moving to Paris
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As apartments go I thought the rentals from rentparis.com were great. I rented from them for a month in May 2001, a studio in the 7th, and found them to be very responsive. Don't know what longer term apts would cost but mine was $1650 for a month and the best price I found. Perhaps you could get a better deal for a really long commitment.
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<BR>Matt, you're a lucky guy. My page at<BR>www.enjoy-europe.com/hte/chap22/living.htm has some tips that may be helpful.
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Matt - I second Nancy's post. I would seriously consider renting a flat for the 1st month- much less hectic than hotel life. I have not rented in Paris, but have done so elsewhere in Europe. In addition to her suggestion there are plenty of other sites listing apartments for rent.
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Dear Matt,<BR><BR>I just moved to Paris last fall and there are a couple of inexpensive options for you... however, just FYI it can take months to find an apt...please let me know if I can answer any questions for you? It was a tough road, but I got there!<BR><BR>Les Citadines is a business type hotel that offers small studio/suites for people looking for an apt. or on an extended business trip with several locations in Paris.<BR><BR>The second option which worked for me was to use the FUSAC (French USA Connection) newsletter magazine that is used by locals and newcomers to Paris to post/browse through for ads regarding work and apt.s. It is free in Paris, WAS in NYC before they took it on line... but I can tell you that 90% of the international community in Paris depends on it to find language classes, furniture, jobs, etc...<BR><BR>I found a wonderful studio in the Marais for $800 a month (almost impossible in this pricy neighborhood) until I found a longer stay apt.<BR><BR>It was available by the week which made it much easier to move out when I needed to... <BR><BR>What month will you be arriving exactly? You could start looking now for a temp place in Fusac... try www.fusac.com<BR><BR>I am in FL until next month, but I'd be happy to send you a copy from Paris if you need one and also send out an APB with my friends to keep an eye out for you.<BR><BR>Best et bienvenue!<BR><BR>Wendy
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Matt there is a website www.paris-anglo.com that has a lot of information about living in Paris. It is written by an expatriate. Also there is a book that you should check out called "Culure Shock - France". It is geared toward someone living there and gives a lot of insight into day to day things. I know that this does not really answer your question but the website I believe may have some housing information.
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<BR>Another source for apartment postings on line is www.expatriates.com.
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I'm a little late in my reply, but<BR>thanks everybody for your help, it's <BR>been very useful!<BR><BR>I've found a temporary accomodation through FUSAC, and I'm going to look for an apt while there.<BR><BR>Now the hard part: any tip on the best ways to look for an apt, what to ask etc.?