If you're not already familiar with the Polinsons concept it can be summed up quite simply: it's a living space for families this is where you can leave your child at the micro-crèche it's time to let off steam in theindoor play area designed for toddlers and older children alike But it's also an opportunity to take part in workshops designed to awaken your little ones it's the ideal place to sit down for a few minutes while your children play peacefully or indulging in one of the sweet treats on the à la carte menu Refer your establishment, click herePromote your event, click here Discover what the most popular suburbs of Paris have to offer in the way of property prices By Martina Di Gregorio While living in Paris might sound like a dream for many people, the reality of finding a home in the capital can be a challenge given the rising cost of rent and the fact that apartments are getting smaller Some Parisian neighborhoods may also be too loud and crowded with tourists making them less appealing to those looking to settle down if you are looking for a bigger home with a garden the suburbs of Paris might be a better option From the international vibrance of Croissy-sur-Seine to the elegance of Versailles there are many desirable places to consider they offer accommodation of every kind to suit a variety of preferences and budgets To give you an idea of what’s on offer this article includes the following information: Looking for an easy way to find your next home Spotahome is an online property portal operating in France that takes the stress out of renting and book your next rental property without leaving home Finding housing in Paris and its surrounding suburbs can be challenging and time-consuming especially for those who are not familiar with the local property market you will need to find the right suburb to match your budget and preferred lifestyle before beginning your search for a home there are multiple websites that make house-hunting easier SeLoger is particularly popular among internationals seeking accommodation in the Parisian suburbs The portal allows you to search under Louer (rent) for apartments for rent You then need to enter the postcode of the town or area you prefer and click on Rechercher (search) Before deep-diving into the many apartments available you can add filters such as pieces or chambres (rooms) and Extérieur (exterior) where you can specify whether you want a garden You can also filter by Meublé (furnished) or Non meublé (unfurnished) depending on whether you want to bring your own furniture you can head to Acheter (buy) and start your search Moving to France: the ultimate checklist for your move it might be worth searching for short and mid-term rentals on portals such as: might also want to join some of the local Facebook groups where people often post apartments or rooms for rent as well as search for roommates or sublets for short periods of time Some suburbs are also more affordable and spacious with family houses that come with gardens and parking spaces that allow for an easier commute to Paris Rental costs in the suburbs of Paris can vary greatly there are some suburbs in which prices are on par with the city center these prices are increasing every year as the areas continue to improve their urban plans You can find the most up-to-date rental costs on SeLoger Similar to rental costs, property prices in the suburbs of Paris are lower than in the capital, where the average cost exceeds €10,000 per square meter The city of Paris is divided into twenty districts – or arrondissements – which are arranged in the form of a clockwise spiral. However, the city and its surrounding suburbs (or banlieues) make up the region of Île-de-France This consists of eight administrative departments Essonne, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Seine-et-Marne, Val-de-Marne, Val-d’Oise According to statistics from 2020, 19% of the population of metropolitan France live within Île-de-France making it the most populated region in the country demographics vary significantly throughout the departments Seine-Saint-Denis in the northeast and Val-d’Oise in the northwest were formerly industrial and working-class zones the southern department of Essonne and the western department of Yvelines are predominantly inhabited by the upper class reputations also vary from suburb to suburb and Maisons-Laffitte are known to be some of the most affluent and desirable areas in Paris are also considered to be ‘unsafe’ while other residential areas like Fontenay-aux-Roses To give you more of an overview of the Paris suburbs below is a summary of some of the most popular ones to live in among the expat community Situated just 14km from the center of Paris, Chatou is a family-friendly suburb with many green spaces, making it the perfect location for those looking to escape the bustling city and enjoy some nature. However, although it is only a 15-minute commute with the RER line A meaning that many residents (or Catoviens) choose to own cars and houses usually have parking Chatou is perhaps best known for its Ile des Impressionistes (Island of Impressionists) which is located in the Seine River and got its name due to its popularity among multiple 19th-century artists such as Monet and Renoir and open woodland where visitors can relax and enjoy nature Art is still an important part of life in Chatou, and it hosts multiple art, music, and antique festivals every year, including the Chatou Island Festival and the National Antique Fair Whether you are single and looking to move to Paris for work, or you are a parent with young children seeking peace and quiet the rest of the town continues with its daily routine While Versailles may be more suited to working people and families, students might find themselves more drawn to Orsay. The university town is located 20km southwest of Paris, with a direct train providing easy access to the capital. The RER B is the cheapest option for those who commute daily and it takes around 30 minutes to reach the Cité Universitaire stop Orsay offers a mix of affordable apartments and family homes with gardens with a two-bedroom apartment costing between €1,000 and €2,100 per month these prices vary yearly depending on inflation The suburb provides ample green space, with the Bois de la Cyprenne – a small forest inside the city – offering a scenic escape from the hustle and bustle. Osary also boasts a variety of entertainment, including lectures and exhibitions at the Musée d’Orsay Those who love nightlife will also enjoy the various bars and restaurants in the student quarters.  it can take up to an hour to reach the city by car or even longer during peak times.   although all that remains are outbuildings Another attraction is the Hippodrome de Saint-Cloud racecourse, where the Saint-Cloud Grand Prix takes place every year. Rock music lovers might also find themselves in this suburb when the annual Rock en Seine festival comes to town Saint-Germain-en-Laye is a quintessential French town that embraces a diverse and multicultural community. Located 15km west of Paris, the suburb is most suited to expat families, and is home to Lycée International de Saint-Germain-en-Laye; one of the top international schools in France which features beautiful gardens and a panoramic view of western Paris All of this is only 20 minutes away from the capital, with multiple bus routes and local trains on the RER A line connecting the two Located 7km northwest of Paris, in the department of Hauts-de-Seine, Neuilly-sur-Seine is one of the most expensive cities in France with rental prices exceeding €12,000 per square meter those looking to rent or buy in the area will need to have a hefty budget Although it is close to Paris, the suburb is relatively quiet and primarily residential with many family homes and multiple parks attracting expats with children. It is also home to Marymount and offers easy access to other international schools in the neighboring 16th arrondissement.  which attract thousands of tourists each year Commuting to the center of Paris is an easy 20-minute metro trip or a half-hour drive for those who are brave enough to face the city’s infamous traffic. There are also multiple buses and local rail connections that provide easy access to the rest of the country Situated in the affluent department of Yvelines, Croissy-sur-Seine is particularly attractive to expats due to its strong English-speaking community and the fact that it is home to the British School of Paris; one of the best international schools in France Similar to other popular suburbs, Croissy-sur-Seine is well connected to Paris, with the RER A line taking around 20 minutes which is ideal for those looking to commute Nogents-sur-Marne is a charming commuter town that lies 10km east of Paris on the River Marne. The suburb offers convenient access to the Bois de Vincennes which features several lakes The River Marne is also a popular destination for swimming and rowing enthusiasts those surrounding Paris are diverse in terms of demographics While some are known for their excellent amenities it might not be the most suitable place to live for those with children it is important to do your research and ask for recommendations from local expat groups to ensure that it is a safe and desirable place to live Martina has been living abroad for almost ten years She moved to the Netherlands to pursue her master’s and later kickstarted her career in marketing although her passion for writing never left so she decided to freelance and follow her love for storytelling and sharing stories with the world Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application of Braintree died peacefully after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family on December 6 Joseph was born in Boston and raised in Dorchester and spent many happy times at Walsh Park He graduated from Cathedral High School and Boston College where he became a lifetime Eagles football hockey and basketball fan and where met his beloved wife Maureen (Sullivan) They settled in Braintree and they made it their home for 54 wonderful years Joe’s family was most important to him and he loved being involved with his children’s activities softball and basketball and he never missed a school concert play or recital and was always ready to help with homework or shoot some hoops in the driveway This enthusiasm carried over to his grandchildren Joe achieved success in business as an executive with Blue Cross Blue Shield These companies profited from his leadership however the most satisfying aspect for Joe was the professional development and growth of those who reported to him and the strong friendships he made he enjoyed playing New Seabury Country Club with his son and his life-long friends from Dorchester fishing on the bridge at Dean’s Pond with his grandchildren The procurer of donuts and munchkins was a job he took most seriously and was consistent in ordering more than enough for his grandchildren during their visits to Cape Cod Joe and Maureen enjoyed traveling together to such places as Ireland China but most of all France to see his daughter and son-in-law and their three beautiful grandchildren They also enjoyed spending their winters in Bonita Springs He was a devoted father and is survived by Colleen O’Leary and her husband Seán of Natick Joseph Driscoll and his wife Lauren of Braintree and Christine Goulay and her husband Matthieu of Croissy sur Seine Cherished grandpa to seven grandchildren: Daniel and David O’Leary of Natick Gwendoline and Patrick Goulay of Croissy sur Seine and the late John of Dedham and Mary Ellen Olsson and her husband Stanley of Norwood His life provides a durable memory and a lasting example of the power of a loving heart a desire to achieve and the determination to succeed Relatives and friends are invited to attend Joseph’s visiting hours on Friday 2021 from 4:00-8:00 pm at the McDonald Keohane funeral home A Celebration of Life  Service for Joseph will be held in the funeral home at 11:00 am on Saturday prior to the Funeral Mass in the Church of St Burial will follow in High Street Cemetery Donations in Joseph’s memory may be made to The Irish American Partnership 15 Broad Street Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker of sport on professional athletes and amateurs alike You're invited to learn through experimentation in order to assess your physical and technical performance as well as your ability to concentrate and memorize Climbing wall dribbling and other sports activities await you to test your limits You'll discover how sport has become an integral part of our society since the beginning of the 20th century friendly sporting gatherings to increasingly popular competitions such as the Football World Cup and the Olympic Games sport has many benefits: it reduces cardiovascular risks boosts endorphins and boosts self-confidence as accidents can happen if you're not careful "A good roast or a really nice steak - fabulous! Burgers are good too but the way I really like it is raw, minced and served with a garlicky vinaigrette!" Luc Friedrich is a member of France's dwindling but dedicated band of horsemeat lovers, and it seems the current food fraud scandal engulfing much of Europe is not going to change a habit they see as a gastronomic, not a guilty, secret. "I don't eat it often, maybe six times a year," says Friedrich, a wine merchant in Croissy-sur-Seine, a commuter village near Paris. "But that is mainly because its difficult to find. Not so long ago there was a horse butcher in every neighborhood of Paris but there were problems in the 1980s with imports from eastern Europe and that killed the industry. "Now people have to travel to find a good butcher so they've lost the habit. When you can get it though, it can be really, really good." Although the French are often held up as the most enthusiastic consumers of horsemeat in Europe, industry figures indicate it now accounts for just 0.4 percent of overall meat consumption in the country. Just under one in five households eat the meat once a year or more. Along the street from Friedrich's wine shop, market trader Ronan Marache is doing a steady trade in lean cuts of horsemeat that his primarily middle-aged or elderly customers will take home to grill or chop up, marinate and then simmer gently for a few hours to create a hearty "daube de cheval (horse stew)." There are not many takers however for the horse's head in parsley, equine tripe sausages or even the finely-sliced smoked horse that resembles well-aged Parma ham. As a passing English tourist emits a little shudder at the sight of his produce, Marache admits business has taken a little hit in the wake of the revelation that horsemeat from Romanian abattoirs has found its way into frozen beef products being sold in Britain, France and Sweden. Although fresh meat traders like him are operating at a different end of the market to industrial producers of frozen ready meals, the scandal has highlighted problems with the traceability of what ends up on tables across Europe. Suggestions of criminal, even mafia, involvement in what appears to be orchestrated fraud, have done no favours to a sector struggling against spreading cultural aversion to the very idea of eating horses. "There have been a lot of questions about the origin of the meat," Marache said. "All ours comes from Ireland, I tell the customers that and they seem happy enough." Marache's boss, Daniel Mazure, runs four market stalls in the prosperous western suburbs of the French capital. He knows all about the long-term decline of a trade his family has been involved in for three generations. But he is confident enough about the future to be on the point of expanding his network and he doesn't see his customers turning away. "We deal with people who like eating horse. They know it is tasty and they know it is good for them," he told Agence France Presse. "Many of them eat it because their parents eat it, and they've introduced their children to it." Mazure estimates that the mad cow disease scandal in the 1990s, which resulted in dozens of human deaths and highlighted serious problems with the large-scale production of beef, gave horsemeat sales a boost of around 20 percent. Once the beef industry was seen to have addressed its problems, that ended up as a retained gain of around five percent, he says. With his horse sirloin steaks going for around 21 euros per kilogram and fillet attracting nearly 40 euros/kg, just under the price of premium beef, Mazure knows customers have to trust the quality of what they are eating if his trade is to survive. "There is no obligation for traceability wiunth horsemeat, but I can tell you where every carcass I sell comes from, what abattoir it was slaughtered in, whether it was male or female and when and where it was moved. "The people we sell to are not looking to save money. They're looking for a quality product that gives them pleasure. I don't think that will change because of what's happening now." Sometimes you see a rumor and you think “that’d be kind of cool,” or maybe “yeah let’s do that,” or perhaps “I hope we don’t do that.” But rarely ever do we get the privilege of seeing a rumor and thinking “how f***cking stupid do you think we are?” There are lots of shapes an Arsenal transfer rumor can take Related Story: 5 Things Learned Against Sydney FC That last one? That’s what we are dealing with here. The Sun has reported that Arsenal are so into the idea of landing Nemanja Matic that they are willing to offer up the prolific Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as part of the deal There are so many things wrong with this rumor I don’t even know where to start Matic is a quality player to stuff into a midfield role and let him do his thing he can’t do 95% of what Oxlade-Chamberlain can do That is the only logic we need to disprove this Oxlade-Chamberlain wants to be a midfielder and if it was first team assurances that Oxlade-Chamberlain wants then why wouldn’t the Gunners just give him those assurances rather than buying Matic does a teeny-tiny fraction of what the Ox does Then there is the matter of Matic already being linked to Manchester United who have a much better opening than the Gunners do as the Gunners already have four midfield options two of which should be maintaining that role come hell or high water (Granit Xhaka and Aaron Ramsey) That’s all this is. This is such a dumb idea and so completely unlike Arsene Wenger and the Gunners Trading a prolific young talent who just wants some midfield action for a flat-lining midfielder Next: 3 Winners And 3 Losers From Sydney FC Win it has come time to stop messing around with Oxlade-Chamberlain’s contract situation © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Related Story: 5 Things Learned Against Sydney FC That last one? That’s what we are dealing with here. The Sun has reported that Arsenal are so into the idea of landing Nemanja Matic that they are willing to offer up the prolific Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as part of the deal That’s all this is. This is such a dumb idea and so completely unlike Arsene Wenger and the Gunners Next: 3 Winners And 3 Losers From Sydney FC Win That said, it has come time to stop messing around with Oxlade-Chamberlain’s contract situation. The man wants to stay, that’s so obvious to see, yet with just a year left on his deal, time is certainly ticking. Sure they historically found admirers near and far for the way they cut opposing defences to shreds, but it is their understanding and embrace of the percentages that have helped make them a team that is exceptionally difficult to beat. They just don't go away like they used to. Central to their pragmatism is their well-honed kicking game. They kick in the belief field position, whether they have the ball or not, is king. They'd probe three, perhaps four phases and with no gaps apparent, they happily apply the boot. Damian Willemse, who will be in the last line of the Springboks' defence against France in their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal in Paris on Sunday, assured South Africa's back three are well aware of the threats. “We know they prefer to kick the ball long and we have made plans to counter that,” said Willemse about the team that kicked the ball 44 times in their crunch tournament opener against the All Blacks. “I think we will have to analyse how the game goes and see how we find spaces. We are aware of it, we have made some plans around their kicking game, their back three and how we nullify that. “I think there are a few opportunities where we can take them on,” he said with a hint of intrigue. In fact, in last year's clash between the two teams in Marseille the visitors went into the game well aware that when the French kick deep they don't necessarily hare off after it at a rate of knots. They rather make sure the integrity of their chase line is intact. The Boks are assured of getting more ball but they had better tread carefully how they use it. “Obviously having more possession means we will need to get out of our half a bit more. That is why we have a few plans we are going to implement. “We have plans but they might bring something else, a different tactic on the day. We have prepped on a certain game plan and we'll assess what they are trying to do in the first five to ten minutes and then if there is something they change we [will adapt].” Last year's clash in Marseille is, of course, a useful point of reference ahead of their quarterfinal but both teams are likely to produce variations in this game that had not been seen in this World Cup. The Bok line-out and how they deploy their maul may raise a few eyebrows at Stade de France. The Boks are keen to get a fast start against the team that vacates the blocks like no other in the tournament. France rattle up on average 13 points per game inside the first 20 minutes in this tournament. “With Cobus [Reinach] and Manie Libbok as a partnership, form-wise whenever Cobus gets an opportunity he really plays well for us and Manie has changed the way we play. You can see how we play,” said assistant coach Mzwandile Stick about the two players who are most likely to provide the Boks with an early spark. “The quality of the tries we have been scoring lately, they are good team tries. Manie is our general.” Libbok and whoever else kicks off the tee will be aware the wind can reach a speed of 28km/h on Sunday. It is likely to swirl inside Stade de France. The Boks also, pointedly perhaps, kept a potential late sting in their tail. “Having guys like Handré Pollard and Faf [de Klerk] on the bench, if the game gets tight, we have guys who can close the game for us,” Stick said. 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"The Blues medical team has confirmed that Beauden Barrett, who was forced out of the game at halftime, has suffered a hand fracture," Auckland said in a statement on Instagram. "The injury requires ongoing assessment before determining details of treatment or time required for recovery. We'll update when we can." The Blues, who are the reigning Super Rugby Pacific champions, have struggled so far this season, winning only one of their first four matches in the competition. (This story has been corrected to remove the reference to Barrett as an All Black flyhalf in paragraph 1, and adds the All Black reference in paragraph 2) (Reporting by Michael Church, Editing by Kim Coghill and William Mallard) We would love to keep you posted on the latest promotion. 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