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A TOP-RANKING, HIGH-GROWTH ECONOMIC DESTINATION
- #1 Economic Region in France (outside Paris)
- #6 largest GDP in Europe in Europe (among 268)
- #1 Exporting Region in France (outside Paris)
- A surplus trade balance of €6,2 Billion
- #1 disposable income in France outside Paris €18 997 per inhabitant
430 000 M€ (GDP of the airport catchment area)
INNOVATION AND DYNAMIC GROWTH
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#1 University & High School Center (outside Paris)
19,000 researchers, 250,000 students
4 global leaders in biotechnologies : Mérial, Sanofi Pasteur, Biomérieux, Genzyme - 17 Clusters of Excellence (international dimension)
1500 DECISION CENTRES
International organisations: Interpol, International Agency for research on Cancer, OMS…
900 FOREIGN CAPITAL COMPANIES
- 82 headquarters (over 1000 employees)
- Decision centre density higher than Barcelona or Manchester
- #1 recipient of foreign direct investments in France (outside Paris)
THE PREMIER TOURIST GATEWAY TO FRENCH ALPS, WORLD-FAMOUS VINEYARDS AND PROVENCE
Sports & Nature
- The world’s largest ski field (circa 200 Resorts), helitransfer service available as well as 3 to 5 daily scheduled coach services
- Over 800 000 ha of Natural Park (2 million acres)
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80 golf courses, mountain bike, trekking, paragliding, canoeing, sailing, spa centers
Gastronomie & Vin
- World Famous chefs
- World Famous Vineyards
- Bourgogne, Beaujolais, Côtes du Rhône
History & Culture
- Lyon is part of UNESCO World Heritage
- Lyon historic center : 6 000 000 visitors/y
- Various festivals (Music, Theatre, Dance)
- Lyon “fêtes des lumières” : 4 000 000 visitors
- 20 archeological sites, Antiques