Housing in France

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Tips to find student housing
It is not easy to find accommodation, especially in large French cities, so make sure to start your search as soon as possible.

  • Don’t wait until you are in France to start looking for housing
  • Submit your application before you leave
  • Send in several requests for student housing
  • Try to find student rental accommodation that is furnished
  • Be careful and make sure the company offering the lodging is reliable. Never send money without first signing a lease and speaking directly with the company.

Different types of housing

Studapart Network requires your emlyon business school email address to log in to the housing platform, or your personal email address with the activation code HOUSINGEMLYON.
Access hundreds of exclusive offers for periods of 1 to 24 months near your campus but also throughout France during your search for internship: studios, flatshares, rooms in private homes ... and benefit from a personalized support! From the rental file to the reservation of the accommodation, all the steps are done online. The rental file is simplified and in 100% digital format. You can also benefit from services after your reservation. You don't have a guarantor living in France? Thanks to the Studapart guarantee, Studapart is your guarantor for the whole duration of your rental. A multilingual team awaits you at booking@studapart.com.

Student housing in a private residence or with private owners

Many private student residences are open to foreign students. You can also choose to rent your own room or flat from an individual or a real estate agency. You can search for individual or shared accommodation.


Lyon
You can also choose to apply for a housing in one of Cardinal Campus residences (non emlyon partners) which are closed to the Ecully campus or closed to Gare de Vaise metro station in Lyon.
2 residences near Ecully campus: Le Drakkar and Le Gallion. More info here and by email at lyonecully@cardinalcampus.fr.
3 residences near the metro station Gare de Vaise in Lyon: Club 55, Madison Park and Studio 9. More info here and by email at lyonvaise@cardinalcampus.fr.


Paris
Master’s students can also apply for housing at the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris (CIUP) residences (non emlyon partner). Located in the south of Paris, the CIUP houses over 6000 students and researchers in 40 different residences. Room rates vary according to comfort, age, and the length of the stay. Eligibility is based on nationality. Make sure to apply early due to high demand.

Intergenerational housing

Benefit from a very competitive rent price by living at a senior’s home or a senior residence. Our partners:
Colette (for Paris only): Colette help you to find an accommodation with very nice hosts who have a free room to rent, for periods of 6 to 12 months during your studies, an internship, an apprenticeship or your first job.
Camarage (for Paris, Lyon & Saint-Etienne): you benefit from an affordable and well-located room, while your elders enjoy a complementary retirement and a friendly presence. It is also eligible to CAF benefits.

Home-Exchange

Students in mobility (academic exchange, internships…) ? Exchange your accommodation with Swwitch !


With Swwitch, Find and book your accommodation worldwide! You won’t have to pay rent abroad during your mobility and you keep your current housing during your trip abroad !
Get an exclusive 90€ discount with code: EMLYON

CROUS residences

The CROUS is a government service that provides food, housing, and subsidies for students in France. French students are given priority in CROUS residences.

For Lyon & Saint-Etienne, click here (information are in French).
For Paris, click here (information are in French).

Inclusive and social student housing

You may have access to social student housing, which have more affordable prices.
Located near the Paris campus, the Foyer de Reuilly welcomes young professionals, job seekers, apprentices and students from all around the world (young women only). More info: city’s website (in French).

Student housing with a host family

Staying in a homestay with a host family is a great way to practice your French, discover the local culture, and reduce your housing costs. In most cases, this would be a private room in a house or flat. Contact Atome Paris or Homestay in Paris for more information (non emlyon partners).

Other useful websites to find accommodation (non emlyon business school partners)