# Paris office transit and commute

> RER A and the Métro span the entire QCA.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- RER A and the Métro span the entire QCA.
- Trophy submarket is Quartier Central des Affaires — anchor for the highest-density Class A.
- La Défense offers a strong commute alternative at lower rent.
- Commute mapping should be done on real headcount postcode data, not abstract isochrones.

## 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%
- **trophySubmarket**: Quartier Central des Affaires

## FAQ
### Which Paris submarket has the best commute economics?
Quartier Central des Affaires typically combines the deepest transit access with the highest rent premium. La Défense is the practical alternative — strong access at materially lower rent.

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