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Paris, also known as the City of Lights, is set to host the Olympic Games again in 2024, marking a historic moment as the Games return to their place of origin. The city played a pivotal role in reigniting the Olympic flame…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Paris, the capital city of France, 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 romance, beauty and history, and there are…
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…
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…
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…