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  When looking at a map of Paris, you might immediately notice that it resembles a spiral. Some compare the layout to an escargot (snail), referring to the swirling forms of the insect’s shell. This rather dizzying presentation has to do with the arrangement of the city’s 20 arrondissements, or districts, which spiral out clockwise […]

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For those looking to invest, the spotlight is on the Greater Paris region. With the construction of a new transport network linking the cities and suburbs around Paris, there are endless opportunities in store. From now on, investing in Greater Paris is an excellent idea. However, for this investment to be truly profitable, it is […]

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The new Ateliers Gaîté finally arrived last fall and has quickly become one of the best places to shop. After 5 years of work, the 28,000 m2 includes around a hundred shops, restaurants and public services.   It Has Everything Les Ateliers Gaîté is the new spot in the 14th arrondissement! The center is stocked […]

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Rue Montorgueil contains a thousand and one treasures, between history and unusual facts. It is one of the oldest, liveliest and most beautiful streets in Paris.   A VERY OLD STREET Straddling the first and second arrondissements of Paris, rue Montorgueil is one of the oldest streets in the capital. It is estimated that its […]

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The City of Light, the city of a hundred villages, the city of love, the capital of fashion, the capital of the art of living….Paris. Whatever its nickname, it captures the hearts of people around the world. It is not only a playground for tourists, it is also a dream for many expats to actually […]

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Percentages of buyers having loans refused Among the reasons leading to a loan refusal, the buyers concerned mainly cite a problem with mortgage interest rate caps imposed by the government: 62.1%. The other reasons come far behind: a high debt ratio (30.5%), a professional situation (21.7%) and insufficient personal contribution (20.2%). Finally, we also note […]

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A furnished rental means the tenant is equipped with the furniture necessary for everyday life. The conditions of the rental are organized by law: duration and type of the lease, deadlines and conditions for termination, list of furniture, etc. These terms and conditions apply to any accommodation rented furnished as the tenant’s main residence. The […]

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The Covered Passages of Paris (Les Passages Couverts de Paris in French) are hidden gems in Paris and are a world apart from the crowded tourist attractions.   By the end of the 18th century, town planners created a labyrinth of commercial passages in Paris with beautiful stained-glass ceilings, mosaic works, and iron latticework, all […]

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  Roofscapes is a recent startup from the MIT School of Architecture and Planning. The company was founded in 2020 by MIT graduate students Tim Cousin, Olivier Faber, and Eytan Levi with the mission of transforming untapped rooftops into green roofs as a way to mitigate climate change and to provide new outdoor spaces in […]

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Everyone knows that Paris is the epitome of chic. But where do real Parisians go when they want something beyond chic? Here are five top-rated bars that will give you the most exquisite experiences.   The Best View of Paris: Cheval-Blanc Bar © Nicolas Receveur The bar on the 7th floor of the Cheval-Blanc is […]

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