Born Global: Paris
Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world so there’s a good chance you’ve already been … and more than once. A city that has a timeless familiarity for first-time and frequent visitors, and residents alike, with instantly recognisable iconic architecture, exquisite cuisine and wine, chic boutiques and priceless art.
It is one of the great art repositories of the world, remains at the forefront of international fashion trends, and with over three dozen startup incubators, including the continent’s largest, Paris is fast becoming Europe’s innovation capital. Paris draws talent from all corners of the world; Australia is no exception.
Meet our members in Paris
John W.H. Denton AO is laying the groundwork to future-proof the global economy – by making strides in sustainable development. He recently moved to Paris to take the helm at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) as Secretary General
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Alumnus of University of Melbourne and co-founder of Paris-based digital solution company Animate Storiz, Maxence Douet, understands the ecosystem of the digital space. He has embraced emerging trends and offers people a way to see the world with new eyes through digital curation and online videos.
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Frederic Calinaud once aspired to be an actor. But instead of pursuing an acting career, he became a lawyer, presenting facts to defend the rights of his clients in court – a different type of performing stage where he is shining bright.
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Catherine Martell is a successful global communicator who brings a dynamic spirit and profound experience in marketing and communications. Originally from Melbourne, her career has always revolved around understanding the needs of people and communities
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Originally from Australia and now based in Paris, Annette has reported from parts of Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Both curious and passionate, she is a journalist who has simultaneously fitted in and stood out, thriving in the media industry.
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Director Kinga Burza has made her mark on the competitive music video and commercial film industry through hard work, persistence, a willingness to take chances – and a healthy dose of Australian charm.
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Sydney-native Monique Foy, Director of Marketing, Communication and Image and menswear brand AMI Alexandre Mattiussi, dispels the rumours that working in the thick of the fashion capital is all allure.
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“I’m quite attracted to anomalies”, comments independent curator, publisher, writer, consultant and gallerist , during a conversation about what makes his approach unique. Coming from an unconventional curatorial background, Joseph Allen Shea parlayed his way into the art world through his graphic design, advertising and publishing, right into the heart of Paris.
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After a year on a French working holiday visa, Damian Garnys decided that Paris was a city he wanted to spend more time in. He is now working for the Organisation for the Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
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Stephanie Jensen travelled to Paris in June this year. Not for a holiday, like most of her 26-year old peers, but as an Australian delegate to the 2017 OECD Forum as part of the Global Voices Program.
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Meet Sarah Pank, a Sydney native who moved to Paris in 2006. Recognising a gap in the market for high-quality rental apartments, she decided to take matters in to her own hands and establish what’s now known as Apartments Actually.
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In 2016 Australian fashion designer Paul Vasileff made his Paris debut with a haute couture collection of gowns that each took between 800 and 1500 hours to embroider. A favourite on the red carpet as well as in the couture realm, the 2017 Young Australian of the Year is taking over the fashion world in a shower of sequins and flowers.
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Know before you go
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Make the move
Thinking about making the move to Paris? You’ll be able to find some helpful information on visa requirements here.
Things to do
Feeling hungry? Check out Eater’s guide to The 38 Essential Paris Restaurants and Conde Nast Traveler 50 Best Restaurants in Paris.
Feeling thirsty? Thrillist have compiled a list of the Best Bars in Paris to Drink at Right Now and Timeout has the 100 Best Bars in Paris.
Top experiences and sites? The Eiffel Tour is an obvious must, but check out Atlas Obscura’s 112 Cool and Unusual Things to do in Paris and Brusied Passports’ list of Alternative Things to do in Paris for some other ideas.
Unique to this city? See Paris via Walking Tour.
There for a limited amount of time? Check out the New York Times’ 36 hours in Paris for both the left and right bank.
Did you know?
- Le mur des je t’aime, or The Wall Of Love in Paris, has the phrase “I love you” featured 311 times in 250 languages
- Before The Louvre was a museum, it started out as a fortress in the 12th century
- The Notre Dame Cathedral is the most popular monument in Paris and in all of France, beating even the Eiffel Tower
- Paris has many nicknames, but its most famous is “La Ville-Lumière,” or rather, The City of Lights, a name it owes both to its fame as a centre of education and ideas and its early adoption of street lighting