Étudiant - activities

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?

Hot food in summer, cool food in winter and low prices all year round: that's what university restaurants offer, located all over Paris and its suburbs, as close as possible 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.

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!