Les Crêtes Préardennaises

What Les Crêtes Préardennaises does

Les Crêtes Préardennaises (Communauté de Communes des Crêtes Préardennaises, CCCP) is a French Établissement public de coopération intercommunale (EPCI) — a public intercommunal territorial collectivity — founded in 1996 and headquartered in Poix-Terron, in the Ardennes department of the Grand Est region. It coordinates shared public services across 31 constituent communes serving approximately 20,000-25,000 inhabitants in a low-density rural territory (22 inhabitants/km²). The entity is governed by a Community Council of 116 elected councillors led by President Nicolas Poiret (elected April 2024) and operates through secondary offices in Signy-l'Abbaye and Launois-sur-Vence.

Its service portfolio spans waste management (via SICOMAR and an incentive-based redevance), mobility infrastructure (Rézo Pouce carpooling network, 5 electric-vehicle charging points operated by Modulo Energies, Schéma Directeur Cyclable, RDTA bus line LR8, and the Amagne-Challange freight rail line co-managed with Pays Rethélois), healthcare (multidisciplinary Maisons de Santé including the Signy-l'Abbaye facility), senior housing (Béguinages including 'Les Charmes' inaugurated September 2025 in Saulces-Monclin), early-childhood care (multi-accueil 'Le Bois Enchanté' in Attigny), tourism assets (Domaine de Vendresse, Le Chêne Perché, Relais de Poste de Launois-sur-Vence), cultural programming (Lignes de Crêtes magazine, Rencontres & Cinéma festival), and digital services including the Agenda des Crêtes mobile application, the Pix'In Tiers-Lieu / Fabrique de Territoire, and an online services portal. Environmental programs include the PCAET (Plan Climat Air Énergie Territorial), Territoire à Énergie Positive (TEPOS), Plan Alimentaire Territorial, and the COMP'AIR air-quality experiment conducted with ATMO Grand Est.

Funding derives from local taxes (taxe d'habitation, taxes foncières, Contribution Économique Territoriale), state dotations, EU rural-development grants (LEADER, FEADER), and tourist tax. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. Distribution occurs through municipal offices, France Services access points, and digital platforms. The entity employs 11-50 staff and operates as a public monopoly within its territorial perimeter, with no commercial product pricing.

Name

Les Crêtes Préardennaises

Legal name

Communauté de Communes des Crêtes Préardennaises

Website

https://cretespreardennaises.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Les Crêtes Préardennaises is a French public intercommunal authority coordinating shared municipal services — waste, mobility, healthcare, senior housing, tourism, and environmental programs — across 31 rural communes and approximately 20,000-25,000 residents in the Ardennes department.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Housing, Urban/Regional Planning & Community Development (BPAIABAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Urban & Regional Planning (Land Use, Zoning, Master Planning) (BPAIANAD)

Keywords

• Intercommunal public services
• Local government services
• Waste management services
• Rural development programs
• Public tourism facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Poix-terron

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Local taxes and fiscal contributions: Public funding through local taxes (taxe d'habitation, taxes foncières, Contribution Economique Territoriale) collected from residents and businesses within the territory

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Les Crêtes Préardennaises is a Communauté de Communes (intercommunal public collectivity) coordinating shared municipal services across 31 communes in the Ardennes department of France. The entity delivers waste management, mobility infrastructure (Rézo Pouce carpooling, EV charging, cycling plan), healthcare facilities (Maisons de Santé), senior housing (Béguinages), childcare and youth services, tourism facilities (Domaine de Vendresse, Le Chêne Perché, Relais de Poste), economic development programs for local businesses and farmers, and environmental initiatives including the PCAET climate plan for approximately 20,000-25,000 residents.

Product overview

Les Crêtes Préardennaises is a Communauté de Communes (intercommunal structure) in the Ardennes department of France, offering a diverse portfolio of public services to its residents. The organization provides digital services including the Agenda des Crêtes mobile application and Pix'In coworking space; mobility solutions such as the cycling master plan, Rézo Pouce carpooling network, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure; tourism and leisure facilities including Domaine de Vendresse, Le Chêne Perché adventure park, and the Relais de Poste heritage site; healthcare services through multidisciplinary health centers; senior housing in béguinages; environmental initiatives including the PCAET climate plan, energy-positive territory program, and waste management via SICOMAR; agricultural and food initiatives through the Territorial Food Project; and European rural development support via the LEADER program. The services operate as interconnected public service offerings rather than a unified product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Agenda des Crêtes: Shared events and activities calendar mobile application for the territory
• France Services
• Lignes de Crêtes
• LEADER Programme

Products and services

• Agenda des Crêtes mobile application A mobile application that aggregates all events and activities happening across the Crêtes Préardennaises territory, available on Apple Store and Google Play for community engagement and event discovery.
• France Services A service point providing citizens with access to public administration services, assistance with administrative procedures, and digital inclusion support at offices across the territory.
• Pix'In Tiers-Lieu A shared workspace, digital mediation center, Fab Lab, and workshop space open to all residents of the territory, located at Poix-Terron.
• Rézo Pouce Covoiturage A solidarity network for sharing daily commutes combining carpooling and hitchhiking, with designated stops across the territory; partner since 2015 with ongoing expansion.
• Domaine de Vendresse A tourist domain featuring various attractions, activities, and seasonal events for visitors and families.
• Le Chêne Perché An accrobranche (tree climbing/adventure park) offering outdoor recreational activities for families and visitors.
• Relais de Poste de Launois-sur-Vence A historic post house offering tourist activities, cultural events, and a meeting point for visitors discovering the territory.
• Béguinages (Senior Housing) Senior housing residences designed to promote independent living and social connection for elderly residents, including Les Charmes in Saulces-Monclin.
• Maisons de Santé Multidisciplinary health centers providing primary care services including general practitioners, nurses, physiotherapists, and other health professionals.
• Waste Collection and Management (SICOMAR) Household waste collection, selective sorting, recycling centers, and incentive-based pricing (redevance incitative) for waste management across the territory.
• Le Bois Enchanté (Multi-accueil Daycare) Multi-accueil daycare facility for early childhood care services in Attigny.

Quantifiable outcome

• PCAET developed with participation of nearly 150 people (December 2017 to December 2020)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ATMO Grand EstcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2024Partnership with ATMO Grand Est for air quality monitoring. The COMP'AIR experiment conducted November 7-28, 2024 studied air quality across the territory using small sensors worn by approximately 30 participants, in collaboration with ORS Grand Est (Regional Health Observatory)
• Région Grand EstcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2021Regional council partnership including visit by President Jean Rottner in March 2021, support for railway line revival (Amagne-Challerange freight line), and regional development initiatives
• Rézo PoucecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Free solidarity carpooling and hitchhiking network for daily commutes. The CCCP covers all installation costs (membership, communication, sign installation). Partners since 2015 with ongoing expansion through 2023
• RDTA (Régie Départementale de Transport de l'Ardenne)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic transport provider operating regular bus line LR8 (Signy l'Abbaye to Charleville-Mézières) and 4 on-demand transport lines across the territory
• GDSA des Ardennes (Groupement de Défense Sanitaire Apicole)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Asian hornet (frelon asiatique) awareness and trapping initiatives to protect local beekeeping
• LEADER Programme EuropéencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean agricultural and rural development program with new candidacy for 2023-2027 period, supporting various territorial development projects
• Réseau de lecture publiqueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for cultural events including the Rencontres & Cinéma festival, combining cinema screenings with local produce tastings and exhibitions

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Communauté de Communes du Pays Rethélois: Neighboring intercommunal structure in Ardennes that jointly took over the Amagne-Challerange freight line with CCCP. Operates a directly comparable portfolio of waste, healthcare, economic development, and rural-transition services for member communes.
• Parc Naturel Régional des Ardennes: Regional nature park that overlaps the Crêtes Préardennaises territory and runs aligned rural-development, biodiversity (Natura 2000, Trame Verte et Bleue) and tourism programs. Directly comparable for ecological-transition and tourism mandates.
• PETR du Sud-Ardennes: Pôle d'Equilibre Territorial et Rural operating in the same Ardennes geography. Coordinates territorial projects, LEADER funding applications, and planning at a scale and remit closely matching CCCP's intercommunal role.
• SICOMAR: Syndicat intercommunal operating household-waste collection and déchèteries on behalf of Ardennes intercommunals including CCCP. Directly comparable for waste-management service delivery and incentive-based pricing.

Regional players

• Communauté d'Agglomération de Charleville-Mézières: Larger intercommunal grouping centered on the Ardennes prefecture. Comparable in scope of public-service delivery (planning, mobility, environment, culture) but serves a denser urban core rather than rural communes.

Others

• Département des Ardennes: Upper-tier public authority supervising social services (RSA, autonomie), roads, collèges and SDIS. Acts as a frequent operational partner and co-financier for CCCP's social, mobility and housing programs.
• Région Grand Est: Regional council that funds LEADER top-ups, rail-revival projects (Amagne-Challerange), and economic development. A strategic partner for CCCP rather than a direct operational peer.
• ATMO Grand Est: Approved air-quality monitoring association that co-runs the COMP'AIR citizen-sensor experiment with CCCP. Adjacent data/environmental-services provider rather than a peer service operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cccpa08
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCey9ziGW-0arzG6wbWgL_kg
• Facebookfacebook.com/cretespreardennaises

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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