Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Valenciennes
| Private rooms Valenciennes | 76 | 531/month |
| Residences Valenciennes | 2 | 465/month |
| Studios Valenciennes | 2 | 2150/month |
| Apartments Valenciennes | 41 | 624/month |
Are you going on Erasmus to Valenciennes but the idea of being alone as soon as you arrive in the city still puts you off? To avoid this lonely feeling, we suggest you consider living in a shared apartment. In this type of accommodation, you will not only be with roommates who are (or have recently been) in similar situations to yours, but together with them, you can enjoy different moments for a better experience and a fun day-to-day lifestyle.
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
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Take advantage of the rental savings to explore more of France and Belgium, which is only about 30 minutes away by car.
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You can search for a spare room in private shared flats and public residences (managed by the Crous) and private residences.
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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
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Finding a place in public residences can be difficult because there is usually a lot of demand regarding the available offer.
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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:
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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”.
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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
How much does a shared flat in Valenciennes cost? |
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| The average cost of a room in a shared apartment is approximately €400 per month, although it always depends on the location and characteristics that can make the cost increase or decrease. |
How to find roommates in Valenciennes? |
| You will see that there are online communities where you can find roommates, such as Erasmus Play. The advantage of this platform is that you can also see the availability of shared and verified flats in Valenciennes. |
How to meet people in Valenciennes? |
| Participate in the activities and events organized by ESN Valenciennes, the city's Erasmus association par excellence. You can also join their Facebook and Whatsapp groups. |
Share a flat or live alone in Valenciennes? |
| We think that the best thing you can do is share a flat, since that way you will be accompanied from the moment you arrive in the city and you make the process not so overwhelming. In addition, you will be able to save on the cost of the monthly rental! |
What to ask before entering a flat share in Valenciennes? |
| You have to find out if all utility charges are included in the rental price. In some cases, only some are included and in others, they are not contemplated at all, so you have to know that the cost of the monthly rental is going to be a little higher than the one that appears in the advertisement. |
