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Slide 2 European Region Paris Basin Slide 3 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 Slide 4 Physical Characteristics Slide 5 Slide 6 Low-lying Syncline in sedimentary rocks Rock layers folded in east Ridges or scarps on landscape Slide 7 Fertile Vary depending on underlying rock Different soil types- different farming areas (pays) Limon soils- centre of region, productive agriculture (Ile De France) Slide 8 Three Rivers Seine Somme Loire Slide 9 Changes from West to East West; Maritime Summers cool Winters mild East; Continental Summers hot Winters cold Inbetween; Transitional Slide 10 Paris Basin Primary Economic Activities Slide 11 Important Factors Fertile soil Mild Climate Low-lying relief Educated farmers Proximity to wealthy urban market Slide 12 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 Slide 13 Agricultural Produce Wheat Barley Sugar beet Dairy farming (cheese & butter) Viticulture Slide 14 Paris Basin Secondary Economic Activities Slide 15 Attractive to Industry Access / Communications Population Agricultural Raw Materials Government Policy Slide 16 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 Slide 17 Population 21 million people skilled labour force Wealthy Market for luxury goods Slide 18 Agricultural Raw Materials Cereals Vines (Wine) Cattle (Cheese, Beef, Milk) Aromatic plants (Lavender) These supply the food processing & cosmetic industries Slide 19 Government Policy Eight Competitive Clusters Bring industry, business & research together Eg; Cosmetic Valley 550 companies 47,000 jobs 11 billion turnover Slide 20 Main manufactured products Cartier jewellery Yves Saint Laurent perfume Chanel fashion Citroen cars Slide 21 Tertiary Economic Activities Paris Basin Slide 22 Tourism 45 million tourists each year Paris attracts 33 million of those. Tourism accounts for 25% of jobs in Paris Slide 23 Attractions Natural and Man-made attractions History Culture Scenery Fashion Slide 24 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 Slide 25 Attractions in Paris City Disneyland Resort Notre Dame Cathedral Louvre museum Eiffel Tower Slide 26 Other attractions Fashion capital; Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent Boat trips on the river Seine Dance shows such as the Moulin Rouge Slide 27 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) Slide 28 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)