A central location with access to
France and Europe!

An ideal strategic position close to Paris and European markets, offering a network of transport and logistics options with numerous advantages:

  • Well-established logistics network with 2 international airports, 9 highways, 1 TGV plus 500 trains daily across the network
  • Available real estate at affordable prices
  • Introductions to funders including European, national & regional players, both public and private
  • Significant natural resources and recognized expertise in sectors of excellence
  • Amazing quality of life in the Loire Valley

Give your project the best start!
Choose a region that combines skills and innovation, training and education, with high quality infrastructure, proactive stakeholders and access to the handholding service of DEV’UP

Sectors of excellence

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  • 2 international airports
  • 25 million consumers within 2h
  • N°1 French motorway hub to access France and Europe
  • 3h by road from all major economic centers

  • A network of startup facilities across the region
  • 3 Flagship sites to drive digital innovation: Lab’O (Orléans), MAME (Tours), CM101 (Chartres)
  • 11 incubators to assist startups to establish their business, supporting young, emerging entrepreneurs with the challenges and obstacles of company creation

  • N°3 region in France for industrial jobs
  • Major payer for key industries
  • 600 international companies already invested
  • N°1 region in France for medicine and cosmetic production
  • A strong network of privately funded R&D facilities

  • The Loire Valley: 280 km route labelled “Unesco World Heritage”, 666 monuments and 65 museums
  • Loire à vélo, 1 million cyclists a year
  • N°1 region in France for white wine production and N°3 for wine production
  • Renowned local produce (tarte Tatin, lentille verte du Berry, crottin de Chavignol…)
  • Major leisure and nature resorts – 1 million visitors a year (Chambord, Zoo Parc of Beauval, Center Parcs, Parc naturel régional de la Brenne…)
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in terms of central location, workforce, infrastructure and internationally acknowledged expertise versus other major European cities.

Let your projects flourish in the Loire Valley!

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The Loire Valley once again shows its attractiveness with 6 major foreign investment projects confirmed in 2023 of which Essity (Sweden), Chiesi Group (Italy), Mars (United States), Procter & Gamble (United States), Vorwerk Group (Germany).

DEV’UP CENTRE-VAL DE LOIRE, OUR PERSONALIZED SERVICES


DEV’UP, the economic development agency of the Loire Valley, offers comprehensive assistance in development, promotion, and regional engagement. The agency provides support for companies and entrepreneurs in the region across various areas, including innovation, creation, investment, fundraising, transition support, business takeovers, partner searches, and export initiatives. Working closely via its local department offices and with other regional economic players, DEV’UP aims to foster employment growth in the region.

DEV’UP’s all-inclusive services are tailored to your needs and are provided free of charge throughout the life of your project

A dedicated project manager to ensure consistent advice and support

Discover the Ambassad’up network

Ambassad’Up is a network of business leaders illustrating the know-how in the Loire Valley