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Your property in Paris
Whatever your lifestyle, there’s a property in Paris for you.
The French capital has an abundance of choice, from centrally located pieds-à-terre for convenient access to the office, to artist-style loft apartments in the northern part of the city.
For families, generous Haussmannian-style apartments in popular arrondissements surrounding the left bank of the Seine are compelling options, while stunning town houses can be found in prime districts.
Inside Paris
Images of cafés on historic streets in the shadow of iconic cultural landmarks dominate visions of Paris.
The emblematic capital is a globally renowned, bustling business and cultural hub, whose distinctive layout traces its roots back to its creator in the mid-1800s, Georges-Eugène Haussmann.
The city melds Roman, medieval, Renaissance and classical architecture, and much of the city along the banks of the River Seine is preserved as a Unesco World Heritage site.
While the historic core of Paris remains untouched, grand infrastructure plans are set to allow the city to grow beyond the ring road encircling it, providing ample opportunity for conurbations to be developed on its periphery with excellent transport links.
Whether it’s the central business district in the 8th arrondissement, the shopping and restaurants in Saint-Germain-des-Prés on the south bank of the Seine, or the upmarket 16th arrondissement, home to embassies and world-leading museums, Paris caters to every need.
Landscape
Flat, wide boulevards with grand Haussmannian architecture dominate the centre of Paris, with historial landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe punctuating the cityscape.
Modern glass and steel towers are concentrated in the capital’s business district, helping the residential areas retain a more traditional feel than many other capitals.
Importantly, Paris has been ranked as the greenest city in Europe due to its bountiful parks and bodies of water. And with urban highways converted into promenades and neighbourhoods turned into pedestrian zones on Sundays, Paris is making bold efforts in terms of tackling climate change.
Education
Paris’s cosmopolitan population is well-served by a wealth of top international schools, mostly in the western part of the city in the 16th, 15th, 8th and 7th arrondissments. There is also a cluster in Saint-Germaine-en-Laye.
French, English and International Baccalaureate are the most common curricula, with the American School of Paris, Open Sky International and Kingsworth International School among the city’s well-regarded private institutions.
And seven of France’s top universities are in Paris, including the PSL ( Paris Sciences et Lettres) Research University, Sorbonne University and Paris-Saclay University, meaning a wide range of options for further education.
Activities and Entertainment
Simply strolling along the Champs-Élysées, scaling the Arc de Triomphe or Eiffel Tower, and crossing the city’s oldest bridge, Pont Neuf, are just some of the superlative experiences Paris has to offer.
The vast number of parks make it easy to escape from the busy streets and are perfect for summer picnicking after exploring Paris’s unrivalled boutiques, haute couture houses, and department stores, such as Galeries Lafayette.
Cruising along the Seine provides an alternative perspective on the city, while sport enthusiasts can experience top-flight football with Paris St-Germain and professional rugby with Stade Français.
Art and Culture
Paris is a global leader when it comes to art, with the wondrously memorable Louvre, the world’s largest art museum, a masterpiece among the city’s plethora of galleries.
With former residents including famous artists such as Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Pablo Picasso and Claude Monet, it’s unsurprising that Paris offers a showcase for every type of art imaginable, from impressionist through to contemporary, and on to dance and cabaret at famous destinations such as the Moulin Rouge.
The city also has a lively theatre and music scene, with opera and jazz being particularly popular.
Food and Drink
From revered Michelin-starred restaurants through to delicious local bistros, Paris prides itself on care and attention when serving up any dish.
Food lovers can experience anything from a complex masterpiece created by a top chef, to classics such as steak frites or escargots, or the quintessential street food jambon-buerre.
With countless pâtisseries trying to create their own speciality and outdo their rivals, sweet treats are a serious business in Paris, whether it’s classics such as fruit tarts, pain au chocolats or croissants, through to choux à la crèmes, Mont Blancs, or Breton-inspired kouign-amann and Ladurée macarons.
Although Paris does not produce its own wine, it neighbours the Champagne region and is a key market for wine producers across the country.
Accessibility
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is France’s largest and offers full international connectivity around Europe and beyond, while Paris Orly acts as a secondary hub.
Paris is linked to most major French cities by its high-speed TGV network, while the Eurostar crosses the Channel to London.
Within Paris, the well-designed tram system provides easy and efficient transportation around the city.