The German Colony — known to locals simply as HaMoshava — was founded by Templer settlers in 1873 and retains the only meaningful concentration of pre-state European houses in the city. Cremieux Street is the most coveted address; HaTzfira and Lloyd George follow.
Jerusalem's French Quarter
This is the neighbourhood that has most absorbed the French Jewish migration of the past two decades. Boulangeries, French-speaking pediatricians, and Shabbat tables that switch between French and English are now a defining texture of the quarter. The result is a community that feels simultaneously deeply Israeli and entirely international.
Two Property Categories
Property here divides into two categories: original Templer houses, which are rare and tightly held, and newer boutique buildings on the side streets. Both perform well. Restored Templer houses on Cremieux or Emek Refaim remain the most coveted heritage assets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the French community so strong here?
Three decades of accumulation. The first French families settled in the German Colony in the 1990s, followed by a continuous wave post-2000. The density of French-language services — synagogues, schools, doctors, shops — is now self-reinforcing.
Is it good for families with children?
Yes, particularly. Good schools, multiple synagogues, parks, and a dense community of French-speaking families. This is the default choice for aliyah buyers with school-age children.
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