Tamtam Start free

The 30 largest public sector organisations in the Alpes-Maritimes department

Tamtam tracks 66 public sector organisations headquartered in the Alpes-Maritimes department. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice (CHU de Nice), Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur and SMED. Their median headcount is 224. Half of them were founded in 1970 or later. The most common headquarters are Nice (18), Cannes (3) and Grasse (3).

🇫🇷 Alpes-Maritimes30 companiesUpdated Nov 12, 2026

This selection of public sector organizations in the Alpes-Maritimes department predominantly features large institutions, with a strong emphasis on government administration and healthcare. Notable entities include the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice (CHU de Nice), a major public health institution, and Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur, which coordinates services for 51 municipalities. Other significant organizations are SMED, managing waste disposal, and SDIS 06, the departmental fire and rescue service. The Académie de Nice, the regional education authority, and REGIE LIGNE D'AZUR, a public transportation network, also stand out.

A clear pattern is the concentration of headquarters in Nice, indicating its role as the administrative and service hub of the region. Many of these organizations, such as Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur (founded 2012) and REGIE LIGNE D'AZUR (founded 2013), are relatively recent establishments, suggesting a modern consolidation or creation of public services.

#CompanyIndustryHeadquarters EmployeesFounded
1
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice (CHU de Nice)chu-nice.fr

A public health institution in Nice, France, providing medical care, education for students, and conducting research to advance medical sciences

Hospitals and Health Care 🇫🇷 Nice 2,827 n/a
2
Métropole Nice Côte d'Azurnicecotedazur.org

Coordination of 51 municipalities providing economic development, transport, waste management, urban planning, water services, and public infrastructure management.

Government Administration 🇫🇷 Nice 2,626 2012
3
SMEDsmed06.fr

A public institution managing waste disposal and treatment for municipalities through waste facilities and recycling centers Visit website for more info

Government Administration 🇫🇷 Cannes 1,019 n/a
4
Ville de Nicenice.fr

City located on the Mediterranean coast with rich historical heritage, strategic geographic position, and diverse natural and urban landscapes.

Government Administration 🇫🇷 Nice 797 n/a
5
SDIS 06sdis06.fr

Departmental fire and rescue service combining volunteer and professional firefighters, medical emergency services, and specialized administrative and technical staff.

Government Administration 🇫🇷 Villeneuve-Loubet 564 n/a
6
Hôpital de Cannes - Simone Veilch-cannes.fr

The hospital offers comprehensive medical care with 8 medical departments and a focus on innovation, research, quality, safety, and patient-centered care

Government Administration 🇫🇷 Cannes 518 n/a
7
CCI Nice Côte d'Azurcote-azur.cci.fr

Supports entrepreneurs in Alpes Maritimes with business creation, innovation, and development, offering networking, training, public advocacy, and infrastructure investment.

Government Administration 🇫🇷 Nice 417 1860
8
Centre Hospitalier de Grasselinktr.ee

A major public health facility in the Alpes-Maritimes region offering various medical services and recognized for high-quality care and patient safety

Hospitals and Health Care 🇫🇷 Grasse 406 n/a
9
Hôpital d'Antibesch-antibes.fr

Provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and emergency services within a hospital group, including specialized care for various health needs, supported by medical professionals and advanced equipment.

Hospitals and Health Care 🇫🇷 Antibes 360 1939
10
Académie de Niceac-nice.fr

Regional education authority overseeing educational content, organization, and representing the Ministry of National Education in Alpes-Maritimes and Var.

Primary and Secondary Education 🇫🇷 Nice 348 n/a
11
REGIE LIGNE D'AZURlignesdazur.com

A public transportation network in Nice, France, operating trams and buses to provide efficient and expanded mobility options for residents

Truck Transportation 🇫🇷 Nice 330 2013
12
Eau d'Azureaudazur.com

Management of public water supply and sanitation services across 51 municipalities within the Nice Côte d'Azur metropolitan area.

Government Relations Services 🇫🇷 Nice 294 2014
13
CHU DE NICE - CENTRE DE RECHERCHE CLINIQUEchu-nice.fr

The Clinical Research Center (CRC) at CHU de Nice supports clinical investigations to improve trial quality, patient recruitment, safety, and research optimization

Think Tanks 🇫🇷 Nice 243 2011
14
Ville de Cannescannes.com

Local government managing public services and administration with 2,400 employees across 12 departments, representing both elected officials and administration.

Government Administration 🇫🇷 Cannes 228 n/a
15
CPAM Alpes-Maritimes (Assurance Maladie)ameli.fr

Working at this health insurance company means being part of a team dedicated to protecting the health of over 60 million beneficiaries through various projects

Government Administration 🇫🇷 Nice 224 1945

Want more companies than this list?

This page shows the largest ones only. Connect to Tamtam to see every company that matches, filter by size, industry or growth, and reach their decision-makers.

Get more companies, free
16
Côte d'Azur Habitatlinktr.ee

Leading property manager in Alpes-Maritimes since 1923, providing over 21,000 homes for 46,000 residents, with QUALIBAIL certification Visit link for more information

Real Estate 🇫🇷 Nice 214 1923
17
IUT Nice Côte d'Azurlinktr.ee

The company offers 4 LP programs in 1 year for 2nd year students of Licence, DUT, and BTS, serving as a key business partner in Southern France

Higher Education 🇫🇷 Nice 206 1970
18
Observatoire de la Côte d'Azuroca.eu

Researching Earth and Universe sciences, gathering observational data, exploring astrophysics, Earth sciences, mechanics, signal processing, and optics, and training university students.

Research Services 🇫🇷 Nice 173 1881
19
Communauté d'Agglomération du Pays de Grassepaysdegrasse.fr

Public intercommunal entity managing cooperation among 23 municipalities across 490 km2, serving over 100,000 residents in the region.

Government Administration 🇫🇷 Grasse 169 2014
20
Ville de Mentonmenton.fr

Official page of the City of Menton: Discover our professions, recruitment information, and job opportunities Follow us to stay informed

Government Administration 🇫🇷 Menton 155 n/a
21
Lycée Massénalycee-massena.fr

The school is a French institution offering secondary and higher education, located in Nice It offers seven preparatory classes for prestigious universities

Higher Education 🇫🇷 Nice 149 1812
22
Crous Nice-Toulonlinktr.re

A public administrative institution improving student life in Alpes-Maritimes and Var by providing scholarships, accommodation, food services, social support, health services, and cultural activities

Government Administration 🇫🇷 Nice 143 1965
23
GRETA-GIP FIPANforpro-paca.com

The company provides a diverse range of over 130 qualifications, certifications, and trainings for young and adult learners, job seekers, and employees

Professional Training and Coaching 🇫🇷 Nice 142 2016
24
GRETA - CFA Côte d'Azurforpro-paca.com

It provides tailored adult education and training programs, ensuring quality and accessibility for employees, job seekers, and individuals in career transition.

Professional Training and Coaching 🇫🇷 Nice 141 1970
25
IAE Nice (Graduate School of Management)iae.univ-cotedazur.fr

An internationally renowned business school offering undergraduate, postgraduate, MBA, and DBA programs with a focus on management, coaching, and international professional partnerships

Education Administration Programs 🇫🇷 Nice 141 1966
26
IPMC CNRS - University Nice Sophia Antipolisipmc.cnrs.fr

A joint lab specializing in molecular & cellular biology, integrating biology, and functional genomics with a focus on human disease research and international collaborations

Biotechnology Research 🇫🇷 Valbonne 135 1989
27
Villeneuve-Loubetvilleneuveloubet.fr

Coastal town with nearly 4km of beaches, active marina, and proximity to major cities, offering attractive living and leisure options.

Government Administration 🇫🇷 Villeneuve-Loubet 122 n/a
28
Ville de Grasseville-grasse.fr

The company is located in Grasse, known for its perfume industry and historical charm It promotes the city's unique lifestyle and natural surroundings

Government Administration 🇫🇷 Grasse 111 n/a
29
Mairie de Mouginsmougins.fr

Located in the gourmet and artistic capital of Mougins, the company benefits from a prime location near Cannes, Grasse, and ski resorts

Government Administration 🇫🇷 Mougins 110 n/a
30
IRCAN - Institute for Research on Cancer and Aging, Niceircan.org

This research institute focuses on studying aging mechanisms, cancer, diabetes, and other diseases, with a goal of developing diagnostic and therapeutic strategies

Higher Education 🇫🇷 Nice 92 n/a

Turn this list into pipeline

Tamtam finds the decision-makers at every company on a list like this one, with verified emails, phone numbers and the buying signals that tell you when to reach out.

Build your own list, free

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 12, 2026.

More company lists in the Alpes-Maritimes department

The same list elsewhere in France

The same list elsewhere