rural communes in northern Ardèche.
• Communauté de communes Val de Ligne: Ardèche intercommunal body serving a similar rural southern-Ardèche territory with analogous public, cultural, and tourism services.
• Communauté de communes Rhône Crussol: Ardèche-Drôme intercommunal structure operating similar public services, cultural programming, and economic development missions across a comparable number of member communes.
• Communauté de communes du Pays de Lamastre: Adjacent Ardèche communauté de communes with a comparable rural, multi-services profile spanning economic development, culture, and tourism in a sparsely populated territory.
• Communauté de communes du Bassin d'Aubenas: Ardèche intercommunal entity adjacent to Val'Eyrieux, offering comparable economic development, cultural services, and tourism promotion across a similar rural territory.
• Communauté de communes du Val d'Ay: Adjacent Ardèche intercommunal structure with a comparable rural-aggregation model and a similar mix of public services, cultural programming, and economic development activity.

Broad incumbents

• Département de l'Ardèche: Broader public authority overseeing and partially funding Val'Eyrieux-style intercommunal activities across the département, including social, cultural, and tourism policy relevant to the territory.

Regional players

• Communauté de communes Gorges de l'Ardèche - Terre de Montagne: Ardèche intercommunal authority with a strong tourism orientation (gorges, outdoor activities) comparable to Val'Eyrieux's Dolce Via and Festival des Étoiles focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/valeyrieux
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/valeyrieux

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

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