Paris Apartments: Glossary of French-English terms
Rental Lease and contract in France
The City of Paris is constantly trying to better or at least adjust the rental system. In an attempt to make Paris less expensive to live in, they are now reinstating rent ceilings for a 5 year test period for all new or renewed leases signed as of July 1st, 2019. You can find out the average price of rent in an area given in price per month per square meter based on the address, size and age of the building which you put into the rent calculator (in French).
Also recently created is also a new type of lease called the Bail Mobilité. This rental lease applies only to furnished rentals that are a maximum of 10 months. There is no security deposit and rents must be within the regular ceilings. The lease must state why this type of lease is needed. If the rental goes past ten months, it becomes a normal furnished apartment lease renewable annually.
Once you have found your apartment in France it is time to sign the lease. Below you'll find informat…
Having a baby in France
Part 1 Pregnant in France: Healthcare and procedures
Part 2 Having a Baby in Paris: Baby Products Made in France
Part 3 Having a Baby in France: Resources groups, apps and books that could be useful if you are having a baby in France!
Being a parent is not always easy and it can feel quite lonely if you don't have enough support. It can be even more difficult if you are an English speaker having a baby in France! The support group Message started in 1984 with a few young English-speaking mothers wanting to connect with others for support in raising their children while living away from local customs, traditions and family. In the past 35 years, it has grown into a vibrant and thriving community of parents who continue, year after year, to support one another, share openly, forge new friendships, and build bright futures for families in France. You…
Break in?! Pickpocketed? Theft in Paris?! Bike stolen?!
Were you the victim of Theft in Paris? Was your apartment or vehicle broken into? Your bag or car stolen? Your home tagged with grafitti? We certainly hope not, but sometimes it is necessary to make a police declaration for theft or damage. The good news is that you can do a pre-declaration online and avoid waiting at the commissariat. Not only will you save time by not having to personally go to the station and wait in line, you can also fill out the form calmly in your own home with a dctionary handy and without pressure to speak French. Once the pre-declaration is transmitted you will be contacted within 24 hours by a police agent who will process the complaint then ask you to stop by to sign (within a month) and finalize the complaint. www.pre-plainte-en-ligne.gouv.fr I can personally vouch for the efficacity of this system. I used it when my bike was stolen. It makes making a complaint quite si…
Moving to Paris or France
Banking Glossary French-English terms
Pregnant in France
Part 1 Pregnant in France: Healthcare and procedures
Part 2 Having a Baby in Paris: Baby Products Made in France
Part 3 Having a Baby in Paris: Resources groups, apps and books that could be useful if you are having a baby in France!
If you've just found out your are pregnant in France or thinking about having a baby in the near future, we've compiled for you some practical info on the different steps to follow in France. It can be overwhelming at first so in order to have a peaceful pregnancy, it is best to take one step at a time!
What should I do after my pregnancy test is positive?First of all, congratulations! It is the beginning of a beautiful and intense journey! The first thing to do is to go and see a doctor in order to confirm the pregnancy with a blood test. My personal preference is an appointment wi…
Moving in France?
This article is about moving WITHIN France, if you are moving TO France see our other article. www.fusac.fr/moving-to-paris/
If you're moving from Briaire to Le Falgoux or Limoges to Salers or some other place change within France a very practical website offered by the French Public Service allows you to officially update your address with public service and administrations when you're moving in France. In one fell swoop and a few clicks you can inform the EDF, vehicle registration, tax, social security, carte vitale, retirement, unemployment offices and other administrations of your new address.
Plus this form works not just for moving in France and your physical address but also for updating:
email address, landline phone number, mobile phone numberThey call this service The Teleservice of Service Public.
You'll need certain ID numbers (client numbers, social security number, carte grise...) …