The month of February confirms a slowing down in the decline of prices seen over the first thirty days of the year. At least for some parts of the country. Prices in the top 10 cities continued to fall over the past month (-0.1%), but at an increasingly slower pace. For the record, France’s ten […] The post French real estate: a market just waiting for buyers. appeared first on Paris Property Group ..read more

The city authorities say that large cars pollute more and are dangerous for pedestrians. Opponents say the mayor is on a crusade against motorists. Voters in Paris have approved an effort to drastically increase parking fees for large sport utility vehicles and other heavy cars, the latest move by Mayor Anne Hidalgo to reshape the […] The post Parisians vote to triple parking fees for big S.U.V.s and other hefty cars. appeared first on Paris Property Group ..read more

The Parisian real estate scene has been complex recently, where the shifts in the market have not not just been a matter of passing trends but intricately tied to the workings of bank mortgage rates. In the current setting, the adjustment of these rates plays a crucial role, serving as a key factor in easing […] The post Interest rates halt upward climb in France. appeared first on Paris Property Group ..read more

It seems that you cannot get together with friends nowadays without someone bringing up fauna and flora and how best to take care of your pipes.  But not many folks in Paris are eager to help you take care of the pipes in your apartment.  Never mind that you renovated it when you bought it.  […] The post Tips for keeping your Paris apartment pipes in good shape. appeared first on Paris Property Group ..read more

Sometimes, little phrases slipped into a conversation for no reason come to make sense months later. This visitor to Emmanuel Macron’s gilded presidential lounge last September is stunned when he recalls the conversation at the time. The scene took place a few days after Gérald Darmanin’s thunderous political comeback in Tourcoing (Nord), where, on the […] The post Gabriel Attal named Prime Minister. appeared first on Paris Property Group ..read more

The affordability pledge for Paris’s upcoming Olympic Games has faced intense scrutiny anew as a consumer advocacy group shed light on staggering hotel prices, averaging around 1,000 euros, near the path of the opening ceremony slated for July. While Olympic organizers have prided themselves on the inclusivity of hosting events along the Seine River, an […] The post Outrage over exorbitant Paris hotel rates surrounding Olympic Ceremony. appeared first on Paris Property Group ..read more

  In the heart of Paris, where a café has been more than a place for coffee, a slow but evident shift is underway. Over two decades, the city has bid adieu to around 500 of its iconic cafés. The question lingers: why?   For generations, these establishments were more than mere spots to sip […] The post The Disappearing Essence of Parisian Cafés: A Look into the Changing Landscape. appeared first on Paris Property Group ..read more

In the heart of Paris’s 15th arrondissement, Atelier 11 stands as a testament to artistic history, having hosted luminaries such as Gauguin, Soutine, and Modigliani within its storied walls. Yet, time has weathered this venerable studio, leaving its walls cracked and its famed skylights in need of restoration. Anticipation reverberates as plans unfold for an […] The post Paris: one of the world’s oldest artists’ studios gets a makeover. appeared first on Paris Property Group ..read more

In a bid to transform the Seine River into a viable venue for Olympic swimming, the city of Paris has set in motion an ambitious project to construct a vast storage basin capable of holding 46,000 cubic meters of wastewater. This move, reported by Reuters, aims to curb pollution levels, offering athletes a chance to […] The post Paris Takes a Dive Into Transformation Ahead of the 2024 Olympics. appeared first on Paris Property Group ..read more

In Europe, the call for high-speed rail travel has reached a crescendo, echoing the desires of travelers seeking rapid, sustainable alternatives to short-haul flights and congested roads. This surge, however, encounters a significant snag: the demand outpaces the available supply. Trains are consistently at capacity, driving ticket prices to soaring heights and prompting many passengers […] The post The Channel tunnel’s passenger train service has a major problem. Now a radical shakeup might be on its way. appeared first on Paris Property Group ..read more