European Region Paris Basin Learning Outcome
Author : mitsue-stanley | Published Date : 2025-05-22
Description: European Region Paris Basin 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 Paris Basin Physical
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European Region Paris Basin 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 Paris Basin Physical Characteristics Relief Low-lying Syncline in sedimentary rocks Rock layers folded in east Ridges or scarps on landscape Soils Fertile Vary depending on underlying rock Different soil types- different farming areas (pays) Limon soils- centre of region, productive agriculture (Ile De France) Drainage Three Rivers Seine Somme Loire Climate Changes from West to East West; Maritime Summers cool Winters mild East; Continental Summers hot Winters cold Inbetween; Transitional Paris Basin Primary Economic Activities Important Factors Fertile soil Mild Climate Low-lying relief Educated farmers Proximity to wealthy urban market 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 Agricultural Produce Wheat Barley Sugar beet Dairy farming (cheese & butter) Viticulture Paris Basin Secondary Economic Activities Attractive to Industry Access / Communications Population Agricultural Raw Materials Government Policy 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 Population 21 million people – skilled labour force Wealthy Market for luxury goods Agricultural Raw Materials Cereals Vines (Wine) Cattle (Cheese, Beef, Milk) Aromatic plants (Lavender) These supply the food processing & cosmetic industries Government Policy Eight Competitive Clusters Bring industry, business & research together Eg; Cosmetic Valley 550 companies 47,000 jobs €11 billion turnover Main manufactured products Cartier jewellery Yves Saint Laurent perfume Chanel fashion Citroen cars Tertiary Economic Activities Paris Basin Tourism 45 million tourists each year Paris attracts 33 million of those. Tourism accounts for 25% of jobs in Paris Attractions Natural and Man-made attractions History Culture Scenery Fashion 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 Attractions in Paris City Disneyland Resort Notre Dame Cathedral Louvre museum Eiffel Tower Other attractions Fashion capital; Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent Boat trips on the river Seine Dance shows such as the Moulin Rouge 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)
