2023 has already seen several (re)openings, with more set to happen during the year.  With renovations and public works there is plenty to discover and rediscover throughout the year.   Césure The Censier campus, will host CÉSURE in 2023 The Sorbonne Nouvelle has moved to Nation, leaving the Censier campus behind. The Plateau Urbain team […]

Paris is known for its fabulous restaurants and some of the best food in the world. However, there are so many restaurants, not all of them live up to the expectation. We suggest making reservations and choosing your dining excursions carefully. Here are some of our favorite current restaurants to choose from.  Rūlo Incredible Japanese […]

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 […]

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 […]

A monumental archaeological discovery has been unearthed in the heart of Paris: a vast necropolis dating back to the 2nd century, containing no fewer than 50 Roman graves and their skeletons. This significant discovery is the largest Gallo-Roman necropolis of Lutetia, of which no remains had been found since the 19th century. The discovery was […]

The real estate market in France is facing a difficult time, with the spring season showing no signs of bringing a revival in activity. Prices are continuing to fall, although rural areas are still showing progress while the Top 10 cities are experiencing a decline. Buyers are now able to negotiate prices, with Paris seeing […]

When the mobilité lease was first made its debut in Paris, it seemed unlikely to generate much interest.  After all, how many people could be looking for mid-term rentals of one month or more?  Those on sabbaticals, work assignments, or semesters abroad to be sure, but tourists who typically stay for a week or less […]

The Olympics are coming next year and rental prices are likely to be off the charts.  Property owners have a one-time opportunity to cash in on the rental revenue while getting out of town and escaping the crowds.  Even if you don’t generally rent your property, if you have the ability to put your personal […]

Starting from January 1 to June 30, 2023, all owners of residential real estate (whether individuals or companies) in France are required to declare the occupancy status of their properties on the “Manage my real estate” page of the impots.gouv.fr website. This is a new reporting obligation mandated by the Finance Act. The declaration must […]

If you are considering purchasing a property in France, it is important to be aware of the lending criteria banks use when considering a loan application. Certain requirements and conditions must be met in order to secure a loan for your property purchase. Non-resident best-buy table    For purchases up to €2 million, lenders will […]