Montpellier: a territory that attracts
Montpellier opens its arms to you with its long-standing tradition of welcoming, an exceptional environment, a privileged location in the Mediterranean region, and a quality of life appreciated by many.
Five reasons to choose the greater Montpellier area
1. Demographic and economic vitality
- The fastest growing area in France, twice the nationwide demographic growth forecast from 2020 to 2030 (French Institute for Statistics).
- Economic vitality enhanced by public investment of 5 billion euros in major territorial projects
2. Qualified and available workforce
- 72,000 students (including 15% international) and 36,000 senior managers
- A level of French productivity higher than the rest of the Euro Zone or USA (American Bureau for Statistics)
- Lower cost of labor than Lyon, Toulouse, Grenoble and Marseille (French Institute for Statistics)
3. Advantageous compagny set-up costs
- Leading European destination for its low cost of doing business (KPMG)
- Lower company establishment costs: 5% lower than Nantes, 10% lower than Lyon, and over 25% lower than Paris (BNP Paribas Real Estate, Ober Haff, Michael Page, Adecco)
4. Innovation and international leaders
- Leading location in France in terms of public-sector research intensity (French Institute for Statistics)
- Ranked as the second-leading startup incubator in the world by UBI Global, BIC propagates Montpellier’s expertise in assisting innovation.
5. Non-stop quality of life
- Authentic traditions and a Mediterranean lifestyle in the heart of the world’s largest wine region
- A calendar of cultural and sports events worthy of a European metropolis, exhibitions by the world’s greatest painters, international festivals for dance, cinema, music, and extreme sports
7th
LARGEST CITY IN FRANCE
in terms of population size (Insee 2018)#1
METROPOLIS
in terms of job growth (Compas 2016)TOP 10
FAVORITE DESTINATION
for international tourists (Trainline Survey- 2018)A central position in the heart of Europe and the Mediterranean region
Numerous partnerships make greater Montpellier a major international hub
