Author Profile - Benoit Ochard

Benoit Ochard

Benoit Ochard is a Parisian engineer and an English-speaking property manager who shares insider tips about the City of Light. From Emily in Paris to hidden spots and artistic events in the French capital, follow his tips and stories.

Read article: Paris in Lights: Christmas Windows and Champs-Élysées Magic
Paris in Lights: Christmas Windows and Champs-Élysées Magic

Paris in Lights: Christmas Windows and Champs-Élysées Magic

When autumn disappears, Paris starts to shine again. The air becomes colder, cafés smell like roasted chestnuts, and the City of Light turns into a real Christmas dream. Every year, two big moments announce the season:…

Read article: Paris Celebrates 100 Years of Art Deco
Paris Celebrates 100 Years of Art Deco

Paris Celebrates 100 Years of Art Deco

If you are in Paris or the region  this winter, or planning to come in the next few months, there’s a new exhibition you should not miss. The Museum of Decorative Arts  (MAD), situated inside one of the long…

Read article: The Famous Cemetery Parisians Love to Visit
The Famous Cemetery Parisians Love to Visit

The Famous Cemetery Parisians Love to Visit

If you are visiting France this fall and coming to Paris, autumn is, without a doubt, the best time to visit the Père Lachaise Cemetery, the most-visited necropolis in the world. The light turns golden, the trees…

Read article: Follow the Steps of Emily in Paris, the City of Love
Follow the Steps of Emily in Paris, the City of Love

Follow the Steps of Emily in Paris, the City of Love

Following the release of the much-acclaimed Netflix TV series Emily in Paris , we have witnessed an increase in enquiries from Americans asking about the City of Love (and Light), and where to buy a home here. Valentine’s…

Read article: How to Manage your Paris Apartment from Abroad?
How to Manage your Paris Apartment from Abroad?

How to Manage your Paris Apartment from Abroad?

In our previous post, we spoke about the challenges of finding reliable service providers for the renovation of your property in France . This is made more difficult if you are not there day to day and need to manage everything…