# Paris relocation guide

> Moving into Paris from another Tier 1 market means re-baselining occupancy economics in EUR, re-running headcount density against local norms, and translating lease terminology to local conventions.

**Canonical URL:** https://classa.info/cities/paris/relocation-guide
**Page type:** city-topic
**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
**License:** CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).

## TL;DR
- Re-baseline occupancy in EUR (then USD for comparison).
- Local lease conventions differ — translate terms via the Lease Term Translator.
- Density assumptions vary materially by region; revalidate.
- Build local counsel and broker relationships before the LOI, not after.

## Key facts
- **city**: Paris
- **country**: France
- **region**: EMEA
- **classARentLocal**: €95/sqft/yr · ≈ $103 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $103/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 7.6%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 9
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 18
- **submarkets**: 6
- **primeYieldPct**: 4%

## FAQ
### Can I keep the same density assumption when moving to Paris?
Not without revalidation. Local density norms differ; loss factors differ; meeting-room intensity expectations differ. Re-run the Office Space Calculator with Paris-specific defaults.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/paris/relocation-guide), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.