Accommodation
Short-Term Accommodation
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Hotels & Motels: Ideal for business trips and travel, available across all budgets.
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Serviced Apartments: Fully furnished, with housekeeping and kitchen facilities—great for longer business stays.
Shared Living
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Flat-shares / Colocations: Affordable option for young professionals and students.
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Co-living Spaces: Modern, community-focused housing with shared workspaces and amenities.
Long-Term Housing
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Furnished Apartments: Move-in ready for stays of a few weeks to months.
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Unfurnished Apartments: Best for permanent or long-term relocation.
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Private Rentals: Rent directly from landlords, often with lower fees.
Student Accommodation
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University Dorms (CROUS): Most affordable student option.
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Private Student Residences: Modern facilities with study rooms, gyms, and high-speed internet.
Popular Apps & Platforms
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Short-term: Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, Vrbo
Long-term: SeLoger, PAP.fr, Leboncoin, Bien’ici, Logic-Immo
Students: Studapart, Roomlala, Whoomies
Coliving/Corporate: Spotahome, HousingAnywhere, Homelike
Tips for Renting in France
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Prepare required documents (ID, income proof).
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Expect security deposits.
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Housing insurance is mandatory.
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Competition is high in big cities—apply quickly.