Flatshare in Orléans

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Orléans

Here are some pros and cons of living in shared flats in this French city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Orléans

• There are options for shared flats in different neighbourhoods of the city, so you will surely find one with a convenient location for you. Some of the most chosen areas by young people are the centre of Orléans (Centre Ville), Bourgogne and La Source.

• You will be able to invest more of your budget in getting to know the Loire Valley region and Paris, which is approximately 1:30 hours away by public transport.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Orléans

• It is often difficult to find a place in the university student residence. In addition, it is located on the La Source campus, far from the city centre and the entertainment venues most frequented by young people.

• In some cases, the owner does not include the bedding in the rent, so you will have to bring it from home or buy it when you arrive in the city. Try to find out before you travel so you are not surprised.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Orléans

We recommend that you download one of the apps for Erasmus+ that you have at your disposal, such as the one from the European Community. These apps provide a wealth of data to make your exchange to Orléans simpler, as well as tips from young people who have been there in previous years. One of these tips is that, if you have the opportunity, take the opportunity to buy fruit and vegetables in the neighbourhood markets. The quality is usually better, as well as being cheaper.

How to meet people in Orléans?

The following are some of the ways you have to meet people in the French city. In addition, we encourage you to make friends with your flatmates, who will surely become your Erasmus family while you are there.

Student associations in Orléans

The Erasmus Student Network has a branch in this French city, and we recommend that you join it. Together with the ESN Orléans, you will be able to enjoy many activities and events during the year, at the same time that you meet other students who attend them.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Orléans

Most of the groups in this social network are created by ESN Orléans. There are several that are divided according to academic year or season and there is a generic one. In all of them, you will be able to see the calendar of activities that are organized, being able to decide which ones to attend. They can include going to festivals, theme parties, affordable trips such as to Chambord, and city tours, among others.

Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Orléans

Thanks to ESN you also have WhatsApp groups that you can join to connect with other students. Take the opportunity to attend the plans that are organized there and also to propose the ones you want.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Orléans

Keep these tips in mind for living in a shared flat in the French city:

• The main campus of the University of Orléans is located in the La Source area, in the south of the city, and the other to the northwest of the centre. For this reason, you should determine in which of the two you are going to have classes, to choose accommodation with good communication with it.

• Do you like to walk or play sports outdoors? You will have the opportunity to choose an apartment that is close to the Loire River, so you will be able to enjoy the recreation area on its banks.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Orléans