The commercial occupier fit-out market in Paris remains active, but is evolving to reflect both shifts in workplace strategies and ongoing cost and regulatory pressures. Average high-specification fit-out costs in Paris are now €4,015 per m2 – significantly lower than some other European centres such as Munich.

Overall demand has moderated compared with pre-pandemic levels, as hybrid working has reduced space requirements for many occupiers. However, this is partly offset by a strong focus on the quality of workspaces, with activity increasingly driven by relocations to better-performing buildings rather than strict expansion of square metres.