In the last 5 years, 70,000 new jobs have been created. For example, Thales Systèmes Aéroportés, Eurovia, Smurfit-Kappa and McKesson have all relocalised important part of their activities to the Bordeaux area.
Quality of life, purchasing power, cost of living more attractive than other French cities, dynamic economy, world class Universities, international airport, high speed TGV between Bordeaux and Paris are just some of the decisive reasons to convince mobile professionals and businesses to come to Bordeaux.
Sun, sea, wine, culture, innovation combine to create a « West Coast » climate – particularly appealing to people in the 30-40 age group..
60% are home owners compared to 57% for the national average.