The Mairie offers free WiFi affording me the opportunity to both write you and be a part of the city at the same time. An urban lifestyle vs the comfort of country living is discussed in our first article, after having spent much of yesterday discussing the pros and cons of living in Paris compared with a slower-paced, more spacious, greener environment in the country with an American couple seeking a new life in France.
It can be a tough dilemma, but there IS a solution β a way to have it all. The British are buying heavily in both markets these days β so this gives you an interesting look at what makes France a worthwhile bet.
Make use of the schedule and the maps provided here. This week, the film industry is convening in Cannes for the 58th International Film Festival. Click here now to secure your place. Coming soon, the May 15th issue of the Parismarais. An apartment in old Nice reminds me of a bungalow in South Beach Miami with the sun overhead and the shore just steps away.
The British buyers are overwhelmingly more interested in the countryside. Paris seems virtually non-existent for the British. Almost all of the agencies promoted properties outside Paris. The Eiffel Tower as the symbol of Paris was hardly visible. This may be a broad generalization, but my personal theory for this is that while the British lack space and yearn for the it, Americans lack urbanity and yearn for it.
The idea being that as long as they lived on a train line, they would have immediate access to the city and all it has to offer, but would have the benefits of space for their family of five. We spent a couple of hours debating the pros and cons of each scenario.
