A Foothold in Paris for your business
We help international companies establish their foothold in Paris with confidence, clarity and local insight by supporting the people making the move.
For your Business
→ Office and workspace search
→ Fit-out, furniture and office setup
→ Trusted local advisers and essential services
And for your People
→ Home search & neighbourhood guidance
→ Schools & relocation support
THE PEOPLE ON THE GROUND
Your team on the ground
Experienced people and personally involved, a Foothold in Paris is led by Stephen Kilcoyne (Irish) and Marion Schlumberger (French). Both have moved countries with children, worked in property finding in Paris and know first-hand what it takes to establish a new life and a new base.
DIRECT ACCESS
Stephen and Marion become an extension of the client’s team in Paris — available to investigate, advise, coordinate, introduce and keep the project moving.
Two perspectives. One local team.
Stephen Kilcoyne
BUSINESS · PROPERTY · STRATEGY
Entrepreneur and marketing agency founder with a lifetime experience in business development, property and project delivery. Practical, commercially minded and used to assessing options, solving problems and keeping projects moving.
Marion Schlumberger
PROPERTY · RELOCATION · LOCAL INSIGHT
A native of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Marion knows the western Paris international community, its schools, neighbourhoods and property landscape. Her local knowledge is especially valuable to families settling in and around Paris.
THE MOVE
A bold move deserves
a confident start.
Launching in Paris is an exciting step — a new market,
a new team and a new chapter.
It also brings unfamiliar decisions and local complexities. That’s why you need someone on the ground to help you navigate your way — both before you arrive and while you’re here and that’s where Foothold in Paris can help.
01. BUSINESS
Establish your base in Paris
Finding the right office is only the beginning. We help put the practical pieces around it in place, so the business can arrive ready to work.
We help define the brief, identify the right areas and find an office that works for the business and the people using it.
We can help with
✓ Office search and viewings
✓ Office search and viewings
✓ Furniture and fit-out
✓ Furniture and fit-out
✓ Local professional introductions
✓ Local professional introductions
✓ Suppliers and contractors
✓ Suppliers and contractors
✓ Broadband, IT and utilities
✓ Broadband, IT and utilities
✓ Practical coordination
✓ Practical coordination
02. PERSONAL
Make Paris feel like home
Finding the right property is only part of the move. We help put the practical pieces around it in place, so the individual or family can settle in with confidence.
We help define the brief, identify suitable neighbourhoods and find a home that works for the people making the move.
We can help with
✓ Home search and viewings
✓ Home search and viewings
✓ Neighbourhood and commute guidance
✓ Neighbourhood and commute guidance
✓ Schools and childcare
✓ Schools and childcare
✓ Banking, insurance and utilities
✓ Banking, insurance and utilities
✓ Doctors and local services
✓ Doctors and local services
✓ Practical settling-in support
✓ Practical settling-in support
A city to build a business.
HOW WE WORK
A clear path from first conversation to life in Paris.
01
Initial conversation
A first discussion to understand the move, priorities and likely support needed.
02
Discovery
A structured brief covering both business and personal requirements.
03
Your Paris Plan
A tailored roadmap with scope, timings, service options and pricing.
FOR THE BUSINESS
Establishing your Paris base.
We help you find, secure and set up the right workspace, with expert guidance
at every step.
04
Search & shortlist
We identify suitable offices or workspaces, arrange viewings and help assess the options.
05
Secure the space
We coordinate the practical steps around agreeing the space and taking possession.
06
Fit-out & setup
Furniture, fit-out, broadband, utilities, IT and essential office services.
07
Ready for business
We help coordinate the final details so the office is ready for the team to start work.
FOR YOUR PEOPLE
Helping people settle well.
We take care of the details so your team and their families can feel at home,
faster and with less stress.
04
Search & shortlist
We identify suitable homes and neighbourhoods based on the family’s priorities.
05
Secure the home
We help coordinate viewings, applications and the practical steps around moving in.
06
Make it work
Utilities, broadband, insurance, banking, doctors and the essentials of everyday life.
07
Settle in
Schools, local services and the practical details of getting comfortable in a new place.
A city to build a life.
Testimonials
“Stephen helped me purchase an investment property in Paris and guided me through the entire process from start to finish. After viewing around 15 properties, he helped me secure a great apartment in an excellent location just a few steps from the Marais, one of the most sought-after parts of Paris.
He introduced me to the right notaires, banks and mortgage contacts, and once the purchase was completed he also helped with the full renovation of the apartment — scoping the work, obtaining prices, finding a builder and project managing the job.
Stephen definitely knows his way around Paris. He has a lot of experience, communicates very clearly and is a great person to work with. I would be very happy to recommend him.”
B. McDonnell - Energy Sector
“I’ve been working with Stephen and Marion for more than 15 years in the French market. During that time, they’ve helped me with everything from marketing and business development to the acquisition of property in Paris. Stephen does his homework thoroughly and leaves no stone unturned. I’m always comfortable working with him because I know the detail will be checked, the options properly considered and the job followed through. I would have no hesitation recommending Stephen and Marion to any business looking to establish itself or grow in the French market.”
P. Fagan - CEO, Home Furnishings Manufacturing and Exports
“As an exporter working with customers around the world, including across Europe, I’ve worked with Stephen on a number of projects in France. In Paris in particular, he helped me identify and secure suitable residential properties and made the process considerably easier to navigate. Stephen knows the market well, is thorough in his approach and is always a pleasure to work with. He is also a great contact to have on the ground in Paris. I would be very happy to recommend him.”
A. Quaine
Drinks Sector — International Exports
A city to build a business and a life.
