Saint-Étienne Métropole
Located in the heart of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, Saint-Étienne Métropole benefits from a prime geographic location and ranks among the top 15 metropolitan areas in France.
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Saint-Étienne Métropole, a hub of innovation and opportunity.
A historic industrial capital, Saint-Étienne Métropole is home to France’s second-largest base of SMEs and mid-sized industrial companies. A land of innovation and career opportunities, it stands out through its key sectors of excellence—New Manufacturing, New Medtechs, and New Design—along with strong entrepreneurial momentum, innovative support programs, and a vibrant Social and Solidarity Economy.
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Sectors of excellence in the area.
New manufacturing
France’s leading mechanical engineering hub, Saint-Étienne has reinvented itself through innovation: optics and photonics, additive manufacturing, surface treatment, and advanced machining processes. It is fully part of France’s Industry of the Future excellence.
New medtechs
A European leader in medical textiles and supported by a favorable environment for research, innovation, and experimentation, the Saint-Étienne ecosystem is increasingly conducive to the development of medical technologies: digital twins and 3D simulation of cardiovascular implants, aerosol therapy, and more.
New design
France’s leading design hub, Saint-Étienne Métropole uses innovation-driven design as a transformation lever. It places user experience at the heart of product, spatial, and digital design, bridging invention and innovation.
A metropolis connected to the world.
Saint-Étienne Métropole benefits from a privileged geographic location. With fast, direct connections to Paris and Lyon, and close proximity to international airports, the metropolitan area is an ideal gateway to many major French and European cities. Just 40 minutes from Lyon by train or highway, 2 hours 40 minutes from Paris by high-speed train, and served by Saint-Étienne and Lyon airports, the region is within a two-hour flight of more than 100 European cities.
Leading companies in the area
Global leader in surface engineering, HEF develops technologies in Saint-Étienne that enhance the resistance, friction performance, and lifespan of mechanical parts for aerospace, energy, defense, and mobility industries.
An international group specializing in orthopedics and medical textiles, it has four of its five long-standing French production sites in Saint-Étienne.
MedTech based in Saint-Étienne Métropole, the company develops sensory stimulation devices in Saint-Jean-Bonnefonds for neurorehabilitation, used in France and internationally.
Based in Firminy, the company designs twin-screw extruders and industrial processing lines used worldwide to transform food materials, plant proteins, and bio-based materials.
Global leader in aerial work platforms, the group designs and distributes its equipment in more than 100 countries and relies, from L’Horme, on strong industrial expertise and a renowned engineering center.
Based in Saint-Héand, this global leader designs ultra-high-precision optical systems for cinema, TV, space, and defense applications, strengthening the region’s technological reputation.
Founded in 1823 in Saint-Étienne, Neyret represents two centuries of textile excellence and is a global leader in technical and decorative ribbons, serving the luxury, fashion, and industrial sectors.
Iconic places.
Technopôle
In Saint-Étienne, this site spans 65 hectares dedicated to technological, industrial, and R&D activities. It is home to 625 companies (4,460 jobs). With direct access to the A72 highway and the T3 tram line to downtown, it benefits from immediate proximity to the Manufacture Campus, higher education institutions, restaurants, and cultural facilities (art galleries, concert venues, etc.).
Technology park
District Créatif – Campus Manufacture
Located in Saint-Étienne, this site spans 107 hectares in the heart of an eco-district dedicated to design, digital technology, creative industries, and research. It is organized around the Cité du Design, ESADSE, and Télécom Saint-Étienne, and hosts two business incubators (Mixeur and BHT), as well as coworking spaces, a FabLab, and business centers in an environment that blends innovation, culture, and quality of life.
Technology park
Parc d’Activités Économiques LOTI
A 1,340 m² serviced lot, ready for immediate use for office or mixed-use activities. The site, located along the RN88, offers excellent access, on-site parking, and utility connections, enabling the quick setup of your business. Situated in a mixed industrial and office area close to downtown, the park benefits from a wide range of nearby services. Price: €150 per m² of floor area.
Business park
Métrotech
In Saint-Jean-Bonnefonds, the Greenpark Métrotech (26 hectares) offers for sale or lease: office spaces from 12 to 50 m², floor plates from 150 to 700 m², tertiary activity buildings, and land parcels from 5,000 to 8,000 m². Located 5 minutes from the A47 highway and 15 minutes from the TGV station, the site is secure and professionally managed. It features a 300-seat amphitheater, meeting rooms, parking, fiber-optic connectivity, EV charging stations, and two daycare centers—including a bilingual one—all set within an exceptional natural environment.
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ZI Molina – La Chazotte
In La Talaudière, this 300-hectare site is the largest industrial park in the department. It is home to nearly 400 companies and 6,680 jobs in mechanical engineering, agri-food, electronics, and industrial equipment. With direct access to major road networks, it is part of a dense industrial ecosystem with nearby services. A 4-hectare expansion area (Les Roches) is currently being marketed.
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Les Roches
Located in La Talaudière, within the Molina Industrial Park (300 hectares), this site offers 4 hectares dedicated to industrial and light manufacturing activities, with serviced lots ranging from 3,000 to 8,500 m². Facilities subject to environmental authorization (ICPE) are not permitted. Price: €90 excl. tax per m² (€45 excl. tax per m² for sloped land). Integrated into the largest industrial park in the department, the site benefits from immediate access to nearby services and direct access to the A72 highway.
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ZAIN Loire Sud
Located across the municipalities of Andrézieux-Bouthéon and La Fouillouse, this 120-hectare site is dedicated to industrial activities. Home to major industrial companies and 2,680 jobs, the area benefits from direct access to the A72 highway and immediate proximity to Saint-Étienne Loire Airport (5 minutes). Infrastructure is designed to support high-volume logistics flows.
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Les Flaches 2
Located in Saint-Galmier, this site offers 5 lots immediately available, ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 m², suitable for artisanal and small industrial activities. Situated in a quiet, primarily residential area, it benefits from a high-quality natural environment and quick access to regional roads. Price: €65 excl. tax per m².
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La Grange
In Chambœuf, this site offers 4 lots immediately available, ranging from 1,400 to 2,000 m². Accessible to heavy trucks, it provides quick access to the A72 highway in 9 minutes via local roads, facilitating logistics flows. The site is 10 minutes from Saint-Étienne Loire Airport and 6 minutes from Veauche train station. Suitable for artisanal and industrial activities. Price: €65 excl. tax per m².
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Stelytec
Located in Saint-Chamond, the Stelytec zone covers 43 hectares dedicated to industrial activities, including mechanical engineering, metallurgy, and materials processing. Connected to the A47 highway and situated in the heart of the Gier Valley, it lies within a historic industrial corridor shaped by leading players in mechanical and metallurgical expertise. The site hosts 94 companies, representing 750 jobs.
Business park
Novaciéries
Located in Saint-Chamond, Novaciéries is a 55-hectare site created from the redevelopment of a former steel complex into a mixed-use district certified as an EcoQuartier. It combines an SME business area, a business incubator, offices, workshops, and coworking spaces. The site hosts nearly 100 companies (≈1,200 jobs) in an environment that blends industrial heritage, services, and quality of life.
Industrial eco-park
Bâtiment 60 – Novaciéries
Located in the heart of Novaciéries in Saint-Chamond, Building 60 offers 3 flexible floors for lease, ranging from 57 to 700 m² with various finishes and four-way orientation. The building features accessible entrances (ADA-compliant), parking included depending on space, EV charging stations, a 100-person meeting room, a ground-floor reception area, and a bus stop right in front. Situated downtown, it is in close proximity to restaurants, shops, services, and park amenities, making daily life convenient for companies and their employees.
Flexible space
Bâtiment 59 – Novaciéries
Within Novaciéries in Saint-Chamond, the first floor (R+1) of Building 59 is available for lease or purchase, offering 750 m² of flexible, bright space that can be divided into 2 to 8 units. The property features a panoramic terrace, furnished common areas (kitchen, restrooms, meeting room), ADA-compliant access, parking included depending on space, EV charging stations, and a nearby bus stop. Independent access for vehicles and pedestrians is provided. Located downtown, it is close to restaurants, shops, services, and park amenities, making daily life convenient for companies and their employees.
Flexible space
ZI Combeplaine
In Rive-de-Gier, the Combeplaine Industrial Zone offers an available lot of 6,431 m². This is a rare opportunity in the historic industrial basin of the Gier Valley, which hosts SMEs, mid-sized companies, and subcontractors. Located directly adjacent to the A47 highway, the site allows the construction of buildings up to 2,000 m² of footprint for industrial or artisanal activities.
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