cdc macs

What cdc macs does

CDC MACS (Communauté de communes Maremne Adour Côte-Sud) is a French public intercommunal cooperative structure (établissement public de coopération intercommunale, EPCI) operating under French public law. It coordinates and delivers local public services across 23 communes in the Landes department of southwestern France, serving approximately 70,000+ residents. Headquartered in Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse, MACS is owned collectively by its member communes, governed by a community council of elected officials, and funded through local taxes (Taxe Foncière, Cotisation foncière des entreprises) and intergovernmental subsidies and grants.

The organisation operates a broad portfolio of facilities and service lines rather than an integrated technology platform. Core offerings include cultural infrastructure — the PARCC contemporary art centre (Labenne, opened June 2024), Pôle Sud musical centre (Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse, opened January 2014), La Marensine dance centre (Soustons), and a network of six performance venues and five cinemas — as well as Port de Capbreton, a marina and fishing port with ~1,000 berths and 19 fishing vessels. Public transport is delivered through the Yégo bus network and on-demand shuttle service. Social and inclusion services are run via the wholly-owned CIAS (Centre Intercommunal d'Action Sociale) and Les Escales citizen support hubs (Escale Info, Escale Numérique). Economic development is supported through the L'Aérial business incubator (Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse) and the new L'Altéa coworking tiers-lieu (Soorts-Hossegor, opened January 2026). The E-Boucarot electric ferry provides free seasonal crossings at the port.

MACS operates as a direct-to-citizen public provider with no commercial sales motion. Most services are free or subsidised; revenue derives from local tax levies, government and regional grants (Département des Landes, Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, ANCT), service fees (port mooring, cultural ticketing, meal delivery, Port smart-meter electricity), and rental income from business incubators. The 2026-2032 roadmap anticipates continued expansion, anchored by a local housing plan targeting 4,422 new dwellings, the multi-year Port de Capbreton restructuring (€6.5M HT estimated), and ongoing investments in cycling, mobility, and environmental management (lake dredging, canal reinforcement, invasive-species control).

Name

cdc macs

Legal name

Communauté de communes Maremne Adour Côte-Sud

Website

https://cc-macs.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CDC MACS is a French public intercommunal authority coordinating local services — culture, port, transport, social action, and economic development — for approximately 70,000+ residents across 23 communes in the Landes department, funded through local taxes and intergovernmental grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-vincent-de-tyrosse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Local Taxation and Intercommunal Contributions: CDC MACS is funded primarily through the Taxe Foncière, Cotisation foncière des entreprises (CFE), and other local taxes levied on residents and businesses within the 23 communes. Revenue also includes government subsidies and grants for specific infrastructure projects.
2. Service Fees and Rental Income: Revenue generated from fees for certain services (port mooring, cultural venues, childcare, meal delivery), rental income from business incubators (L'Aérial, L'Altéa), and commercial activities such as market rental.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

MACS is a public intercommunal authority providing coordinated local government services across 23 communes in the Landes department of France, including cultural facilities (art centres, music centres, performance venues), port and maritime services (Port de Capbreton marina), public transportation (Yégo bus network), citizen support services (Escale Info, Escale Numérique), social action (CIAS), and economic development support (business incubators, coworking spaces). Services are delivered through physical locations, digital platforms, and direct citizen engagement.

Product overview

CDC MACS (Communauté de communes Maremne Adour Côte-Sud) is a French local government administrative structure comprising 23 communes in the Landes department. The organization provides a diverse portfolio of public services including cultural facilities (PARCC contemporary art center, Pôle Sud music center, La Marensine dance center), port services (Port de Capbreton marina), public transportation (Yégo network), citizen support services (Les Escales), and business development support (L'Aérial incubator, L'Altéa coworking). The services are delivered as distinct operational units rather than an integrated product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pôle Sud: Musical training and cultural center in Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse, opened January 2014
• PARCC (Pôle Artistique Créatif Contemporain)
• L'Aérial
• L'Altéa
• Port de Capbreton
• CIAS
• Les Escales
• Yégo

Products and services

• PARCC Contemporary Art Centre Contemporary art centre located in Labenne offering nearly 300m² of exhibition space, creation workshops, mediation areas, and artistic practice courses. Focuses on arts plastiques and visual arts with links between contemporary creation and ecological transition. Open Wed-Sun with free entry on the first Sunday of each month.
• Pôle Sud Music Centre Music training centre located in Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse offering music workshops, pedagogical formations, collective workspaces, conferences, artist support, studio rentals, and concerts. Operates in partnership with Conservatoire des Landes, LMA, and CMR-Landes.
• La Marensine Dance Centre Centre for choreographic arts located in Soustons hosting dance performances and artistic events.
• Port de Capbreton Marina Marina and fishing port with approximately 1,000 berths across 5 basins, 19 fishing boats, fish market, E-Boucarot electric ferry, and future restructured technical zone with commercial/boat maintenance facilities. Managed by MACS capitainerie with smart-meter connected utility terminals.
• E-Boucarot Electric Ferry 100% electric-powered catamaran ferry that can accommodate 35 passengers, bicycles, strollers, and surfboards. Operates shuttle service in Capbreton port with around 16,000 crossings during summer period. Free since 2025.
• Yégo Public Transport Network Public bus transportation network serving the MACS territory, including Yégo à la demande on-demand shuttle service for the communes of Soustons, Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse, and Labenne.
• Les Escales Citizen Support Service Support and accompaniment service for citizens covering family, professional (CAF, Pôle emploi), and digital usage matters. Includes Escale Info (citizen support hubs in Capbreton, Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse, Soustons) and Escale Numérique (free digital skills training centres) for digital inclusion.
• L'Aérial Business Incubator Business incubator in Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse for structuring, relaunching, or developing businesses in a professional, stimulating, and collaborative environment. Hosts resident entrepreneurs in healthcare consulting, web agencies, software development, and geomatics.
• L'Altéa Coworking Space Business tiers-lieu (third place) in Soorts-Hossegor providing shared workspace for entrepreneurs. Opened January 2026, hosting 7 businesses including digital agencies, sports product companies, and video production firms.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,500 m³ of sediment dredged from Port de Capbreton in Phase 2 (2025) and treated as eco-materials for concrete, road sub-base, or landscaping reuse
• +6 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Département de la Charente-MaritimeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 September 2023Charente-Maritime Department lent a barge for 2 months for Phase 1 dredging of Port de Capbreton central basins. Sediments were disposed at sea under prefectoral authorization.
• BeesForLifeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMACS partnered with BeesForLife platform enabling residents to report Asian hornet (frelon asiatique) nest sightings. The platform connects citizens with approved pest control services for nest destruction (80-120 €). Aims to protect bee populations and biodiversity on the territory.
• LMA (Landes Musiques Amplifiées)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of four cultural operators constituting the governance of Pôle Sud musical centre. LMA supports professional music creation, amateur practice, concert programming, information resources, and cultural development initiatives particularly for youth.
• Conservatoire des LandescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic and dance conservatory operating within Pôle Sud, offering instruction in all orchestral instruments, piano, voice, music theory, accordion, chamber music, and sections in amplified contemporary music, jazz, and traditional music.
• CMR-Landes (Centres Musicaux Ruraux des Landes)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic training and creation centres offering workshops led by professional musicians for toddlers, children, adolescents, adults, schools, and specialized settings. Part of the four-operator cultural consortium at Pôle Sud.
• Département des LandescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDepartment of Landes provided a barge for 2 months (October-January) for Port de Capbreton dredging operations. Also co-funder of cycling infrastructure (Bénesse-Maremne/Capbreton path), lac d'Hossegor maintenance, and various social programmes.
• Soliha LandescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial housing association partnering with CIAS de MACS on 'Partageons un toit' programme — intergenerational cohabitation between residents with spare rooms and persons awaiting social housing.
• CAMINANTEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYouth association providing permanence at Escale Info, offering prevention support for at-risk behaviours among 12-25 year olds related to psychoactive substance use, video games, social media, and internet. Operating by appointment.
• WIPSEE Maison de l'Europe des LandesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEuropean civic association offering monthly permanence at Escale Info Capbreton, focusing on youth emancipation, mobility, citizenship education, and international solidarity — from local to global scale.
• Equi Libre ArchitectescoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm selected via design competition to conceive the future Port de Capbreton portuary pole (pôle portuaire), consolidating commercial activities, boat maintenance/repair, and nautical services into a unified facility.
• SAS SOGEA SUD-OUEST HYDRAULIQUEminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction firm awarded the 446,110 € TTC contract for canal bank reinforcement works (perrés) on the Capbreton/Hossegor canal (March-May 2026).
• Serious WebminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital agency supporting SMEs and local authorities with digital projects. Resident at L'Altéa tiers-lieu, Soorts-Hossegor since January 2026.
• Good Good TimeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness training and consulting firm specializing in commercial performance and management effectiveness. Resident at L'Altéa since January 2026.
• NEWTONminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWeb design and development company. Resident at L'Altéa coworking space, Soorts-Hossegor since January 2026.
• 8020sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerE-commerce and digital strategy consulting firm. Resident at L'Altéa tiers-lieu since January 2026.
• Agence SEKENCEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProduction company creating video reports, digital content, and institutional films. Resident at L'Altéa since January 2026.
• SPORTTECKminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDesign and development of sports practice products. Resident at L'Altéa tiers-lieu since January 2026.
• BL SPORTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCustomization and distribution of sports, outdoor, and sporting event equipment. Resident at L'Altéa since January 2026.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bordeaux Métropole: Much larger metropolitan EPCI in the same Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, operating urban mobility, cultural infrastructure, port activity (Port de Bordeaux), and economic development at city-scale. Comparable service categories but at significantly greater scale and complexity than MACS.
• Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole: Mediterranean-coastal French metropolitan EPCI offering the full stack of mobility, culture, urban planning, port services, and economic development. Operates at much larger scale than MACS but covers the same functional portfolio of intercommunal services.

Others

• Hossegor / Capbreton (communes within MACS): Member communes of MACS that operate as constituent administrative units within the intercommunal cooperation framework. Included as adjacent entities to illustrate the multi-tier governance model MACS coordinates.

Direct peers

• Grand Lac Communauté d'Agglomération: Lac-du-Bourget area EPCI managing a major lake with active dredging and water-quality programs, tourism economy, cultural venues, and mobility services. Direct structural analogue to MACS for lake-based environmental management combined with tourism development.
• COBAN - Communauté de communes du Bassin d'Arcachon Nord: French coastal EPCI of comparable size in Nouvelle-Aquitaine managing tourism, port/marina activity, environmental protection (Bassin d'Arcachon), and mobility services. Structurally analogous to MACS with similar intercommunal cooperation model and resident population scale.
• Communauté d'Agglomération de La Rochelle: French coastal agglomeration managing a major commercial and fishing port, cultural venues, public transport network, and economic development. Operates at a larger scale than MACS but provides the closest functional comparison for integrated port-and-territory management.
• Sète Agglopôle Méditerranée: Mediterranean coastal EPCI managing a major fishing and commercial port, tourism economy, cultural programming, and environmental/nautical services. Comparable in scale and in the specific combination of port operations, tourism economy, and integrated municipal service delivery.
• Pays Basque Agglomération: Adjacent regional EPCI in Nouvelle-Aquitaine serving a coastal territory with mixed rural-tourism communes, managing cultural programming, mobility (RER basco-landais is co-managed with MACS), and economic development. Comparable scope of services and demographic profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MACS.PoleSud
• Instagraminstagram.com/macs.polesud
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ccmacs40

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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