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Live on Paris's most famous avenue for $215/month: Everything you need to know about temporary occupancy contracts, a hidden solution for affordable housing in prime locations.

In a city where median rents reach €39 ($42) per square foot, an innovative housing solution is allowing some lucky residents to live in prestigious Paris neighborhoods for a fraction of the market rate. Through temporary occupancy contracts, a concept borrowed from the Netherlands, select Parisians are finding homes in prime locations – including the […]

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Wood Up tower in Paris's 13th arrondissement - a 50-meter sustainable luxury apartment building featuring wooden construction, private balconies, and modern architectural design against the Parisian skyline near the Duo towers

In a groundbreaking development for sustainable urban architecture, Paris’s 13th arrondissement welcomes the Wood Up tower, a revolutionary project that stands as a testament to the city’s commitment to environmental innovation. Rising alongside Quai d’Ivry near the périphérique, this 15-story architectural marvel demonstrates how luxury living can harmonize with ecological responsibility. Pioneering Sustainable Architecture At […]

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In the heart of Paris’s 15th arrondissement, Atelier 11 stands as a testament to artistic history, having hosted luminaries such as Gauguin, Soutine, and Modigliani within its storied walls. Yet, time has weathered this venerable studio, leaving its walls cracked and its famed skylights in need of restoration. Anticipation reverberates as plans unfold for an […]

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It can seem daunting to renovate a property in Paris when you are far away, and even more so when you have never even seen the property in question.   We’re fortunate to work with an incredible team that can step in and make your dreams a reality.  Here is the behind the scenes story from […]

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In the wake of the pandemic, the value of outdoor access has taken on new significance in the realm of real estate. Balconies, terraces, gardens, and swimming pools have emerged as sought-after features, but what impact do they truly have on property prices? Meilleurs Agents, the leading online property valuation platform, sheds light on the […]

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The former mansion of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, one of the most sulphurous couples of their time, will open to the public as a museum in 2024. Located on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne and on the outskirts of Neuilly, the Windsor Villa is about to get a second life. According […]

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Kenzo House was built by the late Paris-based Japanese fashion designer Kenzo Takada in 1993 and redesigned in 2018 by celebrated architect Kengo Kuma. A Zen-like Oasis in the Heart of Paris Kenzo House is a refuge in the City of Light. The 13,778-square-foot, four-story home is hidden far from view in the courtyard of […]

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At the top of Madame Rêve, the Hotel Rochechouart, or Brach Paris, these Parisian rooftops are the perfect place to sip a drink or have dinner this Fall.    The new panoramic terrace in the Bourse district Neighboring the Bourse de Commerce and located at the top of La Poste du Louvre, Madame Rêve has […]

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What could be better than enjoying the outdoor weather perched on the rooftops of Paris, a cocktail in hand?   Roof As its name suggests, we are on a rooftop of Paris, and not just any: that of the former Louvre post office. In the heart of the capital, a huge rooftop with close views […]

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Among the presidential debates, real estate remained absent in the discussions. And yet, the health crisis did not fail to raise, among other things, the difficulties of students during successive confinements. Accommodation in particular is a complicated issue to manage every year in the face of often tight budgets. In this context, Meilleurs Agents, has […]

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