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Paris realty market report – 1st semester 2015

Looking for a Paris real estate update for your family home ? Check out our report and info graphics with the latest figures released ! Paris realty snapshot Paris rentals The Paris realty market data released early in July by Century 21 reveals an overall declining...

Apartment rentals in Paris: the changes to come this summer

by Camelia

As from August 1st 2015, rentals Paris provides on its housing market, will see their prices capped. This most awaited decree of the housing law ALUR (Accès au logement et un urbanisme rénové), enacted in March 2014, will be implemented in 2 cities: Paris...

Schools in Paris : 3 key questions to help you find ZE one

by Camelia

There are many schools in Paris for your children from the "Maternelle" to the "Lycée". Finding your way to the right one for your child can be long and tricky. If you are just arriving or have been living in Paris for a while and wondering what your next step is (and...

Good neighbor day in Paris

by Camelia

Good neighbor day called « La fête des voisins » or « Immeuble en fête » is on today ! Where does this « tradition » come from and how is it this event celebrated in Paris ? Good neighbor day: where and when did it start ? It usually takes place on the...

Why am I doing this ?

by Camelia

After my first 20 years spent in various countries, discovering new cultures and lifestyles has become a second nature. But living the expat life is not as easy as it seems, as it comes with many major changes for the whole family. So what’s the secret to a happy...