Coliving La Rochelle
In France, the real challenge for students is finding accommodation in university towns; Demand is strong and the shortage of decent accommodation is high, as are prices Coliving is the solution for them
La Rochelle, Lyon and Rennes are just some of the cities where it can be difficult to find a coliving space…
Affordability and proximity to universities are making coliving increasingly popular
Why live in La Rochelle?
Thanks to its academic and professional dynamism and its historic heritage, La Rochelle attracts many young adults (students and professionals)
In 2017, La Rochelle already had almost 14,500 students, more than half of whom were enrolled at university
Situated on the coast opposite the Ile-de-Ré, La Rochelle is a dynamic city thanks to its rich heritage and economic development driven by tourism The town is around 100 km from some of France’s largest cities, including Nantes (population 303,000) and Bordeaux (the regional capital of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region)
The town offers a wide range of activities thanks to its climate and location Enjoy the sun and the beach, as well as the town centre and its walks and cycle routes
Not to mention the proximity of the Ile-de-Ré and the Ile d’Oléron, with their ocean-fresh restaurants;
Teaching
La Rochelle offers a wide range of educational options, from primary and secondary schools to university courses; Students can choose to study languages, law, science, coastal geography or management
And many more besides :
- Industrial Systems Engineering School (general engineering school)
- Excelia Group
- ESICS (training for design office specialists)
- ISFAC
- ESPE (training for school teachers)
- Institut d’Études françaises (part of the La Rochelle Chamber of Commerce and Industry, responsible for teaching French to foreign students)
- Cipecma (training courses in various industrial and tourism professions)
Transport
By road, La Rochelle is linked to the main towns in the surrounding area by the N11 expressway and then the A10 motorway to Poitiers
La Rochelle has a railway station and a regional airport
Within the city, you can travel thanks to Yélo, a service offering reduced fares on public transport for under-26s It’s a great deal, with a large number of buses running on weekends and public holidays until late at night between Place de Verdun and Plage Minimes
Culture and leisure
La Rochelle offers a wide range of leisure and sporting activities, including:
- Basket-ball
- Horse riding
- Football
- Golf
- Marathon
- Boating
- Rugby (the Stade Rochelais team is in the TOP14 and has won the championship and the European Cup in 2022)
- Museum
- Aquarium
- Gardens and Public Parks
The city’s cultural facilities also offer special rates for students (music halls, cinemas, national stages, festivals, etc.)
Weather
The climate in Charente-Maritime is temperate oceanic, with a high average level of sunshine
Rainfall is moderate Temperatures vary on average from +5°C in winter to +20°C in summer
Winters are mild and rainy, but in summer the climate can be quite dry
Economy
La Rochelle, nicknamed the “Ocean Gateway” for its three ports (the Chef de Baie Fishing Port, the Grand Port Maritime and the Marina) is home to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry; It manages the Minimes marina, the Chef de Baie fishing port and La Rochelle-Île de Ré airport
It ranks as Franceᵉ s largest seaport with traffic of almost 10 million tonnes a year.
Population
In 2016, according to INSEE, the population of La Rochelle was approximately 75,700
Here are some key figures for the population of La Rochelle:
- Average age: 42
- Working population: 82%
- Unemployment rate: 12.78%
- Population density: 2,664 inhabitants per km²
- Average income: €21,010/year
It ranks fourth in the region after Bordeaux, the regional capital, Limoges and Poitiers
Health
The Center Hospitality de Saintonge is a public hospital located in La Rochelle
But what is the difference between colocation and coliving?
The shared apartment consists of a single private space, the bedroom In coliving, on the other hand, each resident has a greater degree of independence;
It comprises a bedroom, bathroom and small kitchen Shared spaces include a lounge, gym and library
There are several coliving spaces in La Rochelle, a town in the heart of the Charente-Maritime department and the Nouvelle Aquitaine region of south-west France
The best of furnished flatsharing in La Rochelle
Are you looking for modern, well-located, friendly shared accommodation with exceptional facilities and a unique living experience?
Look no further! We are delighted to present our coliving apartment in La Rochelle
The residence offers a number of relaxation areas:
Two fully equipped kitchens with:
- American refrigerators
- oven
- dishwasher
- a lounge area with a large screen for sharing your films, rugby/football matches or gaming evenings…
Main features of the shared apartment:
- 120 cm bed
- Offices
- Storage
- Kitchenette
- Television
- Internet
- Bathroom with WC
Some studios and rooms have air conditioning Some even have a terrace or balcony!