Where do government and public affairs 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 government and public affairs occupiers run in Paris?

Typically high-end at $215–310/sqft.

How much office space per seat should a government and public affairs occupier plan in Paris?

Plan ~240 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 24,000 sqft.

What NAICS codes describe the government and public affairs vertical?

Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 813, 541820.

What is the talent index in Paris?

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

Government and public affairs occupiers in Paris typically cluster in La Défense, plan ~240 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 ~240 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.

Government and public affairs office space in Paris

Government and public affairs occupiers in Paris typically cluster in La Défense, plan ~240 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 ~240 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

Government and public affairs 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 government and public affairs 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 240 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount public office in Paris typically targets 24,000 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Lobbying and public-affairs teams cluster near legislative anchors; long-duration leases and conservative concession packages are normal. 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	Government and public affairs
naics	813, 541820
preferredSubmarket	La Défense
preferredFitoutSpec	High-end
fitoutBand	$215–310/sqft
sqftPerSeat	240
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 government and public affairs 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 government and public affairs occupiers run in Paris?: Typically high-end at $215–310/sqft.
How much office space per seat should a government and public affairs occupier plan in Paris?: Plan ~240 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 24,000 sqft.
What NAICS codes describe the government and public affairs vertical?: Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 813, 541820.
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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