# Top 30 public sector organisations in the Finistère department

Tamtam tracks 35 public sector organisations headquartered in the Finistère department. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by CHU de Brest, Conseil départemental du Finistère and Brest Métropole. Their median headcount is 124. Half of them were founded in 1986 or later. The most common headquarters are Brest (12) and Quimper (7).

The public sector organizations in Finistère primarily consist of healthcare institutions and government administrations. Large entities like CHU de Brest, a leading healthcare institution, and Conseil départemental du Finistère, which promotes regional quality of life, dominate the landscape. Other significant organizations include Brest Métropole, an urban community anchoring 90 towns, and Centre hospitalier de Cornouaille Quimper-Concarneau, a regional hospital network.

A notable pattern is the concentration of headquarters in the larger cities of Brest and Quimper, suggesting these are key administrative and service hubs. The presence of research and educational institutes such as IUT Brest Morlaix and Station Biologique de Roscoff, a marine biology center founded in 1872, indicates a focus on public services and scientific development within the department.

🇫🇷 Finistère · 30 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [CHU de Brest](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/chu-de-brest) (chu-brest.fr)<br>Leading healthcare institution in western Brittany with extensive medical, surgical, oncology, psychiatric, geriatric, pediatric, and gynecological services across multiple sites. | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇫🇷 Brest | 2,597 |  |
| 2 | [Conseil départemental du Finistère](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/conseil-departemental-du-finistere) (finistere.fr)<br>Finistère council promotes the region's quality of life, natural beauty, and economic dynamism, supporting residents through various public services across its territories. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Quimper | 1,075 | 1982 |
| 3 | [Brest Métropole](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/brest-metropole) (brest.fr)<br>Brest métropole océane is a voluntary urban community in western Brittany, anchoring a region with 90 towns and 300,000 residents | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Brest | 1,072 | 1973 |
| 4 | [Centre hospitalier de Cornouaille Quimper-Concarneau](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/centre-hospitalier-de-cornouaille-quimper-concarneau) (ch-cornouaille.fr)<br>Regional hospital network providing surgery, medicine, obstetrics, geriatrics, cancer care, rehabilitation, and coordinated patient care with advanced medical technology. | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇫🇷 Quimper | 478 |  |
| 5 | [CENTRE HOSPITALIER DES PAYS DE MORLAIX](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/centre-hospitalier-des-pays-de-morlaix) (ch-morlaix.fr)<br>Comprehensive medical, surgical, obstetric, psychiatric, and rehabilitation services with specialized oncology, geriatrics, maternity, pediatrics, and medico-social care across multiple locations. | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇫🇷 Morlaix | 332 | 1995 |
| 6 | [EPSM du Finistère Sud](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/epsm-du-finistere-sud) (epsm-quimper.fr)<br>Public mental health facility located in Quimper, providing mental health services and support to individuals in need | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇫🇷 Quimper | 258 | 1959 |
| 7 | [GENAVIR](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/genavir) (genavir.fr)<br>Operation and maintenance of oceanographic vessels, scientific equipment, and data acquisition supporting maritime scientific exploration and research community. | Maritime Transportation | 🇫🇷 Plouzané | 249 | 2020 |
| 8 | [Morlaix Communauté](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/morlaix-communaute) (morlaix.fr)<br>Morlaix Communauté is a public inter-municipal cooperation institution working to improve the daily lives of residents through development projects | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Morlaix | 177 | 1995 |
| 9 | [Quimper Bretagne Occidentale / Ville de Quimper](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/quimper-bretagne-occidentale-ville-de-quimper) (quimper-bretagne-occidentale.bzh)<br>Local government managing public services, urban planning, environment, social programs, culture, sports, and recruitment across fourteen communes. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Quimper | 160 |  |
| 10 | [IFPS · Institut de Formation des Professionnels de Santé — CHU Brest](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ifps-institut-de-formation-des-professionnels-de-sante-chu-brest) (ifps-brest.bzh)<br>Specialized healthcare training institute offering state-approved programs for various healthcare professions including nursing, physiotherapy, and healthcare management Visit website for more information | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇫🇷 Brest | 158 |  |
| 11 | [Bmh - Brest métropole habitat](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bmh-brest-metropole-habitat) (bm-h.fr)<br>Develops, constructs, and manages social housing across the Brest region, providing quality accommodation for tenants and homeowners alike, from apartments to senior residences. | Real Estate | 🇫🇷 Brest | 150 | 1922 |
| 12 | [IUT Brest Morlaix](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/iut-brest-morlaix) (iut-brest.fr)<br>A higher education institute in France offering Bachelor's and Professional Licenses in various fields, with a focus on industry, civil engineering, biology, commerce, and management They also have an Alternance and Continuing Education Center | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Brest | 146 | 1968 |
| 13 | [CCI Finistère](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cci-finistere) (bretagne.cci.fr)<br>Represent businesses, provide development support, conduct economic studies, offer professional training, and manage key public infrastructure like ports and airports. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Brest | 139 | 2016 |
| 14 | [Centre Hospitalier de Douarnenez](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/centre-hospitalier-de-douarnenez-68814037) (ch-douarnenez.bzh)<br>A public health facility in Douarnenez, part of a regional hospital network, collaborating with other hospitals to provide quality healthcare services | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇫🇷 Douarnenez | 128 |  |
| 15 | [Station Biologique de Roscoff](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/station-biologique-de-roscoff) (sb-roscoff.fr)<br>A French marine biology and oceanography research and teaching center founded in 1872, affiliated with Sorbonne University and the National Centre for Scientific Research | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Roscoff | 124 | 1872 |
| 16 | [Concarneau Cornouaille Agglomération](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/concarneau-cornouaille-agglomeration) (cca.bzh)<br>An intermunicipal structure located in Finistère, Brittany, France, comprising 9 cities and succeeding the Concarneau Cornouaille community of municipalities | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Concarneau | 122 | 1994 |
| 17 | [Océanopolis](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/oceanopolis) (oceanopolis.com)<br>National scientific culture center dedicated to the ocean, showcasing marine biodiversity through aquariums to raise awareness for ocean protection and sharing knowledge. | Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos | 🇫🇷 Brest | 119 | 1990 |
| 18 | [Brest en vue](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/brest-en-vue) (brestenvue.fr)<br>Management of major public facilities for Brest Métropole, ensuring public interest, responsiveness, and dynamic operational flexibility. | Recreational Facilities | 🇫🇷 Brest | 114 | 1974 |
| 19 | [Quimperlé Communauté](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/quimperle-communaute) (quimperle-communaute.bzh)<br>A Breton agglomeration community consisting of 16 municipalities in France, focused on local development and collaboration between member towns | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Quimperlé | 109 | 1993 |
| 20 | [Hôpital Régional d'Instruction des Armées Clermont-Tonnerre](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hopital-regional-d-instruction-des-armees-clermont-tonnerre) (hiaclermonttonnerre.sante.defense.gouv.fr)<br>Offers comprehensive medical services to military and civilian patients, focusing on infectious diseases, emergency care, and specialized health services. | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇫🇷 Brest | 106 |  |
| 21 | [Finistère Habitat](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/finistere-habitat) (finisterehabitat.fr)<br>A major social housing provider in Finistère, housing over 17,450 residents with around 11,000 properties and a high tenant satisfaction rate | Housing Programs | 🇫🇷 Quimper | 99 | 1919 |
| 22 | [Bibus Brest](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bibus-brest) (bibus.fr)<br>Transportation company providing bus, tramway, cable cars, bike services, and on-demand transport in Brest metropolitan area, including services for people with reduced mobility | Urban Transit Services | 🇫🇷 Brest | 81 | 1986 |
| 23 | [BMa - Brest Métropole aménagement](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bma-brest-metropole-amenagement) (brest-bma.fr)<br>Leading operator in urban development, specializing in major projects in the Brest region and beyond, including infrastructure, housing, economic activities, and energy-efficient building renovations | Architecture and Planning | 🇫🇷 Brest | 70 |  |
| 24 | [Pays d'Iroise Communauté](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pays-d-iroise-communaute) (pays-iroise.bzh)<br>Pays d'Iroise Communauté brings together 19 municipalities to develop and enhance the exceptional living environment and economic vitality of the region in Finistère, Brittany | Government Relations Services | 🇫🇷 Lanrivoaré | 69 | 1992 |
| 25 | [Pays de Landerneau-Daoulas](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pays-de-landerneau-daoulas) (pays-landerneau-daoulas.fr)<br>Management of economic development, waste, housing, social action, tourism, and mobility for a cooperative community of 22 communes. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Landerneau | 69 | 1994 |
| 26 | [SDEF - Syndicat départemental d'Energie et d'Equipement du Finistère](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sdef-syndicat-departemental-d-energie-et-d-equipement-du-finistere) (sdef.fr)<br>The company is a key player in the energy sector, managing public electricity distribution and promoting renewable energy in Finistère through various projects and services | Environmental Services | 🇫🇷 Quimper | 47 | 1948 |
| 27 | [Office public de l'habitat OPAC de Quimper-Cornouaille](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/office-public-de-l-habitat-opac-de-quimper-cornouaille) (opac-cornouaille.fr)<br>A key player in social housing, specializing in construction, development, and land development Trusted partner of local authorities for housing and public facilities | Real Estate | 🇫🇷 Quimper | 43 | 1949 |
| 28 | [COMMUNAUTE DE COMMUNES DU HAUT PAYS BIGOUDEN](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/communaute-de-communes-du-haut-pays-bigouden)<br>A government administration entity located in Pouldreuzic, Bretagne, France, focusing on managing and administering regional community affairs and services | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Pouldreuzic | 35 |  |
| 29 | [Communauté Lesneven Côte des Légendes](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/communaute-lesneven-cote-des-legendes) (clcl.bzh)<br>Coordination of 14 communes managing economic development, tourism, waste collection, social services, aquatic center, multifunction hall, and abattoir. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Lesneven | 34 | 1995 |
| 30 | [EURIA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/euria) (euria.univ-brest.fr)<br>A university institute offering a Master's in Actuarial Science, recognized by the Institute of Actuaries, providing comprehensive training in actuarial concepts | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Brest | 26 |  |

## 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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