This Paris Life

Expert Insight, Breaking News, and Insider Stories on Real Estate in Paris

The month of February confirms a slowing down in the decline of prices seen over the first thirty days of the year. At least for some parts of the country. Prices in the top 10 cities continued to fall over the past month (-0.1%), but at an increasingly slower pace. For the record, France’s ten […]

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The city authorities say that large cars pollute more and are dangerous for pedestrians. Opponents say the mayor is on a crusade against motorists. Voters in Paris have approved an effort to drastically increase parking fees for large sport utility vehicles and other heavy cars, the latest move by Mayor Anne Hidalgo to reshape the […]

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In the heart of Paris, adjacent to the iconic Arc de Triomphe, a diminutive 183-square-foot apartment has undergone a remarkable metamorphosis, marrying intelligent design with aesthetic finesse. Céline Boclaud, the visionary architect behind this transformative project, has infused the compact space with a harmonious blend of soft curves, pastel palettes, and inviting materials. Challenged with […]

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The Parisian real estate scene has been complex recently, where the shifts in the market have not not just been a matter of passing trends but intricately tied to the workings of bank mortgage rates. In the current setting, the adjustment of these rates plays a crucial role, serving as a key factor in easing […]

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It seems that you cannot get together with friends nowadays without someone bringing up fauna and flora and how best to take care of your pipes.  But not many folks in Paris are eager to help you take care of the pipes in your apartment.  Never mind that you renovated it when you bought it.  […]

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The first time I was invited by a chef-friend to eat at one of Paris’ bouillons I thought we were going to a place that specialized in soup.  But, in fact, the term ‘bouillon’ was the term used at the end of the 19th century for restaurants where one could eat a hot meal for […]

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  Less than 200 days remain until the 2024 Paris Olympics, and the organizing committee is steadfast in its commitment to delivering an unprecedented level of sustainability at the Games, vowing to set new benchmarks in environmental consciousness. Seven years ago, when Paris clinched the bid for the Games, they pledged an ambitious plan to […]

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In 2024, expect a faster drop in real estate prices across France. The average price per square meter has already fallen by 1.8% compared to the previous year. This decline is tied to several significant changes in the housing market.   The number of home sales has taken a sharp downturn, dipping below 900,000 for […]

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Sometimes, little phrases slipped into a conversation for no reason come to make sense months later. This visitor to Emmanuel Macron’s gilded presidential lounge last September is stunned when he recalls the conversation at the time. The scene took place a few days after Gérald Darmanin’s thunderous political comeback in Tourcoing (Nord), where, on the […]

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The affordability pledge for Paris’s upcoming Olympic Games has faced intense scrutiny anew as a consumer advocacy group shed light on staggering hotel prices, averaging around 1,000 euros, near the path of the opening ceremony slated for July. While Olympic organizers have prided themselves on the inclusivity of hosting events along the Seine River, an […]

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