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Seen from the top of the Arc de Triomphe, avenue Foch looks less like a street than a park: a long green corridor running from the Étoile to the Bois de Boulogne, framed by stone façades and century-old trees. Few addresses in Paris carry as much immediate recognition, and few are as often misunderstood by buyers.
Avenue Foch is not a uniform market. It combines grand reception apartments in 19th-century buildings, post-war residences with parking and concierge, private mansions and diplomatic residences. Prices can vary considerably from one building to the next, and the gap between a dated apartment and a fully renovated one is wider here than on most prime Paris streets. This guide explains what the avenue offers in 2026, how values are formed, and what to examine before buying an apartment on avenue Foch.
The avenue was opened in 1854, during Baron Haussmann’s transformation of Paris, to give the capital a ceremonial approach to the Bois de Boulogne. It was first named avenue de l’Impératrice in honour of Empress Eugénie, then avenue du Bois de Boulogne, before taking the name of Marshal Ferdinand Foch in 1929.
Avenue Foch stretches for about 1,300 metres and reaches 120 metres in width along its landscaped section, which makes it the widest avenue in the capital. Lawns and groves line both sides, and several of the trees planted at its creation in the early 1850s still stand. The buildings face the avenue across these gardens and are served by quiet side lanes, the contre-allées, which separate residential life from the central traffic lanes.
This configuration is the avenue’s great strength: generous distance between façades, unobstructed views over greenery, and an exceptional sense of space for central Paris.
Historically home to some of the great Parisian families, the avenue still counts private mansions, such as the former Ephrussi-Rothschild residence at number 19, alongside embassies and diplomatic residences. It attracts an international clientele from Europe, the Middle East and Asia, drawn by its security, its proximity to the Étoile and the Bois, and its quiet prestige.
Buyers will encounter three main types of property:
Recorded notarial transactions (DVF data) show an average of around €13,400 per m² for apartments on avenue Foch over the two years to August 2026, based on 73 sales, with a very wide range between individual transactions. This average sits well below the ultra-prime streets of the 8th or the 6th arrondissement, where the most sought-after addresses exceed €20,000 per m².
That gap is precisely what makes the avenue interesting. The average includes a significant share of apartments sold in need of full renovation, sometimes with dated post-war interiors or high co-ownership charges. At the other end of the spectrum, renovated apartments on high floors with views over the gardens, good light and parking command much higher values.
For buyers, this creates two distinct strategies:
For a broader view of values across the capital, see our 2026 Paris price guide and our article on the turnkey property boom.
Our current listing on the avenue illustrates the turnkey approach. This brand-new 80 m² apartment on avenue Foch is offered at €1,560,000. It is located on the second floor of a high-quality 1950s building with concierge service, with only two apartments per floor.
The apartment has been entirely renovated, with:
It suits several profiles: a pied-à-terre for an international owner, a primary residence for a couple, or a rental investment aimed at executives looking for a secure, well-equipped apartment close to the Étoile. Buyers looking for larger family volumes in the same part of the 16th arrondissement can also consider our 250 m² restored Haussmannian apartment in Chaillot, with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and formal reception rooms.
On an avenue this varied, the value of an apartment depends on a handful of criteria.
Upper floors overlooking the gardens offer some of the most open views in Paris, with greenery in the foreground and, from some buildings, the Arc de Triomphe or the Bois de Boulogne. Lower floors can be more exposed to the avenue and less bright.
The section closest to the Étoile benefits from immediate access to the Champs-Élysées district, the 8th arrondissement and the main business areas. The section near the Porte Dauphine is calmer, closer to the Bois de Boulogne and to the Paris-Dauphine university.
Concierge, security, lifts and parking are major arguments for international buyers and corporate tenants. Their presence must be weighed against the level of annual co-ownership charges, which can be significant in large buildings with extensive services and gardens.
Many apartments on the avenue have not been renovated for decades. A recent energy performance certificate (DPE) is essential: G-rated properties can no longer be newly let since 2025, and F-rated properties will follow in 2028. Renovation budgets for large apartments should include electrics, plumbing, insulation and air conditioning, the latter subject to the building’s rules.
Our pre-purchase checklist details every document to request.
The avenue offers an unusual combination for central Paris: space, greenery and calm, a few minutes from the Étoile.
Our article on why the 16th arrondissement attracts international families explores this further.
International buyers represent a significant part of demand on the avenue. A few practical points:
Gulf buyers in particular have long favoured the 16th and the 8th arrondissements, a trend we described in why Middle Eastern buyers are choosing Paris.
Avenue Foch rewards buyers who know the avenue building by building. LuxuryFlat, led by Sami Saab, specialises in prime apartments in the 16th, 8th, 7th and 6th arrondissements. Our network of owners gives access to properties sold discreetly, and our presence in Paris and Dubai allows us to support international clients from the first viewing to the signing at the notary.
Interested in an apartment on avenue Foch? Contact Sami Saab to arrange a private viewing of our renovated avenue Foch apartment or to discuss off-market opportunities in the 16th arrondissement. You can also browse our apartments in Paris 16 and all our properties for sale.
Own an apartment on avenue Foch? Request a confidential valuation. International buyers are actively searching on the avenue.
Notarial transaction data show an average of around €13,400 per m² for apartments on avenue Foch over the two years to August 2026, with wide variations. Renovated apartments on high floors with garden views sell well above this average.
The avenue’s average includes many large apartments sold in need of renovation, post-war buildings and properties with high co-ownership charges. Renovated apartments on the avenue reach much higher values.
It offers solid long-term fundamentals: a world-famous address, limited supply, and strong demand from international buyers and corporate tenants. The best opportunities often lie in renovating well-proportioned apartments or acquiring turnkey properties with parking.
Yes. There are no restrictions on foreign ownership of residential property in France, and the purchase can be completed remotely through a power of attorney.