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European Region
Paris Basin
Learning Outcome
• Identify key points on Paris Basin
– Sketch Map (Physical features, Urban area)
– Climate / Soils/ Relief
– Primary
– Secondary
– Tertiary
• Review Exam Questions on Paris Basin
Physical Characteristics
Low-lying
Syncline
in sedimentary rocks
Rock layers folded in east
Ridges or scarps on landscape
Fertile
Vary
depending on underlying rock
Different soil types- different farming
areas (pays)
Limon soils- centre of region, productive
agriculture (Ile De France)
Three
Rivers
• Seine
• Somme
• Loire
Changes
from West to East
West; Maritime
• Summers cool
• Winters mild
East; Continental
• Summers hot
• Winters cold
Inbetween; Transitional
Paris Basin
Primary Economic Activities
Important Factors
Fertile soil
Mild Climate
Low-lying relief
Educated farmers
Proximity to wealthy urban market
Agriculture
Fertile limon soil
Mild climate, spring rainfall, long hours of sun
Cereal crops- wheat, barley & maize
Alluvial soils close to Seine
Intensive commercial farming
Mechanised farms
Easy access to wealthy market
Agricultural Produce
Wheat
Barley
Sugar beet
Dairy farming (cheese & butter)
Viticulture
Secondary Economic Activities
Paris Basin
Attractive to Industry
Access / Communications
Population
Agricultural Raw Materials
Government Policy
Access / Communications
River Seine
Ports (Le Harve)
Road & Rail networks focus on Paris
TGV rail
Metro
Two international airports
Direct link to London via Channel Tunnel
Population
21 million people – skilled labour force
Wealthy
Market for luxury goods
Agricultural Raw Materials
Cereals
Vines (Wine)
Cattle (Cheese, Beef, Milk)
Aromatic plants (Lavender)
These supply the food processing & cosmetic industries
Government Policy
Eight Competitive Clusters
Bring industry, business & research together
Eg; Cosmetic Valley
550 companies
47,000 jobs
€11 billion turnover
Main manufactured products
Cartier jewellery
Chanel fashion
Yves Saint Laurent
perfume
Citroen cars
Tertiary Economic Activities
Paris Basin
Tourism
45 million tourists each year
Paris attracts 33 million of those.
Tourism accounts for 25% of jobs in Paris
Attractions
Natural and Man-made attractions
History
Culture
Scenery
Fashion
Factors encouraging tourism
Easily Accessible
Range of Accommodation
Air (3 international airports) road, rail (400 metro stations,
TGV)
Luxurious hotels to hostels
Variety of Attractions
Attractions in Paris City
Disneyland Resort
Notre Dame Cathedral
Louvre museum
Eiffel Tower
Other attractions
Fashion capital; Chanel, Dior,Yves Saint Laurent
Boat trips on the river Seine
Dance shows such as the Moulin Rouge
Attractions in the Paris Basin Region
Medieval walled city Caen
Beaches of Normandy (WW2 battle sites)
Reims Cathedral
Vineyards & Wine-tasting
City of Versailles (history, art, architecture)
Exam Questions
Examine the factors that influence the
development of primary / secondary / tertiary
economic activities in a European region that
you have studied. (30m)
With reference to any one European region
which you have studied, explain in detail two
reasons why tourists might visit the region.
(30m)