Paris 17
Courcelles
173 rue de Courcelles, 75017, Paris, France
The department of Deux-Sèvres is located in western France, close to the Poitou-Charentes region. It takes its name from one of its main waterways, the Sèvre, a tributary of the Loire. With an area of 5,999 km², this territory is the largest in Poitou-Charentes. Its largest city is Niort, with a population of 56,661. The economy of Deux-Sèvres is primarily agricultural. The region is well known for its melon production, but it is also a key player in the dairy industry. Indeed, 50% of goat's milk cheeses are produced in Deux-Sèvres. The local agri-food sector also encompasses meat processing, animal nutrition, and ready-meal preparation. The economic landscape of this department, which has an unemployment rate of 8.1%, is represented by several areas of the secondary sector. The automotive industry, energy (with the company Séolis), woodworking, garment manufacturing, packaging, and chemicals are all important industrial sectors for Deux-Sèvres.
The department of Deux-Sèvres is an attractive territory for businesses. Its geographical location, halfway between Paris and Bordeaux, is a key advantage. Furthermore, the domiciliation services offered by the Deux-Sèvres Chambers of Commerce and Industry are of high quality and provide access to numerous tax and legal benefits.