Flatshare in Caen

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Caen

These are some pros and cons of living in a shared flat in this French city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Caen

• Some flats have access to facilities such as a garden, terrace, balcony, or other common areas such as an entertainment room.

• You will surely find an apartment with a convenient location to live. Keep in mind that the preferred neighbourhoods by young people are typically the historic centre of Caen, Calmette, St Jean-Eudes Saint-Gilles and Demi Lune-Vaucelles-St Thérèse.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Caen

• The only space you will have completely to yourself will be your room. We recommend that you decorate it and make it a comfortable living space for you.

• Receiving a place in one of the Crous student residences is usually complicated, as there is a lot of demand.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Caen

Among the large amount of information that you can access in the Apps for Erasmus+, there are multiple instructions to carry out different procedures. This way, planning your exchange to Caen will be enjoyable. You will also find recommendations from previous students for life in the city, such as always carrying an umbrella with you, as the weather in Caen is unpredictable.

How to meet people in Caen

Take the opportunity to develop close relationships with your flatmates and organize plans with them, both inside and outside the flat. You can also consider the following options:

Student associations in Caen

At the University of Caen Normandy you will be able to be part of the "Maisons de l'étudiant", an association that carries out many events, workshops and other activities for students. You can also join numerous sports and physical activity clubs, including tennis, golf, skiing, rock climbing, and diving, among others.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Caen

There are different groups that you can join on this platform. For example, there is one of Tandem for Erasmus and international students, another general one for university students and another one of the organization Caen Erasmus Fun.  The latter organization arranges numerous affordable trips for young people to Mont Saint-Michel, the Palace of Versailles, Brussels and Amsterdam.

WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in Caen

WhatsApp or Telegram groups are generally created in which young people can be in contact with each other, plan different activities and get to know other students who have common interests. You can also propose a plan to do, to find others to join you.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Caen

We give you some recommendations to keep in mind when living in shared flats in this French city:

• If your flatmates are also students, you will be able to enjoy different events together they. For example, in March there is the Caen Student Carnival (Europe's biggest student carnival!) and in October the World Student Night.

• The French government gives the possibility of applying for a grant for accommodation, called CAF. Take a good look at whether your apartment meets the requirements to receive it and fill out the necessary paperwork.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Caen