Setting up your business in La Rochelle

Urban ecology and eco-activities

The city of La Rochelle is a pioneer in terms of urban ecology: in 1976, the first bike sharing system was introduces as well as footpaths, electric vehicles, the car-free days etc. 

Thanks to its ability to innovate and experiment, La Rochelle has won the prize “Prix d'Argent du territoire Développement Durable” for self-driving cars in 2012. Today, its main priorities include sustainability, eco-mobility and green building.

La Rochelle’s urban area also houses the Business park Atlantech®, a research platform for the implementation of energy efficiency measures. In this way, companies can count on the best resources for the creation and development of new businesses in La Rochelle