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The 10 Best Real Estate Agencies in Paris (2026)

Updated October 2026 · 10 picks

The best real estate agencies in Paris for international clients in 2026 are Barnes and Daniel Féau (Christie's) for high-end sales, Paris Ouest Sotheby's International Realty for the 16th and 17th, and 56Paris for a fully English-speaking service. For furnished rentals, Lodgis and Paris Attitude are the specialists. Paris has no MLS, so many buyers also hire a buyer's agent such as Paris Property Group.

How we chose

Buying or renting a home is the biggest financial decision most people make, so this list is held to a higher bar than a restaurant round-up. Every agency here is operating in Paris in 2026, has its own website and a published office, and says on its own site that it works with international or English-speaking clients. We read what each agency actually does (sales, rentals, buyer search) and describe that, nothing more. Nobody paid to be included, and there are no affiliate links on this page.

We do not rank agencies by sales volume, commission or results, and nothing here is legal or financial advice.

Before you sign a mandate, check the agent's carte professionnelle. Every French estate agent must hold one, issued by the local Chambre de commerce et d'industrie (CCI), and must show its number, the issuing CCI and the agency's financial guarantee on its website and in the office. For the purchase itself, you can look up any notaire in the Notaires de France directory.

Paris has no multiple listing service: each agency markets its own mandates, and the best apartments often sell through an agent's network before they reach the portals. That is why international buyers either register with several agencies or hire a buyer's agent (chasseur immobilier) who searches on their behalf. Whoever you use, the sale itself is completed by a notaire, a public official, not by the agency.

1. Barnes — Golden Triangle (8th)

An international luxury network with agencies all over Paris and dedicated rental and pied-à-terre teams.

Specialty Luxury sales, rentals, pieds-à-terre, buyer servicesBest for International buyers, second-home owners and high-end renters

Barnes is one of the big names in Paris luxury property and runs a network of agencies across the city, from Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Marais to Trocadéro, Courcelles and the rue des Martyrs. Alongside sales it has separate rental offices and a 'Pied-à-terre' brand aimed at buyers who want a Paris base rather than a main home, which is exactly the brief of many overseas buyers.

Its George V office also houses the Barnes Private Office and its châteaux team. With offices in many other countries, it suits buyers who like dealing with one brand from search to purchase.

Good to know: Contact the neighborhood office for the area you want; the George V office is the right first call if you are still deciding where to buy.

14 avenue George V, 75008 Paris

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2. Daniel Féau — Victor Hugo (16th)

The exclusive Christie's International Real Estate affiliate for Paris, with agencies across the city.

Specialty High-end apartment and townhouse sales, rentalsBest for International buyers and sellers of prime Paris property

Daniel Féau is one of the oldest names in upscale Paris property and the exclusive Christie's International Real Estate affiliate for Paris and its western suburbs. Its website counts some two dozen agencies in the capital, from Saint-Paul and the 5th to Saint-Germain, Invalides, Passy and the Plaine Monceau, plus separate rental teams.

Through Belles Demeures de France, its country-house arm, and the Christie's network, it markets to buyers abroad. It is a strong choice for classic Haussmann apartments in the western and Left Bank arrondissements.

Good to know: Each agency covers a small patch of the city, so ask to be put in touch with the one for your target neighborhood.

1 place Victor Hugo, 75016 Paris

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3. Paris Ouest Sotheby's International Realty — Victor Hugo (16th)

Sotheby's western-Paris franchise, with a multilingual team and many buyers from abroad.

Specialty Luxury sales in the 16th, 17th, Neuilly and the MaraisBest for International buyers, especially from the US, Middle East and Europe

Paris Ouest Sotheby's International Realty covers the 16th and 17th arrondissements and Neuilly-sur-Seine, and its sister agency Paris Marais Sotheby's International Realty covers the 3rd and 4th around the place des Vosges. The agency says its team is multilingual and that its buyers come mainly from the United States, the Middle East and Europe.

The Sotheby's network gives listings exposure abroad, which matters if you are selling to the same international market you bought from. It suits family-sized apartments in the residential west of the city.

Good to know: For the Marais, contact the Paris Marais office at 37-39 rue de Turenne (3rd) instead.

95 avenue Victor Hugo, 75116 Paris

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4. Emile Garcin — Saint-Germain-des-Prés (7th)

A family-run luxury agency founded in Provence in 1963, with Left Bank and Right Bank offices in Paris.

Specialty Luxury sales and rentals, country housesBest for Buyers of character apartments and second homes in France

Emile Garcin started in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence in 1963 and is still best known for country houses, but its Paris offices are long established: the Left Bank agency on rue de l'Université, in the antiques quarter of Saint-Germain, and a Right Bank office on rue du Boccador. The Left Bank team covers the 5th, 6th, 7th and 14th.

Its English-language website and its network across Provence, the Alps and the Atlantic coast make it a natural fit for buyers looking for both a Paris apartment and a house in the country.

Good to know: If you want a house outside Paris as well, ask the Paris office to connect you with the regional agency rather than starting from scratch.

5 rue de l'Université, 75007 Paris

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5. Kretz Real Estate — Saint-Germain / rue du Bac (7th)

The family agency from Netflix's The Parisian Agency, now with a flagship on rue du Bac.

Specialty Luxury sales in Paris, France and abroadBest for International buyers and sellers of prestige homes

Kretz Real Estate is the family business behind the Netflix series L'Agence (The Parisian Agency). The show made it famous far beyond France, and it now works with a large network of agents in France and abroad. In early 2026 it opened its first Paris flagship on rue du Bac, near Le Bon Marché.

Its listings run from Paris apartments to villas on the coast, and its website is fully in English. It suits international buyers who want a well-known name and an agency used to clients abroad.

Good to know: Book a meeting at the rue du Bac office rather than walking in; agents are often out on viewings.

100 rue du Bac, 75007 Paris

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6. Engel & Völkers Paris Passy — Passy (16th)

A German-founded international network whose Passy team lists eight working languages.

Specialty Residential sales and valuationsBest for Buyers and sellers in the 16th, especially from abroad

Engel & Völkers is an international real estate network with several shops in Paris. The Passy office lists Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Polish among the languages its team speaks, which is unusually broad even by Paris standards.

It concentrates on the 16th, the residential, family-friendly district around rue de Passy and La Muette. If you are relocating from Germany, Spain or elsewhere in Europe, the network's offices at home can hand you over to the Paris team.

Good to know: Ask for an adviser who speaks your language when you first call; the team says it covers eight.

16 rue Jean Bologne, 75016 Paris

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7. Paris Property Group — Paris (by appointment)

A buyer's agent that has worked with international clients for more than 20 years.

Specialty Buyer search and representation, property managementBest for International and American buyers, often buying from abroad

Paris Property Group works on the buyer's side: it searches for apartments across agencies and private sellers, negotiates, and steers you through the French process. It says it has served international clients for more than 20 years, and its testimonials come largely from buyers in the US, Australia and the UK.

It also offers caretaking and management once you own, and introduces clients to an English-speaking notaire. It suits buyers who cannot spend weeks in Paris viewing apartments.

Good to know: A buyer's agent charges you a fee, so ask for the fee structure in writing before you sign a search mandate.

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8. 56Paris Real Estate — Saint-Germain (7th)

A licensed Paris agency that works in English from first call to signing.

Specialty Sales, buyer search, property management, furnished rentalsBest for English-speaking buyers, owners and tenants

56Paris describes itself as an English-speaking, fully licensed Parisian real estate agency, and it offers a bilingual service end to end: search, valuation, negotiation and closing, then key-holding, apartment checks and maintenance once you own.

It also lists furnished rentals. For a buyer who wants an agency that speaks English as a matter of course, rather than a luxury network with an international desk, it is one of the clearest options in the city.

Good to know: Its office is on rue de Verneuil in the 7th; it has US and French phone numbers, which helps if you are calling from America.

56 rue de Verneuil, 75007 Paris

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9. Lodgis — Opéra / Bourse (2nd)

A furnished-rental specialist for international tenants since 1999, working in eight languages.

Specialty Furnished and unfurnished rentals, rental management, salesBest for Expats, students, professionals on assignment and landlords

Lodgis has specialized in furnished rentals for an international clientele since 1999. It handles one-year furnished leases, shorter bail mobilité contracts and unfurnished lets, and it also manages apartments for owners and sells property.

Its website and team work in eight languages. If you are moving to Paris for work or study and need an apartment before you arrive, it is one of the most established names to try.

Good to know: The office on rue de Choiseul is by appointment only; contact your adviser first.

27-29 rue de Choiseul, 75002 Paris

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10. Paris Attitude — Montmartre (18th)

Thousands of furnished apartments for expats, students and companies, since 2001.

Specialty Furnished rentals, rental management for ownersBest for Expats, families, students, digital nomads and companies housing staff

Paris Attitude has been placing tenants in furnished Paris apartments since 2001 and says it lists more than 4,000 properties. Its clients include professionals on short assignments, expatriate families, students and companies housing employees.

It also manages rentals for owners, which makes it a useful contact if you buy in Paris and want to let the apartment furnished while you are away.

Good to know: Search the listings online before you call; the site lets you filter by arrondissement, size and lease length.

21 rue Vauvenargues, 75018 Paris

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Frequently asked questions

Can foreigners buy property in Paris?

Yes. France places no restrictions on foreign buyers or non-residents, and the process is the same as for French citizens. The practical hurdle is financing: French banks lend to non-residents, but usually ask for a larger deposit and often want you to move savings or insurance to the bank.

How much are real estate agency fees in Paris?

Agency fees on a sale are not fixed by law, but every agency must publish its fee scale. They are commonly a few percent of the price, often lower in percentage terms on expensive properties, and the listing must say whether the buyer or the seller pays. On rentals, the law caps what a tenant can be charged in Paris at a fixed amount per square meter for the visit, file and lease, plus a smaller amount per square meter for the check-in inventory.

What are notaire fees (frais de notaire) when buying in Paris?

Budget roughly 7–8% of the price on top for an older property, and around 2–3% for a new-build. Most of that is transfer tax collected for the state; the notaire's own fee is a small, regulated part. The buyer normally chooses the notaire, and buyer and seller can each use their own without paying more, because the fee is shared.

How does buying an apartment in France work?

Once your offer is accepted you sign a preliminary contract (compromis or promesse de vente) and usually pay a deposit, often up to 10%. You then have a 10-day cooling-off period in which you can withdraw without penalty. The final deed (acte authentique) is signed at the notaire's office, typically two to three months later, and the purchase can be made conditional on getting a mortgage. Our guide to English-speaking law firms in Paris lists firms that can review the contract for you.

How does renting a furnished apartment in Paris work?

A standard furnished lease (bail meublé) runs for one year and renews automatically, or nine months for students; a bail mobilité covers one to ten months for people on assignments, training or study. Paris has rent control, so the rent must stay within the city's reference rents for the area and size. Agencies such as Lodgis and Paris Attitude specialize in exactly these leases for international tenants.

1. Barnes — Golden Triangle (8th)

2. Daniel Féau — Victor Hugo (16th)

3. Paris Ouest Sotheby's International Realty — Victor Hugo (16th)

4. Emile Garcin — Saint-Germain-des-Prés (7th)

5. Kretz Real Estate — Saint-Germain / rue du Bac (7th)

6. Engel & Völkers Paris Passy — Passy (16th)

7. Paris Property Group — Paris (by appointment)

8. 56Paris Real Estate — Saint-Germain (7th)

9. Lodgis — Opéra / Bourse (2nd)

10. Paris Attitude — Montmartre (18th)

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