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
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
Best Business Schools in France: Rankings, Costs, and Locations
France holds six of Europe's top ten business schools. 2026 rankings, campus locations near Paris, and what to plan f...
Élodie Garnier
How to Find Affordable Accommodation in Paris? Rent Control, Costs, Areas
Affordable accommodation in Paris for expats: real 2026 prices by arrondissement, rent control explained, and what to...
Élodie Garnier
How to Rent an Apartment with Balcony in Paris (Costs & Tips)
A practical guide to renting an apartment with a balcony in Paris, covering real rent premiums, the best arrondisseme...
Élodie Garnier
How to Rent a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Paris in 2026? Costs and Requirements
What a 2-bedroom apartment in Paris actually costs in 2026, the furnishing rules that apply, and how to get your rent...
Élodie Garnier
Are Private Landlords Responsible for Pest Control in France?
Yes, French landlords are usually liable for pest control. Here is who pays for bedbugs, roaches and rodents in a Par...
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...
Élodie Garnier
How to Remind a Tenant to Pay Rent in Paris: Legal Steps for Landlords
A practical guide to reminding a tenant to pay rent in Paris, from the first relance letter to the 2023 legal deadlin...
