Clarion Partners Europe expands French logistics footprint

Clarion Partners Europe has purchased Mountpark Chartres 2, a distribution centre in Illiers-Combray, central France, for an undisclosed figure.

Mountpark Chartres

The seller is a real estate investment firm, Affinius Capital. 
The facility, built by Mountpark and completed in 2023, is environmentally certified (BREEAM Excellent, EPC A, and BiodiverCity) and features rooftop solar panels. It is currently leased on a long-term basis to toy manufacturer Mattel and is managed by FM Logistic.
Strategically located approximately 100 km from Paris, the 35,583 m2 warehouse sits on the A11 motorway, offering excellent access across France and connecting to major logistics routes. The area is densely populated, with nearly 8 million people living within an hour's drive.
Mountpark Chartres 2 is part of the wider Mountpark Chartres logistics development, which consists of three buildings. Mountpark Chartres 1 is a 118,491 m2 fulfilment centre for Amazon, scheduled for completion this year. Mountpark Chartres 3 will provide a total capacity of 109,680 m2, offering build-to-suit options from 24,000 m2  for future tenants.
Rory Buck, managing director and head of Investment at Clarion Partners Europe, said: “The asset combines strong technical specifications, excellent ESG credentials and a strategic location within one of France’s established distribution corridors. We continue to see compelling opportunities to deploy capital into logistics and industrial assets across Europe where quality, sustainability and occupier demand intersect.”
Paul Segreto, managing director at Affinius Capital, added: “By delivering best-in-class logistics facilities tailored to the needs of expanding international occupiers, Mountpark Chartres has attracted leading global industry players. With only one asset remaining in this prime location, we are well-positioned to capture ongoing demand and drive continued growth into 2026.”
LeBreton, Gowling WLG, IREO, and Carbon advised Clarion Partners Europe, while Mountpark was advised by Oudot, BG2V, JLL, and Cushman & Wakefield.