A competitive real estate market

A dynamic commercial property market

With over 100,000 m² transacted every year, the commercial real estate market posts excellent growth in Nantes & Saint-Nazaire. This transaction volume positions the metro area among the top 5 cities in terms of square metres transacted, and the market is characterized by stable prices and a steady number of transactions.

Competitive prices

Nantes and Saint-Nazaire offer a wide range of office space downtown or in the outlying areas at competitive prices, with an average lease price of €200 / m², more than three times less than in Paris !

Type Nantes centre
Nantes outlying areas
Lease (new) 190 à 210€ 140 à 160€
Lease (existing) 160 à 200
80 à 140€
Sale (new) 3700 à 4500
2100 à 2500€
Sale (existing) 2200 à 3000€
1000 à 1700€
Transaction prices in pre-tax €/m² -  Sources: Cina - ONITA


Are you an entrepreneur in the start-up or test phase? In Nantes Saint-Nazaire, we have a high-tech, size-appropriate offering, including business parks, incubators, corporate buildings and coworking spaces. You'll find the place that's right for you, at an affordable price ranging from €30 to €90/m²/month. 

Investment opportunities

With 50,000 m² of new office space built each year, the Nantes commercial market offers good medium and long term opportunities for investors. Development and redevelopment projects like the future 150-hectares activity zone on the Ile de Nantes and the School of Fine Arts site are under consideration. The return on investment is around 6.4% for premium properties.

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