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With a new Socialist President, and higher taxes, is there any home price reductions due to people trying to get rid of middle - upper pay homes to pay the extra tax?
David9
2013 Jan 3, 8:20am
With a new Socialist President, and higher taxes, is there any home price
reductions due to people trying to get rid of middle - upper pay homes to pay
the extra tax?
Wouldn't that be wonderful? ;-)
New Renter
2013 Jan 3, 10:13am
A local did corner us once in the the neighborhood grocery store to express his displeasure with George Bush (all in French, including pantomime machine gun with sound effects).
Probably a bad time to order a basket of freedom fries...
B.A.C.A.H.
2013 Jan 3, 2:32pm
no one was rude to me and I found the French rather friendly actually
Yep, that was my observation in 1985 and in 1993. The second time, with toddler. French were very friendly, everywhere we went in Paris and all over the country. Even though we ONLY spoke English. If they talked derisively in their language behind our backs, who cares? if they were so friendly to our faces.
David9
2013 Jan 4, 3:24am
Yep, that was my observation in 1985 and in 1993.
I would go back again, this time, more hang out time..
I love Corsica. The people are especially friendly.
A facebook friend of a friend from Corsica took the time to show me around Paris for 2 days, some sites, how to use the subway, all because he just liked showing off Paris. Yes, Very Nice!
B.A.C.A.H.
2013 Jan 4, 3:56am
The worldwide prevalence of English makes travel relatively easy. It would be difficult for someone speaking only Spanish, Russian, or Chinese.
Yep.
You reminded me of when we were touristing in Kyoto, seeing the Chinese young lady tourists and the Japanese cop struggling to communicate in English about which tram those two should take.
sam1
2013 Jan 8, 4:30am
Paris RE prices are due for a good correction, 10-20% within the next couple of years. There has been a long and big runup in prices over the last decade.
As far as the food, it is possible to eat very well on a budget in Paris. A lot of good local bistros have table d'hotes (2-3 course menu) for under 20€, then you have creperies, traiteurs (takeout/caterers), sandwiches and DIY picnic fares (hams, cheese, packaged salads etc). And of course, wine, bread and pastries are cheap and often of stellar quality. Another thing is that price listed include taxes and service, so the menu prices in euros are roughtly the same as a menu prices back home.
David9
2013 Jan 8, 4:41am
(2-3 course menu) for under 20€,
You're choice of 10, 12, or 15 Euros for Lunch.
You're choice of 16, 18, or 20 Euros for Dinner.
Three Course meal, examples include Salmon Salad, Warm Goat Cheese Salad, Garlic Lamb, beef bourguignon, Chicken in Wine Sauce. For Dessert, Caramel Creme, French Ice Cream, or Cake.
stellar quality
My eating habits have changed since I got back, checking out small markets, etc. Everything tastes bland..
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Bon Jour,
Just got back from Paris and recovering from jet lag and thought I would post my vacation tourist observations.
1.) Paris real estate is expensive. (Duh, I know.) At least in the Latin Quarter, did not speak with any Realtor but any stroll will usually accompany an old fashioned window of paper real estate listings. Didn't see a Studio for less than 225K Euros and small two bedrooms went for 685k Euro plus. Sorry, no Versailles available in this price range.
2.) Paris rentals are reasonable. Again, from store front listings, many apartments available from 650 Euros to 1000 Euros in a decent area.
3.) Call me crazy, many dark windows in these apartment buildings, sure, it's Paris, they could be 2nd homes.
4.) Other notables, the food is wonderful and fresh, the people like to dress fashionably, everyone uses the metro, taxis are available but not anything like New York, it's easy to get lost as the streets are a collection of star shapes, and there are no 24 hour shops.
5.) For whatever reason, no one was rude to me and I found the French rather friendly actually. Just start with a formal greeting and everything is ok. Noticible difference if the formal greeting is forgot or omitted.
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