Paris Life
Promesse de Vente – going into contract
The Promesse de Vente is the first formal and legally binding stage in the property purchase process in France. It is a written contract of sale agreement which legally binds together the seller and purchaser.… Read more
Classic Parisian Movie Houses
Text: Brian Clark Image: Flickr Slipping into a small theatre at two in the afternoon to catch a beat-up 35mm print of an old movie is probably one of the most authentically Parisian activities still… Read more
Unspoken rules: Où est le feu?
Words: Richard Price Images: VINGT Paris I have never tired of trying to figure out what it is that makes the French unique. That is a delicate way of saying that I am endlessly frustrated… Read more
Your mortgage acceptance as condition of the Promesse de Vente
In the Promesse de Vente we usually request that the purchase be subject to a conditional clause (“clause suspensive”) which lays out the minimum terms of a loan that you are willing to accept to… Read more
The Smoking Museum: for Les Fumeurs and Les Non-Fumeurs alike
Words: Sara Waldron At first glance, the Musée du Fumeur, a tiny museum near Père Lachaise, has a bit of a head shop feel – with cigarettes, lighters, and all manner of smoking contraptions for… Read more
How can I sign a document if I don’t understand French?
We are often asked this question and the language issue is naturally a very important one to address. Contracts and agreements must be drafted in French in order to be valid under French law. We work… Read more
Nordik Market
Text: Anne Ditmeyer Image: Nordik Market Inspired by his travels and friends Guillaume Deroy made his long time dream a reality when he opened Nordik Market, a concept shop devoted to Scandinavian design. Coming from… Read more
Atelier Boba : Photo Prints ´sur mesure´
Text: Philip Tonda The new Paris-based photo studio Atelier Boba does not only offer printing and technical advice on a high, professional level; they are also, unlike most printing places, very competent in giving artistic advice… Read more
Le Beverley Cinéma: Last Porn Theatre in Paris
Text: Brian Clark Image: Alaina Lele Upon taking a seat at Le Beverley Cinéma, the first thing I notice is that all of the patrons except my girlfriend and I choose to sit at the… Read more
