Expat News: What's On in Paris?

by Mandy

City highlight: Paris

Real Estate News:

The Rent Is Now Somewhat Less High in Paris

  • Criteria they’re using: location, building age, number of rooms and being furnished/unfurnished.
  • This is causing more landlord frustrations that you think it does.
  • 30 percent of rental contracts have agreed to a lower rent – #win.

Au Naturale News:

Naked restaurant looks set to open up in Paris

  • No confirmation or opening date yet, but still exciting.
  • “Back to the start, no mobile phones, all natural, candles, and raw, organic food.”
  • Is it cold food only? What if someone spills the candle wax? WHAT IF IT’S SIZZLING HOT FOOD?

Culture Clash News:

Pardon your French: Chinese tourists and a clash of cultures in Paris

  • Paris is a hotspot for Chinese tourism. This means a lot of cultural clashes.
  • “Xiè xie” means “Thank you” in Chinese.

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What’s Going On in Paris in August?

- **[Paris Plages (The Paris Beach)](http://next.paris.fr/english/visit/flagship-events/paris-plages/rub_8208_stand_34146_port_18969) – **Yes, the city has a beach!

Where? All around the Seine River

When? From 20 July to 4 September.

- **[Rock en Seine](http://www.rockenseine.com/en/) – **It’s baaaaack!

Where? Domaine national de Saint-Cloud

When? From 26 to 28 August 2016

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**Motivational Quote of The Week: **

“There is no elevator to success – you have to take the stairs.”

**Travel Bloggers We’re Currently Obsessed With: **

Check out Zhanna’s AMAZING Eiffel Tower photo – we want to be there too!

[The best thing about memories is making them ❤#Paris #france#travelblogger #travelling #travel #travelblog #followme #eiffeltower #restaurant #dinner #wine#love #seine @topparisphoto @topfrancephoto](https://www.instagram.com/p/BIm4ma1AchI/)

Una foto publicada por Zhanna Tyulyukova (@zhanna_13tyulyukova) el 2 de Ago de 2016 a la(s) 6:13 PDT

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