Ville de Vaulx-en-Velin

What Ville de Vaulx-en-Velin does

Ville de Vaulx-en-Velin is the municipal government (collectivité territoriale) of a commune in the Métropole de Lyon, located 8 km east of Lyon in eastern France. With over 50,000 inhabitants and a notably young demographic profile (50% under 30), it is the 4th largest city in the Lyon metropolitan area and operates a comprehensive portfolio of public services spanning administration, education, culture, sports, social services, urban planning, public safety (vidéo protection), and economic development. Service delivery is conducted through dual channels: physical offices (Hôtel de Ville and Mairie Annexe) and integrated digital platforms including Toodego for administrative procedures, Portail Famille for family services, and Mon Avis for citizen participation.

The municipality manages a substantial portfolio of cultural and recreational assets, including the Planétarium (ranked 9th most visited cultural facility in Greater Lyon), Centre Culturel Charlie Chaplin, Piscine Jean Gelet, Cinéma Les Amphis, the École des Arts conservatory, and a network of municipal libraries. It shares stewardship of the Grand Parc de Miribel Jonage — the 2nd largest peri-urban park in Europe spanning 2,200 hectares with 4 million annual visitors. Major capital projects underway include the Tramway T9 (€224M, 11.5 km, 2026 launch), housing rehabilitation under the Grand Projet de Ville (GPV), new schools (École Katherine Johnson, École Odette Cartailhac), a multi-professional health center, and sports infrastructure.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: local taxation (taxe foncière, cotisation foncière des entreprises), state and metropolitan government transfers, service fees (school catering and childcare priced via the quotient familial means-tested system), and commercial revenue from municipal markets. The municipality operates under mayor Hélène Geoffroy in partnership with the Métropole de Lyon, Sytral Mobilités for transport, ENSAL and ENTPE for higher education integration, and maintains eight international twin city relationships (1974-2025).

Name

Ville de Vaulx-en-Velin

Legal name

Ville de Vaulx-en-Velin

Website

https://vaulx-en-velin.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1850

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Ville de Vaulx-en-Velin is the municipal government of a 50,000+ resident commune in the Métropole de Lyon, France, delivering administrative, educational, cultural, sports, and social services through physical offices and digital platforms. It manages urban renewal, transit, and public infrastructure projects including the €224M Tramway T9.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public administration
• Urban planning
• Community services
• Cultural and sports facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Vaulx-en-velin

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Local taxation: Revenue from local taxes including property tax (taxe foncière), business tax (cotisation foncière des entreprises), and other local levies.
2. Government transfers and subsidies: State subsidies, metropolitan transfers, and intergovernmental funding for public services and infrastructure projects.
3. Service fees: Fees for services such as school catering, childcare, recreational activities, and administrative services. Pricing based on family quotient system (quotient familial).
4. Market and commercial revenue: Revenue from municipal markets, commercial spaces, and economic development activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ville de Vaulx-en-Velin operates the municipal administration and public services of the Vaulx-en-Velin commune, delivering administrative procedures, cultural programming, sports facilities, family and education services, urban planning, public safety, social services, and major infrastructure projects to over 50,000 residents. It manages a portfolio of cultural venues (Centre Charlie Chaplin, Planétarium, Cinéma Les Amphis, conservatory, libraries), sports facilities (Piscine Jean Gelet, bowling complex), family service portals, citizen participation platforms, and large-scale urban renewal and transport initiatives including Tramway T9.

Product overview

The city of Vaulx-en-Velin operates a digital services ecosystem centered on its official website (vaulx-en-velin.net), which serves as a unified information and administrative portal. Key service platforms include Toodego for online administrative procedures, the Portail Famille for childcare and school services management, and Mon Avis for citizen participation. The city manages a diverse portfolio of cultural and sports facilities including the Centre Culturel Charlie Chaplin, Planétarium (9th most visited cultural venue in Lyon metropolitan area), Piscine Jean Gelet, Cinéma Les Amphis, École des Arts conservatory, and municipal libraries. Major infrastructure projects include the new Tramway T9 (224 million euros, 11.5 km, launching 2026) and the Grand Projet de Ville urban renewal program. Seasonal programs such as Activ'été provide community sports and cultural activities. The Grand Parc de Miribel Jonage (2,200 hectares, 4 million annual visitors) represents the city's major natural asset.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Toodego (Online Administrative Procedures Portal) Online administrative procedures portal enabling residents of Vaulx-en-Velin to complete various municipal démarches including identity document (CNI/passeport) appointments, spontaneous job applications, facility reservations, and reporting of public space issues.
• Portail Famille (Family Services Portal) Online family portal (Espace Citoyens) allowing parents to manage childcare reservations, school cafeteria payments, and extracurricular activity registrations for their children through the Vaulx-en-Velin municipality.
• Mon Avis (Citizen Participation Platform) Online participatory democracy platform enabling Vaulx-en-Velin residents to share opinions, participate in municipal consultations, and engage with local decision-making processes.
• Centre Culturel Charlie Chaplin Municipal cultural center in Vaulx-en-Velin hosting events, performances, and artistic programming for residents, named after Charlie Chaplin.
• Planétarium de Vaulx-en-Velin Municipal planetarium offering astronomical shows and scientific education, ranked as the 9th most visited cultural facility in the Lyon metropolitan area.
• Piscine Jean Gelet Municipal swimming pool in Vaulx-en-Velin offering swimming lessons, aquagym, baby swimming sessions, and aquatic garden activities. The facility is currently undergoing rehabilitation and extension.
• Cinéma Les Amphis Municipal cinema venue operated by the city of Vaulx-en-Velin, hosting film screenings and events including the annual Film Festival.
• École des Arts (Conservatoire) Municipal arts school and conservatory in Vaulx-en-Velin offering instruction in music and dance to residents.
• Bibliothèques municipales (Municipal Library Network) Municipal library network in Vaulx-en-Velin, including the Médiathèque Joséphine Baker, providing access to books, media, and community learning resources for residents.
• Activ'été (Summer Community Program) Major summer activity program organized by the city, offering sports, cultural, and recreational activities for all ages across various neighborhoods of Vaulx-en-Velin.
• Grand Parc de Miribel Jonage Shared natural area spanning 2,200 hectares co-managed with the Grand Parc de Miribel Jonage, featuring beaches, recreational activities, agricultural zones, and biodiversity reserves with 4 million annual visitors. The park is the 2nd largest peri-urban park in Europe.
• Tramway T9 New tramway line of 11.5 km with 12 stations connecting Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie to Charpennes, developed with Sytral Mobilités on a 224 million euro budget. Expected to serve 27,000-36,000 daily passengers by 2030, with service planned for 2026.
• Grand Projet de Ville (GPV) — Urban Renewal Program Major urban renewal initiative (Grand Projet de Ville) improving quality of life in disadvantaged neighborhoods of Vaulx-en-Velin through housing renovation, public space creation, and service development. The program is jointly mandated by the French State, Métropole de Lyon, and the City.
• School Catering (Restauration scolaire) Municipal school catering service for Vaulx-en-Velin pupils with means-tested pricing based on the quotient familial (family quotient) system. Reservations are required 5 business days in advance via the Portail Famille.
• Mutuelle communale (Communal Health Insurance) Communal mutual health insurance scheme offered by the City of Vaulx-en-Velin via the CCAS to provide residents with access to affordable complementary health coverage.
• Vaulx-en-Velin Entreprises (VVE) — Local Business Network Local business network of 155 member companies offering economic development, business networking, commercial space access, and local commerce support in Vaulx-en-Velin.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4 million visitors annually to Grand Parc
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mazarrón (Spain)minorOthers · 1 January 2025Most recent twin town partnership established in 2025, expanding international network
• Ponte da Barca (Portugal)minorOthers · 1 January 2019Twin town partnership since 2019, establishing new European cultural ties
• Beit Sahour (Palestine)minorOthers · 1 January 2008Twin town partnership established in 2008, supporting Palestinian solidarity
• Artik (Armenia)minorOthers · 1 January 1999Twin town partnership since 1999, supporting Armenian community connections
• Montedoro (Italy)minorOthers · 1 January 1988Twin town partnership established in 1988
• Sebaco (Nicaragua)minorOthers · 1 January 1987Twin town partnership since 1987, fostering solidarity and international cooperation
• Orcha (Belarus)minorOthers · 1 January 1975Twin town partnership since 1975, maintaining international cultural and civic exchanges
• Böhlen (Germany)minorOthers · 1 January 1974Twin town partnership established in 1974, one of the oldest city twinning relationships for Vaulx-en-Velin
• Métropole de LyoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetropolitan authority responsible for major infrastructure projects including Tramway T9, regional transport (TCL), economic development, and urban planning at the metropolitan level. GPV (Grand Projet de Ville) jointly mandated by State, Metropolis, and City.
• Sytral MobilitéscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransport authority developing Tramway T9 connecting Vaulx-en-Velin to Charpennes with 224 million euro budget, scheduled for 2027 service. Also managing Bus à Haut Niveau de Services (BHNS) on Route de Genas.
• ENSAL (École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Lyon)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture school located in Vaulx-en-Velin, part of Cité Campus development with mutual equipment sharing between city and higher education institutions
• ENTPE (École Nationale des Travaux Publics de l'État)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic engineering school in Vaulx-en-Velin, partner in Cité Campus mutual equipment project and urban development initiatives
• Etablissement Français du SangminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBlood donation collection organization partnering with city for regular blood drives at Carré de Soie venue
• Grand Parc de Miribel JonagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShared natural area spanning 2,200 hectares with 4 million annual visitors, co-managed as one of Europe's largest peri-urban parks

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ville d'Aubervilliers: Seine-Saint-Denis commune with a similar young population, ANRU-driven urban renewal, and active cultural/municipal service offering – a directly comparable peer for demographic and program structure.
• Ville de Pantin: Plaine Commune commune with similar young demographic, cultural-facility investments, and transport/urban renewal projects – directly comparable for municipal service and infrastructure strategy.
• Ville de Saint-Denis: Plaine Commune commune in Île-de-France with a comparable young, diverse population profile and major urban renewal / transport infrastructure (including tramway lines) – a strong functional comparator for GPV-style programs.
• Ville de Bron: Lyon-metro commune of similar scale, operating an equivalent range of municipal services, public transport connections, and cultural/sports infrastructure as Vaulx-en-Velin.
• Ville de Vénissieux: Lyon-metro commune with a comparable young population profile, similar socio-economic mix, and parallel urban renewal (ANRU/GPV-style) programs – directly comparable for service delivery and demographic challenges.
• Ville de Bobigny: Seine-Saint-Denis commune with a parallel socio-economic profile, ANRU/GPV urban renewal pipeline, and similar municipal service portfolio – a directly comparable peer in the northern Paris metro.
• Ville de Villeurbanne: Adjacent commune in the Métropole de Lyon with a similar population scale and a comparable portfolio of municipal services, cultural facilities, and urban renewal programs, making it the closest demographic and functional peer.

Broad incumbents

• Ville de Saint-Étienne: Larger Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes city with a comparable industrial-heritage, urban renewal, and cultural-sports service portfolio, providing a broader regional benchmark for municipal operations.
• Métropole de Lyon: The intercommunal authority that oversees Vaulx-en-Velin, jointly mandates the GPV, and co-funds the T9 tramway; comparable as the larger governing/financing entity but at a metropolitan rather than communal scale.

Regional players

• Ville de Caluire-et-Cuire: Lyon-metro commune in the same Métropole de Lyon with comparable administrative and cultural services, providing a regional same-metropolis peer for municipal service benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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