Episode
House Hunters International: Planning a Future in Paris, France
Overview
Dr. Jayne Lee fell so in love with Paris that she geared her career in medicine towards moving there. Soon enough she found a job practicing telemedicine and fell in love with Edouard. But for these newlyweds, buying an apartment in one of the most coveted and expensive cities in the world isn't as easy as falling in love. While Jayne needs an office as soon as possible, Edouard wants to be sure there is room for a future family. Property Consultant Adrian Leeds desperately searches for a compromise when House Hunters International goes to Paris, France.
Details
- Series
- House Hunters International
- Season
- Season 56
- Episode
- Episode 12
- Air date
- 2013-08-28
- Runtime
- 23 min
Episode context
Planning a Future in Paris, France is Episode 12 in Season 56 of House Hunters International. It aired on 2013-08-28. The runtime is 23 min.
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