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People The ideal furnished apartment for an executive seconded to Paris From the La Défense business district to the 17th arrondissement

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Before / After

A successful renovation of a 247 square-feet furnished studio

After purchasing this studio apartment in Paris, the owner decided to carry out the renovations herself. She elegantly created a bright, welcoming and functional apartment, suitable for furnished rental.

Before / After - Photoessay Paris

Photo Essay

Before / After

A designer ups the game for a Parisian two roomed apartment

We are pleased to present to you the work of an interior designer with a bold use of colour: Marie Lacote. Without hesitation discover one of her creations, a small two roomed apartment, situated in the 7th district of Paris.

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Neighbourhoods

Where to live in Paris

Montorgueil

The Belly of Paris

Montorgueil , Neighbourhood - Live in Paris

With a name that means “Mount Pride” in French, you might imagine that the area has a natural tendency for complacency, and a sentiment of superiority over the rest! However, the irony of the story is that it was not given this name to affirm its excessive self-esteem, but rather with a hint of sarcasm.

The Place Vendôme neighbourhood , Neighbourhood - Live in Paris

Place Vendôme has long been the shining star of luxury à la française. It arouses envy and inspires artists. Visitors from the world over make no mistake, this is where they come to daydream in front of the luxury jewellery stores, enchanted by the charm of this fabulously Romanesque neighbourhood.

Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Quite a history!

Saint-Germain-des-Prés , Neighbourhood - Live in Paris

The stories of all those who roamed its streets, who loved and fought and rebelled over the centuries still echo within its walls. If you want to hear them, go wherever the wind takes you and follow its maze of alleyways between the Palais du Luxembourg, home of the French Senate, and the River Seine.

Essentials

Paris from A-Z

The Paris Year Our year-round city guide to what to do, where to go and what to see

There’s no right or wrong time to visit Paris. Each season has not only a different character, but also a diverse range of festivals, sporting events and cultural activities. Here we pick a few of our favourites in a month-by-month guide to the Parisian year.

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The Haussmannian style The little black dress of Parisian property

Elegant, understated and refined, the Haussmannian building, which emerged in the second half of the 19th century, soon became the urbanistic signature of Paris. With its visionary design, it was suited to every new development. Today still, more than a century and a half after they were built, Haussmannian buildings are a sound investment. The Haussmannian apartment is the reference in Parisian living.

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