Flatshare in Strasbourg

Living in a shared apartment is usually the favourite option for young people since it is more affordable for a student's budget. However, you have to look at the lifestyle of your flatmates to see if it is an apartment where many gatherings take place (the French tend to be very partying) or if it is quieter. This way you will be able to choose the one that best suits your preferences.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Strasbourg 

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

Advantages of sharing a flat in Strasbourg 

• The French can be a bit distant in the beginning, but by sharing an apartment you surely live in a multicultural environment and you feel accompanied from the moment you arrive in Strasbourg.

• Many of the shared flats are located in neighbourhoods close to the most popular entertainment venues and the university, such as Centre-Ville, Esplanade and Orangerie.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Strasbourg 

• Being a university city and receiving so many students every year, the demand for shared flats in Strasbourg is very high, especially when the beginning of the semester approaches. Try to search well in advance and book at your earliest convenience.

• If the rules of the house are not clear (for example, regarding visits, smoking, pets, noise, etc.) arguments can frequently arise.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Strasbourg 

In the different apps for Erasmus+ that you have at your disposal, you will have access to a large amount of relevant information to plan the Erasmus. For example, you will be able to apply for a new exchange, fill out the Learning Agreement, receive notifications about events in Strasbourg and read advice from other students, such as taking the tram to go shopping in Kehl, a German city that is very close and where the prices are cheaper.

How to meet people in Strasbourg?

These are some other means for meeting other young people in this French city:

Student associations in Strasbourg 

One of the associations that you will be able to join in this French city is the ESN Strasbourg. The volunteers who are part of it organize hundreds of activities and events during the year, such as a welcome week, city tours, board game nights, excursions to nearby cities such as Colmar and Sélestat, visits to museums, among others.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Strasbourg

The ESN Strasbourg has a Facebook group in which it publishes the calendar of activities that will be happening in the coming weeks so that young people can find out everything and not miss out. There are also different groups according to the academic year/semester in which you will be there and other organizations that offer activities to students.

Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Strasbourg 

You will have the opportunity to join WhatsApp groups with other students who are in Strasbourg. In them you will be able to introduce yourself, meet other young people and find out about the plans that are happening, as well as plan activities among yourselves.

Tips for living in a shared apartment in Strasbourg

We give you some tips for living in a shared flat in the French city:

• Alsatian gastronomy is unique in the country, as it has the influence of Germany, which is very near. If you are lucky enough to live with a local roommate, take the opportunity to get recommendations for the best places to try dishes such as flammekueche, baeckeoffe or garlic snails. It is much more fun if your roommates like to cook as you can prepare it together and learn!

• Strasbourg is a historical and cultural city that has a lot of different events during the year, which means that it also receives a lot of tourism. These include the oldest Christmas market in France, the Street Arts Festival in July and August and the Classical Music and Jazz festivals in June.

Frequently asked queries about sharing a flat in Strasbourg