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The Region of
Île-de-France
Département Information
The Region of Île-de-France is located in the
north central area of France, and is in a very strategic position within the
European Union. The region is the fifth most powerful economic entity in
Europe. It is the world leader for international conferences, and it's
markets servicing more than three-hundred-eighty million consumers. It also
hosts such notable organizations such as UNESCO and OEDC.
Île-de-France's beginnings stem from historical as well as from an
intellectual heritage; and one of the more prestigious in the world. The
historical significances in this region abounds, both architecturally and
culturally. With vast numbers of museums, monuments, statuary, art and
cultural landmarks, that overall outnumber those of other comparable cities
within their regions around the world. The region of Île-de-France has much
more to offer than just Paris though. The two Royal Palaces of Fontainebleau
and Versailles are in the region, as well as other palaces or royal homes
that have now been turned into government buildings or museums.
Supporting over eleven million people in the region, equals approximately
20% of the population of France. With exceptional human resources employing
over 50% of the highest qualified managerial personnel in France and
outweighing those of surrounding European countries, and over 120,000
permanent research scientists.
The Paris-Ile-de-France region infrastructure system is considered to be the
most efficient in the world. With the TGV, and the region having two of the
heaviest traveled to airports in the world -- they are Charles-de-Gaulle and
Orly and you can view the
Aeroports de Paris here, transportation overall runs very smoothly.
Unless of course the trains, buses, trucks or whatever are on strike!
It is conveniently located to take one to three day trips out of Paris
[which of course is the heart of France] to several popular places around
France such as Fontainebleau, Versailles, Giverny, Mont-Saint-Michel, the
Loire Valley Chateaux and the list goes on. Since seventy-five million plus
people visit Paris each year, it is the number one destination point.
The regions Cathedrals are many and magnificent, and Reims is home to the
cathedral where Kings were crowned. It is our favorite, but you can go to
the following
Cathedrals in France site to get information for regional cathedrals and
abbeys.
The Universities of Paris and Île-de-France are some of the best in the
country, with several 'Ecoles Supérieure' you can view all the regions
French universities here.
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