Hammerson says Les 3 Fontaines upgrade is fully pre-let

It’s not just major UK shopping centres that are enjoying strong letting percentages. As part of its ongoing repositioning, Northern France’s Les 3 Fontaines has now fully pre-let 110,000 sq ft of outstanding retail space, operator Hammerson said.

The final unit has been signed for a Nike store which will join Primark as anchor tenants when the new stores opens in 2027.

Located in Cergy, Val d’Oise, the Les 3 Fontaines destination comprises 1 million sq ft of prime retail space, including 350,000 sq ft added in 2022. 

Between then and 2024, annual footfall has risen 15%, reaching 13 million annual visits. Growth continues, with year-on-year visitor numbers up a further 3.4% so far in 2025, Hammerson said.

Other recently-signed retail brands include Aroma-Zone, a leading natural beauty brand in France, while Inter-Actif, an official Apple Premium Partner, will also open next month.

Since the beginning of the year, 20 long-term leases have also been completed with €36 million (£31.60 million) in contracted rents.

The destination features 200 occupiers, including Sephora, Adidas, Mango, Footlocker, and Zara.

Grégoire Peureux, chief operating officer at Hammerson, commented: “Achieving 100% pre-letting for this latest repositioning epitomises our asset and leasing strategy. Our success is driven by creating attractive spaces that generate demand, broaden the appeal of our destinations, and grow rental income and value.  With further openings and more leasing to come, our momentum continues.”