A century ago, from the Eiffel Tower to the cinema, including the automobile and the Concorde, France was one of the most innovative large industrial countries.
And then the United States first, and then China, woke up.
The deindustrialisation of Europe, and of France in particular, has been evident.
Today, despite this decline and certain preconceived ideas, it is however far from lagging behind in the world of innovation.
Of course, Silicon Valley remains the eldorado of new technologies.
But France is not only this country of the Old Continent, known for its fine wines and luxury products.
For several years, it has created fertile ground for business innovation, entrepreneurial successes and the welcoming of foreign investors.
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