Real estate in Paris

Paris has a heritage downtown, river views and trails, with newer neighbourhoods on the edges of town. It draws buyers who want a walkable main street and easy access to Highway 403.

The town is often called the Prettiest Little Town in Canada, and its 19th-century cobblestone buildings are a big part of why. Penman's Dam and the river walks sit right beside the downtown, and the Cambridge to Paris Rail Trail starts here for walkers and cyclists.

Housing ranges from century homes and cottages close to the core to newer family subdivisions on the north and west sides of town. Older homes near the rivers are lovely, but deserve careful checks on foundations, wiring and floodplain rules before you firm up an offer.

Many Burford buyers also look in Paris, and the reverse. Paris usually gives you a walkable downtown and town services; Burford and the countryside around it usually give you more land for the money. Jon can help you compare the two on price, lot size and lifestyle.