Then I find this: http://www.01net.com/editorial/581291/intel-la-france-est-le-centre-mondial-de-notre-r-and-d-ultra-mobile/

Article which talks about a small French Intel Silicon Valley called "Sophia Antipolis"

Translated for you:

More than a small French Silicon Valley
Because "Sophia Antipolis is the largest science park in France, with about 30,000 employees, mostly researchers," proudly proclaims a local elected during his inaugural speech. Kind of micro Silicon Valley that mixes science centers, Sophia Antipolis saw Intel implement slowly in 1999, through the acquisition of a team of Texas Instruments. It was then responsible for certifying wireless products of the brand. Barely a dozen to start there, surrounded by pine trees, while nearly 300 today. Intel France had 106 employees on 1 January 2009 against nearly a thousand today. 80% part of team of R & D. The pulse was held in 2009.