Paris 17
Courcelles
173 rue de Courcelles, 75017, Paris, France
With Colmar as its prefecture, the department of Haut-Rhin covers an area of 3,525 km² and has a population of 754,572 inhabitants. Assigned the code 68 by INSEE and the French postal service, this territory is part of the Alsace region. The Haut-Rhin's industrial landscape has long had to adapt to the challenges of globalisation, particularly in response to the wave of offshoring that severely impacted local employment. Corporate acquisitions and mergers driven by the globalisation of the economy have significantly reshaped the department's business environment. Haut-Rhin is a department with a long history of strong industrial activity. Numerous manufacturing operations — notably in the textile and woodworking sectors — once thrived here, before gradually declining in favour of other industries. Today, the automotive, agri-food (including the company SCAPALSACE), mechanical engineering, and chemical sectors represent the department's main active industries. A distinctive feature of this department's industrial profile is the presence of petroleum storage facilities. The tertiary sector is now highly developed in Haut-Rhin. Major urban centres, such as the greater Mulhouse area, account for the bulk of local employment. Tourism also represents a significant economic asset for the department. The distinctive architecture of Haut-Rhin, its culinary heritage (notably the Alsace Wine Route), its many museums, and its natural landscapes are key drivers of tourism appeal in this part of eastern France.
Haut-Rhin is an attractive region for businesses. It offers numerous advantages: high-quality infrastructure and services, a dynamic economic environment, and a range of incentives and schemes designed to support business establishment and growth.