# 30 leading public sector organisations in the Bouches-du-Rhône department

Tamtam tracks 183 public sector organisations headquartered in the Bouches-du-Rhône department. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Aix-Marseille University, APHM (Assistance Publique - Hopitaux de Marseille) and Ville de Marseille. Their median headcount is 418. The most common headquarters are Marseille (23) and Aix-en-Provence (5).

These public sector organizations in Bouches-du-Rhône are primarily large institutions, with a strong presence in healthcare, education, and government administration. Aix-Marseille University, founded in 2012, educates over 80,000 students. APHM (Assistance Publique - Hopitaux de Marseille) is a public university hospital providing comprehensive care, while Ville de Marseille is the local government. IRD, founded in 1944, is a French public research institute. Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence, founded in 2016, coordinates development across 92 communes, and Région Sud - Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is the regional administration.

A clear pattern emerges with a significant concentration of headquarters in Marseille. Almost all the listed entities, including the Service départemental d'incendie et de secours des Bouches-du-Rhône (SDIS 13), Carsat Sud-Est, and UGECAM PACA et Corse, are based in Marseille, highlighting its role as a central hub for public services and administration within the department.

🇫🇷 Bouches-du-Rhône · 30 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Aix-Marseille University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aix-marseille-university) (univ-amu.fr)<br>Educates over 80,000 students, conducts intensive research, and fosters innovation across numerous campuses, playing a key role in regional and international development. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 7,393 | 2012 |
| 2 | [APHM (Assistance Publique - Hopitaux de Marseille)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aphm-assistance-publique-hopitaux-de-marseille) (fr.ap-hm.fr)<br>Public university hospitals providing comprehensive care, training, research, and prevention, with advanced medical specialties and technology for regional and complex cases. | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 6,190 |  |
| 3 | [Ville de Marseille](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ville-de-marseille) (marseille.fr)<br>A dynamic local government in Marseille, France, working towards a more just, green, and democratic city through social, economic, environmental, and cultural development | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 4,034 |  |
| 4 | [IRD](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ird) (ird.fr)<br>A French public research institute working towards the development of Southern countries through research, consultancy, and capacity building activities in various regions | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 2,940 | 1944 |
| 5 | [Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/metropole-aix-marseille-provence) (ampmetropole.fr)<br>Coordination of economic, social, cultural development, urban planning, housing, environmental protection, and public services across 92 communes. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 2,385 | 2016 |
| 6 | [Région Sud - Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/region-sud-provence-alpes-cote-d-azur) (maregionsud.fr)<br>Regional administration providing public services including transportation, education, climate action, job support, and cultural development while co-hosting the 2030 Winter Olympic Games. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 1,692 |  |
| 7 | [CCI Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cci-provence-alpes-cote-d-azur) (cci.fr)<br>Unites and animates a network of territorial chambers, partners with economic actors, and coordinates national actions to offer solutions and support to businesses. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 1,243 |  |
| 8 | [Service départemental d'incendie et de secours des Bouches-du-Rhône (SDIS 13)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/service-departemental-d-incendie-et-de-secours-des-bouches-du-rhone-sdis-13) (linktr.ee)<br>Protect population from fires, disasters, and emergencies with 60 stations and 7,500 personnel providing 140,000 annual interventions. | Public Safety | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 1,018 | 2000 |
| 9 | [Carsat Sud-Est](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/carsat-sud-est) (bit.ly)<br>A private company under the social security system managing careers, calculating and paying pensions, providing social aid, and promoting workplace safety | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 818 | 2010 |
| 10 | [UGECAM PACA et Corse](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ugecam-paca-et-corse) (ugecam-pacac.fr)<br>A non-profit healthcare operator with 225 facilities, providing quality care and rehabilitation services, specializing in various medical and social services in France | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 548 | 2000 |
| 11 | [Société du canal de provence](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/societe-du-canal-de-provence) (canaldeprovence.com)<br>The company designs, builds, and operates environmentally-friendly hydraulic systems for water supply in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, also offering engineering services internationally | Environmental Services | 🇫🇷 Aix-en-Provence | 546 | 1957 |
| 12 | [Centre hospitalier d'Arles](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/centre-hospitalier-d-arles) (ch-arles.fr)<br>Official page of a public health institution providing employment opportunities, services, and news related to the healthcare sector | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇫🇷 Arles | 491 |  |
| 13 | [Urssaf Paca](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/urssaf-paca) (urssaf.fr)<br>A network providing social security funding by collecting contributions, promoting employment policies, aiding businesses with payment difficulties, and combating illegal labor practices | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 483 |  |
| 14 | [Agence régionale de santé - Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur ( ARS Paca )](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/agence-regionale-de-sante-provence-alpes-cote-d-azur-ars-paca) (sante.fr)<br>A public agency in charge of defining and implementing regional health policies in partnership with local health actors and stakeholders | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 439 | 2010 |
| 15 | [13 HABITAT](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/13-habitat) (13habitat.fr)<br>A leading social housing organization in Southern France with over 34,000 units, focusing on improving tenant services and property maintenance | Real Estate | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 418 | 1920 |
| 16 | [École nationale supérieure des officiers de sapeurs-pompiers](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ecole-nationale-superieure-des-officiers-de-sapeurs-pompiers) (ensosp.fr)<br>Training professional and volunteer fire officers and health service officers from Lieutenant to General controller ranks in France. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Aix-en-Provence | 407 | 1977 |
| 17 | [La Chambre de métiers et de l'artisanat de région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/la-chambre-de-metiers-et-de-l-artisanat-de-region-provence-alpes-cote-d-azur) (cmar-paca.fr)<br>Representation and development of regional artisan businesses, organization of apprenticeship programs, focus on service quality and proximity. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 392 |  |
| 18 | [Centre Hospitalier Edouard Toulouse](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/centre-hospitalier-edouard-toulouse) (ch-edouard-toulouse.fr)<br>A public mental health facility in Marseille's 15th arrondissement providing inpatient and outpatient services for patients with psychiatric disorders | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 386 |  |
| 19 | [CPAM des Bouches-du-Rhône (Assurance Maladie)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cpam-des-bouches-du-rhone-assurance-maladie) (ameli.fr)<br>Manages health insurance, pays benefits for illness, accidents, maternity; facilitates healthcare access, promotes prevention, controls costs, and combats fraud for over 2.2 million beneficiaries. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 386 | 1946 |
| 20 | [Sciences Po Aix](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sciences-po-aix) (sciencespo-aix.fr)<br>Public higher education institution focused on training future leaders for public and private sectors through specialized academic programs. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Aix-en-Provence | 347 | 1956 |
| 21 | [Bataillon de marins-pompiers de Marseille](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bataillon-de-marins-pompiers-de-marseille) (marinspompiersdemarseille.com)<br>Leading unit of the French Navy serving the second largest city and first port of France, the Marseille Marine Firefighters Battalion | Armed Forces | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 346 |  |
| 22 | [Aix-Marseille Université (AMU)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aix-marseille-universite-amu) (univ-amu.fr)<br>Aix-Marseille University is a large French-speaking university with 80,000 students, 8,000 staff, 5 campuses, and strong research infrastructure | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 338 |  |
| 23 | [Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Marseille-Provence](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/chambre-de-commerce-et-d-industrie-marseille-provence) (cciamp.com)<br>Provides business support services and infrastructure development for 115,000 local companies while promoting regional economic competitiveness and digital transformation in standard international markets. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 336 |  |
| 24 | [Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées Laveran](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hopital-d-instruction-des-armees-laveran) (hialaveran.sante.defense.gouv.fr)<br>Provides comprehensive medical care across numerous specialties, including cardiology, surgery, and radiology, for military and civilian patients, operating as a certified high-quality health facility. | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 284 | 1963 |
| 25 | [Aix-Marseille Graduate School of Management - IAE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aix-marseille-graduate-school-of-management-iae) (iae-aix.univ-amu.fr)<br>A university business school offering specialized programs in management disciplines, dual accreditation, innovative teaching methods, personalized curriculum, and emphasis on practical application | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Aix-en-Provence | 259 | 1955 |
| 26 | [Centre Hospitalier d'Aubagne Edmond Garcin](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/centre-hospitalier-d-aubagne-edmond-garcin) (ch-aubagne.eu)<br>Provides comprehensive public healthcare services, including emergency care, various medical and surgical specialties, maternity, home hospitalization, and elder care facilities. | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇫🇷 Aubagne | 248 |  |
| 27 | [Aix-Marseille University - Company](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aix-marseille-university-company) (aixmarseille-universite.fr)<br>A company based in Marseille, France specializing in computer and network security services | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 240 |  |
| 28 | [Caisse de Prévoyance et de Retraite du Personnel Ferroviaire](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/caisse-de-prevoyance-et-de-retraite-du-personnel-ferroviaire) (cprpf.fr)<br>An organization managing a special retirement and health insurance system for railway workers and their families, providing billions in social benefits annually | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 226 |  |
| 29 | [Mission Locale de Marseille](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mission-locale-de-marseille-13063145) (missionlocalemarseille.fr)<br>A youth organization in Marseille supporting individuals aged 16 to 25 in their journey towards employment and autonomy | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Marseille | 219 |  |
| 30 | [Faculté de droit et de science politique Aix-Marseille Université](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/faculte-de-droit-et-de-science-politique-aix-marseille-universite) (facdedroit.univ-amu.fr)<br>Aix-Marseille University's Faculty of Law and Political Science offers modern education with a focus on student success and professional development through innovative teaching methods and partnerships | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Aix-en-Provence | 217 |  |

## 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.

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