Housing

Finding a home can be complicated and stressful for many of you. We encourage you to start your search as soon as possible!

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You must first create an account on the mes services étudiants website. Then, in mid-July, you'll be able to apply for the housing offered on the CROUS website.

Please note! Submitting an application does not guarantee you a room.

If you have not yet found accommodation before arriving in France, we strongly recommend that you book a hotel room for the first week. The hotel reservation is also valid as proof of accommodation for the visa application.

We would remind you, however, that for international students, it is only possible to obtain a room in a CROUS hall of residence from Master's level upwards.

Finding a home can be complicated and stressful for many of you. We encourage you to start your search as soon as possible!

The list of documents varies according to the type of accommodation and the requirements of your future landlord, but in general you will need to provide the following documents:

• A photocopy of your valid identity document
• A photocopy of your valid residence permit (VLS-TS, carte de séjour) if you came to France on a visa.
• A photocopy of your student card or certificate of enrolment for the current year
• Proof of home insurance
• A letter from your guarantor, his or her ID, last 3 pay slips and last tax return.

Finding a home can be complicated and stressful for many of you. We encourage you to start your search as soon as possible!

If you don't have any relatives who can act as guarantors, there are other ways of getting one:

• The VISALE VISALE is a free rental deposit scheme set up by the French government. To make it easier for you to find accommodation in France, we recommend that you take the VISALE steps before you even arrive in France. You don't need to know your address in France to obtain your VISALE eligibility certificate (known as a "VISALE visa").
• The GARANTME GARANTME: is a paying security solution for tenants without a guarantor.
  Please note that this scheme is not accepted by the CROUS!

Yes, whatever type of home you choose, you'll be legally obliged to take out a home insurance policy covering at least water and fire damage. This ensures that you will be compensated by your insurance company in the event of a claim in your home.

In the case of a shared tenancy, either each tenant takes out his or her own bond, or signs a single bond contract for all the tenants.

To take out home insurance, you can contact :

• Heyme University's partner ,
  Don't forget to enter the partner code 13AMU for a10% discount!
• CROUS housing service,
• or any other private institution (bank or insurance company).

The security deposit is the amount you pay to your landlord in addition to your first rent to cover any unpaid rent or charges, and any damage you may cause to the property.
It is equivalent to one month's rent, and may not exceed this amount.
This sum is legally refunded in full when you leave, and after an inventory of fixtures if you return the property in its original condition.

Students can receive financial assistance for housing (APL / ALS) by applying for a housing allowance on the Caisse des Allocations Familiales (CAF) website. The amount of assistance varies according to the amount of rent and the student's status.

To find out more, see our FAQ AIDES SOCIALES page.

Yes, it can be a good way to save money, as accommodation in Marseille is less expensive than in Aix-en-Provence. The "LeCar" shuttles run every day and provide a regular service between the bus stations in Marseille and Aix-en-Provence.

For more information on transport in the region and how to take out a subscription, go to our 'getting around the region' page !

In the event of a claim, you must notify your insurance company within 5 days and fill out an accident report describing the loss. Your insurer may request an expert appraisal before compensating you. You will find their contact details on your receipts or in your policy.
Depending on the circumstances, you can make your claim by telephone or by visiting your insurer's branch office. Some insurers also allow you to make the declaration online. Check this option on their website. If you can't make the declaration online, it's best to send a declaration by post, preferably by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, to your insurer.

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As a tenant, you can leave the property you live in for good at any time. You must inform the landlord (or the real estate agency if the property is managed by an agency) in advance.
To do this, you must give notice and respect the notice period. This period differs depending on whether the property is rented empty or furnished. Check your rental contract!