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SET UP YOUR BUSINESS IN NOUVELLE-AQUITAINE!
An inspiring environment…
…as the latest surveys show! Looking for the perfect place to set up and grow your business? Nouvelle-Aquitaine is a region full of promise, combining demographic and economic dynamism, accessibility, and an exceptional quality of life for you and your employees. Let yourself be charmed — we’re here to support you every step of the way!
1. I benefit from the region’s growing and dynamic economy
- A growing market driven by natural appeal, positive demographics, and expanding transport networks.
- An ambitious region betting on innovation and undertaking major infrastructure projects.
- Cutting-edge training programs to help me recruit the talent I need.
- A diversified economy where I can find quality partners, suppliers, and raw materials.
- A high-performing, accessible, and responsive ecosystem where it’s easy to be heard, connect with key decision-makers, and receive support for my projects. Nouvelle-Aquitaine’s economic attractiveness largely depends on the competitiveness of its industrial sectors.
Our sectors of excellence
2. I’m drawn to the exceptional quality of life
- Vast unspoiled natural spaces between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pyrenees, with a southern climate…
- A wide range of leisure activities for every taste – skiing, hiking, surfing, golf, thalassotherapy, and festivals such as Les Francofolies, the International Comics Festival, Basque celebrations, and more.
- A wealth of cultural and tourist attractions – from the village of Saint-Émilion and the Citadel of Blaye to Futuroscope, La Rochelle Aquarium, La Palmyre Zoo, Lascaux II, Île de Ré, and the Marais Poitevin – many recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
- A dense network of cities rich in identity and heritage: Bordeaux, Limoges, Pau, Bayonne, Biarritz, La Rochelle, Brive, Poitiers…
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3. I benefit from affordable land and real estate
- Setup costs for business are 20 to 30% lower than in Paris
- Whether it’s a family home with a pool or a city-center apartment with exposed beams and a terrace — real estate and land prices remain affordable!
- A comprehensive property database offers a wide range of listings — offices, land, and buildings available for rent or purchase
4. I choose a region that’s easy to reach
Bordering Spain, Nouvelle-Aquitaine enjoys a strategic location along the North-South European logistics corridor.
With a modern and diversified transport network, the region is easily accessible from major French and European economic capitals — allowing businesses to stay close to their markets.
Airports
- 11 airports, including 7 international ones
- Over 60 international connections, daily or weekly
- A growing number of low-cost flight routes
Rail and road network
- High-speed rail (LGV SEA): Bordeaux > Paris in just 2 hours
- Extensive north-south and east-west motorway connections
Ports
- 4 commercial ports
- Serving 300 ports around the world
The success stories
Aerospacelab
Groupe belge > Mérignac (33) | 2022 | Création centre R&D | Le groupe belge Aerospacelab (ASL) a décidé en février 2022 d’implanter en Nouvelle-Aquitaine à Mérignac sa filiale [...]
Zeiss
Groupe allemand > Périgny (17) | 2022 | Extension production | 350 emplois | Zeiss est un groupe international allemand, leader dans le domaine de l’optique de précision. Sa [...]
Goupil
Groupe américain > Bourran (47) | 2021 | Extension | Spécialisé dans les véhicules utilitaires électriques, Goupil poursuit sa croissance au cœur du Lot-et-Garonne. L’entreprise investi pour augmenter ses [...]
Equitom
Groupe belge > Grézac (17) | 2023 | Création | 50 emplois à 3 ans | Equitom est une clinique équine belge spécialisée dans un large panel de services [...]
Our services to companies
SWANN
A business location specialist is at your service
Is your company’s headquarters located outside of Nouvelle-Aquitaine (either in France or abroad), or is it 50% owned by foreign capital? We’re here to support you!