Pyramide du Louvre au coucher de soleil dans le 1er arrondissement de Paris

11 860 €/m²

1st

Paris Property Hunter: 1st

Louvre · Palais-Royal · Châtelet

The median price per sqm in Paris's 1st arrondissement reaches 11 860 € in 2026, making it one of the capital's most exclusive markets. With only 135 transactions per year and a 52-day selling time, properties move fast and competition among buyers is fierce. Home Select, a property hunter in Paris since 2011, negotiates an average 6% off the listed price for clients in the 1st.

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Buying in the 1st arrondissement with a property hunter

Why buy in the 1st arrondissement?

The 1st arrondissement is the historic heart of Paris. From the Louvre to the Tuileries, from Place Vendôme to the Palais Royal, every street carries the weight of history, and price tags to match. Buying here means accessing the most prestigious segment of the Parisian market.

The typical buyer profile in the 1st is twofold: French and international wealth investors seeking a prestige address, and senior executives wanting to live in the very heart of the city. Pied-à-terre purchases represent a significant share of acquisitions, explaining the high proportion of secondary résidences.

For a buyer, the main challenge is scarcity. Quality properties in the 1st often sell before being listed online: this is prime off-market territory. A property hunter specialised in the 1st has a network of contacts (concierges, notaries, agents) providing early access to these properties. It's often the only way to secure a purchase in this area.

The 1st offers highly varied property types: from rooftop studios with views over Paris rooftops to grand Haussmann apartments with mouldings and period parquet, through to contemporary duplexes in renovated hôtels particuliers.

The 1st is à Parisian paradox: the most touristic arrondissement also holds the most confidential addresses, steps from the Palais Royal or on the noble floors of rue de Rivoli.

Proximity to Louvre and Tuileries

Prestigious addresses

Excellent transport links

Buyer profile

Wealthy investors, art lovers, expatriates seeking quintessential Parisian prestige.

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The neighbourhoods of the 1st arrondissement

Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois

Near the Louvre, historic buildings, confidential addresses

Halles

Renovated transport hub, modern shops, young professional profiles

Palais-Royal

Gardens, absolute prestige, exceptional apartments rarely on market

Place-Vendôme

Luxury, jewellery, private mansions, wealth investors

Notable heritage

Musée du Louvre, Jardin des Tuileries, Palais Royal, Place Vendôme, Forum des Halles.

Most sought-after properties

Appartements haussmanniens, Studios de charme, Pieds-à-terre de luxe.

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Real estate prices Paris 1st arrondissement en 2026

Median price per sqm

11,860 €/sqm

Range : 7,800 – 19,500 €/sqm

12-month change

-1.8%

Time to sell

52 days

Average surface

55 sqm

Transactions/year

135

Owners

34.0%

Population

15,919

Price per sqm by property type

Studio 11,300 €/sqm

2 rooms 12,500 €/sqm

3 rooms 14,300 €/sqm

4 rooms 12,600 €/sqm

5+ rooms 15,400 €/sqm

Price per sqm by surface

< 30 sqm 12,500 €/sqm

30-50 sqm 12,100 €/sqm

50-80 sqm 12,600 €/sqm

80-120 sqm 13,500 €/sqm

> 120 sqm 15,400 €/sqm

In the 1st, large apartments trade at around 15,400 €/sqm, while smaller units remain more accessible at 12,500 €/sqm. A property hunter specialised in the 1st can help you identify the best opportunities within your budget.

Home Select Estimates, February 2026

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Frequently asked questions: property hunter Paris 1st

Quel budget prévoir pour acheter dans le 1er arrondissement de Paris en 2026 ?

Le prix médian dans le 1er est de 11,860 €/m² en 2026. Pour un 2 pièces de 45 m², comptez environ 533,700 €. Les biens proches du Palais Royal ou de la place Vendôme dépassent régulièrement 19,500 €/m².

Pourquoi faire appel à un chasseur d'appartement dans le 1er arrondissement ?

Le 1er est l'un des arrondissements où le off-market est le plus développé : une part importante des biens se vend sans passer par les portails d'annonces. Un chasseur d'appartement disposant d'un réseau local solide est souvent la seule façon d'accéder à ces biens.

Quels sont les quartiers les plus recherchés du 1er ?

Le Palais Royal et la place Vendôme concentrent les biens les plus prestigieux. Le quartier des Halles, rénové, attire des profils plus jeunes. La rue Saint-Honoré offre un compromis entre prestige et vie de quartier.

Le 1er arrondissement est-il un bon investissement locatif ?

Le rendement locatif brut dans le 1er est modéré (2-3 %) en raison des prix d'acquisition élevés. En revanche, la valorisation patrimoniale est historiquement très stable. C'est davantage un investissement de patrimoine que de rendement.

Combien de temps faut-il pour trouver un appartement dans le 1er ?

Le délai de vente moyen dans le 1er est de 52 jours. Avec un chasseur immobilier, le délai de recherche est en moyenne de 45 jours. Sans accompagnement, la durée peut dépasser 6 mois en raison de la rareté des biens.

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