Removals to France: Living and Working in Paris

Hamiltons are removals specialists offering high quality removals to France including shipping to Paris from the UK and most other European and international destinations. If you are looking for low cost removals to France with excellent standards of service, contact us now for a free quotation.

France is a popular destination to relocate to and Hamiltons have been providing removals to France, for the past two decades. Our service is designed to suit your individual or company needs.

Removals to France - click here for full information on our removals to France service or click here for a free European removals quote.

We provide two different relocation services to France:

Road Transport: We offer European removals to France from the UK, or any other European country, via road transport. This involves transportation of your personal possessions and household items in one vehicle, provided exclusively for your use, or transportation of your possessions in a part load shared with other consignments. We also provide a specialist service where you can decide the collection and delivery dates for your move.

International Shipping: In addition to road transport, we provide international shipping to France from overseas destinations. This involves removals to France in part or full load 20 ft or 40 ft containers and this can also be used in conjunction with our air freight services so you have smaller items in your possession on immediate arrival in France.

Whatever option you choose for removals to France, you can be assured of the highest possible standards. We are registered with the British Association of Removers (BAR), which means that we adhere to their stringent guidelines.

Removals to France: About Paris

Famous worldwide as the Capital of Romance, Paris is seen as one of the top places to live in Europe. Indeed, about a fifth of the French population live in the Parisian region, which has the sixth largest city economy in the world. It is one of the world’s leading business and cultural centres with global influences in fashion, arts, entertainment, politics, science, education and media.

Paris is regarded as one of the most expensive cities in Europe for expat employees, taking into account factors such as housing, transport, food, entertainment and household goods. However, it is also a very beautiful place to settle. Situated on the banks of the River Seine, it draws 17 million foreign visitors a year to its attractions. Among the most visited of these are Disneyland, The Louvre, the Paris of Versailles, not forgetting the 19th century built Eiffel Tower, the most famous symbol of France, which, up to 1930, was the world’s tallest building.

As well as its attractions, Paris is dubbed the Fashion Capital of the World and is a haven for those who love to shop. Champs-Elysees in the 8th district is the major shopping street and tourist attractions although there are shopping centres, boutiques, vintage stores and high street names dotted all over the city. Next to the Champs-Élysées is Avenue Montaigne where you can find many luxury shops such as Louis Vuitton, Givenchy and Chanel.

Paris is known for its culture. In addition to its many monuments, art galleries and museums are the city’s opera houses and theatres. The biggest opera houses are Opéra Bastille and Opéra Garnier and its main theatres are Théàtre Mogador, Bobino and Théàtre de la Gaîté Montparnasse.

What it is Like to Live and Work in Paris?

Paris is a magical place to live. It is a busy cosmopolitan city with stunning architecture and 3,800 historical monuments and UNESCO world heritage sites. It also has a lively cafe street culture
where you can sit in pavement cafes and watch the world go by or simply catch up with friends.

In terms of nightlife, Paris has something for everyone from cafes, jazz bars, trendy bars, nightclubs and artsy cinemas. Certainly, there is a lot going on in Paris and you will never be short of things to do here.

Living in Paris

Paris is a major economic centre and 38 of the fortune 500 companies have their headquarters in Paris, second only to Tokyo. Of these are: Christian Dior, Peugeot, Carrefour and BNP Paribas. Most of these are situated in the main business district, La Défence, which is the skyscraper district on the western edge of the city. The service sector accounts for 80 per cent of Paris’ workforce with manufacturing accounting for the remaining 20 per cent.

The educational system in Paris is excellent and state schooling is free for expats providing you have proof of residency - a utility bill will suffice. Private schools and universities are also very often subsidised. However, if you prefer to send your child to an international school, there is also a good choice of British or American schools.  

Public Transport in Paris

The best ways to get out and about around Paris is by foot or by using the Metro which costs about 1.70 Euro for a one way trip. If is best advised not to drive in Paris as this can be quite a scary experience, especially if you do not know your way around. Travelling by scooter, motorbike, or even pushbike is another way of getting about. There are designated cycle routes all over the city and you can rent bicycles here.

Healthcare in Paris

Healthcare in France is ranked the best in the world by the World Health Organisation and the majority of the population are happy with the system. The hospitals provide very high standards of care and you don’t get the lengthy waiting lists that you have in the UK. The choice of the doctor is also left to the patient.

The public health system provides basic coverage and is funded by tax contributions deducted from your salary. For expats to take advantage of the system, you should register with the local social security office, called Caisse D’assurance Maladie. To do this you need to bring along you passport, proof of employment, self-employment or retirement and proof of residence. The public system will cover most of your medical bills and you can take out private insurance to cover the remaining cost (30 per cent).

Removals to France - click here for full information on our removals to France service or click here for a free European removals quote.