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Urban Living Soars To New Heights In Paris

Suzanne Dooley — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 13:00:35 +0000

Bijou is certainly passé these days in Paris. Luxury living is all about palatial homes located in the city with the most incredible views. You can literally watch and experience the city's magic from your own home window.

So, what makes Paris so magical? The city of lights has so much to offer you, and if you get the chance to live there, however temporarily, you should do it. Michelin-star restaurants, historic cafés, world-class museums are just a few perks provided by this urban oasis. There's also the city's luxury living that brings the French capital home to its inhabitants in unrivaled style. Take a look below for the reasons as to why you need to experience Parisian luxury living in the heart of Paris.

The Museums

The Musée du Louvre is certainly the best museum Paris has to offer. It has so much art you would need months to see it all. Inside, you’ll discover the most famous works of art on show across space just under 700,000 square feet. Get inspired by taking your sketchbook or journal and explore the Louvre; you'll be sure to become artistically enriched by such an adventure that will change you for the better.

There's so much art in Paris to experience that it’s impossible not to get swept away by its artistic abundance once you move or vacation there.

The Cafés

Café de Flore in Paris is a prime spot to people-watch and socialize. Parisian cafés have always served as centers for social life, serving as the quintessential Parisian meeting place to relax and rejuvenate.

The best time to make the most of the French culture is any season: the summertime is when the outdoor terrasses are teeming with people and in the wintertime, there's outside heating that keeps the people warm and still coming.

The Cuisine

Many Parisian restaurants are among the most elegant in the world, and come with such a rich legacy of culinary distinction. Five-star restaurants boast dreamy interiors with extravagant decor and have been dazzling people for centuries. La Closerie des Lilas is an historical restaurant where Hemingway read The Great Gatsby for the first time, accompanied by his friend F. Scott Fitzgerald.

The Famous Bookstore

Perhaps the most famous independent bookstore in the world, Shakespeare and Company, can feel like a literary utopia, where for decades the bookshop (in both its original location and relocation) served as a gathering place for many writers such as Ezra Pound, Ernest Hemingway, James Joyce, Allen Ginsberg, Zadie Smith, Dave Eggers, among others.

Each of these writers found their Parisian home in this bookstore, which was also the ideal space for them to share their literary genius. Today, the bookstore continues to serve as a purveyor of new and second-hand books, as an antiquarian bookseller, and as a free reading library open to the public.

The Iconic Street

The Champs-Élysées in Paris is one of the most famous streets in the world, and is frequently described as "the world's most beautiful avenue." The legendary street becomes even that more glamorous when viewed from home.

All images courtesy of Christie's International Real Estate

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The 21st-Century Luxury Revolution is Happening in These Cities

Suzanne Dooley — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 23:05:31 +0000

You say you want a revolution? Well, we all want to change the world.

In tune with the spirit of that Beatles' song, it really comes as no surprise that there's a 21st-century luxury revolution currently underway. And, no less, in three of the most forward-thinking urban metropolises. Let's take a look, where everything's more than all right; and how each of the three cities -Tokyo, New York City, Chicago- is changing the world.

Tokyo

Tokyo is actually divided into 23 special wards, 26 cities, 5 towns, and 8 villages. It's a world unto itself.

As one of the hustling hubbubs of worldwide finance, Tokyo has experienced a booming real estate development that accompanies such a reputation. Its elaborate skylines boast a multitude of luxury high-rises overlooking its cities.

Clearly, Tokyoites enjoy the unrivaled luxuries of high-end living, accompanied by the most distinct architecture and design imaginable. Tokyo's luxury apartments provide the optimum lifestyle with every coveted amenity accounted for.

New York City

There's culture on every block in New York City. Residents are truly appreciative of the wealth of museums, parks, theaters and Instagrammable attractions available in NYC. The average New Yorker goes to the theatre at least once a month, and the two most favored places to visit are The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Lincoln Center. You could say New Yorkers are a versatile, diverse bunch.

Also, NYC exudes a multifaceted vibe, which might explain why so many New Yorkers live there.

New York City is a walkable city and even the celebrities use the public transportation system, making New York City effortless for getting around.

Overwhelmingly, the majority of New Yorkers feel proud to live here, which is promising for its real estate future.

Chicago

Chicago has been dubbed the best city for having it all; it's the No. 2 spot in the world for dining, and home to some of the best restaurants and bars in the world.

Like NYC, Chicago has some diverse neighborhoods that offer everything from fast-food items to five-course meals to authentic Ethiopian food. The average Chicagoan eats out almost once a week. And new hot spots are emerging weekly.

So, what is a Chicagoan's favorite food? Pizza. Similar to its sister city, New York City.

If there's one stereotype about the MidWest that's true, it's that its residents are super friendly—and Chicago is no exception. Chicagoans hold the door open for you, share pleasantries, and gift goodies for no apparent reason. This innate amiability, coupled with the fact that Chicago offers a variety of social pursuits, means it's quite easy in Chicago to make friends and to live the high life.

Chicago has been ranked the No. 3 city in the world to reside, and 91 percent of Chicagoans said they love their city. Why? The food, drink, culture, nightlife, community, neighborhoods, the city's beauty, and fellow Chicagoans who feel comfortable in their own skin. Inside and outside their luxury apartments.

Top Image: Christie's International Real Estate; except as otherwise noted, all images courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty

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