Economy Allauch

1 economy

1.1 key figures
1.2 economy , tourism
1.3 local products

economy
key figures

as shown in following table people on average more affluent, better educated, , more skilled national average.

real estate relatively expensive single-family homes more common collective housing , percentage of homeowners being higher national average. percentage of people living alone lower national average.

source: internet except noted items 1999 census

economy , tourism

in 1999 out of 7,592 allaudiens employed, 1,583 worked in commune, 5,717 in commune in aix-marseille agglomeration, , 156 in commune in department.

of 3,032 jobs in commune, 1,449 occupied workers living outside commune.

for employees in commune 19.8% of men , 37.1% of women working full-time worked in public service in 1999 (these rates 14.3% , 16.5% nearby town of plan-de-cuques) reflecting more on lack of private sector employment in commune rather excessive creation of staff positions.

the business park of fontvieille established in 1981 heart of economic life of commune. criterion acceptable settlement council based on respect living environment installing activities not create nuisance or pollution.

the main activities fall 2 divisions: food (nougat, cafés) , small tech industries.

near business park laphal laboratory, pharmaceutical company of international renown, provides more 130 jobs in commune. has attracted many companies complementary activities (e.g. ipp pharma).

allauch has on hundred shops spread on 3 main urban centres: le village, logis neuf, , pounche: food, health , hygiene, home furnishings, bars, restaurants, , services. shopping mall opened in fontvieille.

arts , crafts have place during christmas market: ironwork, pottery, glassware, fabric, , figurines.

allauch has 2 gîtes de france (homestays), 9 tourist apartments, 1 3 star hotel, 1 2 star hotel, 2 1 star hotels, guesthouse, , residential hotel complex. there no municipal campsite.

local products

the craftsmen commune make black , white nougat, tooth snacks (hard biscuits), suce-miel (sucking honey) made chewing gum has been made hundred years.

one family converted agriculture produce different goat cheeses , fresh or refined raw milk.

in january during festival of gastronomy fifty craftsmen , farmers hold market: there honey, olive oil, aoc côtes de provence wine, navettes de marseille (provençal pastries), tapenade, gibassier, calisson, , eggplant salads , appetizers on sale.

allauch known santons (figurines).