Housing for students and young professionals
Frequently asked questions about coliving in La Tour-de-Salvagny
The accommodation price and what it includes, housing benefit, length of stay, application, transport: what we are asked most often. Another question? Write to us.
Questions and answers
What is coliving?
Coliving means living with others in a residence where everyone has their own furnished room and shares living spaces. Unlike a traditional flatshare, there is nothing for residents to organise among themselves: one point of contact, an all-inclusive accommodation price, and your room is ready when you arrive.
Who is the residence for?
Students and young professionals looking for a furnished room and keen to live with other people around.
Where is the residence?
At 60 rue de Paris, 69890 La Tour-de-Salvagny, in the Lyon Metropolitan Area, west of Lyon.
How much does it cost, and what is included?
The all-inclusive accommodation price starts at €650 a month: electricity, water and internet are included. The exact price of each room is available on request.
Is internet included?
Yes, internet is included in the accommodation price, just like electricity and water.
Can I get French housing benefit (APL)?
Depending on their situation, residents are eligible for French housing benefit (APL): the claim is made to the CAF, which works out the amount.
Are the rooms furnished and air-conditioned?
Yes, the rooms are furnished, air-conditioned and ready to move into. Details of the furnishings and equipment are available on request and during the visit.
What is shared?
Shared living spaces and a laundrette on the ground floor. The residence also has bike storage and a car park.
How long can I stay?
From a few months to a full year. Tell us how long suits you and we will look at what is possible together, depending on availability.
Can I move in partway through the year?
Write to us with the date you would like to move in and we will tell you which rooms are free then.
Do I need to go through the Crous or a student social file (DSE)?
No. Blackchip Coliving is a private residence: you apply directly to us, by email.
Which documents do I need for my application?
We send you the list of documents when we first hear from you, depending on your situation (student or young professional).
Which schools are near the residence?
VetAgro Sup, the veterinary school in Marcy-l’Étoile, about 4 km away, and the Campus Région du numérique in Charbonnières-les-Bains, about ten minutes away on the direct 86 bus.
How do I get to Lyon without a car?
Bus 86, from nearby Les Granges stop, reaches metro line D at Gorge de Loup in about half an hour. La Tour-de-Salvagny station, about 2 km away, links to Lyon Saint-Paul by tram-train in about twenty minutes. Check times on tcl.fr and sncf-connect.com.
Is there parking and bike storage?
Yes, the residence has bike storage and a car park.
Can I visit before committing?
Yes, the visit is part of the process: get in touch, visit, then move in.
Where is the laundrette?
On the ground floor of the residence. How it works is explained during the visit.
Rooms · Getting to the residence · VetAgro Sup · Campus Région du numérique
Fancy a room?
Tell us who you are, when you would like to move in and for how long: we will reply with availability, the accommodation price and a suggested time to visit.
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