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Craftsmanship excellence comes to the Carreau du Temple for an exceptional exhibition and sale.

From December 4 to 7, 2025, the Carrousel des Métiers d'Art et de Création returns to the Carreau du Temple for its 13th edition. This is a must-see event for anyone who loves craftsmanship and beautiful materials, or who wants to find unique gifts as the holidays approach. Organized by the Île-de-France Chamber of Trades and Crafts, the Carrousel also marks the institution's 100th anniversary, a symbolic year celebrating a century of craftsmanship and innovation.

Finding student accommodation in Paris: our 10 practical tips

Finding student accommodation in Paris or the Ile-de-France region can be a daunting task. With high demand, high rents and tight deadlines, the search can quickly become complicated. To help you find an apartment or room before the start of the school year, here are our 10 practical tips.

Living in Paris: how to find a flat-share in the capital?

It's the perfect solution for those who want to live in Paris or the suburbs, while paying less rent and living in a larger space than the traditional 8-10 m² attic maid's room: shared flats are in great demand in Paris, so we explain how to find yours.

Chez Phiphi, the student hangout in the 18th arrondissement

On Rue Philippe de Girard, you'll find Chez Phiphi, a third place designed by and for students to bring them together for shared activities, games evenings, karaoke...

Students without accommodation: what are the alternatives as the new school year approaches?

In Paris, finding accommodation when you're a student is almost mission impossible. Every time an ad is posted, hundreds of applications are sent out, and it's often difficult to get the best deal. We've come up with a few alternatives to get you by.

Students: which university restaurants are close to your campus?

Warm food in winter, fresh food in summer, and low prices all year round: that's what university restaurants offer, located just about everywhere in Paris and its suburbs, close to student campuses. Discover the cafeterias and university restaurants closest to your student residence or campus!

Top student cities: Paris drops out of the top 10 and plummets down the rankings

As it does every autumn, L'Etudiant publishes its annual study to identify the best French student cities and, conversely, the cities where it's not so good to study. Unlike previous years, Paris is no longer among the top 10 French student cities.

Cala and its pasta from €6 without a cook, the best deal for students

At Nation, Jussieu and soon Jardin du Luxembourg, Cala offers pasta dishes from €6, prepared without a cook. A great deal for students and those on a tight budget!