AEW Europe, one of the world’s largest real estate investment and asset managers[1], announces the acquisition of a newly refurbished and extended Grade A logistics asset in Le Bignon, on the outskirts of Nantes, France. This off-market acquisition was made from French developer 6e Sens Immobilier.
The asset comprises a total of 18,677 sqm, including office space, and is fully let to one of France's leading express parcel delivery providers, with a WAULT of 11 years. It has been refurbished and extended, achieving a BREEAM Excellent certification[2]. Roof-mounted photovoltaic panels and parking lot shade structures are installed on site.
This prime asset is strategically located 16km south of Nantes, with links to the D937, A83, and A11 road networks, providing access to the Atlantic Corridor – a key Trans-European transport route and the emerging logistics backbone of Western France.
AEW Europe currently manages a total of 5.9 million sqm in France across logistics, offices, and retail, and has a long-standing track record in the logistics real estate market across Europe, managing over 6.8 million sqm.
Thierry Locatelli, Head of Investment France at AEW Europe, commented: “This off-market acquisition of a prime Grade A logistics asset in an expanding logistics corridor in France aligned perfectly with our client’s objective to diversify their portfolio in a key European market. The asset has undergone substantial refurbishment, enhancing the existing structure while adding new logistics space. Securing an institutional-grade tenant for the entire building ensures stable, long-term income. This acquisition will significantly bolster our client’s real estate portfolio and its diversification, representing a high-quality, long-term investment.”
For this transaction, AEW Europe was advised by Baum Notaires, Gide, Elan, SDE.
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[1] Source: 2025 IRE.IQ Real Estate Managers Guide”. The Guide, published annually by Institutional Real Estate, Inc., ranks real estate managers based on the gross value of real estate AUM ($m) as of December 31, 2024.
[2] The asset received BREEAM “Excellent” in November 2025. BRE is the third party that tabulated the certification. An assessment fee was paid in connection with this certification by the seller prior to AEW acquiring the asset. Additional information on ESG practices is available upon request.
About AEW
AEW is one of the world's largest real estate asset managers, with €73.4bn of assets under management as at 30 September 2025[1]. AEW has over 830 employees, with its main offices located in Boston, London, Paris and Singapore and offers a wide range of real estate investment products including comingled funds, separate accounts and securities mandates across the full spectrum of investment strategies. AEW represents the real estate asset management platform of Natixis Investment Managers, one of the largest asset managers in the world.
As at 30 September 2025, AEW Europe managed €35.6bn of real estate assets in Europe on behalf of a number of funds and separate accounts. AEW Europe has over 515 employees based in 11 offices across Europe and and provides investment services across Core, Value-Add and Opportunistic investment strategies on behalf of its clients. In the last five years, AEW has invested and divested a total volume of almost €14bn of real estate across European markets.