On this page you’ll find useful information about how to find the perfect accommodation!
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Which Accommodation Option Should You Choose?
Whether you prefer a student residence, shared accommodation, a host family, or a private rental, each option has its own advantages depending on your budget, lifestyle, and expectations.
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Our Tips for an Effective Search
We will guide you step by step to help you find the ideal accommodation:
- Access to partnerships with student residences
- Tips for a quick and effective search
- Information on financial assistance such as housing benefits (Personalised Housing Assistance - PHA)
- Good practices for securing your rental contract
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Plan Your Search in Advance!
The most sought-after accommodations are taken quickly, so start your process as early as possible to maximise your chances of finding a comfortable and well-located home.
Discover all the options and resources to start your student life with peace of mind!
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La Rochelle Campus
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University Residences
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The CROUS of Poitiers offers six university residences on the La Rochelle campus that allow you to live at an affordable price.
CROUS accommodation is reserved primarily for French government scholarship students. In the first semester, there are no places available for students who do not meet the scholarship criteria. However, it is possible to apply for a CROUS accommodation in the second semester, even without a scholarship, as there are some vacancies at that time.
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CLLAJ 17 - Local Committee for Autonomous Housing for Young People
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The CLLAJ17 is a non-profit association whose goal is to support all young people aged 16 to 30 in their search for accommodation.
Its missions are to welcome, inform, guide, and support young people in their projects of seeking autonomous housing.
It also offers a housing portfolio with support tailored to young people's situations.
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ARHPEJ - Rochelaise Association for Student and Young People's Housing
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ARHPEJ, formerly ARPAE, is a non-profit association managing 4 residences, offering more than 640 accommodations, for students located in the heart of the university park, near the city centre and the Old Port.
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La Rochelle Youth Hostel
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Ideally located in relation to Excelia, the Youth Hostel can be a temporary accommodation solution for you. Excelia students benefit from negotiated rates, so make sure to present your student card or enrolment certificate. Note that the hostel can be very busy in the summer and September.
Contact the youth hostel:
Tel: 05 46 44 43 11 (8am to 12pm and 4pm to 8pm)
Email: [email protected]
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Lokaviz Platform
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Lokaviz is a CROUS platform that brings together accommodation offers for students from private landlords. It’s easy to use and free, so make sure to check Lokaviz during your search.
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Central Hostel
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A new concept for shared accommodation. Central Hostel offers dorms for 4 to 12 people with beautiful spaces: comfortable bedding, individual pods for sleeping, secure lockers, all in a renovated former private mansion in the historic heart of the city.
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Tours Campus
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University Residences
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The CROUS of Tours offers twelve university residences spread across the city, allowing you to live at affordable prices.
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Youth & Housing Association
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The Youth & Housing Association facilitates the mobility of young people and contributes to their independence by offering flexible and tailored housing and catering solutions. The association manages a portfolio of quality furnished accommodations, with moderate rent, eligible for APL (Housing Benefit), and mostly accessible to people with reduced mobility.
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Orléans Campus
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University Residences
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The CROUS of Orléans offers eight university residences located throughout the city, allowing you to live at affordable prices.
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The Housing House
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The Housing House is a non-profit association that provides information on access to housing and offers a free service for registering social housing requests in the 22 municipalities of the Orléans Metropolis. It also offers dedicated support for young people under 30 who are looking for accommodation in the Orléans area.
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The CRIJ
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The CRIJ provides information to young people on all the subjects that interest them: studies, careers, jobs, practical life, etc. As a true resource centre, the CRIJ also provides information on housing issues and connects young people with the right contacts.
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Paris Campus
Student accommodation prices range from €600 to €900 in the Paris region. Here are some accommodations located near the Excelia Cachan campus.
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ECLA
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Our Paris campus has a partnership with ECLA residences (accommodation in Massy Palaiseau, Villejuif, and Noisy-le-Grand) offering all-inclusive prices starting from €895.
If you are interested in an ECLA accommodation, you can contact Mathilda ANTON JEYAKUMAR at: [email protected]
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CROUS
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The CROUS of Cachan prioritises students who receive the French government scholarship. However, from the second semester, starting from January/February, CROUS will consider applications from non-scholarship students as well as international students.
Social Landlords
To benefit from social housing, you must meet certain criteria for allocation, particularly regarding income.
There is only one application form for all social landlords in the relevant department.
Apply for social housing in La Rochelle
Apply for social housing in Tours
Apply for social housing in Orléans
After submitting your application, you will receive a unique number, and a social landlord will contact you and offer a housing option based on your criteria and location.
You can also apply for listings via the AL’in platform. You will need to provide your unique number and create an account to apply for rental offers.
Are you in work-study?
As a work-study student, you can search for accommodation just like other students. However, there are more and more specific aids for work-study students, particularly regarding housing.
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♦ The Aziyadé Residence from Crous
This residence is specially designed for work-study students and short stays. Once you know your school attendance days, you can submit a housing request through an online form available on the residence’s website.
Discover the residence and apply for accommodation
♦ Bed & Crous
A platform from Crous for students looking for short and medium-term stays.
♦ Horizon Habitat Jeunes
Horizon Habitat Jeunes is an association that offers housing solutions for young people aged 16 to 30 who are actively engaged in employment.
Discover the association and the residences
♦ Apparthotel
This type of rental, combining the comfort of an apartment with hotel services, is ideal for work-study students who only need accommodation for a few days, weeks, or even several months.
Less than 10 minutes on foot from the school, the Séjours et Affaires Les Minimes aparthotel offers accommodation options.
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Tours and Orléans
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♦ Bed & Crous
A platform from Crous for students looking for short and medium-term stays.
♦ E-logement Platform, Centre Region
E-logement is a platform dedicated to temporary accommodation for students in apprenticeship, training, or work-study programs, as well as practical information on financial aid, legal aspects, regulations, etc.
♦ Crous Orléans-Tours
The Crous of Orléans-Tours offers temporary accommodation for work-study students.
Apply for temporary accommodation
♦ Hôtel de l'Alternance in Tours
The Hôtel de l'Alternance is a residence located in Tours and managed by the Jeunesse et Habitat Association. This residence consists of 45 accommodations for young people aged 16 to 30 for short stays (by the night, week, or month).
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Paris
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♦ Ensemble2générations
Ensemble2générations is an association offering intergenerational cohabitation, either free or at a reduced cost. The principle? Live with a senior in exchange for presence in the evenings and at night, services rendered, or a small rent.
♦ Bed & Crous
A platform from Crous for students looking for short and medium-term stays.
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