Flatshare in La Rochelle

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in La Rochelle

We tell you some pros and cons of living with roommates in the French city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in La Rochelle

Use the extra money in your budget to enjoy all that La Rochelle offers and travel to surrounding cities including Bordeaux, Toulouse, and Nantes.

In some apartments, you can access areas such as a garden or a terrace, and even a private bathroom.

You can choose spare rooms both in private shared flats and in student residences, which are usually run by the Crous, as well as in family apartments.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in La Rochelle

There is often high demand for rooms in this French city, so you have to do your search well in advance if you want to find one that includes all the features that are important to you.

Utility bills (water, gas, electricity, etc.) might not be included in the rent, so you will have to add an extra at the end of each month.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in La Rochelle

There are some apps for Erasmus+ that you can use to manage the different phases of your exchange to La Rochelle. Thanks to them, like the one of the European Commission, you will have access to information and instructions for carrying out procedures, as well as services in the city and discounts for young people. You can read the experiences of students from previous years, who say that eating in university restaurants is one of the best ways to get to know the local gastronomy and save on food.

How to meet people in La Rochelle

The following are some of the ways you have to meet people in the French city:

Student associations in La Rochelle

One of the best associations you can join is the ESN La Rochelle. Its volunteers help internationals integrate into the city by providing support and planning a host of fun events, such as quiz nights, theme parties, meditations in parks, beer pong, language exchanges, and cultural visits such as the Museum of New World, among others.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in La Rochelle

We recommend that you join the groups on this platform created by ESN La Rochelle since in them you will be able to access the calendar to see all the activities that you will be able to take part in with other students. There are also some distinguished groups according to the academic calendar so that you are in contact with young people who go in the same season as you.

Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in La Rochelle

Students who join these groups introduce themselves and give details about their interests and hobbies, so it is a good way to find young people who have things in common with you. Propose plans you want to do, whether it’s going to a bar or walks along the beaches and the port.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in La Rochelle

Here are some tips for you to consider when living in shared flats in the French city:

Remember that France offers students the opportunity to receive a subsidy for accommodation, called CAF. You must see if the apartment you choose meets the requirements and fill out all the paperwork to request it.

To make the most of the extra in your budget, we recommend you purchase one of the discount transport cards offered to those under the age of 28. There are usually cards with discounts of up to 30% on national and international trains, as well as offers on the use of the TGVs fast train.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in La Rochelle