Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Limoges

International students who move to live their Erasmus experience in Limoges usually choose shared flats as their accommodation. Remember that it is a small city and the student atmosphere is fun but calm, so living with roommates from different parts of the world will help you to liven up your day-to-day life. In addition, you will be accompanied from the beginning by students who are in the same situation as you and who understand when your spirits drop a little due to missing your family and friends.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Limoges

These are some of the most notable pros and cons of choosing to live in shared flats in the French city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Limoges

• You will surely find a flat with a convenient location for you, with good access to leisure areas and the University of Limoges campus which you will attend. Some neighbourhoods preferred by young people are Zi Nord, L'Abbessaille, Quartier des Émailleurs, Hotel de Ville and Clos Moreau.

• You can save on the cost of rent, so your student budget will be enough to make more cheap trips to nearby cities, such as Nantes, Bordeaux, Paris and Toulouse.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Limoges

• The spare rooms of student residences are usually small and have little space for students.

• The inhabitants of Limoges tend to be a bit closed and shy at first, so if any of your companions are locals, it may take a while to make friends.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Limoges

Take advantage of the Apps for Erasmus+ that you can download to access all the information that is available online about life in Limoges and the procedures that you have to do before your arrival and when you are in the city. Among this relevant information, you will find advice from young people who have already studied there, such as paying close attention to the atmosphere of the flat you will live in, to find out if there are many parties or if it is rather quiet.

How to meet people in Limoges

These are some ways you have to meet people in the French city, in addition to sharing moments with your flatmates and befriending them.

Student associations in Limoges

The University of Limoges has an International Welcome Office that organizes various events for students throughout the year, including skiing, an integration day, kayaking and other moments to share with other young international people.

Facebook Groups for Erasmus in Limoges

There are some groups on this platform that you can join to connect with other international students who are going to exchange in Limoges. In them, you can also ask your doubts and solve the different questions about life in the French city.

Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Limoges

In these groups, students introduce themselves and share their interests. That way it's easier to meet people with common interests and with whom you can make the plans you want in the city, whether it's going out to party, some cultural visit or even having a picnic in the Jardin de l'Evechet.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in  Limoges

We give you some tips for you to take into consideration:

• You will be able to enjoy many events during the year, organized mainly in neighbourhoods in the centre of the city. Some of them are Opération Tous à l'Opéra, La Nuit européenne des Musées , and Journée d'Accueil International at the Université de Limoges.

• You can apply for the housing subsidy called CAF, which will grant you a monthly amount to help you pay for the rent. Of course, not all flats meet the requirements, so you must see if yours meets them to present the necessary papers.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Limoges

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