Where do aerospace and defence occupiers lease office space in Paris?

Most cluster in La Défense. Rent runs ~95 EUR/sqft ($103 USD) for trophy and prime stock.

What fit-out spec do aerospace and defence occupiers run in Paris?

Typically high-end at $215–310/sqft.

How much office space per seat should a aerospace and defence occupier plan in Paris?

Plan ~210 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 21,000 sqft.

What NAICS codes describe the aerospace and defence vertical?

Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 3364, 5415.

What is the talent index in Paris?

90/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Aerospace and defence occupiers in Paris typically cluster in La Défense, plan ~210 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($215–310/sqft), and pay around 95 EUR/sqft ($103 USD) on Class A.

Preferred submarket: La Défense.
Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($215–310/sqft).
Plan ~210 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
Class A rent context: 95 EUR/sqft ($103 USD).
Typical lease: 9 years with 18 months rent-free.
Talent depth in Paris: 90/100.

Aerospace and defence office space in Paris

Aerospace and defence occupiers in Paris typically cluster in La Défense, plan ~210 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out">fit-out ($215–310/sqft), and pay around 95 EUR/sqft ($103 USD) on Class A.

TL;DR

Preferred submarket: La Défense.
Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($215–310/sqft).
Plan ~210 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
Class A rent context: 95 EUR/sqft ($103 USD).
Typical lease: 9 years with 18 months rent-free.
Talent depth in Paris: 90/100.

Where they cluster

Aerospace and defence occupiers in Paris typically anchor in La Défense. Banks (Société Générale, BNP Paribas headquarters), insurance, energy majors, professional services.

What they pay

Class A rent in Paris runs 95 EUR/sqft ($103 USD) on a 9-year lease with 18 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index.

Spec and fit-out

Typical aerospace and defence fit-out targets high-end specification at $215–310/sqft. Branded reception, full client-facing programming, premium furniture, and specialist AV are standard.

Headcount sizing

Plan around 210 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount aero/defence office in Paris typically targets 21,000 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Programme leadership and contracting teams concentrate near government anchors; cleared-personnel logistics drive submarket selection. Strong financial-services and luxury-brand talent pool. Average all-in compensation indexes 90 vs. New York's 100.

Tax and lease context

Headline corporate tax: 25%. The bail commercial is the standard lease — 9 years with tenant break rights at year 3 and year 6. Rent is indexed annually to the ILAT or ICC indices. Rent-free of 12-24 months on a 9-year term is standard. Service charges and tax foncière are typically passed through. Restoration to original is the default obligation.

Key facts

city	Paris
industry	Aerospace and defence
naics	3364, 5415
preferredSubmarket	La Défense
preferredFitoutSpec	High-end
fitoutBand	$215–310/sqft
sqftPerSeat	210
classARentLocal	95 EUR/sqft/yr
classARentUsd	$103/sqft/yr
vacancyPct	7.6%
typicalLeaseYears	9
typicalRentFreeMonths	18
talentIndex	90
corporateTaxPct	25%

Frequently asked questions

Where do aerospace and defence occupiers lease office space in Paris?: Most cluster in La Défense. Rent runs ~95 EUR/sqft ($103 USD) for trophy and prime stock.
What fit-out spec do aerospace and defence occupiers run in Paris?: Typically high-end at $215–310/sqft.
How much office space per seat should a aerospace and defence occupier plan in Paris?: Plan ~210 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 21,000 sqft.
What NAICS codes describe the aerospace and defence vertical?: Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 3364, 5415.
What is the talent index in Paris?: 90/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

Primary sources for this page

CBRE Marketview reports — CBRE
JLL Office Insight — JLL
Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat — Cushman & Wakefield
Savills World Research — Savills
Colliers Global Office Outlook — Colliers

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