Living in Paris, France:
Tips for Moving and Visiting

Paris has changed greatly during my adult life. It has lost much of the magic. Last time I felt magic here was in the two thousand teens. Great and beloved little shops have bitten the dust. Rare to see someone dressed with elegance, beauty and aestheticism. Streets are dirty and take outs are all over the place.

Climate change has affected the air pollution in my city a lot. The weather also changes day to day, starting with cold mornings and getting to high temperatures in the afternoon. Although the weather is not the strongest point of my city, having a lot of attractive spots to visit is something to look forward to.

People who would like to move to Paris should know that it is very expensive to live there. Then being a woman on this city can be very hard, at all moments of the day, from early in the morning to very late in the night. I encourage all women who would like to move here to be very cautious. Also, on a more positive note, there is always plenty of activities in Paris, but if you lack of ideas you can always refer to the official City Hall online blog, you’ll find many!

– Research the city, and it’s lifestyle. They are totally different from any other french city. Everything is high paced here.
– Secure a job, Paris is an expensive city.
– If you are into historical monuments, there are many and everywhere.
– And mostly, start to look for an apartment/studio early because it’s hard to find your own place to stay here.

Know about the Eiffel Tower and all of the iconic museums and places in the city center such as the “Musée du Louvre” for instance. I suggest they look out for bread-baking classes as there are a few well-known teachers in the city eager to share their expertise and knowledge with keen learners.

Anyone moving to Paris should know that, although it is the city of love and light, the reasons for its namesake can be difficult to find at first. The people can be quite unwelcoming at times, especially if you do not speak French. The elegant architecture after awhile may grow monotonous. Don’t be discouraged, though – while the city’s glory days may have passed, its renowned culture of art, music, food, and revolution is still alive and thriving.

Paris is a dense city. The pace of life is pretty fast. Nonetheless, Paris is an extremely rich city that gives many opportunities, especially culturally. Endless events are available each week (concerts, galleries, etc). Even though Paris is urban, there are many parks and green areas where people can escape the noise and intense pace of the city.