France • Île-de-France

    Site analysis in Paris

    An introduction to site analysis in Paris, covering planning context, common constraints, climate, terrain and transport. Use this city overview to identify what needs checking at the specific site.

    Use this overview to plan your research. Verify current requirements and site-specific conditions against the relevant primary sources. Read our data sources, coverage and limits guide.

    Planning regime

    PLU bioclimatique 2024 + Code de l'urbanisme + ABF (architecte des bâtiments de France)

    Key constraints

    • Hauteur maximum 37m intramuros (post-2024 update)
    • Périmètres patrimoniaux remarquables
    • Sites UNESCO (Banks of the Seine)
    • Zone de protection du patrimoine architectural

    Climate context

    Cfb oceanic. Mild humid. 640mm rainfall. Heat island significant in summer.

    Topography

    Seine basin. Montmartre 130m highest natural point. Hauteur maximum tied to street width historically.

    Transport spine

    Paris Métro 16 lines, RER 5 lines, Transilien commuter, Tram T1-T13.

    Building height context

    37m strict intramuros limit. La Défense (outside Paris) supertall cluster. Banlieues vary widely.

    Notable recent projects

    • Grand Paris Express (Lines 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 under construction)
    • JO 2024 legacy (Saint-Denis)
    • Réinventer Paris

    Questions

    What planning policies apply in Paris?

    PLU bioclimatique 2024 + Code de l'urbanisme + ABF (architecte des bâtiments de France)

    What are the most common site constraints in Paris?

    Hauteur maximum 37m intramuros (post-2024 update). Périmètres patrimoniaux remarquables. Sites UNESCO (Banks of the Seine). Zone de protection du patrimoine architectural.

    Can Atlasly run a site analysis in Paris?

    Available site information depends on the address and data source. Start with the site location and review the returned sources and coverage before using the results.

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