Tamarun Spl

What Tamarun Spl does

Tamarun SPL (Société Publique Locale) is a public-local company operating since 1994 under an exclusive public service delegation (DSP) signed December 24, 2015, with the Commune de Saint-Paul on the French overseas island of La Réunion. Its mandate covers the development, animation, and maintenance of the entire western coastal zone, organized around three operational pillars: Aménagement (planning and construction of public infrastructure including sanitary blocks, cemeteries, skate parks, and rondavelle renovations), Animation (operation of tourist and commercial facilities such as Camping Ermitage Lagon, the Centre de Séminaires Les Argonautes, and a network of beach kiosks), and Entretien (beach cleaning, green-space upkeep, port maintenance, and invasive species management). With more than 100 agents deployed daily along the coastline, Tamarun functions as both a municipal contractor and an economic-development operator, generating revenue through a blend of managed-services fees from the City of Saint-Paul, space rental (seminar rooms of 50–160 m²), tourist accommodation, and commercial concessions (3- to 12-year terms) awarded via public calls for projects at sites including the 1,220 m² Carré des Roches Noires complex.

The company's product and technology footprint spans physical venues and modest digital infrastructure. Physical assets include the Camping Ermitage Lagon (bungalows, safari tents, pitches reaching 86% peak occupancy), the Argonautes seminar center, 15+ rondavelles and caravelles, the Carré des Roches Noires heritage commercial complex, the Four à Chaux Méralikan cultural site, an extended skate park, and a public webcam network covering six beach locations operated in partnership with IRT. Digital infrastructure is limited to the webcam feeds, an online incident-reporting form, and a Wéva grocery-pickup locker installed under a December 2021 partnership; there is no disclosed proprietary software platform, app, or API. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and event-driven: bookings are handled via email and phone, while footfall is generated through a continuous calendar of hosted events (Francofolies, FIFOI, RAID UNSS championship, film productions including OPJ 974 and En Boucle).

The customer base is hybrid. The City of Saint-Paul is the anchor counterparty, funding delegated maintenance and project-owner mandates; TCO (Territoire de la Côte Ouest) is a secondary public client via the 2017 Four à Chaux delegation. Commercial demand is diversified across corporate seminar clients (VINCI Energies, SDIS 974, Librairie Gérard), individual and local camping guests (~80% Reunion residents), event organizers, and private concessionaires selected through calls for projects. Marketing is primarily organic (social media, website news, earned press) rather than paid acquisition. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; all commercial engagements are negotiated through direct enquiry. The overall operating model resembles a territorial economic-development agency more than a venture-backed growth company.

Name

Tamarun Spl

Legal name

Société Publique Locale Tamarun

Website

https://tamarun.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tamarun SPL is a French public-local company (Société Publique Locale) that develops, animates, and maintains the western coastline of La Réunion under a public service delegation from the City of Saint-Paul, operating a campground, seminar center, beach kiosks, and municipal infrastructure projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Sector Coastal Zone Management

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Association Maintenance, Vendor & Capital Project Management (BPAJAHAM)

Keywords

• Coastal zone management
• Public service delegation
• Seminar venue rental
• Beachfront camping accommodation
• Public infrastructure maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Paul

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Seminar and Meeting Space Rental: Tamarun operates the Centre de Séminaires Les Argonautes at La Saline Les Bains, renting meeting rooms (50-160 m²), event spaces, and offices (long or short term) to businesses, associations, and government bodies. Catering/traiteur services are provided alongside.
2. Camping Ermitage Lagon: The Camping Ermitage Lagon is a full-service tourist accommodation offering bungalows, safari tents, and pitches. Tamarun manages all booking, guest services, and on-site activities. The campsite achieves high occupancy rates (86%) with approximately 80% local campers.
3. Rondavelle and Caravelle Commercial Exploitation: Tamarun issues calls for projects to designate private-sector operators to exploit rondavelle (beach kiosks) and caravelle facilities. Operators run food, beverage, beach equipment rental, or leisure activities from these public-domain sites. Tamarun collects rental/commission revenue from these concessions. Locations include Cap Homard, Cap Chameaux, Terrain Pompiers, Grotte du Peuplement, Caravelle Boulodrome, Le Choka Bleu, and Le Kiosque.
4. Carré des Roches Noires Commercial Spaces: The Carré des Roches Noires complex (1,220 m²) in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains houses 4 commercial units of ~55 m², 1 unit of ~85 m², and multiple terraces. Tamarun manages the commercial exploitation through calls for projects, with concession durations of 12 years.
5. Public Facilities Maintenance Services: Tamarun provides contracted maintenance services for the City of Saint-Paul including beach cleaning, public sanitation facilities, green space maintenance, port maintenance, and coastal cleanup operations. Funded through delegated service public (DSP) mandates.
6. Public Infrastructure Construction Management: Tamarun acts as delegated project owner (maître d'ouvrage délégué) for the City of Saint-Paul on construction and rehabilitation projects including sanitary blocks, cemeteries, skate parks, and rondavelle renovations. Tamarun oversees the projects and receives management fees.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tamarun SPL operates the public service delegation (DSP) for the coastal zone of Saint-Paul on Réunion Island, delivering three integrated service pillars: Aménagement (development and construction management of public infrastructure), Animation (operation of a seminar center, campsite, rondavelles, caravelles, and commercial units), and Entretien (maintenance of beaches, sanitary blocks, green spaces, and port facilities). It also runs a live webcam network of 6 beach locations in partnership with IRT and acts as delegated project owner for the City of Saint-Paul on cemetery extensions, skate parks, and sanitation construction.

Product overview

Tamarun SPL is a public limited company operating as an economic and tourist catalyst for the western coastline of La Réunion island. Its portfolio is organized into three interconnected pillars — Aménager (development and planning), Animer (animation and facility management), and Entretenir (maintenance and environmental care) — delivering a multi-site infrastructure and services platform. Core offerings include: the Centre de Séminaires Les Argonautes (meeting and event venue with 6 rooms of 50–160 m²); Camping Ermitage Lagon (beach camping with bungalows, safari tents and plots); a network of ~15+ rondavelles and caravelles (beachside kiosks/pavilions) offered via call-for-projects for commercial exploitation; the Carré des Roches Noires heritage commercial complex (1,220 m² with multiple commercial units); the Four à Chaux Méralikan cultural heritage site; live beach webcam network across 6 locations; public restroom infrastructure across the coastal zone; and environmental maintenance services (beach cleaning, landscaping, invasive species removal). The company also manages skate park extensions, cemetery extensions, and provides an online incident reporting tool. The portfolio collectively serves tourists, event organizers, local businesses, and municipal needs across the Saint-Paul coastal zone.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Centre de Séminaires Les Argonautes A seminar and meeting center at 8 rue des Argonautes, La Saline Les Bains, offering 6 air-conditioned meeting rooms ranging from 50 m² to 160 m² with tropical garden views, available for short or long-term rental for professional events, team-building, conferences, examinations, and corporate seminars. Catering services and outdoor spaces are provided in-house.
• Camping Ermitage Lagon A beachside camping facility at L'Hermitage offering bungalows, safari tents, and bare plots for holidaymakers, sports teams, school groups, and vacation colonies, with on-site activities and event hosting capabilities. Achieves approximately 86% occupancy during winter school holidays with around 80% of campers coming from Réunion.
• Rondavelles (Beachside Kiosks and Pavilions) A network of small beachside kiosks/pavilions (rondavelles) along the Saint-Paul coastal zone, offered via call-for-projects for private exploitation as restaurants, beach equipment rental, or takeaway food services. Named locations include Le Kiosque, Le Choka Bleu, Cap Homard, Cap Chameaux, Terrain Pompiers, L'Uni Vert, Les Balançoires, Le Sauvage, and others, operated under 3-year or 12-month concessions.
• Caravelles (Beachside Pavilions) Beach pavilions along the Saint-Paul coastline managed by Tamarun through call-for-project procedures for private exploitation, including Caravelle Grotte du Peuplement (Côte Mer), Caravelle Boulodrome, and other locations typically designated for restaurant or cultural activities.
• Carré des Roches Noires A heritage commercial and tourism space in the former primary school building at Saint-Gilles-les-Bains, with a total area of 1,220 m² comprising 4 commercial units (~55 m² each), one larger unit (~85–180 m²), multiple terraces, and public open space, managed by Tamarun under 12-year concession agreements for commercial, cultural, and restaurant activities.
• Four à Chaux Méralikan A historic lime kiln site in Saint-Leu managed by Tamarun under a public service delegation with TCO (Territoire de la Côte Ouest), hosting cultural events, contemporary art exhibitions, and guided heritage tours organized by Tamarun's cultural programming team.
• Webcam Network Live panoramic beach webcams providing real-time views of the western coastal zone from Boucan Canot to Trou d'Eau, operated in partnership with IRT (Ile de La Réunion Tourisme). Camera locations include Boucan Canot, Roches Noires, Ermitage La Passe, Ermitage Le Village, Trou d'Eau, and Saline Les Bains, supporting tourism promotion and coastal monitoring.
• Environmental Maintenance Services Maintenance and preservation services for the western coastline including beach cleaning, public restroom rehabilitation, pruning, urban cleanliness on the beachfront, marina maintenance at Saint-Gilles port, invasive species removal, and maintenance of coastal green spaces, contracted under the City of Saint-Paul's delegated public service mandate.
• Public Restroom Infrastructure Construction Construction and rehabilitation of public restroom facilities along the Saint-Paul beachfront at Roches Noires, Saline-les-Bains, Passe de l'Hermitage, Boulodrome de l'Hermitage, Mail de Rodrigues, and Rue du Lagon, delivered via contracted construction projects managed under the City of Saint-Paul's DSP.
• Skate Park de la Saline les Bains An extended skate park facility at La Saline les Bains, managed by Tamarun as maître d'ouvrage délégué on behalf of the Ville de Saint-Paul, featuring a 'Bowl' zone, a 'Street' zone with approximately ten modules, and covering over 1,200 m² of recreational space.
• Cemetery Extension Project Management Planning and delegated project management of cemetery extensions for the Commune de Saint-Paul, including the Guillaume cemetery (with 664 in-ground concessions, 65 columbariums, a memory garden, an ossuary, 4 provisional vault chambers, and parking), with additional projects planned for Villèle and Tan Rouge cemeteries.
• Grotte des Premiers Français Heritage Venue A heritage cave site managed by Tamarun serving as a venue for cultural events, festivals (including the Festival des Arts de la Marge), concerts, exhibitions, and community gatherings along the Saint-Paul coastline.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% occupancy rate at Camping Ermitage Lagon during school holidays, with 80% local campers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• WévaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2021Tamarun partnered with Wéva, the online supermarket of local production in Reunion, to install automatic pickup lockers in the corridor of Building D at Tamarun's premises. Employees and visitors can order groceries online at www.weva.re and collect them from the Tamarun pickup point.
• CEDTM (Centre d'Étude et de Découverte des Tortues Marines)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTamarun collaborates with CEDTM on the 'Réhabilitation des plages de ponte des Tortues Marines' project at the Plage des Brisants in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains. Nearly 1,500 indigenous species have been planted over more than 1 km. Tamarun maintains the rehabilitated zone.
• City of Saint-Paul (Commune de Saint-Paul)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Saint-Paul is Tamarun's primary public shareholder and contracting authority. The December 24, 2015 public service delegation (DSP) entrusts Tamarun with managing, developing, and maintaining the coastal zone of Saint-Paul. Tamarun acts as delegated project owner for the city's infrastructure projects including cemeteries, skate parks, sanitary facilities, and rondavelles.
• Dorothée Ninotta (Apiculturist)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTamarun contacted beekeeper Dorothée Ninotta, who manages an educational apiary at Tour des Roches, to safely relocate a bee colony discovered during renovation work at the Aquaparc rondavelle at Ermitage. The bees were relocated to the Réserve naturelle de l'Étang.
• IRT (Ile de la Réunion Tourisme)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTamarun operates its live webcam network of six beach zones (Boucan Canot, Roches Noires, Ermitage La Passe, Ermitage Le Village, Trou d'Eau, Saline Les Bains) in partnership with IRT, providing real-time panoramic views of the west coast beaches.
• RITA Réunion (Réseau d'Innovation et de Transfert Agricole)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organized with FRCA, GDS Réunion, and snGTV the Journées sanitaires Apicoles de La Réunion held at the Tamarun seminar center with over 150 participants. RITA Réunion coordinated the event within the agricultural innovation network.
• VINCI EnergiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVINCI Energies organized 9 days of PERFCOM safety culture workshops at the Tamarun seminar center, hosting 300 participants from 11 companies. Tamarun provided meeting rooms, catering, and event management services.
• SDIS 974 (Service Départemental d'Incendie et de Secours de La Réunion)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSDIS 974 organized the oral examination phase of the external competition for professional firefighter corporal at Tamarun's seminar center, with 331 candidates for 199 positions over 8 days. Tamarun provided room rental, catering, and event logistics.
• Librairie Papeterie GérardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLibrairie Gérard has held its annual school book fair at Tamarun's seminar center for more than a decade, choosing the venue for its ideal mid-island geographic location. The event allows teachers from the western zone to preview and order school books for the academic year.
• Sakifo Productions / Francofolies de La RéunioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSakifo Productions, organizer of the Francofolies music festival, established its headquarters and parallel event program at Tamarun's seminar center and rondavelles for the festival's first edition at La Saline-les-Bains (September 29–October 2, 2022). Three rondavelles (Uni Vert, Cap Sunset, Balançoires) hosted free performances.
• FRCA (Fédération Régionale des Coopératives Agricoles)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of the Journées sanitaires Apicoles de La Réunion at the Tamarun seminar center alongside GDS Réunion and snGTV, with more than 150 participants.
• GDS Réunion (Groupement de Défense Sanitaire)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of the apiculture health days event held at Tamarun's seminar center, focused on Small Hive Beetle (Petit Coléoptère des Ruches), biosecurity, and disease surveillance for professional and amateur beekeepers.
• France Télévisions (pôle Outre-mer), La Belle Télé, Tiktak ProductionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProduced the TV series 'En Boucle' at the Camping de l'Ermitage, with the campsite cafeteria transformed into a filming set. The series was written by Sébastien Folin, Fred Journet, and Carole Lepinay, directed by Manon Amacouty.
• OPJ 974 ProductionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSeason 6 of the OPJ 974 TV series used Tamarun's seminar center as a filming base and held casting sessions on-site, seeking approximately 100 professional and amateur actors.
• TCO (TCO — Territoire de la Côte Ouest)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCO is the intercommunal authority for the west coast and co-organizes events at Tamarun facilities (Rando-Vélo Interco, Z'artisanales, Semaine de la Mobilité). TCO also delegated management of the Four à Chaux Pierre Méralikan site to Tamarun in 2017 via DSP.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Conservatoire du Littoral: French public coastal land conservation agency. Comparable to Tamarun's stewardship role over Saint-Paul's coastal zone, including environmental protection, beach maintenance, and biodiversity programs such as turtle nesting.
• Pierre & Vacances: Large French vacation-rental and residence operator. Comparable to Tamarun's accommodation and short-stay leisure operations in family-friendly resort settings, though at much larger national scale.

Direct peers

• Camping Paradis: National French camping chain offering beachside family camping experiences. Comparable to Tamarun's Camping Ermitage Lagon in operating model, customer profile, and seasonal occupancy patterns.
• Huttopia: French outdoor hospitality operator running a network of campsites and nature resorts. Directly comparable to Tamarun's Camping Ermitage Lagon in campground operations, accommodation mix (bungalows, tents, pitches), and family-leisure positioning.
• Office de Tourisme Intercommunal de l'île de La Réunion (OTI Réunion): Regional tourism promotion body for La Réunion, directly comparable to Tamarun's tourism development mandate along the west coast. Both operate as quasi-public bodies promoting the island's tourism assets and coordinating with municipal authorities.

Regional players

• Compagnie du Ponant: French high-end cruise operator with regular itineraries in the Indian Ocean and Réunion. Comparable as a high-end tourism operator in the same regional catchment, addressing overlapping visitor segments to the destination.
• Grand Port Maritime de La Réunion: Public port authority managing Saint-Gilles port maintenance among its operations. Directly comparable to Tamarun as a public-sector entity managing delegated coastal infrastructure on Réunion, with overlapping environmental and operational mandates.

Others

• ONF (Office National des Forêts): French public forest and environmental management agency. Comparable to Tamarun's environmental maintenance pillar (green spaces, invasive species, biodiversity) as a public body executing delegated stewardship of natural spaces.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tamarunspl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tamarun-sem-station-balneaire
• Instagraminstagram.com/tamarun974

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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