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Expat guide: Paris

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Moving to Paris

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Paris is the capital of France and a truly global city which hosts the headquarters of 37 Fortune 500 companies, and a number of global humanitarian and economic organisations. The City of Light's urban area is Europe's biggest city economy after London, and produces over a quarter of France's total GDP. Expats will find a plethora of options for both work and play.

Paris is one of the easiest cities in the world to navigate. The city is divided into 20 arrondissements (districts), each of which are given a number. Paris is fairly flat, except for the low hill of Montmartre, while the Seine river bisects then curls and caresses the city. Public transport in Paris is excellent with an extensive system of buses and trains. There is also a free bicycle system in place called Velib and is available throughout the city.

Shipping and removals

Paris is an inland city, so shipping to it will be expensive as both shipping and rail rates will have to be paid. As always with removals it is important that all documentation is kept. Items such as invoices and carrier arrival notices are needed to track and reclaim goods. Motor vehicles might need to be reassessed on arrival so as to conform to local safety standards.

BAR (British Association of Removers) serve to keep the industry safe for consumers, and it is well worth checking out the chosen removals company on their site.

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