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Forest

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  1. As you start making more decisions and have some options, it's probably better to give me a specific area that you are looking at and I could give you my opinion (for whatever it's worth) as could the other Paris EGs. Like I said before, feel free to PM me if you have questions on specific areas as well and I can check with friends or friends with kids to maybe get back to you with better information.
  2. Dave: Again not much help on that as it probably depends on which area outside of Paris you are talking about. I see that John Talbott is reading this now and I imagine he knows Paris/outlying areas a lot better than me, having spent more time here...maybe he can let you know. But for what it's worth I live inside the city limits (not in the nicest of areas) and feel completely safe.
  3. Am I the only one that thought the wines are overpriced there? Very long list, so lots of choice, but I saw one or two bottles that I've had at other restaurants of the same quality for about 30 Euros less. But, otherwise, I was very impressed with the 30 Euro menu for the taste and quality. I would go back again, but was a tiny bit disappointed in the wine prices. (But, maybe I'm wrong on that - there were only a few on there that I was certain of their price in other restos) So, feel free to correct me!
  4. Dave - that's a very good point. Bureaucracies work VERY VERY slowly, so definitely keep that in mind, Paul.
  5. (sorry OT - I know you're looking for companions, not suggestions) But, originally a Seattleite, I live out of the country now - back on holiday a few months ago I wanted to make sure to catch a lot of Seattle's new restaurants. My definite favorite (of those I tried...there's lots) was Lark & the bar next door for a pre-dinner drink while waiting. Elemental was also a VERY interesting experience. Good luck...I know there's lots of nice Seattle EGers on here!
  6. Hi Paul: What you pay will completely depend on many factors: location, size, length of contract, whether or not you get it through an agency, etc., etc. I pay (well my roomie and I split) 1350 Euros/month for a large, nice by Parisian standards, 2 br apartment with a VERY small kitchen. If size is not an issue, I’m sure you can find something much cheaper. But price range is really large. Regarding safety, I'm not sure I would personally raise kids in central Paris, but lots of people do. Again this will depend on which area you look at – something around Pigalle might not be as safe/child-friendly, where something in the 16th, will be quiet and moreso. But, in general families and people of all ages live in Paris and I feel safe here. The other Parisian EGers can correct me if I’m wrong – but if you use common sense Paris seems just as safe to me as any other major American or European city. (I can’t really speak for the other parts of the world.) I have no idea on the Estonian/work permit question. I’m American and know it was really difficult for myself to work over here. And, yes, the au pair work is probably going to be reserved to singles – especially if you are looking for something that will provide accommodations as well. But, some place you might want to check for the au pair work (in addition to what I am sure are many other resources) is the fusac online. http://fusac.fr/ But just because it’s generally reserved for singles, doesn’t mean you can’t find the exact thing you are looking for…I’m a big believer in persistence paying off, so if you keep at it, I imagine you’ll find what you need. I know there’s several other EG-ers on here who live in Paris (and have for much longer than I have) so I imagine they’ll give you some useful information too. But please feel free to PM if you want more detailed information – I’m always happy to help a fellow EGer coming over! Good luck!
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