Where do consumer goods 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 consumer goods occupiers run in Paris?

Typically high-end at $215–310/sqft.

How much office space per seat should a consumer goods occupier plan in Paris?

Plan ~180 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 18,000 sqft.

What NAICS codes describe the consumer goods vertical?

Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 311, 445, 446.

What is the talent index in Paris?

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

Consumer goods occupiers in Paris typically cluster in La Défense, plan ~180 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 ~180 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.

Consumer goods office space in Paris

Consumer goods occupiers in Paris typically cluster in La Défense, plan ~180 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 ~180 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

Consumer goods 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 consumer goods 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 180 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount consumer office in Paris typically targets 18,000 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Brand, merchandising, and digital teams gravitate to creative-class submarkets with strong adjacent retail and hospitality. 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	Consumer goods
naics	311, 445, 446
preferredSubmarket	La Défense
preferredFitoutSpec	High-end
fitoutBand	$215–310/sqft
sqftPerSeat	180
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 consumer goods 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 consumer goods occupiers run in Paris?: Typically high-end at $215–310/sqft.
How much office space per seat should a consumer goods occupier plan in Paris?: Plan ~180 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 18,000 sqft.
What NAICS codes describe the consumer goods vertical?: Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 311, 445, 446.
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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