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.
Not registered yet? Sign up now for special offers, community updates and an exclusive 15% discount off all products in our e-shop.
Electricity & Water
Water is often provided by your building and the minimal cost is included in you’re your rent or as a supplemental charge. While the French consume a great deal of bottled water and are,... read more
Electricity
The partially privatised Electricité de France (EDF; www.edf.com) provides the electricity, but the market will soon be entirely open to competing suppliers. Electricity is profoundly... read more
Water
Water is provided by private companies who’ve arranged contracts with the city, and is often provided by your building with the minimal cost included in your rent or as a supplemental... read more
Gas
Mains gas is provided by Gaz de France (08 10 80 08 01; www.gazdefrance.com) and in nearly all cases, your gas will already be connected. Buildings share the cost of gas and your monthly... read more
Sewerage
Paris has an excellent sewer system, with 2,100 kilometres of tunnels. If you’d like evidence of this extraordinary system, visit Paris' very own sewer museum, Les Égouts de Paris. read more
Rubbish Disposal and Recycling
All rubbish disposal is organised by the city and is done on a daily basis. Property owners pay for this service when they pay their rubbish removal tax, which is called taxe... read more
Telephone
The French telecommunications industry is changing on a seemingly daily basis. New companies are entering the marketplace constantly so new packages and plans are always on offer. Once a... read more
Internet
Over the last five years France’s broadband network has expanded exponentially and continues to grow. Nearly every major telecommunications company, and now appliance shops, offer ‘boxes’... read more
