France
This page contains information on the bodies responsible for Structural Funds programmes and on the project control system in France. You may also speak directly with the Interreg Europe representatives in France.
Contacts
National Authority
Région Hauts-de-France
Direction Europe
151 avenue du Président Hoover
LILLE
59555 CEDEX
France
National point of contact for northern regions
Région Hauts-de-France
Direction Europe
151 avenue du Président Hoover
LILLE
59555 CEDEX
France
National point of contact for southern and outermost regions
Direction Coopération Euro-Méditerranéenne
Service Coopération Européenne
Hôtel de Région
27 place Jules Guesde
13481 Marseille
cedex 20
France
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Regional measures to address shortages of healthcare professionals in Centre-Val de Loire
On 3-4 July 2024, the Policy Learning Platform held an onsite peer review for the Centre-Val de Loire region, which requested advice regarding their policy challenge on how to address this shortage of health professionals.Project training days for second call projects
Interreg Europe will organise a series of workshops for the second call projects.Digital Transformation in a country with a history of bureaucracy
The Policy Learning Platform conducted a matchmaking for the government of Bosnia Herzegovina, on 05 June 2024. The government of Bosnia Herzegovina requested some on advice on the challenge of the digital transformation in a country with heavy bureaucracy.Designing an integrated digital strategy in Boiarka City
The Policy Learning Platform conducted a matchmaking for the Boiarka City Council on 29 May 2024. The Boiarka City Coucil requested some on advice on the challenge of developing an integrated digital strategy to promote digital literacy among the local population.Study Visit in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region Approaches
We are excited to announce that the first study visit of the GreenSPAS project is just around the corner, taking place in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region and hosted by our lead partner, La Route des Villes d'Eaux du Massif Central.Sustainable eco-system for creative industries in Leitrim County Council
The Policy Learning Platform conducted a peer review for the Leitrim County Council, on 02-03 May 2024, in Carrick-on-Shannon, Ireland. The peer review sought to give advice on how to provide the best support to local entrepreneurs from the design and film sector.Call for peers - Shortages of healthcare professionals
The Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform is organising a peer review for the Region Centre-Val de Loire, France, to address the challenge of shortages of healthcare professionals.Promoting gender inclusive urban planning policies in Valenciennes Métropole
The Policy Learning Platform conducted a peer review for Valenciennes Métropole, France, held on 17-18 April 2024. Valenciennes Métropole sought inspiration to promote gender inclusive urban policies, namely regarding the process to involve stakeholders in a gender mainstreaming approach.Financing and incentivising energy renovation of condominiums
On 31 January – 1 February 2024, the Policy Learning Platform organised a peer review for the Métropole Européenne de Lille (MEL), France, which requested advice on ‘Financing and incentivising energy-efficient renovation of condominiums’.IMPETUS Interregional Policy Brockerage event in Lille
On January 31 and February 1, the Lille Metropole will welcome its European partners of the IMPETUS project for the 1st Interregional Policy Brokerage Event.REC4EU takes part to an event on Citizen involvement in RECS
European cooperation through synergies among Interreg Europe projects: REC4EU brings its experience in the event dedicated to Citizen involvement through the Citizen Energy CooperativesInformation event for beneficiaries from France
An online information event about the third call for project proposals for beneficiaries from France.Solidarity tourism – different ways to discover a territory
Let's say you are planning a first-time vacation to Paris. What would be on your itinerary? Discover the Migrant Tour, and get a sense of the cultural diversity of the districts.Early school leaving and integration of NEETS into the labour market in Réunion Island
The Policy Learning Platform hosted a peer review for the Regional Council of La Réunion (France). The Region sought advice and inspiration on preventing school and academic dropout rates and increasing the employment rate of youngsters.Mobility on islands & participatory processes: key learnings
On 14-16 November 2023, the Policy Learning Platform organised an online peer review for the Regional Council of La Reunion (France) which requested advice regarding their two policy challenges ‘Sustainable mobility on islands’ and ‘Uptake of results from participatory processes’.
List of Structural Funds programmes
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You can also find the list of managing authorities at the European Commission's search page. Select France for the latest information.
Control system
This section provides information on the system set up for control in France for the 2021-2027 programming period.
The costs associated with this control are indicated so that they can be planned for in project budgets.
France uses a decentralised control system. The partners shall contract an independent, qualified controller based on a shortlist established by the approbation body.
The approbation body
Region Hauts-de-France |
Camille ZAMIARA |
The costs resulting from the control are borne by the project partners and can be reported as eligible costs in compliance with the relevant EU regulations and programme rules. Costs are determined by the public procurement made by the partner.
These costs should therefore be planned in the project budget.
The cost is 708 euros incl. VAT per 6-month financial claim. The cost for on-the-spot verifications is 1,416 euros incl. VAT. When relevant, assistance in the event of second-level controls or other national or European controls will cost 708 euros incl. VAT
These costs are subject to price revision in accordance with French national legislation.
The total cost will comprise the unit cost multiplied by the number of expenditure claims over the entire duration of the project. Any costs relating to second-level operational and on-the-spot controls in the case of investment should be included.
On-the-spot checks will have to be performed only for projects involving a pilot action that includes equipment/ infrastructure costs.
This on-site verification will take place once the equipment/ infrastructure costs have been declared and implementation is sufficiently advanced.
However, based on her/his professional judgement, the auditor may decide to carry out an on-site audit for a project which does not declare equipment/ infrastructure costs, if s/he considers that this presents added value for her/his audit (e.g. in the event of suspected fraud, problems with the partner's reporting/ understanding of the requirements, doubts about the proper functioning of internal processes, etc.).
Get inspired
Have a look at the French content on our website. Scroll through our project ideas and good practices, or contact our French community members and organisations.
Good practices from this country
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Regional funding for local advisors (CIRENA) to support citizens' initiatives
Cirena offers methodological support to project owners regarding the creation and lifespan of Energy Communities, in Nouvelle Aquitaine region.
Marathon of biodiversity
The challenge set by the Marathon of Biodiversity is to reach 42 km of restored hedges and 42 ponds in less than 3 years.
Elles Osent en Grand Est
Elles Osent en Grand Est offers 12 young women with diverse projects the opportunity to develop and strengthen their capabilities to boost their activity.
Challenges & Competencies
Mobilize local higher education students to provide innovative ideas for the development of local SMEs and to support mutual knowledge between students & SMEs
Bienveillance et Prévention @DOM: connected tools to secure the home care of older adults
Bienveillance et Prévention @DOM provides home automation, advanced remote assistance and artificial intelligence (AI) to help older people stay safely at home.
Nouvelle-Aquitaine Funders' club for organic operators
The Funders Club operates in the development of operators of organic sector by strengthening the links between project leaders and public and private funders.
Tel-e-dent: assisted tele-expertise to provide dental care to nursing home residents in rural areas
Assisted tele-expertise with the Hospital of Guéret to provide access to dental care to nursing home residents in rural areas.
“Mature Your PhD”: a challenge for testing potential R&D tech transfer project
Created by SATT Conectus, the “Mature your PhD” challenge aims to help PhD students turn their thesis into an R&D tech transfer project.
Scouting Public Lab Inventions: Bridging Innovation in Grand Est
Identify innovative research results with potential for technology transfer through a practice of scouting inventions directly in university laboratories.
Partnership between the municipality of Lille and La Poste about sustainable last mile delivery
The municipality of Lille has signed a partnership with La Poste, the larger mail and parcel operator providing universal delivery, to collaborate
EnerSIG, application to cross data about buildings characterization and energy consumption in Paris
EnerSIG is a web application hosted by geodata services of Paris. It allows to cross data about buildings characteristics and energy efficiency.
BIO SUD OUEST FRANCE (BSOF): a regional trademark that guarantee to buy organic and local
Bio Sud Ouest France is a regional trademark, owned by Nouvelle-Aquitaine regional council, offering a guarantee to buy local and organic to consumers.
Value-chain analysis: definition of a fair price
A method to analyze the construction of the value chain for selected raw materials and finished products, to propose a fair price to each operator.
Carbon compensation in forests through labelled projects - CNPF
The French accreditation standard for carbon compensation projects requires rules to operate, which were made by the National Center of Forest Property (CNPF).
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Pépite ETENA - the community for students-entrepreneurs in Alsace
Pépite ETENA - The community for students-entrepreneurs in Alsace
Pépite ETENA - The community for students-entrepreneurs in Alsace
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