Moving to Paris...
Mar 21st 2011, 8:25 pm
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Re: Moving to Paris...
Ha-ha so true. I am not ashamed to say that my reason for moving would be love too. Although I do also love Paris and everything that it has to offer so I think that helps too.
Mar 21st 2011, 8:39 pm
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Hi again,
If you have a business degree then you might be able to find a job, as English-speakers with decent qualifications are in some demand. However, we are going through a major crisis, unemployment is high and there's a lot of competition. If I were you, I don't think I'd bother with a language school, unless your French really isn't up to scratch. The people that teach in language schools tend to be latter-day slaves.
I'm not sure I'd come over without having found a job. That's as important as mastering the language.
I live in Lyon. Bondy isn't the nicest spot to live in, but it's probably not too expensive and fairly handy for Paris.
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If you have a business degree then you might be able to find a job, as English-speakers with decent qualifications are in some demand. However, we are going through a major crisis, unemployment is high and there's a lot of competition. If I were you, I don't think I'd bother with a language school, unless your French really isn't up to scratch. The people that teach in language schools tend to be latter-day slaves.
I'm not sure I'd come over without having found a job. That's as important as mastering the language.
I live in Lyon. Bondy isn't the nicest spot to live in, but it's probably not too expensive and fairly handy for Paris.
PB
It is close to the city and probably gives a better representation of the 'real' Paris. It's not all Eiffel Towers & Arc de Triomphes 
Why would you say that you would not go without a job on the table first?
Mar 21st 2011, 9:06 pm
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Mar 21st 2011, 9:17 pm
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Re: Moving to Paris...
It's true, Paris is an amazing city and it's easy to see why it's the number one tourist location in the world. I am looking forward to discovering it all. Must remember that learning the language is also important, but studying seems so mundane with a world of things to see, do and experience.
Mar 22nd 2011, 12:25 am
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Goodluck with the move jimi292 - I'm sure you'll love it here. 
Mar 22nd 2011, 12:36 am
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Re: Moving to Paris...
hello everyone
in relation to Paris query. I was wondering if you have any suggestions for a hotel that is located near some beautiful sites. I have 100-200 euro budget. Is this sufficient to stay here http://www.charlesdegaulleairport.co...ss-roissy-cdg/ for my trip
thank you
in relation to Paris query. I was wondering if you have any suggestions for a hotel that is located near some beautiful sites. I have 100-200 euro budget. Is this sufficient to stay here http://www.charlesdegaulleairport.co...ss-roissy-cdg/ for my trip
thank you
Mar 23rd 2011, 4:37 am
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Re: Moving to Paris...
hello everyone
in relation to Paris query. I was wondering if you have any suggestions for a hotel that is located near some beautiful sites. I have 100-200 euro budget. Is this sufficient to stay here http://www.charlesdegaulleairport.co...ss-roissy-cdg/ for my trip
thank you
in relation to Paris query. I was wondering if you have any suggestions for a hotel that is located near some beautiful sites. I have 100-200 euro budget. Is this sufficient to stay here http://www.charlesdegaulleairport.co...ss-roissy-cdg/ for my trip
thank you
Is your budget 100-200 Euro's per night or for your whole stay?
From what my girlfriend tells me the hotels in and around the centre of Paris are very expensive, so it could be difficult trying to find somewhere close to the beautiful sites you are after.
Mar 23rd 2011, 5:53 am
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Hi,
CDG airport is quite a way out and not the world's nicest area. To get into Paris you have to take the RER B line which goes through some of the Paris region's most depressed and depressing estates. It takes some time too. The last time I stayed in a Paris hotel a couple of years ago it was around 100€ a night. Look it up on the Internet on hotel booking sites; there is an abundance of choice. I'd give airport hotels a miss anywhere unless it's for a very early morning flight.
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CDG airport is quite a way out and not the world's nicest area. To get into Paris you have to take the RER B line which goes through some of the Paris region's most depressed and depressing estates. It takes some time too. The last time I stayed in a Paris hotel a couple of years ago it was around 100€ a night. Look it up on the Internet on hotel booking sites; there is an abundance of choice. I'd give airport hotels a miss anywhere unless it's for a very early morning flight.
PB
Mar 23rd 2011, 10:44 pm
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Re: Moving to Paris...
hello everyone
in relation to Paris query. I was wondering if you have any suggestions for a hotel that is located near some beautiful sites. I have 100-200 euro budget. Is this sufficient to stay here http://www.charlesdegaulleairport.co...ss-roissy-cdg/ for my trip
thank you
in relation to Paris query. I was wondering if you have any suggestions for a hotel that is located near some beautiful sites. I have 100-200 euro budget. Is this sufficient to stay here http://www.charlesdegaulleairport.co...ss-roissy-cdg/ for my trip
thank you
http://www.hotel-paris-orient.com/
I've also seen good reviews of:
http://www.hoteljeannedarc.com/bienvenue_en.html
which is located in the Marais district.
These are easily inside your budget, but check them out.
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