# 30 leading retail chains in the Charente-Maritime department

Tamtam tracks 57 retail chains headquartered in the Charente-Maritime department. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Crédit Agricole Charente-Maritime Deux-Sèvres, CGR Cinémas and Coop Atlantique. Their median headcount is 50. Half of them were founded in 1984 or later. The most common headquarters are La Rochelle (5), Saintes (5) and Périgny (2).

This selection of companies in Charente-Maritime showcases a mix of retail, financial services, and specialized industries. Most are mid-sized to large firms, with a few younger companies. Crédit Agricole Charente-Maritime Deux-Sèvres is a regional mutual bank, CGR Cinémas operates numerous cinemas, and Coop Atlantique manages various retail stores. MAPA - Mutuelle d'Assurance specializes in insurance for food industry professionals.

A notable pattern is the concentration of headquarters in coastal cities and towns. Lagord hosts Crédit Agricole and ID Groupe, a wealth management firm. Périgny is home to CGR Cinémas and NEWLOC, an equipment rental company. La Rochelle features Groupe Michel, an automotive group, and Groupe Aboutir Emploi, a human resources service provider.

🇫🇷 Charente-Maritime · 30 companies · Updated Nov 11, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Crédit Agricole Charente-Maritime Deux-Sèvres](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/credit-agricole-charente-maritime-deux-sevres) (credit-agricole.fr)<br>Regional mutual bank with 159 branches and 1810 employees, focusing on local customer needs, recruitment, and community values. | Banking | 🇫🇷 Lagord | 1,093 |  |
| 2 | [CGR Cinémas](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cgr-cinemas) (cgrcinemas.fr)<br>Operates 73 cinemas across France, offers premium ICE Theater experiences, and focuses on expanding family-friendly, popular movie venues. | Entertainment Providers | 🇫🇷 Périgny | 658 | 1974 |
| 3 | [Coop Atlantique](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/coop-atlantique) (coop-atlantique.fr)<br>A consumer cooperative managing various retail stores in the Center-West of France, offering a range of supermarkets, hypermarkets, and restaurants | Retail | 🇫🇷 Saintes | 503 | 1881 |
| 4 | [MAPA - Mutuelle d'Assurance](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mapa-mutuelle-d-assurance) (mapa-assurances.fr)<br>Providing specialized insurance and financial services for food industry professionals, covering business risks, personal health, property protection, and commercial vehicle coverage through local agencies. | Insurance | 🇫🇷 Saint-Jean-d'Angély | 446 | 1911 |
| 5 | [NEWLOC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/newloc) (newloc.fr)<br>A regional equipment rental company with over 14,000 diverse machines serving various industries, expanding services to include specialized equipment for landscaping, demolition, and events | Equipment Rental Services | 🇫🇷 Périgny | 242 | 2002 |
| 6 | [Groupe Michel](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/groupe-michel) (groupemichel.com)<br>A leading French automotive group offering Renault, Dacia, and Alpine vehicles, along with repair and maintenance services, operating across multiple departments | Retail | 🇫🇷 La Rochelle | 195 | 1992 |
| 7 | [Groupe Aboutir Emploi](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/groupe-aboutir-emploi) (aboutiremploi.fr)<br>A group with 28 agencies dedicated to recruitment, offering staffing solutions, legal assistance, training, and partnership with sports events Employment at the core! | Human Resources Services | 🇫🇷 La Rochelle | 118 | 2005 |
| 8 | [Hyper U La Rochelle Beaulieu](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hyper-u-la-rochelle-beaulieu) (magasins-u.com)<br>A cooperative hypermarket in La Rochelle Beaulieu, part of Coop Atlantique Group, providing local shopping options and services | Retail Groceries | 🇫🇷 Puilboreau | 107 | 1971 |
| 9 | [Hively Hospitality](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hively-hospitality) (linktr.ee)<br>A company offering a unique path for professional and personal growth in hospitality, catering, and wellness industries Join the hive! | Hospitality | 🇫🇷 La Rochelle | 72 | 1990 |
| 10 | [Super U Marans](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/super-u-marans) (magasins-u.com)<br>A customer-centric, responsible retailer promoting sustainable consumption, strong producer relationships, community values, and societal and environmental responsibility Empowering employees for collective efficiency | Retail Groceries | 🇫🇷 Marans | 70 |  |
| 11 | [ID Groupe](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/id-groupe) (idgroupe.fr)<br>The company provides comprehensive services for personal and professional wealth management, including insurance, real estate, retirement planning, and financial investments | Financial Services | 🇫🇷 Lagord | 69 | 2004 |
| 12 | [Square Habitat Charente-Maritime Deux-Sèvres](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/square-habitat-charente-maritime-deux-sevres) (squarehabitat.fr)<br>A real estate company offering a wide range of services including buying, selling, renting, investing, property management, and vacation rentals, with a strong emphasis on customer service | Real Estate | 🇫🇷 Lagord | 66 |  |
| 13 | [L'Angélys](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/l-angelys) (langelys.com)<br>Food production company located in La Sauzaie, Fontcouverte, France, specializing in manufacturing and distributing food products. | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Fontcouverte | 57 | 1996 |
| 14 | [ACTUEL VET](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/actuel-vet) (actuel-vet.fr)<br>Distribution of professional clothing and personal protective equipment for various trades and industries ensuring workplace safety and compliance. | Wholesale | 🇫🇷 Aytré | 53 | 1999 |
| 15 | [Les Antilles de Jonzac](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/les-antilles-de-jonzac) (lesantillesdejonzac.com)<br>A public water park created through a collaboration of government entities, built in 2001 with a budget of 20 million euros Inaugurated in 2002 | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇫🇷 Jonzac | 50 | 2022 |
| 16 | [CLR HOTELS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/clr-hotels) (clrhotels.fr)<br>A group with over 20 establishments including hotels, restaurants, thalasso spas, and a team of nearly 700 employees, headquartered near La Rochelle | Hospitality | 🇫🇷 Angoulins | 48 | 2009 |
| 17 | [FRANCE MENUISIERS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/france-menuisiers) (france-menuisiers.fr)<br>A company with 11 integrated agencies specialized in renovation for individuals, offering replacement of windows, doors, shutters, gates, garage doors, and pergolas in Western France | Construction | 🇫🇷 La Rochelle | 48 | 1938 |
| 18 | [Hyper U Saintes](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hyper-u-saintes) (magasins-u.com)<br>Hyper U Saintes - Coop Atlantique is a cooperative hypermarket providing local shopping services and products in a welcoming environment | Retail Groceries | 🇫🇷 Saintes | 45 | 1973 |
| 19 | [GROUPE BARBIER](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/groupe-barbier-puilboreau) (groupebarbier.fr)<br>Automobile dealership specializing in vehicle sales, repair services, and bodywork, providing comprehensive automotive maintenance and restoration solutions. | Retail | 🇫🇷 Puilboreau | 44 | 1965 |
| 20 | [Tolède Groupe & Associés - Assurances Allianz](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tolede-groupe-and-associes-assurances-allianz) (tolede-groupe.com)<br>A leading insurance group specializing in leisure activities, with expertise in insuring animal parks, campsites, luxury vehicles, and more on a national scale | Insurance | 🇫🇷 Royan | 40 | 1975 |
| 21 | [La Cervoiserie La Rochelle](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/la-cervoiserie-la-rochelle) (lacervoiserie.com)<br>Specialty beer bar offering over 400 varieties of beers and spirits, rental of draught beer systems for events, gift ideas for individuals, associations, and professionals | Retail | 🇫🇷 Puilboreau | 37 | 2004 |
| 22 | [SUPER U Gémozac](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/super-u-gemozac) (coursesu.com)<br>Explore behind the scenes of a Super U grocery store in Gemozac for a unique shopping experience 🛒 | Retail | 🇫🇷 Gémozac | 34 |  |
| 23 | [Sandaya Séquoia Parc](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sandaya-sequoia-parc) (sandaya.fr)<br>Luxury 5-star family camping village in Charente-Maritime, France, offering a wide range of amenities, activities, dining options, wellness center, accommodations, and entertainment for all ages | Hospitality | 🇫🇷 Saint-Just-Luzac | 32 | 1997 |
| 24 | [COSY HOTELS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cosy-hotels) (cosy-hotels.net)<br>An independent and family-owned hotel group in La Rochelle offering unique stays at three different hotels with a total of 250 rooms Also offers event spaces | Hospitality | 🇫🇷 La Rochelle | 29 | 1981 |
| 25 | [Coopérative des Sauniers de l’Ile de Ré](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cooperative-des-sauniers-de-l-ile-de-re) (sauniers-iledere.com)<br>A cooperative of salt producers on the Île de Ré, ensuring quality salt production, promoting tradition with modern practices, and certification for international standards | Wholesale Raw Farm Products | 🇫🇷 Ars-en-Ré | 29 | 1942 |
| 26 | [Beach Bikes - France](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/beach-bikes-france) (beachbikes.fr)<br>A high-end bike rental company in France offering new, visually appealing bikes with free delivery and repair assistance, along with accessories | Travel Arrangements | 🇫🇷 Saint-Martin-de-Ré | 26 | 2017 |
| 27 | [Ford - Porte DAUPHINE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ford-porte-dauphine) (groupe-portedauphine.fr)<br>Sells and rents new and used vehicles, offers repair and bodywork services across multiple locations in Vendée and Charente-Maritime. | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Puilboreau | 26 | 1982 |
| 28 | [TOQUENELLE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/toquenelle) (toquenelle.fr)<br>A cafeteria network in the Grand Ouest region of France, born in La Rochelle in 1970, with 45 years of experience | Restaurants | 🇫🇷 Saintes | 24 | 1970 |
| 29 | [E.Leclerc Saintes Les Coteaux](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/e-leclerc-saintes-les-coteaux) (sainteslescoteaux.com)<br>A team of 250 professionals in 30 different roles work together to provide a wide range of high-quality products at competitive prices | Retail Groceries | 🇫🇷 Saintes | 21 | 1984 |
| 30 | [Plateau d'Auguste](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/plateau-d-auguste) (plateaudauguste.com)<br>A company dedicated to providing quality cuisine, exceptional service, pleasant ambiance, and overall customer satisfaction through their unique specialty | Restaurants | 🇫🇷 Saintes | 19 |  |

## 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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