The value of France construction market is forecasted by GlobalData to decline by 0.6% in real terms in 2024, having decreased by 0.5% in 2023. A key growth market will be the infrastructure market, with output rising by 0.7% in real terms. GlobalData tracks and profiles all major construction projects from announcement to completion. For further insight on this market, buy the latest profiles here.

Here are the five largest construction projects initiated in France during Q3 2024, according to GlobalData’s construction projects database.

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1. Saint-Nazaire Harbour battery energy storage system (BESS)

The project involves the construction of France’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS) with a capacity of 100MW at Saint-Nazaire Harbour, Pays de la Loire.

Construction work started in Q3 2024 and is expected to be completed in Q4 2025.

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2. Cannes 33 Croisette Mixed-Use Complex

The project involves the construction of a six storey mixed-use complex on a total 7,000m2 area in Cannes City, Alpes-Maritimes Department, Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur Region.

Construction work commenced in Q3 2024 and is expected to finish in Q4 2026.

3. PAVE 2 Onnaing Logistics Platform

The project involves the construction of a warehouse on a 80,000m2 area in Onnaing near Valenciennes, Hauts-de-France Region.

Construction work started in Q3 2024 and is forecast to complete in Q4 2025.

The project aims to provide better storage and distribution facilities in the region. Buy the profile here.

4. Mont Blanc Tunnel Renovation

The project involves the renovation of the 11.6km Mont Blanc tunnel linking France and Italy connecting the municipality of Chamonix in Haute-Savoie Department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region, France and Courmayeur Town in the Val d’Aosta Region, Italy.

Construction work commenced in Q3 2024 and is expected to be completed in Q1 2027.

The project aims to renovate the tunnel which was inaugurated in 1965 and shows the traces of its advanced age.

5. Hum Aluminum Foundry France Factory

The project involves the construction of a recycled aluminum foundry factory in Ham, Somme Department, Hauts-de-France Region.

Construction work started in Q3 2024 and is expected to be completed in Q4 2025.

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This content was updated on 13 May 2025

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