Invest in Provence

A Territory Devoted To Urban and Economic Development

Investing in Aix-Marseille-Provence means investing in the second-largest French metropolis in Europe. This dynamic territory is home to nearly two million inhabitants and 94 000 businesses and is one of the most attractive regions in Europe in terms of business growth and quality of life. The area is also home to several major national and international projects such as thecamp, Euroméditerranée, and ITER that are scheduled to generate more than €60 billion in regional investment over the next two decades.

The Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis prides itself on being open to the world and is one of the most culturally and geographically diverse regions in Europe. It also features a diversified economy with a balance between traditional sectors, with long-standing industry leaders and vibrant new ecosystems that feature some of the most innovative companies in the world. All this has made Provence one of the leading French destinations for foreign direct investment.

By choosing to invest in Aix-Marseille-Provence, you are gaining access to:

• A growing, attractive, and competitive metro area;
• A transport and network hub with global-scale projects;
• A diverse and innovative business ecosystem rich in skills and talent;
• And a renowned quality of life that will attract and retain the best employees, partners, and collaborators.

The Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis has always enjoyed an ideal geographical position on the shores of the Mediterranean where it is open to the markets of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In the digital age, it has buttressed its prime logistical location with one of the top network and data center infrastructures in Europe. This makes the metropolis the nexus for communication and transportation and gives its businesses and industries an enormous competitive advantage on the world market. This is why international leaders such as Katoen Natie, Ikea, Coca-Cola, Ineos Group, Amec Foster Wheeler, Castorama, and Hammerson have decided the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis was the ideal place for their projects.

Decision makers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, invest in this dynamic economy and enjoy all the advantages of this vibrant territory to guarantee the future success of your project!