From his apartment on Quai Henri-IV in Paris (4th), Charles-Édouard has a royal view of the Seine.
“I have three balconies,” explains the retiree who lives in a Haussmann building.
The dream spot, therefore, to admire the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games on July 26 from the right height.
He won't benefit from it.
“Oh no, I’m going to escape Paris during the Olympic Games, all these wild hordes…” he shudders.
On the other hand, he invited his children to take part in the unique parade from his stone perches.
“But I warned them, no overload!
There will be five or six, only people I know,” he continues.
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Not sure that all owners have the wisdom of this grandfather.
And this is what scares real estate professionals for this global event, which will generate much more excitement on balconies than during the July 14 fireworks display at the Eiffel Tower.
Some fear over-occupancy of these ideal platforms which could be stormed by the occupants of the accommodation and their numerous guests, or even rented at high prices without taking into account security requirements.
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