56Paris Blog

12 May 2022

Is blockchain investing in Paris real estate possible? Is it possible to use cryptocurrencies under current French law?

05 May 2022

The Jump for Life project in Paris is a new art book revealing a unique side to our city. A charity project, some of the proceeds are being donated to support the Abbé Pierre Foundation.

28 April 2022

The new Paris Serge Gainsbourg museum plans to open its doors this spring. We take a look around this new attraction set on the rue de Verneuil in the 7th district. It celebrates the life and work of the important – yet controversial – French icon.

21 April 2022

A new Paris sustainable floating gardens project is helping to make our capital greener. Paris is leading the way, with the concept set to spread to other cities around the world.

14 April 2022

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are being called the biggest event ever organized in France. As our city gets ready there are many changes taking place, from a volleyball stadium by the Eiffel Tower to an urban park on the place de la Concorde.

07 April 2022

The iconic Dior store in Paris has undergone a massive transformation. It’s the original headquarters of this fashion brand. But now in 2022 – it’s much more than just a boutique. It promises a whole new retail concept for shoppers.

31 March 2022

This Paris Seine quay loft is on the courtyard level and first floor of an 18th century former private mansion. The building’s position on the quays of the Seine offers a rare location in the antique dealers’ quarter of Paris' 7th district.

24 March 2022

A new €200 million Paris mansion sale is breaking records. Reports suggest it’s the most expensive private sale in the history of our city.

17 March 2022

This Paris air-conditioned one bedroom near the Marché Saint-Honoré offers 14-foot ceilings. On the first floor without elevator of a charming period building, it sits on a quiet street in the heart of Paris’ central 1st district.

10 March 2022

Paris real estate prices may be showing a slight drop, but there is more news coming out of the latest notary reports.

03 March 2022

This turnkey studio for sale in Paris is located just minutes away from the Palais Royal gardens. On the 2nd floor of a well-maintained 17th century building, the property is centrally located in Paris’ 1st district. The Louvre, the Tuileries Gardens and the Seine are all nearby.

24 February 2022

Traveling to Paris soon? This French travel news update is for US citizens planning to visit in the coming weeks and months. It brings together everything you need to know about the latest rules for entry into France.

17 February 2022

This Paris top floor rental apartment is a quiet aerie. On the sixth floor with elevator of a period building, the renovated one bedroom property overlooks a quiet courtyard and Paris rooftops. The Champs-Elysées is a short stroll away.

10 February 2022

The team at 56Paris recently enjoyed a class at a Paris cooking school. In this fun session we learned tips and techniques from an expert French chef, trying our hand at a range of dishes.

03 February 2022

Following the release of season 2 on Netflix, we’re taking another Emily in Paris real estate tour.

27 January 2022

Despite France’s reputation for gourmet meat-based cuisine, it’s now easier to find vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Paris.

20 January 2022

New Paris rooftop beekeeping initiatives are creating a buzz in the capital.Using the rooftops of city real estate, both business and residential, they aim to increase biodiversity and foster sustainability.

13 January 2022

News of Paris' Champs-Élysées transformation is surprising many with its bold plans to revolutionize our capital’s most famous avenue.

06 January 2022

There has been a spate of Paris luxury hotel openings over the past year. Each one adds something extra to the capital, giving visitors even more choice to explore and to enjoy the finest French hospitality.

30 December 2021

As we head into 2022, Paris office building sustainability remains a hot topic. 

24 December 2021

To be compliant, Paris real estate diagnostic tests must be up to date and valid at the time of the sale.

16 December 2021

Steadily growing in popularity in recent years, the ‘15-minute city’ concept which originated in Paris has won a prestigious award.

09 December 2021

While it’s been happening slowly over the past few years, the rebirth of Paris’ 1st district is now in full swing.

02 December 2021

The latest notary reports are out, and indicate that Paris real estate volume is increasing.

25 November 2021

After 13 years, the Paris Triangle Tower project seems to be advancing once again. Will this dazzling new skyscraper become a reality, and rise up in the south of the capital?

18 November 2021

With short-term rentals back in the news, this Paris Airbnb ruling update gives the latest information. We examine the situation, and what this means for owners renting their apartments via online platforms at this time.

11 November 2021

This air conditioned 2 bedroom in Nice is a 10-minute walk from the beach. On the 5th floor of a beautiful period building with elevator, it overlooks a lovely green square.

04 November 2021

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, adaptive reuse in Paris office buildings is underway. From flexible new co-working spaces to the reconversion of offices back into private residences, our capital continues to adapt.

28 October 2021

This Antiques Quarter 1 bedroom is on the quiet courtyard of an elegant Haussmannian building. One block from the Seine and the Musée d’Orsay in Paris’ 7th district, the area offers numerous antique shops and art galleries.

21 October 2021

This charming sunny Left Bank studio apartment is on the top floor with elevator of a beautiful Haussmannian building. Boulevard Saint Germain and the Seine are both in walking distance here in the 7th district’s most highly prized area.