Post: #1

Hey guys, its very possible I get an engineering internship next month in Paris, I would be working in Issy-les-Moulineaux or Montreuil depending which offer gets confirmed...both places are accessible by metro however, it is difficult for me to find accomodation as I don't know the city very well..I was wondering if its good to rent a place there or better off going to arrondissement 15 or 11-12 depending on the place.. The metro station for Montreuil is St-Mandé on line 9, Issy Moulineaux only one line, line 12... don't remember the exit but Id like to stay not too far from this line.

What should I expect to spend if I live in those places..is it possible to find cheaper students residences? Also..I'm fluent in French and I lived in Lille long enough to know that I'm ok with french girls however they are not my favorites..anyone know cool places for foreigners to hang out or tourists?

Post: #2

Just an update, I got the internship in Montreuil..so definitely moving close to that area..i will await good advices from fellow Parisians who know more about the city

Post: #3

Last time I was in Paris, I stayed in an AirBnB in Montreuil.

Too far out, not a great choice of food, girls more social circle inclined than most of Paris. (That's the last station on line 9)

St Mande is on line 1 however.

I'm a 12arr sort of guy.

TO be honest, if you don;t know, no one can tell you. paris a great thay way, each Arrondissement has its own flavour.

I'd had a view to rent in short periods, moving from place to place until you find what you like.

Post: #4

I'm from Paris so I can help you.

Firstly, the most important, what's your budget? It will give the most important information about where you will be able to live.

Secondly, Paris is a small city if you compare to London or New-York. Wherever you will live, you won't be so far from your work as far sa you have subway around. Subway is made in Paris that to go to point B from A in the worst case you will change lines twice. In most case it is one change. Even if you live in the other side of Paris, it will take 30min to go to work.

Montreuil had a bad reputation some time ago, mostly black people from Malia living there and a city led by communist mayor for ages. Still now I think. Since a couple of years it has changed and it becomes more and more kind of arty city. Still, you have very bad area. As a foreigner, I will avoid to live here.

Best districts for students : 4,5,6
More expensive one (I mean, >1000€ for a studio): 7,8, 16
Family oriented districts: 13,14,15,17

Worst areas in Paris (crime, drugs, etc.): North parts of 17,18,19,20
Chinese districts (south east asia, Laos, Cambodgia): 13
Actual Chinese from China district: part of 19 and 20
Black area : part of 8 and 9
Arab area: part of 9,10,18,19

My favorite is the 17th, as I was born here, I just enjoy it.

Post: #5

An useful tool I like to use when I go to Paris is the itineraries research engine from the RATP (the public transport company of Paris) website.

http://www.ratp.fr/itineraires/fr/ratp/r...he-avancee

You just need to enter the street you are at or the nearest subway station and the street where you want to go and it gives you the quickest way to go there, how to go and the time you need to get there.

It can be convenient when you look for a place to live to know the live you will need to go to your workplace.

Post: #6

So what about arrondissement 3,12,11..is it respectable?

Post: #7

I lived in the 11th, it's a good area for nightlife.

Oberkampf, république and bastille are all there, and it will be more affordable than the Lower arrondissements. Getting a über to any of these places from anywhere you'll want to go out in the city shouldn't be more than €15 and they're well connected by the metro.

The 6 and 7 are nice to walk around but more expensive and during the nights are quite quiet with less late places open than the 11. Though there is certainly enough to keep you busy there.

The third is quite touristy, the 4th is very beautiful. It contains le marais which is the gay neighborhood, but this doesn't dominate the scene there completely and it is well situated

The 12, I never really heard about anyone going out there. However any of the Lower arrondissements and you really can't go wrong if you are central and near a metro stop.

But the 11 is good as it is east toward Montreuil.

Post: #8

11th for sure, Oberkampf has lots of girls

Post: #9

You mean the oberkampf-parmentier area no ?
I dont really like it ,it s a bit too young crown with lot of small bars and really overcrowned (UFO) .

Bastille with badaboum ,café de la presse , panic room But for godsake AVOID bar in rue de lappe .it just surround by thug on week end.

Southpi (pigalle area), have many bars there with tourist but really hipster crowned around dandy ,chez moune
AVOID to walk on the boulevard clichy on week end ,lot of thug there and folies pigalle ,it just shitty club

But the best place to get laid for me is wanderlust/nuba with some pretty tourist on summer time .

More easy going french girl are in rosa bonheur concorde ,butte chaumont one is more group oriented .

If u looking for British girl ,they always around grand boulevard in irish Pub (Corcourant/Osullivan) or u can try in 19 distric ,point ephemere because there is a big hostel next to it

Btw right now ,the best party is at la concrete on sundays .

If u want more posh club ,go to la maison blanche or silencio .

Post: #10

Is Paris good for online dating/tinder? It was useless in Lille

Post: #11

(02-27-2015 10:08 AM)MrRoundtree Wrote:  Is Paris good for online dating/tinder? It was useless in Lille

https://www.adopteunmec.com/

Post: #12

(02-27-2015 11:21 AM)zuma Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 10:08 AM)MrRoundtree Wrote:  Is Paris good for online dating/tinder? It was useless in Lille

https://www.adopteunmec.com/

Is adopteunmec good in Paris ?

Post: #13

Ive been trying to pipeline with Okcupid, got one number so far from a french Parisian..but its popular with foreigners also which is a good thing.

Post: #14

(02-27-2015 02:02 PM)MrRoundtree Wrote:  Ive been trying to pipeline with Okcupid, got one number so far from a french Parisian..but its popular with foreigners also which is a good thing.

That's good to know, I wasn't aware that Occupid was used in France.

Which nationalities are on it ?

Post: #15

(02-24-2015 01:28 PM)zuma Wrote:  I'm from Paris so I can help you.

Firstly, the most important, what's your budget? It will give the most important information about where you will be able to live.

Yep. Rent in Paris is ridiculously high.

Also you haven't mentioned your preference. Studio or a 2 pieces/3 pieces? With or without roomates? Without those info it's impossible to narrow your choice,

Quote:Best districts for students : 4,5,6

This is simply impossible due to the above. Anything from 4-6th arrondissement is ridiculously expensive. And space is very limited too.

Quote:Family oriented districts: 13,14,15,17

I live near Portes d'Orleans in the 14th. Fucking awesome place. You have everything there and rent is much cheaper. Transportation is also ideal with line 4 and RER B and Tram 3 running through.

If you plan on gaming heavily get something in the 13-15th, close to the major metro line like 4,7 and 6. Make logistic easier.

I can't understand why you would want to live near oberkamp. It's great for nightlife but the noise, dirtiness and price is unbearable. Live in Paris and go hang in Oberkamp

Post: #16

I rented a studio close to Place de la Bastille..my indemnities will cover the rent cost so I should be ok in that department. It is super super expensive indeed.

I should have had a look in the Crous residences but fuck it..I'm had a flat since I was 20 years old (except when in Grenoble) and I'm not looking back.

Post: #17

(02-27-2015 01:34 PM)Esus Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 11:21 AM)zuma Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 10:08 AM)MrRoundtree Wrote:  Is Paris good for online dating/tinder? It was useless in Lille

https://www.adopteunmec.com/

Is adopteunmec good in Paris ?

It is good all for all France.
It is specific as you cannot talk to girls. You can poke them and maybe they will allow you to send them a message. It's to prevent mass messaging from guys. You have to rely on your profile highly, interaction cannot be made at the beginning.

Okcupid works fine in Paris for foreigners.

Tinder is also working quiet good.

I wrote a datasheet some time ago about Paris : /thread-27643....ight=paris

You will find some information.

Post: #18

(02-28-2015 04:46 AM)zuma Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 01:34 PM)Esus Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 11:21 AM)zuma Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 10:08 AM)MrRoundtree Wrote:  Is Paris good for online dating/tinder? It was useless in Lille

https://www.adopteunmec.com/

Is adopteunmec good in Paris ?

It is good all for all France.
It is specific as you cannot talk to girls. You can poke them and maybe they will allow you to send them a message. It's to prevent mass messaging from guys. You have to rely on your profile highly, interaction cannot be made at the beginning.

Okcupid works fine in Paris for foreigners.

Tinder is also working quiet good.

I wrote a datasheet some time ago about Paris : /thread-27643....ight=paris

You will find some information.

That's good to know! I already used adopteunmec but it was in a low populated area of france so it was hard to have an idea due to the lack of prospect.

I did not know Tinder was good in Paris.

What kind of nationalities do you find on OkCupid ?Any foreigner on Tinder (in Paris) ?

I read your data sheet about Paris that's great info about the nightlife, I have been to Paris a lot of time but I have never lived so I had no idea where the nightlife was.