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
Middle Schools in Paris: How to Choose the Right School and Where to Live
How middle schools in Paris work for relocating families: the French system explained, verified 2026 fees, catchment...
Élodie Garnier
How to Furnish a Studio Apartment in Paris: Rules, Budget, and Rent Impact
What French law requires in a furnished Paris studio, what it costs in 2026, and how to furnish for tenants who pay f...
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
How to Rent Out a Furnished Apartment in Paris: Owner's Guide
A practical guide to renting out a furnished apartment in Paris: choosing the right lease, staying compliant, and rea...
Élodie Garnier
Do Tenants Pay the Household Waste Tax in France? (2026)
In France, the household waste tax (TEOM) is a charge tenants repay through rental charges. Here is who pays, how muc...
Élodie Garnier
Public Transport in Paris: A Newcomer's Guide to Getting Around
New to Paris? See how the metro, RER, and Navigo pass work in 2026, what they cost, and how to choose a home with a s...
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
What Documents Do French Landlords Need? Checklist & Legal Requirements
Renting out a Paris property? Know exactly what French law requires you to provide, before and during the tenancy. A...
Élodie Garnier
Does Landlord Insurance Cover Tenant Damage in Paris?
Paris landlord insurance explained: what PNO and GLI cover when a tenant causes damage, with verified 2026 costs and...
