Le Marchepied is a Normandy-based association and resource organisation supporting the cultural sector. Since 2000, it has helped emerging cultural businesses develop their structures and supported artists in building professional careers. Its approach is to guide artistic and cultural projects without taking the place of the artists or project leaders who shape them.

The association offers tailored support for cultural projects, alongside advice and orientation for associations and organisations developing cultural activities. It is also a training provider, offering individual or group courses designed to meet specific needs. Its programmes include training for association volunteers and a course for artist-authors on creating, designing and sharing an artistic portfolio.

Le Marchepied connects cultural, educational, administrative, economic, political and community partners, bringing together culture, local development and the non-profit sector. Its regional collaborations include the Pôle Territorial de Coopération de la Presqu’île de Caen and the CAFAR, a collective focused on associative training. In partnership with accountant Eric Douchin, it also established Auditorium to provide outsourced payroll services for the cultural sector.