1. European Region
Paris Basin

2. 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

3. Physical Characteristics
Paris Basin
Physical Characteristics

5. Relief Low-lying Syncline in sedimentary rocks
Rock layers folded in east
Ridges or scarps on landscape

6. Soils Fertile Vary depending on underlying rock
Different soil types- different farming areas (pays)
Limon soils- centre of region, productive agriculture (Ile De France)

7. Drainage
Three Rivers
Seine
Somme
Loire

8. Climate Changes from West to East West; Maritime East; Continental
Summers cool
Winters mild
East; Continental
Summers hot
Winters cold
Inbetween; Transitional

9. Primary Economic Activities
Paris Basin
Primary Economic Activities

10. Proximity to wealthy urban market
Important Factors
Fertile soil
Mild Climate
Low-lying relief
Educated farmers
Proximity to wealthy urban market

11. 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

12. Agricultural Produce Wheat Barley Sugar beet
Dairy farming (cheese & butter)
Viticulture

13. Secondary Economic Activities
Paris Basin

14. Attractive to Industry
Access / Communications
Population
Agricultural Raw Materials
Government Policy

15. 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

16. Population 21 million people – skilled labour force Wealthy
Market for luxury goods

17. Agricultural Raw Materials
Cereals
Vines (Wine)
Cattle (Cheese, Beef, Milk)
Aromatic plants (Lavender)
These supply the food processing & cosmetic industries

18. Government Policy Eight Competitive Clusters
Bring industry, business & research together
Eg; Cosmetic Valley
550 companies
47,000 jobs
€11 billion turnover

19. Main manufactured products
Cartier jewellery
Yves Saint Laurent perfume
Chanel fashion
Citroen cars

20. Tertiary Economic Activities
Paris Basin

21. Tourism 45 million tourists each year
Paris attracts 33 million of those.
Tourism accounts for 25% of jobs in Paris

22. Attractions Natural and Man-made attractions History Culture Scenery
Fashion

23. Factors encouraging tourism
Easily Accessible
Air (3 international airports) road, rail (400 metro stations, TGV)
Range of Accommodation
Luxurious hotels to hostels
Variety of Attractions

24. Attractions in Paris City
Disneyland Resort
Notre Dame Cathedral
Louvre museum
Eiffel Tower

25. Other attractions Fashion capital; Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent
Boat trips on the river Seine
Dance shows such as the Moulin Rouge

26. 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)

27. 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)