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Who lives in Neuilly-sur-Seine
Neuilly-sur-Seine sits immediately west of the Paris ring road, a commune of grand Haussmann-era apartments and quiet residential avenues that has long been one of the most affluent addresses in the region. It draws established French families, executives and a steady international community, many with children at the schools in and around the commune. The appeal is a calm, green, safe environment within minutes of central Paris and of La Defense, the business district just beyond. you have the Bois de Boulogne on the doorstep, elegant streets and a strong sense of community without the bustle of the inner arrondissements. The feel is refined and residential, with the smart shops and markets of Avenue Charles de Gaulle at its heart. To see how Neuilly fits into the wider city, start with our international schools in Paris directory.
Schools in and near Neuilly-sur-Seine
Neuilly is well placed for international families. Marymount International School Paris sits in the commune on Boulevard de la Saussaye, offering an English-language American curriculum for younger children, and Saint James Bilingual School also operates here for nursery and primary in two languages. A short distance away, the American School of Paris in Saint-Cloud serves families wanting a US pathway through to graduation, while the International School of Paris sits in the neighbouring 16th arrondissement and the British School of Paris lies further west in Croissy-sur-Seine. Together these put American, British, IB and bilingual options within reach of a Neuilly base. Because demand for places is high, register early and line up assessments well ahead of your move.
For the full list with curricula, stages and admissions detail, use the Paris schools directory, and read our neighbourhood guides to the surrounding western districts where many expat families settle, including living in the 16th arrondissement, living in Levallois-Perret and living in Boulogne-Billancourt. If you are not sure which curriculum or school suits your child, the school finder quiz will shortlist options based on your priorities.
Commute and catchment
The Paris area's international schools admit by application rather than by residential catchment, so a Neuilly address does not reserve a place at any particular school, and families routinely travel to the campus that fits best. What Neuilly offers is excellent transport. Metro line 1 runs through the commune at Pont de Neuilly, Les Sablons and Porte Maillot, taking you straight into central Paris in one direction and out to La Defense in the other, while buses and the nearby suburban rail network add further options. That makes Neuilly one of the western communes where older children can travel to activities and the city independently. For the school run, many families walk or use the Metro, and the schools further out are reachable by car or school transport. French state schooling does work to a residential sectorisation if you choose that route, so check the local rules with the mairie. Plan journeys around the Metro and RER peaks.
Housing and cost of living
Housing in Neuilly is led by spacious, well-appointed apartments in classic stone buildings, with a smaller number of houses on the quieter streets. That gives it a clear cost profile: this is one of the most expensive communes in the Paris region, with prime apartments renting on a par with the smartest central arrondissements. For a family weighing Neuilly against an inner-city arrondissement or a greener suburb, the trade-off is space, calm and proximity to the Bois versus the lower cost or the buzz of other options. When you add school fees to Paris-area rents, Neuilly is a high-cost choice. Model the full picture, rent, schooling, transport and day-to-day costs, with our relocation cost calculator, check typical tuition against our Paris primary school fees guide, and read the wider relocation guide for visas, healthcare and setting-up logistics. Treat any specific rent figure you see as indicative. the market moves, so verify current asking rents before you budget.
Family life
Daily life in Neuilly is built around its parks, markets and the river. The Bois de Boulogne, on the western edge, is the great asset, with lakes, playgrounds, cycling paths and the Jardin d'Acclimatation amusement park and gardens that families visit at weekends. Avenue Charles de Gaulle and the market streets hold boutiques, bakeries and a covered market, and squares and small parks are dotted through the residential quarters. The trade-off is the premium cost and a quieter, more sedate atmosphere than the inner arrondissements, which some families love and others find too calm. Healthcare access is excellent, with the well-known American Hospital of Paris located in the commune, which reassures international families with young children.
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Marymount International School Paris is in Neuilly-sur-Seine, on Boulevard de la Saussaye, offering an English-language American curriculum for younger children. Saint James Bilingual School also operates in Neuilly. A short distance away, the American School of Paris sits in Saint-Cloud and the International School of Paris is in the neighbouring 16th arrondissement, while the British School of Paris lies further west in Croissy-sur-Seine. See the Paris schools directory for curricula, stages and admissions detail.
Neuilly-sur-Seine is one of the most sought-after family addresses in the Paris area, an affluent, leafy commune just west of the city with elegant streets, the Bois de Boulogne on its doorstep and strong schools nearby. It favours families who want space, safety and greenery while staying on the Metro into central Paris. The parks, the calm residential feel and proximity to international schools are the main draws.
No. Neuilly-sur-Seine is on Metro line 1, which runs straight into central Paris and out to La Defense, and is served by buses and easy access to the suburban rail network. Most families manage without a car, walking or using the Metro for the school run and errands, though some keep one for weekends away.
Neuilly-sur-Seine is one of the most expensive communes in the Paris region, with elegant apartments commanding rents on a par with the smartest central arrondissements. It is a high-cost choice once school fees and Paris rents are combined. Model the full picture with the relocation cost calculator before committing.
Family life centres on the Bois de Boulogne and its lakes and playgrounds, the markets and boutiques of Avenue Charles de Gaulle, and a calm, residential atmosphere with parks and squares throughout. The trade-off is the premium cost and a quieter feel than central Paris. Healthcare access is excellent, with the American Hospital of Paris in the commune.