{"id":1448,"date":"2024-04-15T11:27:58","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T09:27:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/why-alsace-span\/"},"modified":"2025-11-19T13:47:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T12:47:50","slug":"why-alsace","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/en\/why-alsace\/","title":{"rendered":"&lt;span>Why Alsace?&lt;\/span>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>So many reasons to choose Alsace<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alsace&#8217;s mugshot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"982\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Carto-lalsace-dans-leurope-982x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Carto-lalsace-dans-leurope-982x1024.png 982w, https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Carto-lalsace-dans-leurope-288x300.png 288w, https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Carto-lalsace-dans-leurope-768x801.png 768w, https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Carto-lalsace-dans-leurope-1473x1536.png 1473w, https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Carto-lalsace-dans-leurope-1963x2048.png 1963w, https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Carto-lalsace-dans-leurope.png 1438w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 982px) 100vw, 982px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">    <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles conteneur\">\n        <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--grille flex flex-wrap justify-center\">\n                            <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--element\">\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--chiffre mb-0\">\n                        1.9                    <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--texte mb-3\">\n                        million inhabitants                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--element\">\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--chiffre mb-0\">\n                        3                    <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--texte mb-3\">\n                        large cities                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles conteneur\">\n        <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--grille flex flex-wrap justify-center\">\n                            <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--element\">\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--chiffre mb-0\">\n                        3                    <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--texte mb-3\">\n                        competitiveness clusters                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--element\">\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--chiffre mb-0\">\n                        80,000                    <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--texte mb-3\">\n                        students every year                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles conteneur\">\n        <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--grille flex flex-wrap justify-center\">\n                            <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--element\">\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--chiffre mb-0\">\n                        22%                    <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--texte mb-3\">\n                        of the workforce employed in the industrial sector                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--element\">\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--chiffre mb-0\">\n                        3<sup>rd<\/sup>                    <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--texte mb-3\">\n                        density of foreign companies in France                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto;\">\n    <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YgkoVl_S3aE\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" frameborder=\"0\"; allowfullscreen=true><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:43% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"547\" height=\"701\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rectangle-344.png\" alt=\"technicien dans un environnement industriel\" class=\"wp-image-509 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rectangle-344.png 547w, https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rectangle-344-234x300.png 234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Une-economie-florissante\">A thriving economy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-exergue has-rougeclair-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3e9a5d27142d75f1e7abbdfca6dbc8c1 wp-block-paragraph\">Alsace, a leading force in the Grand Est economy, is the birthplace of numerous and diverse industries, showcasing a significant reservoir of expertise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default wp-block-paragraph\">Situated in Rhineland Europe, an important economic and demographic region with 100 million inhabitants, contributing 30% of the EU\u2019s total GDP, Alsace naturally experiences vibrant and dynamic economic activity.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The region benefits from numerous transport routes, including the ever-present Rhine, which enables industries to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/en\/set-up-your-business-or-invest-in-alsace\/business-and-transportation-facilities\/passenger-and-freight-transportation\/#ports\">efficiently distribute their products<\/a> to European and global markets via North Sea ports. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The diverse range of local industries and services enhances the region\u2019s skill base, making it a major asset for recruiting skilled labor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alsace accounts for more than 50% of the exports of the Grand Est Region, the second region in France in terms of trade in goods and merchandise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>80% of these exports are destined for European markets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/en\/set-up-your-business-or-invest-in-alsace\/\">Discover Alsace&#8217;s economy<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 43%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Une-qualite-de-vie-unique\">A unique quality of life <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-exergue has-rougeclair-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3ac759df63ecda20795dd5171bb0ef7c wp-block-paragraph\">Experience the charm of a region rich in culture, leisure, and gastronomy, and explore its vibrant network of associations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alsace actively <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/en\/live-and-work-in-alsace\/cultural-artistic-community-life\/\">promotes its heritage and culture<\/a> year-round, offering spaces and events for all styles, arts, and expressions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The region is renowned for its wine and brewing industry, along with its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/en\/explore-and-experience-alsace\/culinary-delights\/\">many culinary specialties<\/a> and local products, best enjoyed in its famous Winstubs. This gastronomic richness complements the historical heritage of Alsace, featuring numerous historical sites, castles, museums, picturesque villages, and historic town centers.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to a more flexible local law on associations compared to the rest of France, Alsace maintains a dense network of over 30,000 associations. This fosters a wide range of sports and cultural activities, encouraging social interaction and community building.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/en\/live-and-work-in-alsace\/\">Discover life in Alsace<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"545\" height=\"701\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Paysage-Patrimoine.png\" alt=\"vue a\u00e9rienne ch\u00e2teau du Haut-Koenigsbourg\" class=\"wp-image-513 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Paysage-Patrimoine.png 545w, https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Paysage-Patrimoine-233x300.png 233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles conteneur\">\n        <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--grille flex flex-wrap justify-center\">\n                            <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--element\">\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--chiffre mb-0\">\n                        250                    <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--texte mb-3\">\n                        museums                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--element\">\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--chiffre mb-0\">\n                        29                    <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--texte mb-3\">\n                        Michelin starred restaurants                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--element\">\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--chiffre mb-0\">\n                        18,000                    <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--texte mb-3\">\n                        kilometers of marked trails                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:43% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"545\" height=\"701\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Aeroport.png\" alt=\"Fa\u00e7ade de l'a\u00e9roport international de Mulhouse B\u00e2le\" class=\"wp-image-518 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Aeroport.png 545w, https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Aeroport-233x300.png 233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Des-infrastructures-de-transport-performantes\">High-performance infrastructure <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-exergue has-rougeclair-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-744128d4d1cef6c5dcf4792aebe9493b wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy quick and easy access to all of Europe thanks to an exceptional network of roads, rail, air, and ports. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alsace, strategically located at a crossroads, benefits from major transport routes connecting people and goods across Europe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The region is served by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/en\/live-and-work-in-alsace\/mobility-and-accessibility\/#train\">two high-speed train lines<\/a> (East and Rhine-Rh\u00f4ne), allowing travel to Paris in under 2 hours. Additionally, it boasts a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/en\/live-and-work-in-alsace\/mobility-and-accessibility\/#commun\">comprehensive internal network<\/a> with buses, trams, and regional trains.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Air travel is well-supported with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/en\/live-and-work-in-alsace\/mobility-and-accessibility\/#a%C3%A9roports\">two international airports<\/a> in Strasbourg and Mulhouse. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse is one of France&#8217;s largest airports, handling 7 million passengers and 114,000 tonnes of freight in 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alsace is bordered by the Rhine, Europe\u2019s leading commercial river, providing direct access to major North Sea seaports. The region features <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/en\/set-up-your-business-or-invest-in-alsace\/business-and-transportation-facilities\/passenger-and-freight-transportation\/#ports\">three multimodal ports<\/a>, spread across the territory, facilitating the transit of millions of tons of goods annually. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles conteneur\">\n        <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--grille flex flex-wrap justify-center\">\n                            <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--element\">\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--chiffre mb-0\">\n                        2                    <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--texte mb-3\">\n                        international airports                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--element\">\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--chiffre mb-0\">\n                        2                    <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--texte mb-3\">\n                        high-speed train lines                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--element\">\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--chiffre mb-0\">\n                        2<sup>nd<\/sup> &#038; 3<sup>rd<\/sup>                    <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--texte mb-3\">\n                        river ports in France                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 43%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Un-esprit-international\">An international mindset <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-exergue has-rougeclair-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e90aaa6091135c59f9e7e37933c3485f wp-block-paragraph\">At the crossroads of Europe, the unique history of Alsace has shaped a naturally open and cosmopolitan territory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Long desired and contested, Alsace has been influenced by neighboring countries for centuries. Now firmly French, it still embraces <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/en\/learn-and-study-in-alsace\/higher-education\/international-opportunities\/\">a multicultural heritage<\/a>, further enriched by the presence of numerous European institutions.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to its proximity to Germany and Switzerland, cross-border exchanges are seamless. Nearly 60,000 Alsatians commute across the borders every day for work. Added to this are countless others who travel in both directions for leisure, whether for shopping, visiting museums, hiking, or simply enjoying the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This multicultural influence <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/en\/learn-and-study-in-alsace\/education-and-youth\/\">extends to education<\/a>: in addition to the standard curriculum, students can pursue a bilingual French-German education from kindergarten through higher education. International sections offering courses in eight languages are also available from primary school onwards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1,000 companies with international capital<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3<sup>rd<\/sup> highest density of foreign-owned companies in France<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3<sup>rd<\/sup> region in terms of the weight of multinational corporations in the economy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"547\" height=\"701\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rectangle-342.png\" alt=\"Parlement Europ\u00e9en \u00e0 Strasbourg\" class=\"wp-image-521 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rectangle-342.png 547w, https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rectangle-342-234x300.png 234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles conteneur\">\n        <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--grille flex flex-wrap justify-center\">\n                            <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--element\">\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--chiffre mb-0\">\n                        100+                    <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--texte mb-3\">\n                        European institutions                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--element\">\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--chiffre mb-0\">\n                        47                    <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--texte mb-3\">\n                        embassies                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--element\">\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--chiffre mb-0\">\n                        41                    <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--texte mb-3\">\n                        consulates                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:43% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"545\" height=\"701\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rectangle-345.png\" alt=\"travail scientifique en laboratoire\" class=\"wp-image-524 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rectangle-345.png 545w, https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rectangle-345-233x300.png 233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Un-pole-d-excellence-et-d-innovation\">A hub of excellence and innovation <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-exergue has-rougeclair-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1efb2b7dc467af5713d3460cce82d8d4 wp-block-paragraph\">Join a high-performance research and innovation ecosystem supported by renowned universities, business incubators, and research centers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alsace boasts a distinguished <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/en\/learn-and-study-in-alsace\/higher-education\/universities-and-programs\/\">academic and research environment<\/a>, with four Nobel Prize winners and institutions like the University of Strasbourg and the University of Haute-Alsace, along with 14 major schools in fields such as engineering, architecture, art, design, and management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The region is also home to prestigious research organizations, including CNRS, INRAE, and INSERM. Alsace hosts several leading <g id=\"gid_0\">innovation clusters<\/g>, such as the Vehicle of the Future, BioValley in medical research, and Build and Connect for construction.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exceptional synergy between universities, research centers, and innovation hubs makes the Alsace ecosystem a beacon of excellence in Europe, fostering a dynamic environment for businesses and encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/en\/set-up-your-business-or-invest-in-alsace\/research-and-development-in-alsace\/\">Discover Alsace&#8217;s R&amp;D ecosystem<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles conteneur\">\n        <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--grille flex flex-wrap justify-center\">\n                            <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--element\">\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--chiffre mb-0\">\n                        3<sup>rd<\/sup>                    <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--texte mb-3\">\n                        largest university in France                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--element\">\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--chiffre mb-0\">\n                        3,400                    <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--texte mb-3\">\n                        teacher-researchers                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--element\">\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--chiffre mb-0\">\n                        150                    <\/p>\n                    <p class=\"bloc-chiffresCles--texte mb-3\">\n                        start-ups supported each year                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 43%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Un-territoire-historiquement-prosp\u00e8re\">A historically prosperous region<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-exergue has-rougeclair-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d73355c9538675196bb8f7de63dcb764 wp-block-paragraph\">Leverage the natural and human resources of a densely populated region with rich subsoil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alsace, a major crossroads for trade and civilization since Antiquity, boasts a diverse and extensive heritage. With nearly two million residents, it ranks among the most densely populated areas in France.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The region&#8217;s subsoil is rich in resources, including a water table with 35 billion cubic meters, lithium reserves, large alluvial deposits of sand and aggregates, dense forests, and thriving agriculture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In terms of energy, Alsace enjoys lower prices than the national average, thanks to a highly efficient electricity network partly due to the former Fessenheim nuclear power plant, now closed, and substantial local production of green energy, including photovoltaics, geothermal energy, hydrogen, and methanization.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Density: 229 inhabitants per km\u00b2, twice the national average<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to 300 million consumers within a 700 km radius<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"547\" height=\"701\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rectangle-340.png\" alt=\"vue a\u00e9rienne Alsace\" class=\"wp-image-526 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rectangle-340.png 547w, https:\/\/www.alsace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Rectangle-340-234x300.png 234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:100\">Cr\u00e9dits photo&nbsp;: F. 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