Are there any Squat houses in Paris?
I will be in Paris soon and I am interested in finding squat houses due to their cultural offer. Here where I live (Madrid, Spain) there are squat houses where talks, conferences or concerts are held in a more or less regular basis.
I searched in Google for "squat houses" but I found almost no information and most of it was outdated. Is there any "guide" of the most popular squat houses in Paris (in English or French)?
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Is squatting legal in Paris?
According to French law, squatters who occupy a space for more than 48 hours cannot be forcefully evicted. Instead, they must be sued by the proprietor, a process that can take months.What are squats in Paris?
For those of you that don't know, a squat is a space\u2014with or without roofing\u2013that is taken over by the first person who finds it abandoned and/or neglected.Is squatting legal in France?
The law has been toughened to enable homeowners in France to obtain speedy eviction of squatters from their property, but only provided the pr\xe9fet agrees. Although the squatting of property is not widespread in France, several high-profile cases in recent years have triggered a change in the law.How do I find somewhere to squat?
The way to find a building is to simply walk around the streets with your eyes open. Try to concentrate on areas where people are already squatting or homesteading, as you will usually get less hassle from the neighbors if you squat there. Look at the buildings surrounding the one you've got your eye on.Inside Paris' Illegal Squats
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