France's capital, Paris, has been a direct benefactor of Sarkozy's two year reign as prime minister of France, and seems to be taking the economic climate in its stride.
Its property market has remained stable and even seen a price increase in apartments, which the Notaire de France\'s October 2008 report revealed had increased by 10% this year. The commuter towns surrounding Paris, such as Orleans, Tours and Reims, have also seen a healthy increase in house prices of 10.5%.
The right wing Sarkozy Government has brought in a raft of laws which continue to stimulate the construction industry and create sustained demand for residential property.
