Ville De Castelnau-le-lez

What Ville De Castelnau-le-lez does

Ville de Castelnau-le-Lez is a French public municipality (commune) located in the Hérault department of the Occitanie region, positioned as the 2nd largest city within Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole and the 7th largest in Hérault. The municipality delivers a comprehensive range of public services to its residents — including administrative procedures, education, social action, culture, sports, urban planning, environmental sustainability, and citizen safety — through an extensive network of physical facilities and digital platforms. Operationally, the city runs 20+ administrative departments plus a wholly-owned subsidiary, the CCAS (Centre Communal d'Action Sociale), and is led by Mayor Julien Miro under the French municipal governance framework.

The municipality's core service infrastructure comprises a central Hôtel de Ville, five Maisons des Proximités neighborhood centers (Caylus, Devois, Europe, Mas de Rochet, Eurêka), a Maison France Services hub, the Kiasma cultural venue and theater, the Palais des Sports Jacques-Chaban-Delmas, and two EHPAD senior care facilities. The digital layer includes the official website, a mobile application, the Portail Famille family services portal, online ticketing for cultural events, an interactive map, and an incident reporting system. Supporting infrastructure includes an Urban Video Protection System with a staffed Urban Supervision Center (CSU) for traffic and safety enforcement, and a multi-channel communication strategy spanning print (CastelnauMag, Castelnau Passion), email newsletter, LinkedIn, and a dedicated Instagram for the Maisons des Proximités.

As a public-sector entity, Ville de Castelnau-le-Lez does not generate commercial revenue. Services are provided free of charge to residents and funded through annual municipal budgets derived from local taxation, state allocations, and inter-governmental transfers. The municipality monetizes only cultural events via online ticketing at Kiasma and select venues. The customer base is the resident population of Castelnau-le-Lez, segmented into general residents, persons with disabilities, health and wellness seekers, and local associations, with horizontal segmentation across four target groups.

Name

Ville De Castelnau-le-lez

Legal name

Ville de Castelnau-le-Lez

Website

https://castelnau-le-lez.fr

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ville de Castelnau-le-Lez is a French commune serving as the 2nd largest city in Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole, delivering public services through a central Hôtel de Ville, five neighborhood centers, cultural venues, and digital platforms to residents and local associations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Governance and Local Public Services

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD), Government & Municipal Event Venues (THAHAAAE), Cultural Festivals & Events Organizations (BPAGAHAG), Civic & Municipal Festivals (City Days, Public Celebrations) (MPAGAEAA)

Keywords

• Municipal administration
• Local public services
• Urban planning
• Citizen engagement
• Cultural programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Castelnau-le-lez

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ville de Castelnau-le-Lez is a French municipality that delivers local public services to residents, including administrative procedures, social action, education, cultural programming, sports facilities, urban planning, environmental sustainability, and public safety. Services are delivered through a network of physical offices (Hôtel de Ville, five Maisons des Proximités, Maison France Services) and digital platforms (municipal website, mobile application, family portal, online ticketing, interactive map, and incident reporting tools). The municipality also operates cultural venues such as Kiasma theater and the Palais des Sports, and supports local associations, community events, and inclusion programs.

Product overview

Ville de Castelnau-le-Lez operates a digital citizen services ecosystem centered around its municipal website and mobile application. The primary offerings include the 'Application mobile Castelnau-le-Lez' for mobile access to news, events, and reporting features; the 'Portail Famille' for family-related administrative procedures; online ticketing through dedicated platforms for cultural events at the Kiasma theater; and the interactive map for locating city services. Supporting these are neighborhood service centers (Maisons des Proximités), the Maison France Services for centralized administrative inquiries, and various digital publications including CastelnauMag and Castelnau Passion. The city also provides citizen-facing digital tools for incident reporting, newsletter subscriptions, and participation in civic decision-making.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kiasma: Cultural venue and auditorium for performing arts, concerts, and cultural events
• Palais des Sports Jacques-Chaban-Delmas
• Maison France Services Prado-Concorde
• Maison des Proximités

Products and services

• Application mobile Castelnau-le-Lez

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNAPEI - ESAT L'EnvolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025UNAPEI 34 partnership for disability inclusion, culminating in S3A certification for Hôtel de Ville reception services and signature of Commune-Handicap charter to promote integration of people with disabilities
• Ugecam/CRIP Castelnau-le-LezcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Signatory of Charte Commune-Handicap to support inclusion of people with disabilities in the city
• Cap Emploi Hérault / APSH 34coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Employment partner for people with disabilities, signatory of Charte Commune-Handicap
• France Travail Castelnau-le-LezcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Employment services partner, signatory of Charte Commune-Handicap and host of Uniques festival for equal opportunities
• APF France HandicapcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Disability advocacy organization, signatory of Charte Commune-Handicap
• Anim'Aidants 34minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Caregiver support organization, signatory of Charte Commune-Handicap
• Fondation Saint-PierreminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Healthcare foundation, signatory of Charte Commune-Handicap
• Mauvais Cancres HéraultminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Special education organization, signatory of Charte Commune-Handicap
• GIHPminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Transport organization for people with reduced mobility, signatory of Charte Commune-Handicap
• EndozenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Endometriosis awareness organization, signatory of Charte Commune-Handicap
• Le Hibou et le LotusminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Wellness organization, signatory of Charte Commune-Handicap and participant in health events
• Fondation Partage et VieminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Care foundation, signatory of Charte Commune-Handicap
• Ligue contre le cancercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Cancer research organization, signatory of Charte Commune-Handicap and participant in health forum
• Maison Perce-NeigeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Disability care organization, signatory of Charte Commune-Handicap
• Gedeas Entreprise AdaptéecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Adapted enterprise for disabled workers, signatory of Charte Commune-Handicap and host of Ethand'ART artwork
• Sapristi & CompagnieminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Performance art company, signatory of Charte Commune-Handicap
• Eurék'ActminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Concierge service in Eurêka district, signatory of Charte Commune-Handicap
• Cœur AgoraminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Community organization, signatory of Charte Commune-Handicap
• Étincelle OccitaniecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2025Breast cancer support association organizing October Rose events and La Seincère solidarity walk/run, partnership for cancer awareness and fundraising
• AdomacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2025Housing provider for Forum Santé et Handicap at Eurêka neighborhood center, collaborating on health and disability awareness events
• Conciergerie Eurek'actcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2025Concierge service hosting Forum Santé et Handicap events, collaboration on health and disability outreach
• CPAM de l'HéraultcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2025Health insurance fund participant in Forum Santé et Handicap providing Guide Handicap presentation
• Addictions FranceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2025Addiction support organization participating in health forum
• France ParkinsonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2025Parkinson's disease association participating in health forum
• CPTS/URPSminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2025Healthcare professional organization participating in health forum
• Handic'artminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2025Artistic organization for people with disabilities participating in health forum
• DomitysminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2025Senior housing organization participating in health forum
• AudikaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2025Hearing care specialist participating in health forum
• Envie de SenscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2025Social innovation organization organizing inter-company morning event and Inclusive Cup channel crossing to raise disability awareness
• France Travail (as event organizer)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2025Organizer of Uniques festival for equal opportunities, partnering with city for disability employment awareness event

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Regional players

• Ville de Montpellier: Largest city and Métropole seat adjacent to Castelnau-le-Lez. Directly comparable as a French commune delivering municipal services, cultural programming, and digital citizen services to residents in the same metropolitan area.

Direct peers

• Ville de Lattes: Neighbouring commune within Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole with a similar population scale and family-oriented profile. Closest direct comparator in terms of municipal service delivery, demographic mix, and Métropole-level funding dynamics.
• Ville de Clapiers: Small Métropole commune adjacent to Castelnau-le-Lez with a comparable resident profile. Useful peer for benchmarking neighborhood services and cultural offerings.
• Ville du Crès: Adjacent Métropole commune offering municipal services to a similarly sized resident base. Comparable on cultural programming and neighborhood-service delivery.
• Ville de Saint-Aunès: Neighbouring Métropole commune with comparable demographic profile and family-friendly positioning. Useful benchmark for municipal services at a similar scale.
• Ville de Mauguio: Métropole commune of similar scale operating comparable municipal services (cultural venues, neighborhood facilities, digital citizen services). Useful peer for fiscal and operational benchmarking.
• Ville de Pérols: Commune within the same Métropole with comparable resident base, coastal-adjacent profile, and similar municipal service portfolio. Direct peer for benchmarking digital services and community programming.
• Ville de Jacou: Small Métropole commune neighbouring Castelnau-le-Lez with a similar family/residential profile and shared Métropole funding pool. Comparable peer for community-services delivery.
• Ville de Vendargues: Métropole commune of similar scale with overlapping municipal service delivery, comparable family-oriented resident base, and shared Métropole governance.
• Ville de Baillargues: Métropole commune of comparable size in the same Hérault department, providing analogous municipal services and cultural/community programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ville-de-castelnau-le-lez

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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