As the countdown to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris begins, a curious phenomenon is sweeping through the City of Light: the ‘Olympic effect’ on real estate. While property prices have been on a modest downward trend in Paris, they are holding up remarkably well compared to other major European cities. Experts attribute this resilience, […]

In a bold move aimed at reshaping the modern workweek and addressing longstanding labor disparities, the city of Lyon, one of France’s bustling metropolises, is leading a groundbreaking experiment. Thousands of its public employees are now afforded the option to transition from the conventional five-day workweek to a more leisurely four-day schedule, all while preserving […]

The city of Degas, Cassatt, and Toulouse-Lautrec is humming once again with can’t-miss art. In the annals of art history, Paris has long served as the hallowed repository of a prodigious artistic legacy. Its storied past resonates with the echoes of luminaries who once wielded their brushes and chisels in its sun-drenched ateliers. However, in […]

  How does the usury rate work, and why is it important for home loans? Let’s break it down. Understanding Usury Rate The usury rate is a legal limit on the total cost of a home loan, including interest, insurance, guarantees, and other associated costs. This rate is in place to protect borrowers from excessive […]

Air France is set to commemorate its 90th anniversary with a fashion exhibition that will take over the window display at the Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann. The exhibition, which will run from 28 September to 10 October 2023, will showcase five dresses designed by Xavier Ronze, head of the costume design workshops at the Paris […]

These are the most fashionable places in Paris to visit during Paris Fashion Week, according to Parisienne it-girl Camille Charriere. The City of Lights is the capital of fashion year-round, but when Paris Fashion Week hits, the city takes things to a whole new level. We chatted to Parisienne icon Camille Charriere about her favourite […]

With the 2024 Olympics upcoming in Paris, the fashion world is looking to sportswear. Expect athletic lines from your favorite designer brands in the months leading up to the Olympics next summer, but until then, a new exhibition in Paris looks back on the art of sportswear. The Musée des Arts décoratifs is opening an […]

In 2020, when the world was in lockdown due to Covid, there were some people who decided that their life goals should not be put on hold even one day longer.  This is the story of a man who did just that, and how it changed his life forever. It had always been the dream of […]

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 […]

Energy-efficiency renovation measures are set to have a significant impact on the rental market in France, with the first rental ban scheduled to take effect in January 2023. However, the implementation of these regulations has sparked confusion and concern among landlords and real estate professionals alike. The French government has consistently maintained its stance against […]