Lodève launches call for interest for free municipal space

The City seeks a project to revitalize the town center with a 20 m² space offered free for one year.

Generic image of an empty commercial storefront in a historic town center.
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Generic image of an empty commercial storefront in a historic town center.

The City of Lodève is launching a call for expressions of interest for the occupation of a 20 m² municipal space located at 30 rue Cardinal Fleury. The aim is to support a project contributing to employment and local economic dynamism, with a free provision for one year.

The City of Lodève has launched a call for expressions of interest (AMI) to find a project leader to occupy a municipal space located at 30 rue Cardinal Fleury, in the town center. This initiative is aimed at those wishing to develop an activity that promotes employment, professional integration, and the economic dynamism of the territory.
The proposed space, approximately 20 m², has direct access from the street and is connected to existing networks. The call for projects targets activities related to welcoming and supporting job seekers, connecting local businesses with candidates, recruitment, professional integration, and the development of local services for businesses in the Lodévois region. Other proposals deemed relevant for the territory will also be considered.
The City offers the space free of charge for one year, allowing the selected candidate to test the viability of their activity. The occupant will, however, be responsible for operating costs such as water, electricity, internet, as well as insurance and routine maintenance. An extension of the occupation may be considered after this trial period, subject to approval and according to the terms of a suitable lease or agreement.
Interested candidates must submit a file including a presentation of their structure, experience, the proposed activity, resources to be mobilized, public reception hours, as well as development and sustainability prospects. Applications will be evaluated based on four criteria: project quality (40%), contribution to local economic development (30%), candidate's experience (20%), and sustainability prospects (10%).
Key dates to remember are: local visit on Friday, November 27, 2026, application deadline on Friday, December 11, 2026, and candidate selection on Tuesday, January 5, 2027. Applications can be sent by email to mairie@lodeve.com or by mail to Mairie de Lodève.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie de Lodève (12/11/2026)