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
Best Cities for Students in France in 2026 for Study and Lifestyle
France's 2026 student city ranking, set against what international students and families can realistically budget, re...
Élodie Garnier
Coliving in France: How It Works and Is It Right for Your Move?
What coliving in France really costs in 2026, how the contracts work, and how to decide between coliving and renting...
Élodie Garnier
How to Negotiate Apartment Rent in France: A Paris Guide for Expats (2026)
What rent is negotiable in France, the legal levers that work in Paris in 2026, and how to make the ask without losin...
Élodie Garnier
Best Time to Visit Paris in 2026: When to Go and Where to Stay
Weather, crowds, prices and events month by month, plus which Paris neighbourhoods and types of accommodation actuall...
Élodie Garnier
Left vs Right Bank Paris Rental Costs and Housing Differences
Compare Paris rents by arrondissement, rent caps, building stock and daily logistics across the Left and Right Banks...
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
What Paris Landlords Should Know About Electrical Inspection in France
What the electrical inspection in France requires from Paris landlords in 2026: the 15 year rule, six year validity,...
Élodie Garnier
Shopping in Paris, France: A Resident’s Guide for New Expats
Shopping in Paris, France works differently once you live here. Learn the districts, real 2026 costs, Sunday rules, a...
Élodie Garnier
How to Handle Difficult Tenants in France as an Overseas Landlord
How to handle difficult tenants in France: the legal steps for unpaid rent, your rights as a landlord, and how Paris...
