Living in Paris is a bit like living in a daydream from the outside: historic monuments every 500 meters, squares that have left their mark on history and beautiful parks, often discovered in literature, film or art... However, once the magic has worn off, Paris - like every other European capital - is a veritable living hell: tiny apartments, exorbitant rents and stiff competition from other tenants await you. So, unless you're a couple (and therefore only need one bedroom instead of two), living in Paris on your own is expensive.
Students: how to find accommodation in Paris for the start of the academic year? Our 10 tips
Whether you're in the Paris region, in the rest of France, or even abroad, Paris is the capital of France, but it's also one of the most difficult places in the world to find student accommodation. So, to give yourself the best possible chance of signing your lease before the start of the new academic year, here are our 10 tips! [Read more]
However, flatsharing is widespread in the capital and its suburbs, and some Facebook groups and other online sites have made it their raison d'être to put you in touch with flatmates when a vacancy arises. Here are our top sites for finding a flatshare for sure:
The essential websites and online platforms:
Facebook groups
The list is obviously not exhaustive. If you're looking for a more supportive type of roommate, we suggest you look intointergenerational housing, which is offered by a number of associations in the capital. Parisian flatshares are still very much in demand: multiply your requests, send hundreds of messages and accumulate visits to put all the chances on your side!
Students: how to find accommodation in Paris for the start of the academic year? Our 10 tips
