Flatshare in Toulon

Note that young people often choose to live in rooms in shared flats, to save on the cost of rent and make the exchange more affordable. Also, it would be a positive point if one of your roommates is French so that you can learn the language and practice it every day.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Toulon

In this section, we advise you on the pros and cons of living in a shared flat in the city in the south of France:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Toulon

• Saving on rent means that you can enjoy more activities in Toulon, as well as that you can travel to nearby places such as Saint Tropez, Nice, Monaco and Cannes, for example.

• Shared apartments can have features that set them apart, such as access to a garden, balcony, pool, and even nice views of the city.

• You will surely find a room in a convenient neighbourhood for students, such as the centre of Toulon, Saint Roch and Le Mourillon. You can choose to be close to the university, the centre, or the beaches.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Toulon

• Being one of the cities with the most sunshine per year, the weather in summer in Toulon is usually very hot. Look at what is included in the price, since in some cases the cost of air conditioning (and heating for winter) is not included in the rental cost.

• The apartments can be poorly conditioned and not insulated for the cold and the heat.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Toulon

We recommend that you download one of the Erasmus+ apps available to you, as they will make your exchange process simpler and more enjoyable. In these apps, you can find information about the university, and instructions for the procedures you have to do, and you will even be able to carry out some of them from the same apps, such as filling out the Learning Agreement. Also, you will find advice on life in the city, such as paying close attention to the bus schedules if you live far from the centre since the night buses do not usually come very often.

How to meet people in Toulon

One of the alternatives you have is to share a flat and take the opportunity to connect with your colleagues, with whom you can live different moments and experiences both inside and outside the flat. In addition, you have the following options to meet people in the French city:

Student associations in Toulon

There is no specific association for international students in this city, but you can find societies from various fields to join at the University of Toulon. Likewise, the International Office offers the opportunity to join the Buddy Program, in which a student guides you in everything you need upon arrival, both regarding university issues and the city itself.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Toulon

In the group called "Étudiants ERASMUS Toulon/La Garde" you will be able to connect with other students who are in the city at the same time as you and on an exchange.

WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in Toulon

You will surely find WhatsApp groups to join, where you can introduce yourself and find out about the plans that are organized. Also take the opportunity to propose the plans you want, such as going to the beach, climbing Mount Faron, going up the cable car, visiting the theatre or one of the museums.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Toulon

We provide you with some tips to keep in mind when living in shared flats in the French city:

• The University of Toulon has three campuses located in different parts of the city, so you should know which one is yours in order to choose accommodation with a convenient location near or with a good connection to it.

• The nightlife in this city is very quiet, so Erasmus students usually have parties and meetings in their houses. You should find out the visiting rules in your apartment, to avoid bothering each other with visiting friends.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Toulon