Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Besançon

This city in eastern France attracts many international students not only because of the educational offer of the University of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté but also because of the easy access to natural areas and other countries, such as Switzerland. To enjoy the cultural and leisure offering to the fullest, what international students usually do is live in a shared flat. In this type of accommodation, the costs of rent and utility bills are divided among all the roommates, allowing you to have more of your budget for your expenses.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Besançon

In this section, we advise you on what are some of the most outstanding pros and cons of living in this French city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Besançon

• You get to choose between spare rooms as part of private homes, as well as public student residences (run by the Crous) or private student residences.
• Depending on the University of Franche-Comté building you will be attending, you will surely find a room with a convenient location for you. Some preferred neighbourhoods by young people are the city centre, Orchamps, Montrapon and Fontaine-Ècu.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Besançon

• In some cases, the rooms are part of family houses, so you will not live with international students. Take a good look at the ad and choose the ideal for you.
• Utility bills may not be included in the rent, which can go up a lot in the winter with heating.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Besançon

The use of Erasmus Apps will help with both your arrival in the French city and the time you spend there. One of these applications is that of the European Commission, where you can find help with procedures, request new mobility, read about different experiences and meet other young people. One of the tips from previous students is that you take the opportunity to improve your French and return home speaking it fluently. This language will be very useful in your professional future.

How to meet people in Besançon

We recommend that you consider the following options to meet people in this French city:

Student associations in Besançon

The best association you can join is the ESN Besançon, an organization of voluntary students that helps Erasmus students to integrate into the city more easily. Thanks to this you get to meet other international young people while participating in many events and fun plans in the city.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Besançon

Among the Facebook groups that you will find is the ESN Besançon group, where you can meet other young people before arriving in the city and check the activities calendar. Some of these activities include learning to dance salsa, theme parties and karaoke nights, games like bowling and laser tag, and some cheap trips to places like Marseille, Dijon, Lyon, and even Paris.

Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Besançon

Most of the student associations and Facebook groups have WhatsApp groups where young people can check everything happening in the city at the moment, as well as connect with students with similar interests.

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Besançon

Keep these recommendations in mind when living in shared flats in the French city:

• To save even more on your monthly budget, you can choose a flat that is far from the city. With this, you should check all transportation discounts for students.
• During your stay in the city, you can enjoy numerous events with your flatmates, including the Music Festival, the European Night of Museums, the Besançon Grand Carnival and many open-air markets.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Besançon

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