Areas commuting distance to La Défense, Paris
Apr 19th 2012, 4:05 pm
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Areas commuting distance to La Défense, Paris
Hello there,
I recently posted on here regarding our possible move to Paris and have just found out that if my husband were to take the job, it would be in La Défense area of the city.
With that in mind, and also the fact that we won't be on any expat package, could anyone recommend relatively affordable areas that I could look at, to get some idea of rentals, that would be in commuting distance of La Défense?
Maybe somewhere with a bit of green for us to hang out in, and some cultural goings-on (not true suburbia please!). Also an area with good (and friendly!) local primary schools is very important.
Sorry for the too-ing and fro-ing. I do hope someone can help.
Thank you in advance.
I recently posted on here regarding our possible move to Paris and have just found out that if my husband were to take the job, it would be in La Défense area of the city.
With that in mind, and also the fact that we won't be on any expat package, could anyone recommend relatively affordable areas that I could look at, to get some idea of rentals, that would be in commuting distance of La Défense?
Maybe somewhere with a bit of green for us to hang out in, and some cultural goings-on (not true suburbia please!). Also an area with good (and friendly!) local primary schools is very important.
Sorry for the too-ing and fro-ing. I do hope someone can help.
Thank you in advance.
Apr 19th 2012, 6:15 pm
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Re: Areas commuting distance to La Défense, Paris
Hello there,
I recently posted on here regarding our possible move to Paris and have just found out that if my husband were to take the job, it would be in La Défense area of the city.
With that in mind, and also the fact that we won't be on any expat package, could anyone recommend relatively affordable areas that I could look at, to get some idea of rentals, that would be in commuting distance of La Défense?
Maybe somewhere with a bit of green for us to hang out in, and some cultural goings-on (not true suburbia please!). Also an area with good (and friendly!) local primary schools is very important.
Sorry for the too-ing and fro-ing. I do hope someone can help.
Thank you in advance.
I recently posted on here regarding our possible move to Paris and have just found out that if my husband were to take the job, it would be in La Défense area of the city.
With that in mind, and also the fact that we won't be on any expat package, could anyone recommend relatively affordable areas that I could look at, to get some idea of rentals, that would be in commuting distance of La Défense?
Maybe somewhere with a bit of green for us to hang out in, and some cultural goings-on (not true suburbia please!). Also an area with good (and friendly!) local primary schools is very important.
Sorry for the too-ing and fro-ing. I do hope someone can help.
Thank you in advance.
Apr 24th 2012, 9:40 pm
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Re: Areas commuting distance to La Défense, Paris
A very good friend of mine lives in Vaucresson and works at La Défense, she is about 10 - 15 minutes away on the train. Vaucresson is lovely, very green, a stone's throw to Versailles, with still quite a bit going on.
I have a feeling the affordability aspect may not be so great though, although as always it depends what kind of lifestyle you have now in the UK and where you live. Some areas of SE England are a lot more expensive than posh Parisian suburbs!
I have a feeling the affordability aspect may not be so great though, although as always it depends what kind of lifestyle you have now in the UK and where you live. Some areas of SE England are a lot more expensive than posh Parisian suburbs!
Apr 24th 2012, 10:02 pm
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Re: Areas commuting distance to La Défense, Paris
A very good friend of mine lives in Vaucresson and works at La Défense, she is about 10 - 15 minutes away on the train. Vaucresson is lovely, very green, a stone's throw to Versailles, with still quite a bit going on.
I have a feeling the affordability aspect may not be so great though, although as always it depends what kind of lifestyle you have now in the UK and where you live. Some areas of SE England are a lot more expensive than posh Parisian suburbs!
I have a feeling the affordability aspect may not be so great though, although as always it depends what kind of lifestyle you have now in the UK and where you live. Some areas of SE England are a lot more expensive than posh Parisian suburbs!
We haven't lived in Blighty for years - been hop, skip and jumping from one country to another for over a decade! Currently in Lisbon, so of course Paris seems a tiny bit expensive!
Nevertheless, we're still considering the job offer and I will check out Vaucresson. I think I may already have had a look but will double check. Any ideas on Conflans-Sainte-Honorine or Andresy as they seem very affordable?
Thank you for your reply! Greatly appreciated
Apr 26th 2012, 7:24 pm
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Re: Areas commuting distance to La Défense, Paris
Yes, Paris will seem expensive compared to Lisbon - although presumably the job you are considering will be aligned with the local cost of living? I hope so anyway!
I am sorry but I don't know about the other places you mention. Although I know Paris fairly well, I am not from there and have never lived there! If it wasn't for my friend living in Vaucresson, I would never have set foot there.
But good luck nonetheless and I hope you are happy with whatever choice you end up making.
I am sorry but I don't know about the other places you mention. Although I know Paris fairly well, I am not from there and have never lived there! If it wasn't for my friend living in Vaucresson, I would never have set foot there.
But good luck nonetheless and I hope you are happy with whatever choice you end up making.
