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Aeronautics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With four airfields, the Hautes-Alpes has turned its geography and aviation tradition into a real economic asset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Agriculture<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Hautes-Alpes occupies a unique position in the French agricultural landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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P. Domeyne – AD05<\/div><\/div>

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Food industry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With its powerful agricultural base and exceptional terroir, the Hautes-Alpes boasts a booming agri-food industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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P. Domeyne – AD05<\/div><\/div>

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Construction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In a rapidly changing d\u00e9partement, construction is one of the most dynamic sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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P. Domeyne – AD05<\/div><\/div>

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Renewable energies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to the Durance river and the Serre-Pon\u00e7on hydroelectric dam, the Hautes-Alpes is one of Europe’s top 5 regions for renewable energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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T. Blais<\/div><\/div>

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Social and Solidarity Economy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The SSE embodies an economy that combines social utility and job creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Industry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Often associated only with tourism and agriculture, the Hautes-Alpes department has broadened its economic horizons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Perfumed, aromatic and medicinal plants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Perfumed, aromatic and medicinal plants (PPAM) play an increasingly important role in the agricultural and economic landscape of the Hautes-Alpes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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P. Domeyne – AD05<\/div><\/div>

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Health<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The d\u00e9partement has embarked on a proactive policy to attract young people to the healthcare professions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Le Naturographe<\/div><\/div>

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Tourism<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tourism is the driving force behind the Hautes-Alpes economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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