Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Paris, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Setting up Home
Once you’ve decided on where you’ll live and in what kind of accommodation, you’ll be ready for what can be the most enjoyable part of moving to Paris – making your home, furnishing it,... read more
Moving Services
Unless you’ve hired a relocation service to take care of the move, you’ll be on your own and the success will be due to your tenacity and ingenuity as much as anything else. Moving... read more
Furnishing Your Home
It is possible to rent (and occasionally buy) a furnished apartment. If you’re only planning on staying in Paris for a limited time, consider renting a furnished flat as this is the... read more
Tailors
The city is full of exquisite fabric stores. At open air markets and flea markets you’ll often find people (generally called tapissiers) set up with samples of their upholstery and... read more
Household Insurance
Household insurance is not an option in France; if you live somewhere you must, by law, carry household insurance. Break-ins are not uncommon, particularly in expensive neighbourhoods. If... read more
Laundry Services
While it is common to find washing machines in French homes, you’ll find that dryers are fare less common, but this is changing and more and more you’ll find combination, compact... read more
Domestic Help
Only the very wealthy employ live-in maids or staff in Paris, but regular maid service is quite common. All services are available, from uniformed live-in maids to once a month cleaning... read more
