Paris

It’s Paris! That’s good enough reason to come to this city. If you are a student coming to a school in Paris for exchange, it’s just the right recipe for finding a lifetime of unique memories. You can never go wrong with black while dressing and you can never go wrong with choosing Paris over any city, Every time.

The city will grow on you as you stay here and you are sure to discover the Joie de vivre it’s known for. There are many co-living places or hostels in the outer periphery of the city, however for those of you who plan to go on a exchange semester or a short course, the option of soaking in the exuberant city life is often tempting. Off course staying in city is more expensive, but if you can manage to stretch your budget a little, you can make your Paris experience more enriching.

Understanding the City Areas

Paris is very neatly organized in 20 arrondissements or administrative areas. These arrondissements are set in the form of an outward clockwise spiral starting from the center of Paris like a snail. Though most areas in Paris offer good cafes, convenience stores, restaurants and Patisseries, some areas are more popular with youngsters. While proximity to the college or school is always an important factor, it’s always a tradeoff between a few extra minutes of commute and the kind of area you wish to stay in.

How XACCO can help you find a good deal in Paris?

XACCO Global Hospitalities is registered in France and recognized by the French Tech as an innovative company. Most of our team members are in Paris for years and they can assimilate the real Parisian vibe to assist you in finding that perfect house.

Rental Market challenges in Paris

Being one of the most aspirational and its a center of fashion, cuisine, art and architecture. With so many a aspiring visitors, housing options get limited and often very expensive. Specially for students on a limited budget it can be a overwhelming and exhausting experience at times.

Quick rent out cycle – Mostly the house gets rented out as soon as they are available.
Meeting with home owner – Most homeowners don’t let out their property without meeting you in person. It’s common to find upto 10-15 other potential tenants to show up for the interview and hence the home owners have a plenty of choice to rent out.
Paperwork – As a tenant you may be asked to provide many documents, such as passport, visa information, work contract or employer’s reference, pay slips, tax return, declaration of references. At time having a French bank account is also a pre-requisite.
Finding a furnished house for short rentals – The estate agents or home owners prefer long term rentals and most of the furnished apartments for to long term tenants.
The language challenge – Almost all communications and contracts are in French and if you do not speak the language that surely will be a big barrier in making your pitch for a rental house.