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Data Centres

Powering performance in a digital world
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Driving value across the data centre lifecycle.

France's demand for data centres is growing fast. With the rise of cloud computing, AI, and massive data growth, companies and investors need a new approach to their digital infrastructure. We're here to help you navigate this complex field. 

Our team combines technical know-how with deep market knowledge to support you at every stage. We work with everyone from major operators in Paris and Lyon to smaller enterprise set-ups. Our goal is to align your property choices with your digital goals, whether that's securing a hard-to-find site or managing your facility's daily operations. 

Ready to advance your data centre strategy? Contact us today.

What Sets Us Apart

End-to-end lifecycle support

We guide clients through every stage, from site identification and power verification to lease structuring and operational handover. This integrated approach ensures property decisions align with technical needs and business objectives across diverse regional markets.

Sector-specific expertise

Our specialists understand the unique technical and regulatory demands of data centres. We deliver strategies grounded in France's energy policy and ICPE permitting, supporting hyperscale expansion in Île-de-France and enterprise colocation in regional hubs.

Connected to the market

Our active relationships with utilities, fibre operators, and authorities across the data centre corridors give clients early access to sites and accelerated approvals. This provides a competitive advantage in constrained markets.

Powered by intelligence

Our proprietary research offers real-time visibility into power availability, land supply, and pricing trends. Clients make data-informed decisions, supported by granular local intelligence and national benchmarking for confident results.

Global reach, local execution

With specialists embedded in key tech markets, we deliver consistent service on a global platform. Clients benefit from portfolio-wide strategies executed with a precise understanding of local infrastructure and regulatory frameworks.

Performance-minded and future-focused

Downtime is not an option. Our teams prioritise resilience and energy efficiency, helping clients operate facilities built to perform today while adapting to the evolving sustainability mandates and technological requirements in France.

Services

Investor Services



Capital Markets


We connect investors with capital sources in French markets for acquisitions, disposals, and portfolio transactions. Our team provides execution, market intelligence, and advisory services to optimise returns in this high-growth sector.

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Agency Leasing


We maximise occupancy and rental rates with sophisticated marketing and leasing strategies. Our services position assets competitively to attract quality tenants and negotiate favourable lease terms, optimising cash flow and value.

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Asset Services


Our strategic asset management drives superior investment performance. We offer operational oversight, financial management, strategic planning, and performance optimisation to ensure assets deliver targeted returns. 

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Valuation & Advisory


Accurate valuations support informed investment decisions. Our professionals deliver comprehensive appraisals for French data centre assets, combining technical expertise with market intelligence for reliable valuations.

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Project Development 


Our team guides you through the full data centre development lifecycle. From site selection and due diligence to design, construction, and commissioning, we help you deliver state-of-the-art facilities on time and on budget, ensuring your investment is built for long-term success.

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Energy & Sustainability Services 


We offer strategic advice on energy procurement, efficiency, and sustainability. Our services help investors reduce significant operational costs and meet France's stringent environmental requirements.

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Occupier Services


Tenant Representation


We represent data centre occupiers across France, using market intelligence and negotiation expertise to secure optimal facilities. Our services include site selection, lease negotiation, expansion planning, and portfolio optimisation to support your business growth while controlling costs.

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Team

Carmarans Jean-Philippe
Jean-Philippe Carmarans

Président Directeur Général
Neuilly-sur-Seine, France

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Frequently Asked Questions

The region offers strategic advantages for development and investment. Paris is a major European connectivity hub with extensive fibre infrastructure and low-latency access to key markets. The country benefits from competitive energy costs, particularly through nuclear power, and a regulatory environment that supports digital infrastructure. Government initiatives promoting digital sovereignty further strengthen demand. We help investors and operators capitalise on these advantages through site identification, transaction advice, and market intelligence.

Power availability is the primary constraint for development across the local market. Securing adequate capacity requires early engagement with utilities, understanding grid constraints, and navigating regulatory approvals. We work directly with power providers and local authorities to identify sites with available capacity, negotiate power commitments, and accelerate connection timelines. Our team also evaluates alternative power sources to support sustainability objectives and operational resilience.

Facilities must comply with GDPR for data protection, environmental regulations including energy efficiency standards, and local permitting requirements for construction and operations. The national government has introduced sustainability targets that impact energy consumption and carbon emissions. We guide clients through regulatory compliance, permitting processes, and engagement with local authorities to ensure projects meet legal requirements.

We provide end-to-end advice for hyperscale operators expanding in the region, including multi-market site selection, power procurement strategies, and project delivery. Our team evaluates sites based on power availability, connectivity, and regulatory considerations. We leverage relationships with developers, utilities, and government bodies to accelerate timelines and secure favourable terms. Our integrated approach ensures that property decisions align with technical requirements and business objectives.

Our facility management services include preventive maintenance, vendor coordination, critical systems monitoring, compliance management, and operational reporting. We implement protocols that ensure uptime, manage service-level agreements, and optimise operational costs. Our teams understand the technical requirements unique to these operations, including cooling systems, backup power, and security protocols. We provide transparent financial reporting that supports asset performance and tenant satisfaction.

Securing colocation space in tight markets requires early engagement, flexible requirements, and strong relationships with operators. We represent occupiers in identifying available capacity, evaluating site suitability based on latency and connectivity needs, and negotiating lease terms that balance cost and flexibility. Our team provides market intelligence on supply pipelines and operator capabilities. We also advise on alternative strategies, including build-to-suit options, when colocation capacity is limited in France.

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