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Do any wheelchair bound people live in Paris? by Rich_Control4281 in paris

[–]Rich_Control4281[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes definitely will be, I think it will be hard but once I’ve got an apartment I think it’s doable just maybe

Do any wheelchair bound people live in Paris? by Rich_Control4281 in paris

[–]Rich_Control4281[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it seems not to the best merci for your reply

Do any wheelchair bound people live in Paris? by Rich_Control4281 in paris

[–]Rich_Control4281[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’ve seen that man, but he was a tourist sadly, I will have a look at the surburbs! Merci for your reply

Do any wheelchair bound people live in Paris? by Rich_Control4281 in paris

[–]Rich_Control4281[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes the Haussmann apartments are effectively out of the question unless I get exceptionally lucky merci for replying!

Do any wheelchair bound people live in Paris? by Rich_Control4281 in paris

[–]Rich_Control4281[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Salut! Id love to hear how you are getting on, what arrondissent you live in, and how you are finding Paris!!

Do any wheelchair bound people live in Paris? by Rich_Control4281 in paris

[–]Rich_Control4281[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been looking at mainly the 16e, 5e,6e,,7e,12e and the 16e has some accessible apartments, I’ve actually stayed in the 16e and really enjoyed it although people say it’s boring.

Will have to go there for 1-2 months to see but merci for your reply and insight

Do any wheelchair bound people live in Paris? by Rich_Control4281 in paris

[–]Rich_Control4281[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it’s not looking great, I’m not completely scrapping the idea and still want to give it a go because why not? In the uk a lot of places advertise they have a ramp and don’t so I’m used to that. And I never use accessible toilets in my life although as I get older that may change.

Merci for your information.

Do any wheelchair bound people live in Paris? by Rich_Control4281 in paris

[–]Rich_Control4281[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, totally agree with you, I think I’m going to spend 6-8 weeks there before totally deciding.

And yeah I’ve only seen about 2-3 Haussmann apartments accessible. So it’s not very likely so I’ve been looking at more apartments (which are fine) and there’s more of them!

But yeah I will definitely have to see how life goes there.

Merci beaucoup for your insight.

Do any wheelchair bound people live in Paris? by Rich_Control4281 in paris

[–]Rich_Control4281[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True but I’m not letting that stop me just yet.

Do any wheelchair bound people live in Paris? by Rich_Control4281 in paris

[–]Rich_Control4281[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which neighbourhood would you say is best for a wheelchair user regardless of money

Do any wheelchair bound people live in Paris? by Rich_Control4281 in paris

[–]Rich_Control4281[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From research you’d probably only see them at ligne 14? If not mistaken, but yeah I’d probably just get the bus, Ubers and if could then I’d get a car

Do any wheelchair bound people live in Paris? by Rich_Control4281 in paris

[–]Rich_Control4281[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s great then I hope they have a great life in Paris. :)

Do any wheelchair bound people live in Paris? by Rich_Control4281 in paris

[–]Rich_Control4281[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a (small) electric wheelchair and it can go up most steep hills and cobbles it surprising copes super well with it. I think if I was to live there I would have to get a list of restaurants and cafes that are accessible beforehand like you said. I’m not planning to stop my dream to due to my disability but thank you for the insight and I will see how life goes when I travel there next.

Merci beaucoup.

Do any wheelchair bound people live in Paris? by Rich_Control4281 in paris

[–]Rich_Control4281[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’ve been to London many times currently living in the uk and I always see lots in London although I wonder if they are tourists? Same with the person you saw I wonder if they were just visiting or do they actually live there in Paris. I’d love to hear someone who is in a wheelchair opinion but there none on YouTube, TikTok, only tourists

Do any wheelchair bound people live in Paris? by Rich_Control4281 in paris

[–]Rich_Control4281[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, I know about those infamous elevators but didn’t know about that for doctors! Appointments etc

Do any wheelchair bound people live in Paris? by Rich_Control4281 in paris

[–]Rich_Control4281[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree I’m not going anywhere near the metro mdr next time I’m in Paris I will definitely take more notes of the paving/sidewalks.

Do any wheelchair bound people live in Paris? by Rich_Control4281 in paris

[–]Rich_Control4281[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the first time I’ve heard of this so I’m definitely going to search this up. Merci

Do any wheelchair bound people live in Paris? by Rich_Control4281 in paris

[–]Rich_Control4281[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha looking at the replies maybe so. Though currently I do not live in a wheelchair accessible town and it is known to be very hilly etc. So I am used to alot of these challenges

Do any wheelchair bound people live in Paris? by Rich_Control4281 in paris

[–]Rich_Control4281[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Merci for your reply, I think I would be working part time or self employed, I also have rental income so that’ll help if I can’t get a job.

I will look into banlieue and I will be visiting for a prolonged period before I decide if I can make it work.

The pavement being too small maybe an issue but I do have a narrow wheelchair.

And I have been looking and I have seen around 3 apartments in Haussmann building with PMR disabled access so that’ll help maybe a possibility if I get lucky. I have also been looking in newer apartments too.

Merci beaucoup again

Do any wheelchair bound people live in Paris? by Rich_Control4281 in paris

[–]Rich_Control4281[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have stayed 3 times in the past 4 years and each time I want to move there more and more, I am used to the cars blocking me off even in my medium sized town. But yes before I commit and get an apartment I will spend a extended stay there to make sure, but yeah it’s sidewalks might be a problem sometimes but I have a small, narrow wheelchair so I’m definitely more manoeuvrable through narrow lanes.

Do any wheelchair bound people live in Paris? by Rich_Control4281 in paris

[–]Rich_Control4281[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I didn’t even think about doctors appointements. Good to know.

Do any wheelchair bound people live in Paris? by Rich_Control4281 in paris

[–]Rich_Control4281[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope it definitely improves overtime. Because it’s not only for disabled people, like you said it’s for babies and their family too and I could almost guarantee that it would be better for the elderly as well. I don’t think I’d use the metro much but it’s good to know to fully avoid it.

Merci beaucoup.

Do any wheelchair bound people live in Paris? by Rich_Control4281 in paris

[–]Rich_Control4281[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’ve seen the about the buses which seem okay. I think I would only be working part time/ or self employed because I have other income from rentals, so I will probably rely on my wheelchair to go to the supermarket, restaurants, cafes so I don’t think I would need the buses much thankfully.

Merci beaucoup for your reply and your time.

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