How to find an apartment?

As in many places, finding a good apartment for rent in France can be difficult (and Paris a headache). It regularly takes time - in some cases several weeks - to find what you are looking for.
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To find a good place to live, you have to be patient and persistent. As in many places, it is usually a long, slow and frustrating process. A typical search can last 2 - 3 weeks, in Paris it can be much longer. Do not think you're going to find something and you'll move to your new place in a few days!
The best period to find a place to live is from May to July. August is usually difficult since people are on vacation. September and October are usually the worst months, as people return on vacation and students are just beginning the new school year. Christmas is also a bad date to look for spaces.
Finding a good apartment before arriving in France is difficult. Renters prefer to meet their new tenants before signing a contract, and it is not advisable to rent an apartment without having seen it before. If you need to have something rented for when you arrive, you can contact a rental service agency, although it will be a little more expensive.
Contemplate walking a lot. It is a good opportunity to know the city in which you are going to live. The first thing you have to do is to know the neighborhood (quarters / advertisements). Buy a guide to the streets (crate or plan) and start acquainting yourself with the public transport lines. Explore different areas, ask people and spend a lot of time hanging around. This will help you decide where you want to live. Keep in mind the differences that you find differences that you find within the city.

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