On this page you’ll find useful information about how to find the perfect accommodation!
What types of accommodation are available?
In France, several options are available to you depending on your budget and needs:
- Student residences: practical and well-located solutions
- Flat-sharing: ideal for splitting costs and meeting new people
- Private rentals: more independence, but often more expensive
- Homestay accommodation: cultural immersion and reduced cost
The essential steps to know
- Apply for a visa and residence permit (if required)
- Open a bank account in France
- Take out mandatory home insurance
Good to know: some residences and landlords may require a guarantor in France. If you don’t have one, solutions like Visale can help!
With our recommendations and partners, make your move easier and find accommodation tailored to your needs with complete peace of mind!
Looking for accommodation?
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For all campuses
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Excelia housing platform
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Access a wide range of listings for periods from 1 to 24 months near your campus, as well as throughout France when looking for an internship.
Whether you’re looking for a studio, flat-share, or a room in a homestay, discover a wide choice of exclusive offers tailored to your needs.
Enjoy personalised support and additional services such as the Verified Profile and home insurance. Booking is secure and our landlords commit to responding within 72 hours for your peace of mind.
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La Rochelle Campus
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University Residences
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The CROUS of Poitiers offers six university residences on the La Rochelle campus, providing affordable accommodation.
The CROUS accommodations are prioritised for students receiving French government grants. In the first semester, there are no places in these residences for students who do not meet the grant criteria. However, it is possible to apply for a CROUS residence for the second semester, even without a grant, as there may be some availability during this period.
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CLLAJ 17 - Local Committee for Young People’s Independent Housing
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The CLLAJ17 is a non-profit organisation aimed at supporting all young people aged 16 to 30 in their search for housing.
Its mission is to welcome, inform, guide, and assist young people in their projects of finding independent housing.
It also offers a housing stock with tailored support for the needs of young people.
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ARHPEJ - Rochelaise Association for Housing for Students and Young People
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The ARHPEJ, formerly ARPAE, is a non-profit organisation that manages 4 residences, with over 640 accommodations, for students located at the heart of the university park, near the city centre and the old port.
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La Rochelle Youth Hostel
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Ideally located in relation to Excelia, the Youth Hostel can be a temporary housing solution. Excelia students benefit from negotiated rates, so remember to bring your student card or certificate of enrolment. Be aware that during the summer and September, demand is very high.
Contact the Youth Hostel:
Tel: 05 46 44 43 11 (8 am to 12 pm and 4 pm to 8 pm)
Email: [email protected]
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Lokaviz Platform
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Lokaviz is a CROUS platform that brings together housing offers from private landlords for students. It’s easy to use and free, so make sure to check Lokaviz when searching for housing.
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Central Hostel
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A new collective housing concept. Central Hostel offers dormitories for 4 to 12 people with great spaces: high-quality bedding, individual pods for the night, secure lockers, all in a renovated historic building in the heart of the city.
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Tours Campus
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University Residences
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The CROUS of Tours offers twelve university residences located throughout the city, providing affordable accommodation.
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Youth & Housing Association
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The Youth & Housing Association facilitates the mobility of young people and contributes to their independence by offering flexible and adapted housing and catering solutions. The association manages a high-quality furnished housing stock, with moderate rent, eligible for APL (housing assistance), and mainly accessible to people with reduced mobility.
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Orléans Campus
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University Residences
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The CROUS of Orléans offers eight university residences located throughout the city, providing affordable accommodation.
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The House of Housing
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The House of Housing is an association under the 1901 law that provides information about access to housing and offers a free service for registering social housing applications across the 22 municipalities of the Orléans metropolitan area. It also provides a dedicated service for young people under 30 who are looking for housing in the Orléans area.
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The CRIJ
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The CRIJ provides information to young people on all the topics that concern them: studies, jobs, practical life, etc. As a true resource centre, the CRIJ also provides information on housing issues and connects individuals with the right contacts.
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Paris Campus
Student accommodation prices range between €600 and €900 in the Paris region. Here are some accommodations near the Excelia Cachan campus.
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ECLA
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Our Paris Campus has a partnership with the ECLA residences (accommodation in Massy Palaiseau, Villejuif, and Noisy le Grand), offering all-inclusive rates starting from €895.
If you are interested in ECLA accommodation, you can contact Mathilda ANTON JEYAKUMAR: [email protected]
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CROUS
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The CROUS of Cachan prioritises students receiving the French government scholarship. However, from the second semester, starting in January/February, the CROUS will consider applications from non-scholarship students and international students.
