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.
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. [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!
Finding student accommodation in Paris: our 10 practical tips
