Flatshare in Troyes

As far as your roommates are concerned, they will surely be of different nationalities, which allows you to live in a multicultural environment. And even better if one of your flatmates is French you can practise the language.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Troyes

Below are some pros and cons of living in a shared flat in this French city, to help you decide on the ideal accommodation for you:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Troyes

• Student life in this city is very quiet, so living together with roommates will make everyday life more lively and fun.

• Some apartments have a balcony and access to a terrace that you can enjoy when the weather is good.

• You will surely find a flat with a convenient location for you. Remember that some neighbourhoods preferred by young people are usually the centre, La Cité, Le Port Sec and Saint-Julien-les-Villas.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Troyes

• Finding a place in a residence as an Erasmus student is usually complicated because they tend to give priority to students who are going to stay longer.

• In many cases, young people do not comply with the basic rules of the house, which can lead to problems in coexistence.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Troyes

If you want your mobility process to be simpler, we recommend that you download some available Erasmus+ apps. In them, you will find a lot of information, including advice from students from previous years, such as it is very useful to get a second-hand bicycle when you arrive in the city. It is a small city and you can get from one place to another easily with this means.

How to meet people in Troyes

Does the idea of ​​going to a new city and not meeting anyone overwhelm you? Don't worry! In this section, we tell you about some of the possibilities you have to meet other students in the French city, in addition to connecting with your flatmates when you arrive in Troyes.

Student associations in Troyes

You can find the ESN Troyes in this city, in which student volunteers provide support to young internationals who come here. They organize many plans and events for better integration and understanding of the local culture of students.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Troyes

On this platform, you will find several groups you can join, such as the one dedicated especially to nightlife in the city and the ESN Troyes group. We suggest you join the latter since there you can find out about all the activities they organize, which include theme parties, paintball, karting, barbecues, language cafes and much more.

Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Troyes

Do you want to be in direct contact with other students in Troyes? The best thing you can do is join the WhatsApp or Telegram groups that you find, so you can join spontaneous plans or propose the ones you want to do.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Troyes

We give you some tips to keep in mind when living in shared flats in this French city:

• Take advantage of the savings on the cost of rent to travel to nearby places including Paris, which is less than two hours away by train. Surely your roommates will like the plan!

• If you will be there during the second semester of the Troyes University of Technology, you will be able to attend the famous UTT Gala, “Cassiopée”. It is a party to celebrate the end of the year, you will have to dress up to enjoy a night of partying, concerts and fun.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Troyes