Property hunter
Élodie Garnier
Paris property hunter, I’m out exploring the city every week for our clients. I write about neighbourhoods, housing and everyday life in Paris.
Articles by Élodie Garnier
Élodie Garnier
Living in Paris vs London: Costs, Lifestyle and Relocation Plans in 2027
Compare living in Paris vs London in 2027: rent, salaries, transport, schools and lifestyle, plus a real moving budge...
Élodie Garnier
Pros and Cons of Living in France as an Expat in 2026
The real pros and cons of living in France in 2026: verified costs, new residency rules, and what they mean for expat...
Élodie Garnier
Is France or Italy Better for Expats Moving in 2026?
A practical 2026 comparison of France and Italy for expat families and executives, covering costs, visas, tax, school...
Élodie Garnier
Moving to France From South Africa: Visas, Costs and Housing in 2026
Moving to France from South Africa in 2026: visa options, rand transfer limits, real costs, and how to secure a Paris...
Élodie Garnier
How to Move to France from India: Visa Routes and Paris Housing
Moving to France from India in 2026: visa routes, real Paris rents, guarantor solutions and money transfer rules for...
Élodie Garnier
Choosing the Right Rental Contract in France: A 2026 Expat Guide
Understand French rental contracts in 2026: lease types, deposits, notice rules, and the new decree changing every le...
Élodie Garnier
Payment Methods in France: Rent, Cards, and Banking for Expats
Learn which cards and transfers work in France, how to pay rent correctly, and the cash limits every new expat should...
Élodie Garnier
Buying Property in Paris’s 20th: What Newcomers Need to Know
New to Paris and thinking about buying? This guide explains what the 20th arrondissement offers, how to read the mark...
Élodie Garnier
How Do You Move to France with a Pet? Entry Rules & Required Paperwork
Find out what your pet needs to enter France, whether your landlord can refuse it, and how to rent a pet friendly apa...
