The city of Paris and the social landlord Paris Habitat offer accommodation for students. In exchange for a minimal rent, they give classes and small services in their neighborhood. A helping hand when finding accommodation is difficult in the Paris region.
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Low rent for low service : this is what the city of Paris and the social housing provider Paris Habitat are offering. The offer is aimed at students. It allows them to rent apartments for a low price.
Paul is a Sciences-Po student, accommodated in return for lessons he gives in his neighborhood.
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© Mekhak Movsissian / France 3 PIDF
A comfort that allows them to study without too many problems. Example with this student met in the 20th arrondissement of Paris.
550 euros per month : Paul considers himself very lucky, because he rents this 25m2 studio for cheap. This student obtained his social housing, since he also has scholarship status. Like him, 35 other Sciences-Po students are housed in this neighborhood, in these conditions. Now he can concentrate on his studies, living in an attractive neighborhood.
“Before, I studied in Lyon and I arrived for a master's degree in Paris. I initially lived with my family, although I had to travel three hours a day to make my way to and from classes. It was quite a significant load. Benefiting from this accommodation is a kind of privilege, but also a kind of responsibility, because we have access to a perfectly adequate environment to revise, to give the best of myself“, he rejoices.
This student benefits from a competitive price, since he gives support lessons to children in his neighborhood. Four hours a week, in the social center next to his house. Help well received by his little one-day pupils. “I had trouble copying out the lessons, because I didn't have the right writing rhythm. I was writing badly and then my writing improved. I write faster, thanks to the help of certain animators like Paul and I understand the lessons better“, estimates Mohamed, a 4th grade student.
Mohamed, a 4th grade student, is one of the children who benefits from support lessons four hours a week.
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© Mekhak Movsissian / France 3 PIDF
This system where there is something for everyone was created in 2017. It is designed as a response to the needs of associations and residents, while helping students find accommodation. “What really interested us in this system was the aspect where everyone gains something. The exchange is more in the so-called 'popular' neighborhoods, where there is a need for support and volunteering from students.“, explains Édith Burgeat, head of the Paris Habitat rental division.
The operation benefits everyone. On the student side, it is also an opportunity, especially since searching for student accommodation is complicated in the Paris region. “A 15m2 studio in Paris receives 300 requests“, as we indicated in an article.
