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Types of Housing
Types of Housing
RA - Room in a French (or American) Household
The definition of a “host family” will vary. It may be a retired couple, a widow, a single
professional, or a traditional family with children. The rooms that host families rent are
generally larger and more comfortable than independent rooms. Students have access to
the family’s kitchen in order to prepare meals and they may have a private bathroom or share
the family bathroom. If you choose to live with a family, bed linens are provided, but plan to
bring or purchase your own towels. When living in a homestay, you should not expect to have
overnight guests, including your family members.
In some homestays, there will be a great deal of interaction with the family, but in others you
may be quite independent. You should discuss your preference with a Housing Advisor during
your interview at Orientation. If you are interested in improving your language skills or in
learning about French culture, a homestay is an ideal choice.
ST - Studios
A studio is larger than an independent room (20 square meters or
215 square feet and up) and both the bathroom and WC are usually
inside the studio. Studios can be found on any floor of a building.
APP - Apartments
The Housing Office has a limited supply of apartments available
which we reserve for returning students or roommate situations. They
are mostly one-bedroom apartments although we occasionally have
a listing for a two-bedroom apartment.
Rent: 550-700€ without the meal plan (pro-rated for the first and
last month). All utilities, except the phone, are included.
FH - French House
RA/DP - (Demi-pension) Single Room in a Household with Meal Plan
This option is identical to the arrangement described above, but includes two or three evening
meals per week plus daily, continental-style breakfasts. The meal plan is an excellent choice
if you are interested in having more contact with your host family and improving your French.
If you are a vegetarian, you should not choose this option, as meat is a staple of French
cuisine. Please note that availability of the meal plan is relatively limited.
If you choose to live with a family, bed linens are provided, but plan to bring or purchase your
own towels. Any items you will need for your room can be easily purchased in Paris, and you
will be given suggestions for where to find such things during Orientation.
Located in the heart of Paris in the historic Marais district, the French
House is a spacious four-bedroom apartment on the 4th floor of an
18th century building.
Six female freshman AUP students are housed in three bedrooms
equipped for double occupancy. The sunny living room, dining room,
balconies, kitchen, and bathroom are communal.
The Student Resident, a female graduate student, occupies the 4th bedroom and is there
to help solve problems and to see that everything runs smoothly. This secure building has a
concierge, but no elevator.
Rent: 650€ including all utilities, (wifi, and cable television) except telephone. A one-month
security deposit is required.
Rent: 700-850€ (pro-rated for the first and last month). All utilities,
except the phone, are included.
“The French House is a fun, amazing and convenient place to live and experience Paris. Although it
is spacious, it has the old charm of Paris architecture so you get the feeling of what it is really like to
live in the city of light. The location is great because it is walking distance from the Louvre or Bastille,
close to the Seine and Pompidou and near great restaurants and stores.”
Crystal Green - AUP Grad Student & French House Resident Advisor
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