No. The tenant’s right of first refusal is not automatic. Unlike residential leases governed by Article 15 of the Law of 6 July 1989, French law does not provide for a statutory right of first refusal in the context of a professional lease. However, such a right may be granted contractually, if expressly stipulated in the lease agreement.
Therefore, it is essential to review the lease clauses to determine whether such a right has been agreed upon.