Paris food markets

One of my favorite guests who has recently become an owner of one of my Fractional Properties here in Paris has just launched her latest endeavor; an iPod/iPad/iPhone application that provides an excellent overview of a number of Paris' best food markets. During her last few stays at her apartment in Paris she took the time to travel all around the City of Light to visit food markets in each arrondissement and has compiled her findings for the users of this very pretty application.

It can be downloaded directly to your apple hardware and will make a great tool to have on hand for your next visit to Paris. You can visit the website she has set up to explain a bit about the application here:

www.parisfoodmarkets.com

I highly recommend it...

Glenn Cooper
www.rentals-paris.com
www.paris-fractional-ownership.com

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Paris for FREE!

Paris is one of the best places in the world to celebrate New Year's Eve. Whether you prefer the high energy of a night club, first class dining or simply settling down in your private Paris apartment (visit: http://www.rentals-paris.com/) sharing a glass of champagne with friends and family, Paris offers it all.

There are also a few great places to celebrate New Year's Eve in the City of Light for free. Here's our top 3 favorites:
1. The famous Champs-Elysees, is traditionally where Paris residents and tourist head to be at the center of the party. The crowds start to gather around 9 p.m. on New Year's Eve, so you'll want to get an early start and bring along your favorite champagne to uncork at the strike of midnight.

2. The Eiffel Tower of course! Experience the excitement as the tower disappears into darkness at the count-down to the new year, then explodes into a sparkling cascade of lights and sound at the stroke of midnight. While gazing at the magnificent display of lights, you'll also want to keep an eye on your belongings and beware of pickpockets in the crowd.

3, The Sacre Coeur Cathedral plaza in Montmartre is another favorite, and a significantly calmer place to bid farewell to the current year. Montmartre is the highest point in Paris, and if the evening sky is clear, you'll have a spectacular view of the entire Paris skyline and all the celebrations below. Here, you will also find plenty of bars and non-traditional ways to celebrate the New Year in nearby Pigalle.

So whether you choose fine dining, clubbing or something for FREE, you'll need a place to return for the evening. Paris Fractional Ownership offers you a place to call home each New Year, and every New Year. To find how you can have more to celebrate in 2011 and beyond, visit:
http://www.paris-fractional-ownership.com
You'll be amazed to see how affordable owning your Paris pied-a-terre can be, for your own usage each year as you like when you like.

Too Good to Be True in Paris

Owning your own apartment in Central Paris starting at €14,900 sounds too good to be true, but it's not! If this is your price range, Fractional Ownership is your solution. For details on this and other possible opportunities visit:

http://www.paris-fractional-ownership.com/notre-dame-paris.php

Glenn Cooper makes Paris Fractional ownership simple.

If you've been waiting for the right time to own property in Paris, now is the time to jump in! It is possible to own the best of both worlds, with one of the best being a luxury home in Paris. Fractional ownership gives you the opportunity to actually own a portion of the Paris property you purchase. However, fractional ownership is not the same as a timeshare. From our point of view, fractional ownership is better. Why? Because with a timeshare, you only purchase a specific amount of "time" to spend at the property. You would not actually own any portion of the property.

Return to a home in Paris that you own, each year for a fraction of the cost of full ownership or a luxury hotel stay. Visit: http://www.paris-fractional-ownership.com/notre-dame-paris.php

Capture Your Dream

Capture spectacular photography and your elusive dream to live in Paris at the same time during the entire month of November.

November is the “Mois de la Photo”, a month-long photographer lover’s dream, held every two years, with more than 100 photo exhibits. This event turns the City of Light into the photography capital of the world!

Additionally, in conjunction with “Mois de la Photo", you won’t want to miss the 14th annual PARIS PHOTO exhibition from 18 November to 21 November 2010 at the Carrousel du Louvre. The Paris Photo exhibition attracts more than 40,000 visitors each day under the stunning Louvre Pyramid. For more info visit:
http://www.parisphoto.fr/?lg=en

Capture your elusive dream to live in Paris during the month of November (or any month you choose) with an affordable fractional ownership luxury apartment.
If you love the idea of living in Paris, and returning to the same place over and over, don’t miss this opportunity to find out more about Paris fractional ownership apartments by visiting:
http://www.paris-fractional-ownership.com

You’ll be amazed to see how affordable owning your Paris pied-a-terre can be, for your own usage each year as you like when you like….

Autumn in Paris

Autumn in Paris is truly vibrant as changing Fall colors appear. As a rule, it's a little chilly, with average temperatures at around 50 degrees Farenheit and rain is refreshingly common. It's the perfect time of year to enjoy indoor activities such as visiting exhibits at Paris' many fine museums.

Whether you live here or are on vacation you can enjoy, until December 20th, The Festival d’Automne à Paris (Paris’ Autumn Festival) which is taking place right now.

The Festival d’Automne à Paris is contemporary art festival which was founded in 1972 by Michel Guy, with support from France’s President at the time, Georges Pompidou. Every year, from September to December,the Festival presents over forty events including 350 performances embracing and combining various contemporary art forms while attracting an audience of more than 100 000.

Autumn is the perfect time of year to experience original works of art from around the world including Australia, Bali, Bhutan, China, Egypt,Germany, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mongolia and South Africa. For more info on The Festival d’Automne à Paris, visit:
http://www.festival-automne.com/program-2010.html

If you can enjoy Paris only in the autumn, why not do it from the comfort of your own Parisian home. Enjoy Autumn Festivals or simply people-watching from inside a warm, cozy cafe in your Paris neighborhood. Owning a fractional home in Paris is easy and affordable. Find out more about affordable Paris fractional ownership for any season you choose in Paris by visiting:
http://www.paris-fractional-ownership.com

You’ll be amazed to see how affordable owning your Paris pied a terre can be, for your own usage each year as you like when you like….

Everyone loves beauty and Paris has an abundance of beautiful architecture, beautiful art, music and people. Every year, twice a year New York, London, Milan and Paris each host their "Fashion Week." Paris is considered by many to be the world epicenter for Fashion. September 28th to October 6th, Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, Valentino and many other designers will display their ready to wear spring summer 2011 collections during Paris Fashion Week.

For schedule details, visit:

http://www.modeaparis.com/va/collections/2011eppap/index.html

If you love the beautiful idea of returning regularly to Paris, once or twice a year and staying at your own wonderful pied a terre, Paris fractional ownership is the way to go. Our fractional properties offer an unbeatable ownership opportunity for people who love coming to Paris regulary and who plan to continue to do so into the future.

By purchasing a share of a beautiful Paris apartment, you can come to Paris each year and enjoy the best seat in the house of your wonderful pied a terre, and you will always be sure to have the same great place each year, since you own it.

Ask about your opportunity today or visit: www.paris-fractional-ownership.com

Paris fractional ownership vs. Paris apartment rentals

A new article was printed in the NY Times today discussing the ongoing discussion that Paris city officials are considering outlawing short term rentals. This dialogue began over a year ago, and is not new, however the NY Times article has opened up the topic again. The article incorrectly states that short term rentals are illegal in Paris. This is simply not true; there are just a number of rules in effect that basically imply that a person renting an apartment in Paris (for any duration) must have the authorization to do so and comply by the various local laws. This applies to most agencies today. I would suggest not renting with an individual owner who requires cash payments and does not provide you with an official contract, but that is common sense to most of us..

However, the idea that the city officials might continue to frown upon short term rentals could happen. For a variety of reasons, vacation rentals might become more difficult to come by in the upcoming years. This is not for sure, but it could happen. Therefore for people who love coming to Paris and plan to continue to do so into the future, the idea of Paris Fractional Ownership is the way to go...

By purchasing a share of a beautiful Paris apartment, you can come to Paris each year and enjoy your wonderful Paris pied a terre, risk free and you will always be sure to have the same place, since you own it. Paris fractional ownership is becoming a very desirable way for people who love the City of Light to invest a bit and actually own their own place here. This would certainly remove any risks about being closed out of the rental market in future years, and provide you with your own Paris home sweet home...
Please contact us with any questions you have.

Glenn Cooper
www.paris-fractional-ownership.com
www.rentals-paris.com