It’s really really hard to find somewhere to live in Paris as a foreigner unless you happen to have pistes (leads). Be you millionaire or stagiaire, the chances are that, during your search for the perfect Parisian pied à terre, … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Flat hunting alone in Paris is a bureaucratic nightmare, you need determination, money and a sense of humour! I feel so sorry when people call me and tell me they’ve been here for a week staying in a hotel and … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Text: Emily Ruck-Keene Images: VINGT Paris This is the story of Jo who, after seeing an advert online for a 50m² flat near Bonne Nouvelle in the tenth arrondissement for 1,300 euros/month. The price was not so low as to … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Emily Ruck Keene shares her first appartement experience in Paris. Where did you live when you first moved to Paris? Rue de Lancry, tenth arrondissement, in a 9m² chambre de bonne (maid’s room) on the 6th floor (no lift) under … [CLICK TO READ MORE]