Amazon Invests €15B in France, Creates 7,000 New Jobs

Amazon just announced its largest ever investment in France, and thousands of workers will benefit from the expansion starting this year.

The Seattle-based company will invest more than €15 billion over the next three years to grow its French operations. The money will fund four new distribution centers, expand cloud computing services, and boost artificial intelligence capabilities across the country.

The job creation starts immediately. Three new facilities opening in 2026 will bring 1,000 permanent positions to Illiers-Combray southwest of Paris, another 1,000 to Beauvais in the north, and 3,000 near Lyon in southeastern France. A fourth center near the German border in Ensisheim will add 2,000 more jobs when it opens at the end of 2027.

These aren't temporary seasonal positions. All 7,000 jobs will be permanent roles with the company, adding to the 25,000 people already working for Amazon in France across more than 35 sites.

Amazon entered the French market in 2000, making France the third country outside the United States where the company launched operations. Since 2010, Amazon has invested more than €30 billion in the country.

The Ripple Effect

The investment reaches far beyond Amazon's own workforce. French businesses using Amazon's marketplace, cloud services, and AI tools will gain access to improved infrastructure and technology. Jean-Baptiste Thomas, Amazon France's chief executive, says the expanded local logistics network will mean faster deliveries and lower costs for customers across the country.

Local communities where the new centers open will see economic boosts from thousands of new permanent jobs. The distribution centers typically bring additional employment opportunities to surrounding businesses like restaurants, gas stations, and service providers.

The expansion also promises environmental benefits through a more localized delivery network. Shorter shipping distances mean fewer trucks traveling long routes, reducing the carbon footprint of deliveries across France.

This investment shows how major companies can grow while creating substantial employment opportunities, proving that business expansion and job creation can go hand in hand.