CODE : CENTRE-VAL-DE-LOIREDEPARTMENTS : Cher (18), Eure-et-Loir (28), Indre (36), Indre-et-Loire (37), Loir-et-Cher (41), Loiret (45)

Centre-Val de Loire

The Valley of Beauty and Health.

POPULATION2 573 303
MAIN CITYOrléans
GDP / CAPITA28 135

/// 01. IDENTITY & HISTORY

Land of Kings and Castles, the Loire Valley embodies “French genius” combining exceptional heritage and the sweetness of life. But it is also a modern industrial territory, at the crossroads of national trade.

The R3 project makes it possible to transform this central position into a decisive logistical and industrial advantage.

Sources & References

Regional data is provided byl'INSEE (Centre-Val de Loire).

The Loire heritage is valued byVal de Loire UNESCO.

Les archives attestent de the historical foundations of the provinces of Orléanais, Touraine and Berry.

/// 03. ECONOMIC FABRIC

The Economic Strategy

Centre-Val de Loire is intended to strengthen its position as a world leader inCosmetics and Pharmacy.

Untapped Potential:

Cosmetic Valley : Passer du "Made in France" au "Sustainable in France" pour la parfumerie mondiale.

Pharmacie: Relocalize the production of essential medicines and active ingredients.

Logistique Verte : Optimize the flow of goods at the center of the national network.

Sources & References

Agriculture is documented byAgreste.

Le CESER analyse les dynamiques via le CESER Centre-Val de Loire.

European cultural policy illustratesthe European preservation of the Loire cultural landscapes.

L'ADEME documente energy sovereignty through the diversification of the electricity mix in the Loire Valley.