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A reminder that European Union inheritance regulations will change as of August 2015

February 9, 2015

International inheritances amount to some €100 billion per year, but the rules governing cross-border inheritance are complex....

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2014 was a dynamic year for French commercial property, with investment of €23.8 billion

February 5, 2015

 €23.8 billion was invested in the French commercial real estate market during 2014, according to the latest figures....

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During the third quarter of 2014 sales volumes increased and property prices declined slightly in Paris

February 2, 2015

According to figures recently issued by the Notaires de France (officials who handle property transactions), sales...

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Paris’ finest palaces and mansions: the Hôtel de Soubise

January 29, 2015

This is the next in a series looking at some of the sumptuous palaces and mansions for which the City of Light is...

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Low rise Paris, a city center with few skyscrapers

January 26, 2015

Have you ever wondered why central Paris has so few skyscrapers? Compared with most major world cities – Hong Kong, New...

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The historic Hotel de Crillon on Paris’ Place de la Concorde is scheduled to reopen in 2015 after its restoration

January 22, 2015

One of the grandes dames of Paris hotels, the Hotel de Crillon, is undergoing its first major renovation since becoming...

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The residential real estate market in Paris compared with the rest of France

January 19, 2015

Paris is one of the world’s primary business centers and tourist destinations, and demand for residential property is...

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Paris’ Champs-Elysées has the most expensive retail rental values in Europe

January 12, 2015

The Avenue des Champs-Elysées is the most expensive location in Europe for retail rental values, and the 6th most...

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The US dollar rises to a nine year high against the euro

January 8, 2015

This week, the US dollar rose to a nine year high against the Euro. One euro is currently worth about $1.19, compared to...

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The legendary Ritz Hotel on Paris’ Place Vendôme is undergoing a major renovation

January 5, 2015

When César Ritz founded his palatial hotel in 1898, his vision was to offer “all the refinements that a prince could...

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La Tour Blanche in Paris’ La Défense business district has changed hands for €161 million

January 1, 2015

The recently renovated white façade of the Tour Blanche (literally, the white tower) makes it one of La Défense’s more...

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Paris’ finest palaces and mansions: the Bibliothèque Nationale de France site in the city center

December 29, 2014

This is the next in a series looking at some of the sumptuous palaces and mansions for which the City of Light is...

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