France is pretty good and stableeconomy, as well as a well-developed waterway. The latter stretched over 10 thousand km. If we talk about the largest ports, we can distinguish such as Le Havre, Marseille, Bordeaux, Sète, and others. They play an important role in trade relations between states and allow the development of the economic sphere. During the year, only one Marseille carries more than 90 million tons of traffic. What can we say about the total mass of cargo, which is unloaded and sent to the ports of France.
Marseilles
Marseille - the largest seaport not onlyFrance, but also the entire Mediterranean. It is located in the south-eastern part of the country, on the shores of the Gulf of Lyon. Through the city passes the channel connecting the river. Ron with a small strait. Marseille - a large settlement, in its size is inferior only to the capital. Like other ports of France, the described is a commune. The population of the city is 852 thousand people.
Marseille was founded long before our era.Greek tribes Phocians. The whole long history of the city was reflected in its appearance: narrow stone streets, fortresses, cozy bays with azure water - this was what the port looked like before, it remained so now. From the sights of the village, you can highlight the Old Town, the castle of If, the Friulian archipelago.
Set
Seth is another French city communelocated on the shores of the Gulf of Lyon. This is a major port of the state. The city is located on the hill of Saint-Clair. On the north-west side, Seth is bordered by the lake Étan de Tau (France). The port is designed in such a way that several channels pass through it, connecting the reservoir to the gulf. The presence of artificial flows, which supervise excursion boats, makes the city look like Venice. The climate of Seth is Mediterranean, hot. The population of the city is 44 thousand people.
Le Havre
Le Havre is a commune of the north of France, one of the largestports of the state. The city is located in the Upper Normandy region. The settlement is divided into two areas: upper and lower. Almost all of its borders Le Havre is surrounded by water, by the way, like all other ports of France. The commune is located in the estuary of the Seine, has direct access to the English Channel. Construction of the city began in 1517 by order of King Francis I.
The Channel has a significant effect on climate.Le Havre Often he is fickle. Rainfall occurs evenly throughout the year, only slightly increasing in autumn. The weather in the city is always windy. Currently, Le Havre is a major industrial center in France.
Strasbourg
Страсбург – коммуна северо-восточной части France, part of the Lower Rhine Department. This port city is located on the left bank of the Rhine, almost on the border with Germany. The population is 272 thousand people. The Council of Europe and its Parliament meet in Strasbourg, therefore the city is often called the parliamentary capital of Europe. Other ports of France, unfortunately, cannot boast of such a value.
Strasbourg, along with Marcel, is considered one ofmost ancient cities of their part of the world. It is known that the first settlements here appeared in the VI century BC. er In past centuries, the city was considered the largest industrial center of France, as it was located in the historical zone of Alsace. Currently, the development of Strasbourg focused on information technology, medicine, creative activities and tourism.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a port city in France on the banks of the r.Garonne It is located in the south-west of the country, the capital of the historic region of Aquitaine. The city is home to 285 thousand people. Long since Bordeaux was famous for its success in the field of winemaking, thanks to the famous vineyards. French drink has acquired a special status in the world. The climate in the city is temperate sea, with mild rainy winters and moderately hot summers.
On the outskirts of Bordeaux is the famoushistoric area Port of the Moon. This part of the city received its name because of the bend of the river bed, which resembles a new month. Port of the Moon - the historic center of Bordeaux, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a unique urban ensemble of the Enlightenment.
