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Paris, also known as the City of Lights marked a historic moment as the Games returned to their place of origin. The city played a pivotal role in reigniting the Olympic flame in 1900, thanks to the visionary leadership…
  • 6th Apr 2024
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With the release of the new film about Napoleon Bonaparte, it's an ideal moment to explore the influence he had on French architecture and the transformation of Paris. Growing up in France, every child and student learns…
  • 25th Nov 2023
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Paris à la Carte is a dedicated property finder service for professionals and families wanting to purchase real estate in one of the most iconic and dynamic capital cities in the world. In 2022 Paris retained the…
  • 18th Feb 2023
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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 where to buy a home here. Valentine’s Day is…
  • 10th Feb 2023
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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…
  • 23rd Nov 2022
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Paris, the capital city of France, and recent host for the Olympic Games 2024 , is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. In 2018, almost 19.1 million foreign tourists visited the city. The city exudes…
  • 26th Mar 2021
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According to Euromonitor, Paris has increased in popularity to once again claim the title of the world’s top city in 2022, ahead of Dubai which retains its 2nd place. The rankings confirms the dominance of European…
  • 5th Feb 2021
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The French capital is a prime location for buyers looking for a dynamic city that combines the advantages of a modern metropolis with the charm of peaceful villages. And it is also the ideal place to invest for rental, actually…
  • 22nd Jan 2021
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The Paris property market is well known to be extremely busy with most properties snapped up before making it to the market. French estate agents in Paris have long waiting lists from buyers and investors hoping to snap-up…
  • 14th Dec 2020
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Paris property sales are down but prices are still climbing according to a recent report published last month by the Chambre de Notaires de Paris. The ongoing pandemic continues to weigh on the French real estate market…
  • 10th Dec 2020
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As some of us put ‘dry-January’ behind us, here comes February with it’s usual mix of longer days, lazy Six Nations rugby afternoons, snow drops popping up in the garden and Valentines day. We recently…
  • 4th Feb 2020
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Paris will always be Paris… there's one such capital in the world; vibrant, colourful, romantic, creative - sometimes chaotic - melting pot that we all love and cherish with all its grandeur and sparks. I recall one…
  • 11th Sep 2019
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Paris, with its fabulous galleries and restaurants, good schools and chic lifestyle has always been one of Europe’s most desirable locations. The regions surrounding the French capital offer access to all this iconic…
  • 1st May 2019
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Paris has an enduring appeal for expats from around the world who are looking for a sophisticated location and a smart investment opportunity. Its tree-lined boulevards, designer boutiques, world-class arts venues and events,…
  • 7th Jan 2019
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Ah, Paris... the city of Light, what can we say about the French capital that hasn’t already been said a thousand times before? We all know how amazing Paris is. It’s consistently on lists of the most romantic…
  • 10th Aug 2018
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WHEN Rafael Nadal sank to his knees on the Philippe Chatrier court in celebration of his epic and record equalling sixth Roland Garros title recently, all thoughts quickly turned to this year’s Wimbledon Grand Slam…
  • 16th Jun 2011