Vire Normandie

What Vire Normandie does

Vire Normandie is a French commune nouvelle (new commune) established in 2016 through the administrative merger of eight previously independent municipalities: Coulonces, Saint-Germain-de-Tallevende, Truttemer-le-Grand, Truttemer-le-Petit, Maisoncelles-la-Jourdan, Roullours, Vaudry, and Vire. Located in the Calvados department of Normandy between Mont Saint-Michel and Caen, the municipality serves its resident population through a comprehensive portfolio of public services spanning administrative procedures (état civil, urban planning, housing), cultural facilities (cinema, theatre, museum, conservatory, médiathèque, event hall), sports facilities (hippodrome, aquatic center, sports fields, École municipale des Sports), education, childcare, social services (CCAS, CLIC du Bocage, Pass'Permis, Télé-Alarme, portage de repas), waste management, water and sanitation, and economic development. The entity operates eight delegated municipality offices, a central headquarters at 11 rue Deslongrais in Vire, the recently inaugurated Maison France Services proximity hub (opened May/July 2024), the digital Portail citoyen, the Espace Public Numérique, and an electric bike/car rental service.

The underlying technology footprint is minimal and entirely non-proprietary: the official website (virenormandie.fr) runs on the E-majine CMS platform, with no disclosed APIs, SDKs, mobile applications, AI integrations, or proprietary systems. Service delivery relies on physical municipal offices, the digital citizen portal, and a network of partner or wholly-owned operating entities including the Conservatoire Musique et Danse, CCAS (Centre Communal d'Action Sociale), Cinéma Le Basselin, Musée de Vire Normandie (housed in the classified Hôtel-Dieu historic monument), Théâtre Le Préau (a Centre Dramatique National of Normandy focused on contemporary dramatic writing), Médiathèque, La Halle Michel Drucker event hall, and Centre Socioculturel Charles Lemaître.

The revenue model is that of a French territorial collectivity rather than a commercial enterprise. Funding is derived from local taxation (taxes locales), central government dotations, EU/program grants (Action Cœur de Ville, 124 Territoires d'industrie, France Mobilités), and fees for specific municipal services such as waste management, water, swimming-pool access, and cultural venue use. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer through physical offices, online portals, and service points; there is no commercial pricing structure. The entity serves four primary segments: residents/citizens (primary, captive), local businesses (via Vire Avenir), associations (via MJC and the Portail des associations), and tourists (via the Office du Tourisme Pays de Vire), all within the commune's geographic boundaries in Normandy, France. As of the available data, the municipality employs 46 staff and operates within the broader Intercom de la Vire au Noireau intercommunal structure covering approximately 50,000 inhabitants across 17 communes.

Name

Vire Normandie

Legal name

Ville de Vire Normandie

Website

https://virenormandie.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vire Normandie is a French commune nouvelle (municipal government) formed in 2016 by merging eight municipalities in Calvados, Normandy. It delivers administrative, cultural, educational, sports, and social services to its residents and operates as a public territorial collectivity funded by local taxation and government dotations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration and Municipal Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Education Authorities & Municipal Education Offices (EDADABAD)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public administration
• Cultural facility management
• Public education services
• Social solidarity programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Vire

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Local taxation: Municipal revenue is generated primarily through local taxation (taxes locales, dotations) from the central government, and other public funding mechanisms typical of French communes.
2. Public service fees: Various administrative and service fees for municipal services such as waste management, water, cultural facilities, and sports facilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vire Normandie is a French municipal government entity (commune nouvelle) that delivers public administration services and operates cultural, educational, recreational, and social facilities for the residents of its eight delegated communes in Calvados, Normandy. Its core offerings include administrative procedures (état civil, urban planning, housing), cultural venues (cinema, museum, theatre, library, conservatory, event hall), sports and recreational facilities (hippodrome, aquatic center, municipal sports school), social solidarity programs (childcare, senior services, digital inclusion), and essential public utilities (waste management, water, sanitation).

Product overview

Vire Normandie is a French commune formed of 8 delegated municipalities (communes déléguées) offering a comprehensive range of public services. The municipality operates cultural venues including Cinéma Le Basselin (cinema), the Musée de Vire Normandie (museum), Théâtre Le Préau (National Drama Center), La Halle Michel Drucker (event hall), and the Médiathèque (library). Educational services include the Conservatoire Musique et Danse (music and dance school). Recreational facilities include Centre Aquatique Aquavire (aquatic center), Hippodrome (horse racing), and various sports facilities. The municipality also provides administrative services through Maison France Services and digital inclusion through the Espace Public Numérique (EPN).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maison France Services: Public service hub offering administrative assistance to citizens
• Vire Normandie TV

Products and services

• Cinéma Le Basselin A municipal cinema classified 'Art et Essai' with 2 screens, labeled 'Jeune Public', 'Patrimoine et Répertoire' and 'Recherche et Découverte', operating under a public service mission to provide cultural film programming for residents.
• Conservatoire Musique et Danse de Vire Normandie A music and dance conservatory offering artistic education including dance, musical training, awakening programs for young children, and instrumental lessons.
• Musée de Vire Normandie A municipal museum housed in the classified Historic Monument Hôtel-Dieu, recently renovated, showcasing local history and heritage. Holds the Musée de France national certification.
• Théâtre Le Préau (Centre Dramatique National de Normandie) A National Drama Center of Normandy based in Vire, focused on contemporary dramatic writing as a place of artistic creation with permanent artistic activity and shared facilities.
• La Halle Michel Drucker An event hall hosting nearly 50 performances per year, featuring concerts and cultural events for residents and visitors.
• Médiathèque de Vire Normandie A public library welcoming all audiences from babies to seniors, offering books, media, and cultural resources.
• Centre Aquatique Aquavire A municipal aquatic center operated by the Communauté de Communes de Vire, offering swimming pool and wellness facilities for residents.
• Hippodrome de Vire Normandie A horse racing venue established in 1875, operating under the Société des Courses de Vire Normandie.
• Centre Socioculturel Municipal Charles Lemaître A municipal sociocultural center offering summer activities and family events including the 'Cabanes d'été' summer program.
• Maison France Services A proximity service hub providing assisted access to various administrative procedures and government services for citizens of Vire Normandie.
• Espace Public Numérique (EPN) A digital public space offering free internet access and digital literacy services for citizens, addressing digital inclusion in the territory.
• Intercom de la Vire au Noireau An inter-municipal cooperation structure established in January 2017 around Vire Normandie and Condé-en-Normandie, providing coordinated public services across 17 communes and approximately 50,000 inhabitants.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Intercom de la Vire au NoireaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntercommunalité created in January 2017, built around Vire Normandie and Condé-en-Normandie. Comprises 17 communes with approximately 50,000 inhabitants. Provides coordinated public services across the territory.
• Vire AvenircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of local businesses, traders and artisans with the objective of redynamizing, promoting and animating commerce on the Vire Normandie territory.
• Centre Dramatique National de Normandie - Théâtre du PréaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Drama Centre of Normandy based in Vire. The theatre du Préau is primarily focused on contemporary dramatic writing, operating as a place of artistic creation with permanent artistic activity and shared facilities.
• Conservatoire Musique et Danse de Vire NormandiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic and Dance Conservatory offering varied and quality artistic education including dance, musical training, and instrumental lessons.
• Centre Aquatique AquavireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAquatic center of the Communauté de Communes de Vire, providing swimming pool and wellness facilities for residents of the Vire area.
• Office du Tourisme Pays de VireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTourism office with three antennas on the territory: Vire (Square de la Résistance), Villers-Bocage, and additional locations.
• MJC - Maison des Jeunes et de la CulturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth and Culture House operating around a global educational project linked to the territory, with action focused on openness and welcoming everyone.
• Société des Courses de Vire NormandieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHorse racing society created in 1875, celebrating its heritage with the hippodrome facility.
• Centre socioculturel Charles LemaîtreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal sociocultural center providing summer activities and community programs for families.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ville de Dinan: Dinan is a small Breton commune with strong cultural heritage assets, tourism focus, and consolidated municipal services — structurally similar to Vire Normandie's tourism-corridor positioning and cultural infrastructure.
• Ville de Flers: Flers is a similarly sized Norman commune (sub-prefecture of Orne) with comparable rural-urban characteristics, an industrial heritage, and active municipal services for ~15,000 inhabitants — a direct structural analogue to Vire Normandie.
• Ville de Fougères: Fougères is a sub-prefecture commune of comparable size and economic profile in eastern Brittany, sharing rural Norman/Breton border characteristics with Vire Normandie and similar municipal governance challenges.
• Ville de Falaise: Falaise is a Calvados commune of similar size to Vire Normandie with comparable Norman heritage (William the Conqueror birthplace), small-town service portfolio, and shared departmental context — making it a near-direct administrative peer.
• Ville de Saint-Lô: Saint-Lô is the prefecture of neighboring Manche department with a comparable population profile, post-WWII reconstruction heritage (the city was substantially rebuilt), and a similar municipal service portfolio.
• Ville de Vitré: Vitré (Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany) is a comparable small heritage town of similar size with a consolidated commune structure, medieval/architectural heritage, and active cultural programming — directly analogous in scale and mission.
• Ville de Lisieux: Lisieux is a mid-sized Calvados commune (~20,000 inhabitants) offering a similar portfolio of cultural, educational, and administrative municipal services in the same department, making it a strong same-territory comparable.
• Ville d'Argentan: Argentan is an Orne commune of similar size and rural Norman profile, offering comparable municipal services and facing similar demographic and economic dynamism challenges.

Others

• Communauté de communes de Vire: The Communauté de communes de Vire (referenced via Centre Aquatique Aquavire) is the immediate intercommunal partner that jointly operates infrastructure with Vire Normandie — a direct operational neighbor rather than a competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Intercommunalité de Caen la Mer: Caen la Mer is the broader intercommunal structure anchored on Caen — the regional urban center that Vire Normandie's territory connects to via the A84. It operates overlapping public-service competencies at a larger urban scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Ville-de-Vire-657580891017639
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vire-normandie
• Instagraminstagram.com/virenormandie/?hl=fr

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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