Relocation Expert
Jean-Pierre Aubert
Paris relocation expert for over ten years, I help people settle in the capital. Here, I share my tips on preparing your move and settling into life in Paris.
Articles by Jean-Pierre Aubert
Jean-Pierre Aubert
Can Expats Homeschool in France? 2027 Rules and Steps
Can expats homeschool in France? Yes, with prior approval. The 2027 rules, legal grounds, Paris deadlines and school...
Jean-Pierre Aubert
Tenant Screening in France: 2027 Requirements & Process
Renting in Paris in 2027? Understand tenant screening in France, required documents, income checks, and guarantor opt...
Jean-Pierre Aubert
Where to Live in France as an American in 2026
Where to live in France as an American in 2026: compare Paris, Lyon and the south on schools, rents and daily life, w...
Jean-Pierre Aubert
Room for Rent in Paris: Costs, Leases and What to Expect
Renting a room in Paris as an expat? Real 2026 costs, room types, best areas, lease rules, and when a room is the wro...
Jean-Pierre Aubert
What to Do in Paris When It Rains: A Local Guide for Every Kind of Day
What to do in Paris when it rains, sorted by situation: with children, without booking, in two hours or all day, plus...
Jean-Pierre Aubert
Can an Evicted Tenant Return to the Property in France?
Under French law an evicted tenant cannot return, but re-entry still happens. What Paris owners must do, what tenants...
Jean-Pierre Aubert
Unpaid Rent Insurance in France: How GLI Works for Paris Landlords
Unpaid rent insurance in France explained for Paris landlords: 2026 GLI costs, tenant eligibility, Visale and guarant...
Jean-Pierre Aubert
Pros and Cons of Living in Paris: What to Know Before Moving
The pros and cons of living in Paris in 2026, from housing and daily costs to transport, work-life balance and who th...
Jean-Pierre Aubert
Rent Increase During Tenancy in France: Rules, IRL Caps & Calculations
Learn when a landlord can legally raise rent mid-lease in France, how the IRL cap works, Paris limits, and how to che...