Flatshare in Poitiers

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Poitiers

In this section, we inform you of some pros and cons of living in shared flats in this French city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Poitiers

• Most spare rooms have included in the price the cost of utility bills, so it is a fixed price per month.

• Some apartments have access to facilities such as a swimming pool, garden and/or balcony, where you will be able to enjoy the good weather.

• Take advantage of the savings on the rental cost to invest more of your budget in experiences and trips to nearby cities, such as Nantes, La Rochelle and Paris, which is about two hours away by train.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Poitiers

• Many students apply for places in residences, so it is usually difficult for the Crous to assign you one.

• Some apartments are to be shared with the owners and may have rules such as no smoking inside, they might not have a television or a microwave. In some cases, they do not include bedding.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Poitiers

If everything that involves planning an exchange overwhelms you a bit, we recommend that you download some apps for Erasmus+ that will make the process as smooth as possible. In these apps, you will not only be able to see instructions for the procedures you have to do but also tips for life in the city and at the university. These usually come from students from previous years, who assure that, for example, buying or renting a bicycle is one of the best decisions you can make when you arrive in the city since you will be able to move around easily with it and save money.

How to meet people in Poitiers?

There are several ways to meet other students in the French city, both before arriving in the city and when you arrive. We list some below, but we also encourage you to take the opportunity to befriend your roommates if you live in a shared apartment.

Student associations in Poitiers

The Erasmus Student Network has the ESN Poitiers there, an association for international students that encourages interaction between them by organizing a wide variety of activities and events throughout the year. Some activities are workshops on different themes, cinema debates, concerts, theme parties, affordable trips to Bordeaux, and board game nights.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Poitiers

The ESN Poitiers group is the most active on this platform. We recommend that you join, because, in it, you will be able to access the calendar of all the planned activities that you can join.

Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Poitiers

This is a very good alternative if you want to be in immediate contact with the other students, since they are usually created by the association or by the young people themselves. Take the opportunity to join the plans proposed in these WhatsApp groups.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Poitiers

We suggest you take into consideration the following to live in shared flats in the French city:

• You have to know that the French government frequently gives a grant for accommodation, and many available spare rooms are eligible for it. Take a good look at the requirements and do the paperwork to receive that help.

• If you happen to be in town when the À Corps Festival is taking place, arrange to go with your flatmates. It is a very fun artistic festival that lasts several days, in which you can enjoy shows and live music.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Poitiers