Flatshare in Valenciennes

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Valenciennes

If you have not yet decided what the ideal accommodation for you is, we recommend you to keep the following pros and cons of shared flats in mind:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Valenciennes

• Take advantage of the rental savings to explore more of France and Belgium, which is only about 30 minutes away by car.

• You can search for a spare room in private shared flats and public residences (managed by the Crous) and private residences.

• If any of your housemates are French, you will meet a person interested in sharing their culture and teaching their language.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Valenciennes

• Finding a place in public residences can be difficult because there is usually a lot of demand regarding the available offer.

• You need to start looking for accommodation as early as possible, as many students request this type of accommodation as the school year approaches.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Valenciennes

In the apps for Erasmus+, you will find different useful resources for your exchange, such as advice from students from previous years that will help you make your Erasmus the best it can be. One of these tips is that you know at least basic notions of French before arriving in the city, so you can integrate more quickly and reduce the cultural shock.

How to meet people in Valenciennes

The following are some of the ways you have to meet people in this northern French city. Of course, one of the ways to avoid loneliness as soon as you arrive in Valenciennes is to share a flat and connect with your colleagues from the first moment.

Student associations in Valenciennes

The Erasmus Student Network has the ESN Valenciennes in the city. This association for international students encourages interaction between newcomers, so they can integrate more quickly into the city and the university. To do this, they are responsible for organizing multiple plans and activities during most weeks of the semester.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Valenciennes

ESN Valenciennes has two types of groups that we recommend you join. On the one hand, there is the general group, in which they share all the plans and information about the city. On the other hand, some are characterised according to the academic year, such as the "ESN Erasmus in Valenciennes 2021 - 2022", in which you can meet students who are going to be there at the same time as you.

Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Valenciennes

In these groups, you can take the opportunity to introduce yourself, share information about yourself and your hobbies, and also propose plans that you want to do with other people, to find people who have similar interests to yours.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Valenciennes

Here are some tips to keep in mind when living in a shared flat in this French city:

• Throughout the year you will be able to enjoy a large number of events in the city centre and other areas of Valenciennes. Some of these festivities are the Heritage Days (where you can visit cultural places for free), Valenciennes Vélotour (visit sites in the city by bike), the Valenciennes Urban Trail and student parties such as “La J Day E” and “ The Night of the Students of the World”.

• Public transport in the city is very good, especially the tram to get to the university, so you don't have to worry if your accommodation is not in the city centre. Also, the city is small, so you can get everywhere easily.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Valenciennes