# 25 leading family-owned companies in the Gard department

Tamtam tracks 25 family-owned companies headquartered in the Gard department. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Poppies Bakeries Laudun, Rijk Zwaan France and Ressource. Their median headcount is 24. Half of them were founded in 1987 or later. The most common headquarters are Nîmes (7).

The family-owned companies in the Gard department presented here are primarily mid-sized firms, with a notable presence in food and beverage manufacturing, retail, and agriculture. Several companies have a long history, such as PERRET SA and Groupe Perret, both founded in 1896 and involved in farming, and Ressource, a paint and wallpaper producer founded in 1946. Other examples include Poppies Bakeries Laudun, specializing in frozen pastries, and JALLATTE, a historical brand in safety shoes.

A significant pattern is the strong representation of companies with a long-standing family heritage, many of which have been operating for multiple generations. The sector distribution shows a mix of traditional industries like farming and manufacturing, alongside more contemporary services such as environmental services by Océan Propreté and retail motor vehicles by Groupe Cousty Automobiles.

🇫🇷 Gard · 25 companies · Updated Nov 13, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Poppies Bakeries Laudun](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/poppies-bakeries-laudun) (poppiesbakeries.com)<br>A family-owned group with 14 factories worldwide specializing in frozen pastries, biscuits, and cakes Seeking new talents to expand business | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Laudun-l'Ardoise | 95 | 2001 |
| 2 | [Rijk Zwaan France](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rijk-zwaan-france) (rijkzwaan.fr)<br>Specializes in breeding and producing vegetable seeds, focusing on innovation, quality, and meeting global agricultural and consumer needs. | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Aramon | 90 | 1984 |
| 3 | [Ressource](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ressource) (ressource-peintures.com)<br>Family-owned French company producing eco-friendly paints and wallpapers with ancestral expertise, exclusive colors, and artistic collaborations. | Retail | 🇫🇷 Les Angles | 84 | 1946 |
| 4 | [SUD METAL PROVENCE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sud-metal-provence) (sudmetalprovence.com)<br>A small to medium-sized company in the South of France specializing in trading metal products and finishing, shipping 35,000 tons yearly of steel, stainless steel, and aluminum Expanding with a new 15,000 m2 warehouse | Wholesale | 🇫🇷 Nîmes | 70 | 2009 |
| 5 | [PERRET SA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/perret-sa) (groupeperret.fr)<br>A leading agricultural company in the Grand Sud-Est region, focused on trust, proximity, support, and expertise for 4 generations | Farming | 🇫🇷 Tresques | 70 | 1896 |
| 6 | [JALLATTE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jallatte) (jallatte.fr)<br>A historical brand specializing in safety shoes, Jallatte® prioritizes safety, comfort, aesthetics, and well-being while incorporating health considerations into product design | Footwear Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort | 69 | 1947 |
| 7 | [Groupe Perret](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/groupe-perret) (groupeperret.fr)<br>A family-owned business for four generations, specializing in selling agro supplies, agricultural equipment, winemaking supplies, irrigation systems, and grain collection in the Grand Sud-Est region of France | Farming | 🇫🇷 Bagnols-sur-Cèze | 65 | 1896 |
| 8 | [GROUPE BASTIDE 1880 (Décoration, arts de la table)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/groupe-bastide-1880-decoration-arts-de-la-table) (groupebastide1880.fr)<br>A family-owned group since 1880, BASTIDE creates and distributes tableware, kitchenware, and decoration items for retailers and professionals | Wholesale | 🇫🇷 Vézénobres | 64 | 1880 |
| 9 | [Groupe Cousty Automobiles](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/groupe-cousty-automobiles) (volkswagen.fr)<br>Exclusive distributor and authorized repairer for Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Cupra, Skoda, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in Nîmes and Lunel. | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Nîmes | 59 |  |
| 10 | [The Social Club](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-social-club) (the-social-club.com)<br>Innovative, trend-setting team led by experienced restaurateur and entrepreneur creating unique experiences with a focus on convivial living | Hospitality | 🇫🇷 Nîmes | 59 | 2019 |
| 11 | [Groupe Emile](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/groupe-emile) (emilegroupe.fr)<br>Family-owned business since 1920, specializing in sourcing and producing high-quality organic products with a focus on excellence and adventure. | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Pont-Saint-Esprit | 53 | 1920 |
| 12 | [SENFAS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/senfas) (senfas.com)<br>Independent family business specializing in manufacturing, importing, and distributing certified organic food products, plant-based spreads, gluten-free patties, and innovative vegan culinary alternatives. | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Méjannes-lès-Alès | 46 | 1987 |
| 13 | [FINANCIERE KOALA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/financiere-koala)<br>Management consulting company based in Nimes, France, specializing in financial services and strategies for businesses | Retail Motor Vehicles | 🇫🇷 Nîmes | 24 | 1988 |
| 14 | [Amco Les Escamotables - Groupe La Barrière Automatique](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/amco-les-escamotables-groupe-la-barriere-automatique) (grouplba.com)<br>Design and manufacture certified anti-intrusion security products for vehicle access control and urban infrastructure, ensuring site protection worldwide. | Security and Investigations | 🇫🇷 Roquemaure | 23 | 1992 |
| 15 | [Océan Propreté](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ocean-proprete-nimes) (ocean-nimes.net)<br>Provides urban cleanliness, household and selective waste collection, non-hazardous waste treatment, with strong focus on ecological transition and sustainability. | Environmental Services | 🇫🇷 Nîmes | 22 | 2000 |
| 16 | [Acci Plus Patrimoine](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/acci-plus-patrimoine) (acciplus-patrimoine.com)<br>The company specializes in providing expert advice on wealth management, investment, tax optimization, and succession planning for individuals throughout their lives | Financial Services | 🇫🇷 Nîmes | 21 | 1998 |
| 17 | [COLOMBI SPORTS Importateur Distributeur](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/colombi-sports-importateur-distributeur) (colombisports.com)<br>Family-owned company distributing hunting, outdoor leisure, and shooting sports products across France and Europe with extensive brand partnerships. | Wholesale | 🇫🇷 Aubord | 20 | 1958 |
| 18 | [GROUPE LAFONT](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/groupe-lafont) (groupe-lafont.com)<br>A family-owned company with over 50 years of experience in lifting, handling, and exceptional transportation, focused on client satisfaction and site safety | Machinery Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Milhaud | 20 | 1967 |
| 19 | [Groupe Bama](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/groupe-bama) (groupe-bama.fr)<br>For over fifty years, this company in the South-East of France specializes in land development and real estate promotion, focusing on quality, sustainability, and harmonious living spaces | Leasing Non-residential Real Estate | 🇫🇷 Nîmes | 13 |  |
| 20 | [Cocébal](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cocebal) (cocebal.com)<br>Family-owned company since 1975 in the Cévennes region offering customized packaging solutions to merchants, both neutral and personalized | Wholesale | 🇫🇷 Alès | 11 | 1975 |
| 21 | [Ets APPLANAT](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ets-applanat) (applanat.com)<br>A family-owned company since 1976, specializing in refurbished, guaranteed, and certified industrial equipment for various industries, providing technical advice and exporting worldwide | Wholesale | 🇫🇷 Domazan | 8 | 1981 |
| 22 | [Diffusion Chabert](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/diffusion-chabert) (diffusion-chabert.business.site)<br>A family collaboration creating artisanal French gastronomy products since 2012, specializing in natural, allergen-free, colorant-free, preservative-free food items for social and culinary occasions | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Vers-Pont-du-Gard | 8 | 2012 |
| 23 | [phyte](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/phyte) (phyte.fr)<br>A family of farmers launched Phy'te, offering a range of plant-based juices and milks made from simple fruits and vegetables in original and balanced recipes Taste nature! | Food and Beverage Services | 🇫🇷 Caissargues | 7 | 2019 |
| 24 | [Abbaye Saint-André](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/abbaye-saint-andre) (abbayesaintandre.fr)<br>An historical abbey in Villeneuve lez Avignon featuring a Remarkable Garden, hosting over 30,000 visitors annually and awarded for its artistic gardens | Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos | 🇫🇷 Villeneuve-lès-Avignon | 4 |  |
| 25 | [Maison Fluide](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/maison-fluide) (maisonfluide.fr)<br>A family-run business creating high-end spirits with power and elegance, aiming to transport and elevate spirits through unique flavors | Distilleries | 🇫🇷 Aigues-Mortes | 2 | 2022 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 13, 2026.

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