NEW USER PROFILES ARE SETTLING IN LA DÉFENSE
NEW USER PROFILES ARE SETTLING IN LA DÉFENSE
MORE UNEXPECTED: FASHION AND LUXURY
THE SCHOOLS BOOM
Expansion needs and very high rental levels in Paris have led some Fashion and Luxury players to relocate part of their teams to La Défense. The virtuous cycle created by the development and upgrading of services and amenities, the quality of assets, and excellent public transport connectivity makes La Défense a credible alternative to Paris, even for sectors once confined to central districts, particularly for back-office functions. These relocations come from Paris CBD and the Western Central Business District, including companies such as Dior, Kering, Lacoste, and Pandora, and involve exclusively new, refurbished, or renovated assets.
Over the past five years, the establishment of nearly twenty schools has brought the total number of institutions in the business district to over 50. These schools have taken up nearly 78,000 sq m of office space, representing an increase of +800 basis points compared with the 2015–2019 period. The arrival of a student population is helping to transform and energize the area’s cultural and events offering.
x4,3 growth in SCHOOLS take-up in 2021–2025 vs 2015–2019
10%
Share of SCHOOLS in take-up since 2021
More cultural amenities and student activities
70,000 students
Source: Cushman & Wakefield Mid-market (1,000–5,000 sq m) and Large-market (over 5,000 sq m) deals
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LA DEFENSE MOVES 2026
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