Staying with a host family is undoubtedly the best way to get to know a country, its customs and its people. What's more, your progress in French will be much greater if you continue to speak French outside the classroom.
Choosing homestay means:
Simplifying your pre-departure formalities (booking accommodation, obtaining accommodation certificate)
Choose to live in the center of Paris (all accommodation is located in Paris and accessible by metro from the ILCF)
Enjoy your studies and Parisian life at your own pace
Immerse yourself in the language and culture by sharing the life of a French family
A choice of formulas:
Location Room rental only (no meals with the family)
Breakfast package: the family provides you with everything you need to prepare your breakfast.
Half-board package (3, 5 or 7 dinners), the family provides you with breakfast and you dine with the family 3, 5 or 7 evenings a week.
Joivy is Europe's leading student housing provider, with over 1,300 rooms in Paris.
You can reserve for 1 to 12 months one of the many shared apartments that the platform offers. Virtual tours are available in advance to help you choose the perfect room. Enjoy flexible check-in and a smooth, hassle-free experience throughout your stay.
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Free platforms
Student-place
Designed by international students in Paris, Lille and Lyon, Student-place connects students with landlords. Register via https://student-place.com/switch-my-room
Studapart
The Studapart platform puts you in touch with landlords and real estate agencies to rent studios, apartments and rooms, and helps you find roommates. Register with your personal e-mail address, then enter the activation key provided by ICP. Link: https://housing.icp.fr
Student hostels
Catholic student hostels in Paris: list and contact details available on the Diocèse de Paris website : Diocèse de Paris
Intergenerational housing
“Sharing a home with a senior citizen!
In order to guarantee a senior citizen a presence, minor services or an income, you can benefit from a free or “solidarity” rented room.