When we are arranging multiple French property viewings for our clients we always advise them to keep enough time in the schedule to 'enjoy' and 'soak up' the area they are visiting, after all it is not just the four walls you are looking to buy it is often the lifestyle and culture you want to buy into as well.
When I am in France visiting agents and discovering new sectors to promote to our ever demanding French property hunting clients, I also like to soak up the atmosphere and it seems I am not alone!
Our Mortgage and Finance Expert, Joe Wroe of International Private Finance - (IPF), also likes to make sure he takes time out to discover the sights, sounds and culture whilst on a business trip and he did just that in Paris recently.
International Private Finance have many years experience in working with our clients when purchasing property overseas, and have an unrivalled knowledge of both the overseas mortgage and buying processes. IPF together with Cle France we will help you achieve your end goal of being a French property owner and not just simply be looking at property for sale in France forever.
Joe took advantage of the 'Paris Insight walks' during his trip to the capital, these walks are more than just walk-by descriptions of buildings. The history of Paris, the legends, and the characters "full of colour" who have haunted Paris in the old days or more recent times will come alive to you as you wander through the avenues of time!
Shakespeare and Company; Quaint little bookstore along the Seine where Hemingway used to write.
Following in the footsteps of Hemingway, Wright, Joyce, Fitzgerald, Gertrude Stein, Picasso, Man Ray, Chagall, Gauguin, Oscar Wilde, Modigliani, Delacroix, Jim Morrison, you will be guided to the homes, cafés, studios, parks, places they associated with and immortalised in their "chef-d'œuvres".
Find out where various episodes of Victor Hugo's novel "Les Miserables" took place; bring to light his Paris of 1830. "Smell the roses" in the Luxembourg gardens and you may come across Hemingway walking up to see Gertrude Stein at her big studio apartment, "where there was a big fireplace warm and confortable, great paintings like in the finest museum…".
You can discover new worlds and atmospheres as you slip discreetly into those mysterious, hidden, romantic courtyards that Paris preserves so beautifully and carefully, it is one of my favourite cities in the world.
A wide range of walks are available, from custom-made to classical tours - 'My Paris walks' are limited to small intimate groups, therefore reservations are strongly recommended, just goolge 'My Paris walks' to find out more.
Ernest Hemingway’s First House in Paris
“If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast” wrote Hemingway to a friend in 1950, how true that is.
If you are not that lucky and the time has passed, you can still enjoy a delightful memorable experience of this walk.
When I did this walk it was made all the more interesting with the leadership of Pat and John with whom I spent magical hours in the steps of Hemingway. Pat's sweet voice reading extracts from Hemingway's book "A moveable feast" still floats in the Paris air.
Paul Verlaine’s Hotel (Residence – for many years), and another favourite spot of Hemingway’s to sit and write.
In partnership with International Private Finance (IPF) we provide you with a wealth of information such as International mortgage best buy tables and mortgage calculators to help calculate the cost of that beach front villa you’ve had your eye on! Buying guides for every major market will ensure you understand each aspect of buying in France with a French mortgage.
What is more, if you are still researching your overseas property dream we can keep you updated with mortgage product developments, changes in rates and other relevant information through our regular email newsletters .
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If you wish to take the process a step further, you can submit a quotation request to us on-line or by filling in our form and faxing or emailing it back to us. Once we have received this we will provide you with a detailed, no obligation quote within one working day. Our dedicated consultants will then be on hand to talk through the quote and answer any questions you may have.
Your quote will also confirm all of the costs and charges relevant to the products we have selected, allowing you to make an educated decision with all of the information in front of you, should you wish to proceed with your application.
After requesting us to broker your overseas mortgage, your dedicated mortgage consultant will work with you through every step of the process to ensure it proceeds as smoothly as possible.
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