# List of public sector organisations in the Rhône department

Tamtam tracks 120 public sector organisations headquartered in the Rhône department. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Hospices Civils de Lyon - HCL, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 and Université Lumière Lyon 2. Their median headcount is 826. Half of them were founded in 1967 or later. The most common headquarters are Lyon (20), Villeurbanne (5) and Vaulx-en-Velin (2).

The public sector organizations in the Rhône department are primarily large institutions. They include hospitals, universities, and government administrations. For example, Hospices Civils de Lyon provides care and education, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 specializes in sciences and medicine, Métropole de Lyon manages various public services for 58 communes, and Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is a regional government focusing on education and transportation.

A notable characteristic is the concentration of headquarters in Lyon, with only a few located in nearby Villeurbanne or Bron. Many of these organizations, such as Hospices Civils de Lyon (founded 1796) and Académie de Lyon (founded 1808), have long histories, indicating established public service infrastructure in the region.

🇫🇷 Rhône · 30 companies · Updated Nov 11, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Hospices Civils de Lyon - HCL](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hospices-civils-de-lyon-hcl) (chu-lyon.fr)<br>Public university hospital provides care, education, research, medical innovation, prevention, and health education with over 22,000 professionals across 14 facilities. | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 8,220 | 1796 |
| 2 | [Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universite-claude-bernard-lyon-1) (univ-lyon1.fr)<br>Public university specializing in sciences, medicine, and pharmacy with significant research facilities and a strong regional academic presence. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne | 4,476 | 1971 |
| 3 | [Université Lumière Lyon 2](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universite-lumiere-lyon-2) (univ-lyon2.fr)<br>Large French public university offering diverse programs from bachelor to doctorate, focusing on research, international partnerships, and societal engagement. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 3,390 | 1973 |
| 4 | [Métropole de Lyon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/metropole-de-lyon) (grandlyon.com)<br>Manages various public services including mobility, environment, urban planning, social aid, economic development, and cultural activities for 58 communes. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 3,295 | 2015 |
| 5 | [Université Jean Moulin (Lyon III)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universite-jean-moulin-lyon-iii) (univ-lyon3.fr)<br>Public university offering multidisciplinary higher education and research in law, management, humanities, and social sciences with strong societal engagement. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 2,461 | 1973 |
| 6 | [Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/region-auvergne-rhone-alpes) (auvergnerhonealpes.fr)<br>A regional government in Auvergne with 4 departments, 1310 communes, and a budget of over €600 million, focusing on education, transportation, and vocational training | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 2,304 | 2016 |
| 7 | [Cerema](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cerema) (cerema.fr)<br>Public referent for territory development, assisting government, communities, and businesses in adapting areas to climate change across six activity domains. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 2,160 | 2014 |
| 8 | [INSA Lyon - Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/insa-lyon-institut-national-des-sciences-appliquees-de-lyon) (insa-lyon.fr)<br>International multidisciplinary engineering school focusing on high-quality education, research, and fostering global openness and social aspects in curriculum. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne | 1,831 | 1957 |
| 9 | [Académie de Lyon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/academie-de-lyon) (ac-lyon.fr)<br>Regional educational authority managing and coordinating all public schools across Ain, Loire, and Rhône departments in France. | Primary and Secondary Education | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 1,323 | 1808 |
| 10 | [École normale supérieure de Lyon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ecole-normale-superieure-de-lyon) (ens-lyon.fr)<br>Higher education institution specializing in interdisciplinary research and training, fostering scientific excellence and social engagement in education and research. | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 1,268 |  |
| 11 | [CNR (Compagnie Nationale du Rhône)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cnr-compagnie-nationale-du-rhone) (tm.fr)<br>French leading producer of 100% renewable electricity, managing the Rhône river for hydroelectricity, navigation, irrigation, and agricultural use, supporting local development and innovation | Electric Power Generation | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 1,256 | 1934 |
| 12 | [Le Vinatier - Psychiatrie Universitaire Lyon Métropole](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/le-vinatier-psychiatrie-universitaire-lyon-metropole) (ch-le-vinatier.fr)<br>Specialized psychiatric hospital providing comprehensive mental health care, treatment, and support services for individuals with mental disorders. | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇫🇷 Bron | 1,246 | 1876 |
| 13 | [Département du Rhône](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/departement-du-rhone) (rhone.fr)<br>Regional government providing public services, promoting equality, supporting innovation, and enhancing quality of life for 440,000 residents. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 956 |  |
| 14 | [Tribunal judiciaire de Lyon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tribunal-judiciaire-de-lyon) (cours-appel.justice.fr)<br>The Lyon Judicial Court is the primary court for legal matters in the Lyon judicial district, under the Lyon Court of Appeals | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 847 | 1995 |
| 15 | [Carsat Rhône Alpes](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/carsat-rhone-alpes) (carsat-ra.fr)<br>Management of retirement benefits, promotion of healthy aging, support for vulnerable insured individuals, and workplace health and safety risk prevention. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 826 | 1946 |
| 16 | [Ville de Villeurbanne](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ville-de-villeurbanne) (villeurbanne.fr)<br>Second largest city in Rhône with 162,000 residents, notable for its diverse population contributing to the city's unique character. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne | 719 |  |
| 17 | [Urssaf Rhône-Alpes](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/urssaf-rhone-alpes) (urssaf.fr)<br>Manage social protection funding, support businesses, ensure fairness among economic actors, handle user accounts across multiple sites and departments. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Vénissieux | 669 | 2014 |
| 18 | [CPAM du Rhône](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cpam-du-rhone) (lasecurecrute.fr)<br>Supports social security beneficiaries, health professionals, and businesses with health access, rights, and professional practice; transforming work methods for employee engagement and public service. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne | 616 | 1945 |
| 19 | [Agence régionale de santé (ARS) Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/agence-regionale-de-sante-ars-auvergne-rhone-alpes) (sante.fr)<br>The regional health agency is a key partner for healthcare professionals, government services, local authorities, and social organizations, managing and implementing health policies | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 566 | 2010 |
| 20 | [IUT Lyon 1](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/iut-lyon-1) (iut.univ-lyon1.fr)<br>The company offers a variety of technical education programs, including Bachelors, Diplomas, Professional Licenses, and training courses for businesses | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne | 555 | 1967 |
| 21 | [Ecole nationale des Travaux publics de l'Etat](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ecole-nationale-des-travaux-publics-de-l-etat) (entpe.fr)<br>Engineering and doctoral school specializing in sustainable urban development, offering bachelor, engineer, and doctoral programs along with complementary training in various fields | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Vaulx-en-Velin | 522 | 1954 |
| 22 | [IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer / World Health Organization](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/iarc-international-agency-for-research-on-cancer-world-health-organization) (who.int)<br>Coordinate and conduct research on cancer causes, mechanisms, prevention strategies, epidemiology, laboratory studies, and disseminate scientific information globally. | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 515 | 1965 |
| 23 | [Université de Lyon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universite-de-lyon) (universite-lyon.fr)<br>Coordination of academic institutions in Lyon Saint-Étienne, supporting strategies, managing common projects, and promoting the regional academic territory. | Research Services | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 487 | 2007 |
| 24 | [iaelyon School of Management](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/iaelyon-school-of-management) (iae.univ-lyon3.fr)<br>A regionally recognized school of management offering academic excellence and professional pragmatism, preparing future managers and entrepreneurs for complex corporate environments | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 479 | 1956 |
| 25 | [Lyon Métropole Habitat](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lyon-metropole-habitat) (lmhabitat.fr)<br>Development of social housing, creation of inclusive neighborhoods, resident support, local economy promotion, and professional integration policies. | Real Estate | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 454 | 2016 |
| 26 | [Chambre de Métiers et de l'Artisanat Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/chambre-de-metiers-et-de-l-artisanat-auvergne-rhone-alpes) (cma-auvergnerhonealpes.fr)<br>Support craft businesses and apprenticeships across Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes through local offices, elected representatives, and expert staff. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 445 |  |
| 27 | [Ville de Vaulx-en-Velin](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ville-de-vaulx-en-velin) (vaulx-en-velin.net)<br>Urban development, demographic growth, economic expansion, managing natural sites, and serving as a major municipality within Lyon metropolitan area. | Government Administration | 🇫🇷 Vaulx-en-Velin | 426 | 1225 |
| 28 | [GrandLyon Habitat](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/grandlyon-habitat) (grandlyonhabitat.fr)<br>Management and construction of affordable, sustainable housing across Lyon metropolitan area, including social support and urban renovation initiatives. | Real Estate | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 412 | 1920 |
| 29 | [Hôpitaux Nord-Ouest](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hopitaux-nord-ouest) (hno.fr)<br>Comprehensive healthcare services across five hospitals and ten care homes, providing consultations, hospitalizations, and continuous public health coverage. | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇫🇷 Villefranche-sur-Saône | 407 |  |
| 30 | [Opéra de Lyon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/opera-de-lyon) (opera-lyon.com)<br>Creation, production, and dissemination of lyric, musical, and choreographic works with artistic excellence and broad public accessibility. | Entertainment Providers | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 365 |  |

## 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 11, 2026.

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