Garlin Pyrénées Business Park

Garlin Pyrénées Business Park in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

The Garlin Pyrénées Business Park, situated in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, is a turnkey site offering a wealth of benefits to investors. Covering an area of 15 hectares and situated in the immediate vicinity of the A65 motorway and its junctions, it enjoys excellent accessibility and exceptional views of the Pyrenees mountain range.

This business park stands out for its centres of excellence in the aeronautics and agri-food sectors, which account for 25 per cent of industrial jobs. Furthermore, a 9-hectare ground-mounted solar farm, operational since 2020 and generating 5 megawatts, contributes to the region’s green energy supply.

The park has been designated a ‘turnkey site’ by the government and also recognised as a ‘Territoire d’Industrie’, highlighting its commitment to economic development and industry.

In terms of training and research, the park is home to several renowned institutions located nearby, such as the prestigious higher education institutions CESI, ENSGTI and EISTI, which offer high-quality higher education programmes. The University of Pau and the Pays de l’Adour (UPPA) and the U.I.M.M. Adour Atlantique (Union des Industries des Métiers de la Métallurgie) training centres provide specialised vocational training.

A strategic location in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

The Garlin Pyrénées Business Park enjoys a strategic location, facilitating travel and trade. Thanks to its immediate proximity to the A65 motorway, businesses based in the park benefit from quick and easy access to the region’s main transport routes, as well as to Spain via the Somport Tunnel.

Pau International Airport is just 20 minutes from the park, and Pau TGV station can be reached in just 40 minutes. The park is also well served by public transport.

What support is available at the Garlin Pyrénées Business Park?

The Garlin Pyrénées Business Park offers a range of support measures to promote the development of businesses based within its area.

Businesses can benefit from an exemption from the Business Property Tax (CFE) for a period of two years. In addition, the local authority’s share of the development tax may also be waived.

Another significant advantage of the Garlin Pyrénées business park is that the municipality is classified as a Rural Revitalisation Zone (ZRR). This classification enables businesses to benefit from specific tax and social security incentives for setting up or taking over a business in rural areas.

What is the business ecosystem like at the Garlin Pyrénées Business Park?

The Garlin Pyrénées Business Park is home to a diverse and dynamic business ecosystem, bringing together renowned companies across various sectors.

In the aerospace sector, major players such as Safran and Mécanique Aéronautique Pyrénéenne are based at the park. The geosciences sector is also represented by Total’s presence at the park. The agri-food sector is represented by Euralis.

In addition to these large companies, the business park is home to other key players such as Exameca, Aquitaine Electronique, Cazenave, Barrère and Axyal.

What industrial land is available at the Garlin Pyrénées Business Park?

The Garlin Pyrénées Business Park offers a range of industrial sites tailored to the needs of businesses.

The park covers a total area of 25 hectares, of which 15 hectares have been specifically designated as turnkey sites. Among these sites is a single contiguous plot of 5 hectares, providing a practical option for projects requiring a large area. Furthermore, the minimum plot size for a project is 0.2 hectares, allowing businesses to tailor their space to their specific requirements.

In terms of utilities and facilities, the park offers key advantages. In particular, it has a high-voltage/low-voltage electricity network. As regards administrative approvals, the park stands out for its fast processing times. Planning permission can be obtained in under 3 months. Environmental permits, meanwhile, can be obtained within 9 to 10 months.

The park also has in-depth environmental studies, ensuring that consideration is given to the impact on the landscape, the approach to the town, the overall impact and the preservation of archaeological heritage.