Is France the new EMEA hotspot?
With all the events this year, it sure seems that way!
While we will continue to share local insights and service best practices as events get closer, here’s a quick look at what to expect in France this year. The following events are all upcoming this summer and will effect corporate housing availability.
Bastille Day 2024
July 14
Bastille Day, celebrated on July 14th, marks the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, a pivotal event in the French Revolution. The Bastille was seen as a symbol of the monarchy's tyranny, and its capture by revolutionaries signaled the start of a movement for liberty and equality in France.
Expect large crowds to gather throughout Paris for parades and celebrations, and particularly around the Eiffel Tower in the evening to watch the impressive fireworks display. For 2024, we anticipate attendees may come for the Bastille Day weekend (13-15 July) and then stay for the start of the Olympics (or vice versa), so expect larger crowds than usual.
August (France): How to plan for the summer holiday month
Business travel often means project work – systems and software installations, year-end audits, infrastructure construction, onsite consultations, and more.
Whatever the business need, Dwellworks and Dwellworks Living can help with comfortable, close-by accommodations for your team after a full day’s effort.
With a global footprint and a professionally managed corporate housing portfolio in every location that your business takes you to, we can source options at reasonable costs, typically less expensive than hotels, and with the comforts of home on the road.
2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics
What an exciting time for those in France! With so much information to share, we created infographics to highlight relevant and interesting points to keep in mind – such as the anticipated numbers of people, key dates, and the locations of the venues both within Paris and immediate surrounding area as well as throughout France. Did you know that several games start a few days before the official Opening Ceremony takes place? Check out the graphic below to learn more!
Even though the athletes have their own housing in the Olympic Village (note its Paris location on the map), we do anticipate housing to be in demand for everyone else during this time. For guests in temporary housing, planning your stays and extensions stays well in advance is highly recommended. For new accommodation bookings, increasing the lead time to over 30 days will optimize pricing and availability. We anticipate providers will most likely favor extended/longer stays of 30-90+ days for optimum rates and availability.
Even though the athletes have their own housing in the Olympic Village (note its Paris location on the map), we do anticipate housing to be in demand for everyone else during this time. For guests in temporary housing, planning your stays and extensions stays well in advance is highly recommended. For new accommodation bookings, increasing the lead time to over 30 days will optimize pricing and availability. We anticipate providers will most likely favor extended/longer stays of 30-90+ days for optimum rates and availability.
What is Availability Like in Paris Right Now?
Watch our latest interview with our property network partner, The Ascott Limited, to see what types of corporate housing and other accommdations are still available a few months out from the Olympic Games.
Our Services in Paris and Across France
Dwellworks and Dwellworks Living have served all of France for decades. We offer Destination Services in France to help with home-finding and settling-in services. With Consultants in Bordeaux, Toulouse, Lyon, Marseille, Strasbourg, Paris, and all of the cities where relocating employees want to live, we cover all major corporate hub locations. After the home search, Consultants can assist with the sometimes-complicated local registration process in France.
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We also have reliable corporate housing partners across France. Find comfortable housing with boundless amenities, close proximity to work destinations, and affordable rates when you book your employee's next short-term stay through Dwellworks Living and let us manage the whole relocation process. View our France properties at the button below.
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