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Business Locations in France
Inside this issue
• Government commitment to improve industry by creating clusters
• The allure of Paris as a tourist destination is a double-edged sword
• Eurostar has helped redefine the region for visitors - -
Content
Investors keep their sang froid
The election of Nicolas Sarkozy has led to foreign money pouring in, says Ross Tieman
The economy: Darkening clouds gather over la vie en rose
The vision of poor performance and tough times is almost universally shared, says Ross Tieman
Pôles de Competitivité: Clusters provide R&D impetus
Ross Tieman explains why a move to exploit innovation is gathering pace
Map: Click here to view the Pôles de Competitivité
A graphic illustration of the competitiveness clusters by region and a link to the Pôles de Competitivité interactive map
Inward investment: Drawn to the heart of Europe
Ross Tieman considers the attractions of the regional way of life
Interview: Hopes of reform drive resurgence of optimism
Philippe Favre talks to Ross Tieman about image and investors’ needs
Business centre: Paris’s strength is location, location, location
The City of Light’s allure as a tourist destination is a double-edged sword, writes Pan Kwan Yuk
Investment advice: When setting up shop, it is best to call in a professional
A good lawyer, an agency and a tax adviser are useful, says Ross Tieman
McDonald’s: Le Big Mac at home in land of slow food
Pan Kwan Yuk says the chain is well entrenched
Property: Foreigners are clamouring for a place in the sun
Ross Tieman says the Paris market is drawing as much interest as the country
