The living environment of the Grand Est region brings together culture, history and ecology . Dynamic in terms of employment due to its ideal geographical location, the region is attracting more and more cosmopolitans and people from the Ile-de-France who are looking for a better quality of life. Moving to the Grand Est means opening up to Europe!
Why settle in the Grand-Est?
The Grand Est is a vast region that includes 10 departments. Ideally situated between the capital and the neighbouring countries to the east, it is now home to many people from the Ile-de-France who have come to seek a better quality of life, but also to frontier workers (in Belgium, Germany or Switzerland).
The labour market, employment, income
As stated in the description, the Grand Est is a host region for frontier workers. Thanks to its position, the region benefits from the economic dynamism, Many inhabitants benefit from this advantage in terms of employment by becoming EU workers.
According to the Regional Employment and Training Observatory (OREF), the high tension jobs are those of study and research personnel (engineers and study managers, research and development, researchers).
France's leading agricultural regionIndustry is also important, ranking 2nd among the most exporting regions in France. In terms of jobs that are recruiting, the first positions are for supervisors and health and social workers (nurses, home care workers, etc.). The region is doing its utmost to offer training adapted to the health sector.
Quality of life
As for its attractiveness, the Grand Est region has been engaged in a revival project for several years. Ambitious, it is moving towards responsible and sustainable tourism with a digital dimension.
The environment
The Grand Est region is known for its ecological ambition, with 6 listed nature parks. With a greatdiversity of natural environments and landscapes, there is also a regional biodiversity observatory. Also focused on the restoration of waterways and better agricultural production with the zero pesticides approach, it has launched the Commune Nature award, which is being extended throughout the Grand Est region to help develop more environmentally friendly practices. According to a report conducted by the Grand Est region in 2018, the region has 27 Regional Nature Reserves, and 29% of electricity is provided by renewable energy. A region that is proving to be promising in ecological terms.
Education and health
In terms of education, the Grand Est is concerned about young people. In particular, it supports 15-29 year olds with its Jeune-Est plan, a free platform of the Grand Est Region, to speak foreign languages and open up to foreign countries.
The Grand Est academic region includes the academies of Nancy-Metz, Reims and Strasbourg.
In order to support high school students, regardless of the resources of their homes, the regionThe Grand Est Region has chosen, with the lycée 4.0 programme, to offer a laptop to each new student entering a 4.0 class. The advantage? The student will become the owner at the end of his/her schooling.
On the subject of health, the region has put in place (in partnership with the health insurance and the State), a telemedicine roadmap 2021-23 to counter the shortage of health professionals in rural areas, and allow equal access to care throughout the territory.
Services and security
The Grand Est region has a transport team to maintain proximity, with the aim of responding quickly to citizens' needs. An extensive public transport network links rural and urban areas.
Since the start of the 2019 school year, primary school transport is free for the 51,000 children concerned, The region is voluntarily involved with the municipalities where most of the travel needs of primary school pupils are concentrated. It is also progressively developing the offer for secondary school pupils, middle schools and high schools to enable them to use school transport at a lower cost.
According to the region's report, 230,000 students are transported daily by more than 80 transport companies.
As for trains, the TGV lines provide a link between Paris and the major cities in the region (Strasbourg, Reims or Metz) in less than 2 hours.
In terms of security, the Grand Est region works on a daily basis with a well-defined action plan. It has already invested in cameras at each entrance to the high schools and the installation of video surveillance systems in certain municipalities.
Housing
For the Grand Est region, housing is a serious issue, particularly in terms of energy. In an effort to energy consumption of households, the region is launching a plan to renovate energy-intensive housing.
In terms of real estate, prices remain attractive, below the national average, offering buyers reasons to move in or invest. Indeed, the price per m2 is around 1,700/m2 for old homes and 3,500/m2 for new homes.
Are you moving to the Grand Est region?
5 cities where it is good to live in the Grand Est
If you've decided to move to the Grand Est, all that's left to do is take action! Here is a selection of 5 cities where it is good to live in the region, to help you find your ideal place to live!
The capital of Europe has more than 280,000 inhabitants. It is experiencing a increase in property prices of more than 5% in one year, with prices ranging from 2,000 to 5,200 €/m2. Strasbourg attracts young professionals, families and students.
Strasbourg is home to many European and international institutions, including the Council of Europe, making it a cosmopolitan city.
The city is known for its quality of life, its gastronomy, its famous Christmas market and its historical monuments classified as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
Mulhouse
Close to Germany and Switzerland, Mulhouse is a very well served city and attracts many tourists who come to discover the cultural and historical wealth of Alsace. Known for its industrial dynamism, the automobile sector provides a living for millions of households.
In terms of real estate, the price ranges from 1,000 to 2,100 €/m².
The largest agglomeration in Lorraine in terms of population, Nancy is one of the most densely populated cities in France, thanks in particular to its very high buildings in the city centre. Nancy is also nationally renowned for its large number of historical monuments. It is also one of the main health and technology centres in Europe.
In terms of real estate, the price per m2 ranges from 1,300 to 4,500 euros on average.
Metz
With more than 115,000 inhabitants, the city of Metz attracts by its economic dynamism. Its ideal location between Paris, Brussels and Luxembourg makes it a lively crossroads where cosmopolitan students want to settle. Focused on new technologies, it is home to thousands of companies in the digital, telecommunication and computer telecommunication and IT.
In terms of the market is very attractive, with prices ranging from 1,000 to 3,100 €/m².
Capitale internationale du champagne, Reims is the twelfth most populated city in France, 45 minutes from Paris by TGV. With a large student community in its teaching and research centre, it is a dynamic and attractive city.
Rich in cultural and historical heritage, it attracts thousands of curious tourists every year.
So, have you decided? The Grand Est is for you?
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