Amazon Unveils €15 Billion Investment in France to Create 7,000 Jobs and Expand Logistics

Amazon has announced a major €15 billion investment in France over the next three years, aimed at significantly expanding its logistics and cloud computing infrastructure while creating 7,000 new jobs across the country. The investment plans include the construction of four new distribution centers located in Eure-et-Loir, Oise, Rhône, and Haut-Rhin. Notably, the new Alsace logistics center will be one of the largest in Europe, spanning approximately 190,000 square meters over three levels.

Currently, Amazon employs over 25,000 people in France across a network of eight distribution centers, 26 delivery agencies, and four sorting centers. This ambitious expansion is expected to improve delivery speed, broaden product offerings, and reduce prices, while supporting a more localized logistics network that minimizes environmental impact.

However, the investment has also spurred controversy, especially among traditional retailers and local booksellers who fear that continued growth in online commerce could further undermine their businesses. In response, Amazon has pointed to its significant contributions to the French economy, including the payment of €900 million in direct taxes in 2024, covering employer contributions and local taxes, making it one of France's top tax contributors.

These developments come alongside a broader context of record-breaking investment announcements in France, as seen with the recent Choose France 2026 summit, where €93 billion in investments were revealed across sectors such as artificial intelligence, healthcare, and industrial modernization. Amazon's strategic expansion fits into this larger wave of economic growth and innovation in France.

This major commitment reflects Amazon’s confidence in France’s economic environment and aims to boost the country’s logistics capabilities and digital infrastructure, fostering job creation and economic activity in multiple regions. The new facilities are expected to play a critical role in Amazon’s ability to meet growing consumer demand while contributing to France's industrial and technological progress.