What we know so far about the Paris Basin.....
Factors that influence Primary economic activity in the Paris Basin
Physical Factors
Human Factors
Factors that influence Primary economic activity in the Paris Basin
Human Factors that influence agriculture in the Paris
Basin
2. Transport infrastructure
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Transport infrastructure is very well developed in
the Paris Basin region.
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The city is the most important centre of the French
motorway network
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Paris has an extensive road network with over 2,000
km of roads. By road, Brussels can be reached in 3
hours, Frankfurt can be reached in 6 hours and
Barcelona can be in 12 hours
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By train, major European Capitals (Brussels,
Amsterdam and London) can be reached in less
than 3 hours.
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Ports developed at Paris, Rouen and Le Harve
enable raw materials to be transported easily
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These connections make the Paris Basin an ideal
location for industry and settlement
Human Factors that influence agriculture in the Paris
Basin
3. Government / EU Policies
The EU allocates CAP
(Common Agricultural
Policy – Support rural
development) and
structural funding which
have added to the
presence of excellent
farm land making France
the leading agricultural
producer and exporter in
Europe.
Secondary Economic Activities in the Paris Basin
• Paris is the economic centre of the country it
has more manufacturing industries than any
other region in France
Physical and Human reasons that attract industries to Paris
1.
Access
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The River Seine runs through Paris for 13KM and its
tributaries (Oise, Marne) provide a natural transport
network across the region
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Ports developed at Le Harve and Rouen enable raw
materials and finished products to be transported easily
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The low lying relief enabled the development of the rail
and road networks which are focused on Paris.
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The road and TGV Train à Grande Vitesse (French high
speed train). rail network is focused on Paris city
making Paris very accessible and attractive to industry.
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4 Airports located in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport – Paris's main international
airport
Orly Airport – Paris's second international airport
Beauvais-Tillé Airport – the airport of Beauvais, serving
as Paris airport for budget airlines
Paris–Le Bourget Airport – the original city airport
2. Population
• The Paris Basin has a
Population of 21 million
people
• Paris City has a
population of 10 million
people
• This large, educated and
wealthy population
provide a skilled labour
force and market for
manufactured luxury
goods. This attracts
industry to the area.
3. Agricultural Raw Materials
• There is a wide variety of
agricultural products grown
on the fertile soils of the
Paris Basin. Example,
cereals, vine, cheese, beef
and milk, aromatic plants
(Lavender)
• These provide raw
materials for the food
processing and cosmetic
industries.
4. Government Policy
• The Government has
encouraged industrial
development in the Paris
Basin by designating 8
competitive clusters in the
region.
• These clusters bring industry,
business and research
together and aim to increase
production in many new and
existing industries.
• An example of one is
Cosmetic Valley a large area
to the West of Paris
Cosmetic Valley
Watch the clip and answer the following questions on Cosmetic
Valley http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhOJwjSzTYI
1.
Cosmetic Valley is the leading centre for what?
2.
What percentage of the world’s beauty products are
manufactured in Cosmetic Valley?
3.
How many companies in the field of Beauty products are located
in Cosmetic Valley?
4.
When and where was the modern perfume industry
established?
5.
Name 3 activities that the companies within the Cosmetic Valley
do..
6.
How many professionals are working in Cosmetic valley?
7.
What is the annual turnover for cosmetic Valley?
Cosmetic Valley
• Cosmetic Valley is an area in the Paris Basin that includes
– Over 400 Companies
– 6 Universities
– accounting for 45,000 jobs and a turnover of over 10 Billion
euro/15 Billion dollars (the amount of money taken in a year)
• Cosmetic Valley is a centre for specialist human resources
in many businesses in the cosmetics industry from
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growing aromatic plants
creating and formulating products
manufacturing perfumes and cosmetics
control testing and analysis laboratories
advertising, design and packaging.
• All of these factors make the Paris Basin a major industrial
centre.
Paris City
•Paris accounts for 20% of the French workforce
•Its an area that manufacturers products such as...
Chanel Fashion
Cartier Jewellery
Yves Saint Laurent perfume
Citreon Cars
Central Business District (CBD)
• Is in a section of the city north of
the river Seine where busy offices,
factories and shops are found.
• Specialist educational and academic
printing and publishing activities are
located close to the Universities in
the City. Example the world famous
Sorbonne University
• Heavy steel Manufacturing (rail,
steel and oil refining) is located
further out from the city.
• Food processing is a major industry
in the region, producing cheese,
wine and vegetables.
Clear The Board
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Paris Central Business District
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Manufacturing Companies in Paris City
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Cosmetic Valley
8 clusters in the Paris Basin
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Population
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Access
Drainage
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Relief
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Climate
Soils