At the heart of France's third largest economic region at the crossroads of Europe, the Valenciennes region is distinguished by its creative dynamism and economic cultural and artistic innovation. Particularly proud of its rich heritage in the manufacturing and mining industries, the Valenciennes region is now focused on high-value sectors: innovative mobility, digital technologies and sustainable logistics.
Two sites reflect this energy : Transalley for innovative mobility, and the Parc des Rives Créatives de l’Escaut, notably the site of the Cité des Congrès Valenciennes and the Serre Numérique, a building housing start-ups and schools for digital creation. These facilities offer local companies a very favourable environment. TOYOTA, ALSTOM, BOMBARDIER, DECATHLON, LYRECO and many others have chosen to establish lasting ties to this region to develop their activities.
With a completely new Cité des Congrès, Valenciennes is a destination of choice for the organization of events. This destination is supported by undisputed strengths: easy access from major European capitals (serviced by 5 airports and station for TGV high-speed trains, more than 1,500 hotels rooms and exceptional cultural assets. The tradition of conviviality and hospitality typical of northern France further contributes to producing unforgettable events.
Key information
- Serviced by 5 airports
- More than 1,470 hotel rooms
- Less than two hours by train from Lille, Brussels and Paris, and less than three hours from London
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