Paris, the key « business » capital

Paris Métropole is:

• No. 1 economic region in Europe

• No. 1 business area in Europe, with the presence of the 500 largest companies in the world, and no. 2 worldwide, behind Tokyo (Fortune Global 500, 2008)

• The most visited area in the world, with more than 40 million tourists who spend some €14 billion

• Leading-edge industries: ICT (nanotechnologies and digital applications), life sciences, aeronautical and automotive industries, environmental technologies, finance, logistics and business services, without forgetting the fashion, design and luxury sectors

An exceptional situation

• Paris is the gateway to Europe, making business travel simple:

Thanks to a top level network of transport infrastructures with major airports (Roissy-Charles de Gaulle, Orly, and Le Bourget) and effective TGV train links, providing direct access to the European market.

Did you know? Roissy-Charles De Gaulle is the largest airport hub in Europe.

Business meetings

The international exhibitions and events organised in the Ile-de-France region offer companies many opportunities for strategic thinking and discussing the business that is vital for their development. With its 363 international congresses and 400 trade exhibitions every year, the Paris area ranks no. 1 worldwide for professional events and meetings, and no. 1 in Europe for trade fairs and exhibitions (Union of international associations).

Discover the program of exhibitions with VIParis by clicking here.

A place for enjoyment

Top-ranking market in Europe, top-ranking tourist destination in the world and boasting 52 million consumers annually (inhabitants and tourists), Paris Métropole has considerable economic potential.

• In 2007, the 5 most visited sites in France were in the Ile-de-France region*:

1. Disneyland Paris (Marne la Vallée): 14.5 million tickets sold

2. Musée du Louvre (Paris): 8.3 million tickets sold

3. Eiffel Tower (Paris): 6.8 million tickets sold

4. Centre national d’art et de culture Georges Pompidou (Paris): 5.5 million tickets sold

5.  Château de Versailles (Versailles): 5.3 millions tickets sold

*Source : ODIT France, Direction du Tourisme

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