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Forum des Halles Mall

Forum des Halles is one of the most iconic shopping destinations in Paris, France. With a wide variety of stores, restaurants, and entertainment options, it attracts millions of visitors each year. The center offers both international brands and local shops, making it a popular spot for shopping, dining, and leisure.

In our analysis, we looked at visitor data for June 2025. This included identifying the busiest days and hours, as well as examining mobility data to understand where visitors come from and what types of customers they are.

Key Takeaways | Audience Analysis for Forum des Halles, Paris

What are the busiest days and hours in the mall according to this footfall data analysis?

The strongest visitor flow occurs during the busiest evening hours, specifically: Busiest Days are Wednesdays and Saturdays, and Busiest Hours are between 18:00 (6 PM) and 20:00 (8 PM).

What type of customers are mostly visiting the mall?

The key target audiences are: Rising Professionals (fast, digital, trend-driven), Trendsetters (novelty, lifestyle, experiences), and Executive Families (premium, convenience, family-oriented).

What is the average visit duration in the mall?

The analysis indicates short dwell times. Strategy should emphasize quick-service offerings, grab-and-go products, and time-efficient promotions to match the fast-moving visitors.

What is the catchment area according to mobile traffic data?

The mall primarily targets two audiences due to its strong connectivity: the highly local Parisian base and transit-driven visitors from the Ile-de-France region (via metro and RER stations).

Visitor Trends & Footfall Data

We start by analyzing the busiest days and hours. Looking at the analysis, we see that Saturday and Wednesday are the busiest days, with peak hours occurring between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Around these days and times, promotions and campaigns will reach the largest number of visitors.

Looking at the analysis, we see that Saturday and Wednesday are the busiest days, with peak hours occurring between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
Busiest Days | Top 3
Day% of Total Detections
Saturday31.06%
Wednesday18.03%
Tuesday15.99%
Busiest Hours | Top 3
Hour% of Total Detections
1826.30%
1922.27%
2011.8%

Open Visitor Trends & Footfall Data Report

Dwell Time Analysis

Visitors to Forum des Halles tend to have shorter visits compared to other shopping destinations. From Monday to Friday, only about 28-43% of visits are extended, while a large share of visitors have very brief or brief visits, especially on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, where over 60% of visits are very brief.

On weekends, dwell timesWhat are Dwell Times?
Dwell time in a visitation report refers to the amount of time a visitor spends at a location or specific point of interest during their visit. It shows how long people stay in one place before moving on to another area or leaving.
remain relatively short, with Saturday seeing 27% extended visits and Sunday around 32%, indicating that many visitors come for quick shopping or dining trips.

The market's proximity to the RER and metro stations makes it highly accessible, which likely contributes to the high number of short, convenient visits.

Dwell Times - Wednesday
Dwell Time% of Total Detections
Very Brief50.31%
Brief13.35%
Moderate7.44%
Extended28.9%
Dwell Times - Saturday
Dwell Time% of Total Detections
Very Brief55.83%
Brief9.92%
Moderate6.94%
Extended27.3%

Open Dwell Times Report

Mobility Data Insights

Most visitors to Forum des Halles come from central and surrounding Paris, with the highest shares from postcodes 75001 (4.77%), 93160 (1.57%), 75015 (1.44%), 75004 (1.37%), and 75018 (1.31%). Other notable contributions come from central Paris districts and nearby suburbs, including 92000, 75006, 93270, 93700, and 93100, each accounting for around 1-1.2% of visitors. Overall, the visitor base is highly concentrated in central Paris and the Ile-de-France region, reflecting a strong local catchment, with smaller shares coming from outer suburbs and surrounding regions.

Visits by Postal Code | Top 5
Postal Code% of Total Detections
750014.94%
931601.62%
750151.49%
750041.42%
750181.35%

Open Mobility Data Report

Audience Profile & Retail Analytics

By identifying the origins of our visitors, we can effectively integrate this information with our existing demographic and consumer data. This powerful combination allows us to construct a clear visitor profile for Forum des Halles. Our analysis shows a significant overrepresentation of the following key audiences:

Rising Professionals

40.45%

Audience Profiles | Top 3
Audience% of Total Detections
Rising Professionals40.45%
Trendsetters25.10%
The Executive Family23.39%

Open Audience Report

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