There is a chance that we will be transferred to Paris next year by DH's company. The office is based to the north east of the city, not far from Charles de Gaulle airport. It would therefore make sense for us to live in that direction.
We currently live in a suburban area and would prefer to do so again. Is that realistic, or is it necessary to live in the centre of the city for the commute to the international schools?
All the international schools seem to be in the centre or to the west of the city. Is that right? Where would be the best places to look to live towards the north east of the city? As you have found out, I believe that all the international schools are either in Paris or to the west.
I can't think of any to the north or east, unless I am overlooking something. Obviously a lot of people will live in the north east suburbs and commute to Paris for work, so the commuter lines are well established.
However, the RER B which covers the north east suburbs isn't the most reliable of lines, and depending on the age of your children you may find it quite crowded and stressful and peak times. You can look at ratp. I think that commuting from the north east out to the west could end up being reeeally long, and would definitely necessitate changes of trains etc. In terms of where to live: as with many big cities, the more well-heeled, leafy and prosperous suburbs are to the west, particularly St Germain, Marly le Roi, Versailles etc.
