Paris has around ten streets where the price per square meter regularly exceeds 20,000 euros. These addresses, concentrated in the 6th, 7th, and 8th arrondissements, combine exceptional architectural heritage, proximity to monuments, and scarcity of available properties. Here is the updated 2026 ranking, based on notarial transactions and our field experience.
Rue Guynemer: Luxembourg views at a premium
Rue Guynemer runs alongside the western edge of the Jardin du Luxembourg, in the 6th arrondissement. Apartments there offer unobstructed views over 25 hectares of greenery in the heart of Paris. Recorded prices range from 22,000 to 28,000 euros/sqm depending on the floor. The buildings, predominantly 19th-century, offer generous volumes with ceiling heights exceeding 3 meters.
The rarity of transactions (fewer than five sales per year) sustains high prices. Buyers are often French families or long-term wealth investors.
Place Saint-Sulpice: the understated charm of the 6th
A few steps from the Saint-Sulpice church and its Delacroix frescoes, the square offers a setting that is both residential and lively. The 17th and 18th-century buildings frame a tree-lined square with a monumental fountain. Prices range from 18,000 to 24,000 euros/sqm.
The appeal of this address lies in its centrality without the noise of major thoroughfares. Food shops, galleries, and bookshops make it one of the most sought-after micro-neighborhoods in Paris. Our team of property hunters regularly assists buyers seeking this type of address.
Avenue Montaigne: the Triangle d’Or
Avenue Montaigne, in the 8th arrondissement, embodies Parisian luxury on an international scale. Between haute couture houses, palace hotels (Plaza Athenee, Hotel de la Tremoille), and art galleries, the average price exceeds 20,000 euros/sqm. Reception apartments with views of the Champs-Elysees reach 30,000 euros/sqm.
The buyer profile here is more international: Middle Eastern families, American investors, European fortunes. Transactions frequently take place off-market. Our off-market search service provides access to these properties before they come to market.
Rue de Furstemberg: Saint-Germain’s secret
Often cited as the most beautiful square in Paris, Place de Furstemberg and its adjacent street in the 6th arrondissement attract lovers of old Paris. The Delacroix Museum is located here, in the painter’s former studio. Prices range from 18,000 to 22,000 euros/sqm.
Properties here are rare and often small (studios and one-bedrooms), which makes the price per square meter all the higher. It is a prized address for high-end pied-a-terre.
Rue des Saints-Peres and rue de l’Universite: the elegance of the 7th
These two parallel streets in the 7th arrondissement combine proximity to boulevard Saint-Germain, residential calm, and remarkable architecture. Recorded prices range from 16,000 to 22,000 euros/sqm. 18th-century buildings sit alongside private mansions converted into exceptional apartments.
The 7th arrondissement also hosts several ministries and embassies, ensuring impeccable public space maintenance and enhanced security.
Quai Anatole-France: front-row seats on the Seine
The Left Bank quays offer panoramic views of the Louvre and the Tuileries. Quai Anatole-France, between the Musee d’Orsay and the Assemblee Nationale, shows prices between 17,000 and 23,000 euros/sqm. Upper floors with unobstructed Seine views trade above 25,000 euros/sqm.
Rue de Varenne: the institutional heart of the 7th
Rue de Varenne houses Hotel Matignon (the Prime Minister’s residence), the Musee Rodin, and several embassies. The rare apartments for sale reach 18,000 to 22,000 euros/sqm. The clientele is exclusively wealth-preserving, with holding periods often exceeding 20 years.
Place Vendome and rue de la Paix: absolute luxury in the 1st
Place Vendome, with its jewelers and the Ritz, represents the most prestigious address on the Right Bank. The few residential apartments that exist there trade between 20,000 and 30,000 euros/sqm. Rue de la Paix, connecting the square to the Opera, shows comparable prices for the rare residential units.
What these addresses reveal about the Parisian market
The common thread of these streets is not just price. It is scarcity. In these micro-markets, sometimes fewer than three properties sell per year. It is this imbalance between strong demand and virtually non-existent supply that maintains prices at these levels.
For a buyer, accessing these addresses requires a network, responsiveness, and deep market knowledge. This is precisely the role of a property hunter in Paris: identifying opportunities before they become public and supporting the negotiation in a context where every property is unique.
Methodology
This ranking is based on DVF data (Real Estate Value Requests) from 2024-2025, the Ile-de-France notarial databases, and transactions handled by Home Select since 2011. The prices shown are observed ranges, excluding atypical properties (terraces, duplexes with private gardens).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the most expensive street in Paris in 2026?
Rue Guynemer, in the 6th arrondissement, remains the most expensive street in Paris with prices exceeding 25,000 euros/sqm, thanks to its direct views over the Jardin du Luxembourg and a housing stock consisting almost entirely of large family apartments.
What budget is needed to buy on the most expensive streets in Paris?
A 100 sqm apartment on the most expensive streets in Paris trades between 2 and 3.5 million euros depending on floor, view, and condition. Properties with a terrace or a monument view can reach 30,000 euros/sqm.
Are the most expensive streets all on the Left Bank?
No. While the Left Bank dominates (6th and 7th arrondissements), Avenue Montaigne in the 8th, Place Vendome in the 1st, and certain addresses in the 16th also rank among the most expensive. The Right Bank Triangle d'Or competes with Saint-Germain-des-Pres.