Accommodation

Different accommodation options are available to you: renting furnished studios or flats, student accommodation (Crous or private organisations), flatshares, host families...

The following documents are often required when renting accommodation in France.

• Copy of your passport or other proof of ID
• Copy of your visa or residence permit
• Enrolment certificate for the current year
• Proof of sufficient financial resources
• Same documents for the guarantor(s)

You can use the platform DossierFacile to help complete your rental application. It is an official tool from the French government to help you with the administrative steps. Find their guide for international students by clicking the following link.

Be aware of scams! Never send money before signing the contract (except for a student residencies). When possible, visit yourself or get someone else to visit on your behalf the potential rental property before signing the contract.

You will be asked to provide a guarantor when renting accommodation. If you do not have anyone who is able to be your guarantor, you can use the free Visale service (link in French) which guarantees that the landlord will receive the rent if you do not pay. Click here for more information on the Campus France website (in French).

Home insurance is mandatory for tenants regardless of the type of property you rent. It enables you to receive compensation from your insurance company in the event of a claim in your home (fire, burglary, water damage, etc.).

On average, the monthly cost for home insurance is between €5 and €10. You can find insurance companies that offer reasonably priced deals depending on the level of cover you wish to have. Some French banks even offer competitively priced insurance packages for young people.

To help you pay your rent and utility bills, you can apply for housing allowances (APL, ALS, ALF) which are provided by the French Benefits Office (Caisse d'allocations familiales, known as 'Caf'). They are available for Crous University Accommodation, private student accommodation and individual/flat-sharing accommodation in the private sector. You can check your eligibility here (only available in French).

Note: You must apply as soon as you arrive in your accommodation and your contract has been signed. Housing allowances from the Caf are not backdated and your first month's rent will not be covered.

Personalised support will be given to students on the International Master's degree programme to help them find accommodation in Angoulême.

Contact details of the person in charge will be available on this page in the lead up to the first cohort's entry in September 2026.