Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Marseille

Marseille has great weather and beaches, as well as many parks and green areas where you can enjoy nature. It has a lot of history and cultural sites, and another of the characteristics that attract the attention of young people is the possibility of doing different outdoor sports thanks to the good weather, such as surfing, soccer, kayaking, tennis, paddle, among others.

When looking for your shared apartment in Marseille, you should pay special attention to the characteristics they have. Some of them include private bathrooms for each room, and may also have facilities such as a garden, terrace, and even a swimming pool!

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Marseille 

These are some pros and cons of living in shared apartments in the French city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Marseille

• You will have more budget to choose the most convenient neighbourhood for you, which can be Le Panier if you want to be in the historic centre, Belsunce if you want to be close to Aix-Marseille University or Noailles if you prefer the trendy neighbourhood with more nightlife venues.

• Some of the spare rooms have a private bathroom, which is a positive aspect since you will be able to have it to yourself.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Marseille 

• Nightlife for young people usually depends a lot on gatherings and parties that take place in student flats. Depending on whether you want to live in a flat with a lot of parties or not, this may bother you or your roommates.

• Possibility of discussions if there are no agreements on the rules of the house. However, this is not usual if some aspects are made clear from the beginning.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Marseille 

With the Apps for Erasmus+, you will be able to make the exchange process simpler, accessing a lot of relevant information on different aspects. One of the most outstanding is that you will be able to read advice from young people from previous years, advice such as where to access student discounts on public transport, to save some money if you have to use it frequently.

How to meet people in Marseille

There are several ways to meet people in this French city. We tell you which are some of the easiest below:

Student Associations in Marseille

The ESN Marseille is the most prominent association for Erasmus. It is an organization of "students helping students" in which volunteers provide support by resolving doubts about life in the city for newcomers. Likewise, they promote the integration of young people by organizing various events and activities that you will be able to take part in, such as theme parties, sports competitions, game nights in bars, affordable trips to places like Toulouse or Les Goudes, among others.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Marseille 

There are several Facebook groups that you will be able to join, such as the ESN Marseille, the Aix-Marseille Université and those that are organized according to the academic year. In all these groups you will find out about the different activities that will take place in Marseille and in which you will be able to meet people, as well as ask questions and resolve your doubts about the exchange.

WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in Marseille 

Joining WhatsApp groups is the best option if you want to be in direct contact with other students and young people who are in Marseille at the same time as you. In these groups you will be able to introduce yourself and meet people who have the same interests as you, being able to organize your plans to get to know each other.

Tips for living in a shared apartment in Marseille 

Keep these tips in mind when living in a shared flat in this city on the French coast:

• Although the temperatures in Marseille are not extreme, neither in summer nor in winter, it is better to talk to your roommates about the use of air conditioning and heating. If the cost of utility bills are very high, they can cause problems between you.

• See if there is a local market near your apartment to do your shopping since the food is usually fresher and the prices are more affordable than in supermarkets.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Marseille

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