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Ideally located, the Drôme is at the crossroads of major national and European axes.
There are several cruise and cargo ports along the Rhône in the Drôme, providing the logistics industry with many development opportunities.
Key figures of department
46 636
establishments
184 995
employees
290
foreign-invested
companies
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The Drôme is home to several hubs and clusters such as the Nuclear Valley, the only competitive hub dedicated to civil nuclear power in France, CIMES focused on the industry of the future, or even Vegepolys Valley and Innov’Alliance for agri-food. Ecotox, located in the Rovaltain centre of excellence and innovation, is a scientific platform for research in ecotoxicology and environmental toxicology which is unique in Europe. It is equipped with testing hallsand an analytical platform aimed at manufacturers and laboratories specialising in the assessment of potential risks from chemical and biological contaminants.
There are also major skills in filmmaking within a comprehensive ecosystem located in the Drôme department. This ecosystem comprises businesses, renowned training courses, such as La Poudrière and other popular events such as the Festival International des Scénaristes et Compositeurs (Screenwriters and Composers International Festival) in Valence.
MAIN BUSINESS SECTORS
Metallurgy,
metalwork, machining
Agri-food industry
Energy
Wood
Focus on … THE LUXURY INDUSTRY
The Drôme department is historically skilled in the luxury industry (Jacquard, Footwear, Leather Goods, etc.).
Many companies located in this department operate in several areas: knitting, weaving, jewellery, other activities.
More than 1,500 jobs are located in the department, with training centres part of large groups and recognised expertise, such as in Romans-sur-Isère, capital of footwear.
CITÉ DU CHOCOLAT
VALRHONA
18,700 HECTARES
OF VINEYARDS
LAND OF OLIVES, TRUFFLES AND NOUGAT
2 REGIONAL
NATURAL PARKS
GASTRONOMIC
AND OENOLOGICAL
CULTURE
51 % OF THE
DEPARTMENT IS
COVERED IN FORESTS
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In this document, discover: key figures, the main sectors of activity, the strong points, where to set up, the quality of life, in the department of the Drôme!
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