What is the best way to secure medium term accomodation (3-6 months) in Paris?

[jaryd]

I'm thinking of moving to Paris in early June or so, for 3-6 months. Planning on living off of my savings, spending time on artistic endeavours and learning French (so no plans on working, or getting a French bank account).

I understand those latter two points might make it difficult to find a place with an agent. What are my options?

Many thanks in advance!

Regards
Jaryd

[Sara_Ach]

FHi,

I've been living in Paris for the past 7 years. Even though everyone speaks English, France is such a burocratic country things might seem so hard.

You won't be able to open a bank account without an apartment and in a regular french agency you won't be able to get an apartment without a bank account.

My advice: only use international french apartment agencies.
1. Www.parisatittud.com
2. Www.lodgis.com
3. Www.paristay.com

These are the 3 websites that allow foreigners to rent furnished apartments without all the annoying paper work and a french garant.

[DESBORDES]

Hey Jaryd. I am Nathalie and I can answer to you.

Getting a french bank account is a good idea but not necessary if you stay only 3 to 6 months.

You can propose to the owner of the apartment to pay him for the compete period + the reservation. If so, He will probably agree even if you don't have a job in France.

If you need help to find an apartment, my job is to find apartment for people in Paris. I live in Paris and I am always enjoying working with foreigners.
Best regards
Nathalie

[Sebastien_Boirie]

Best way is to rent a furnished flat.
Example : http://www.parisattitude.com/ it's more expensive than regular flat, but you don't have to prove that you have a job and locations are greats.

Or search on Google : location meublé Paris.

Best.

[nrcfrs]

Hi there, for short-term accomodation in Paris I usually suggest Airbnb or Couchsurfing boards, you will find plenty of hosts willing to sublet their rooms or studios. There are also several groups on Facebook for short term renting (try and search groups with tags like Colocation, Logement Paris, etc), allowing people with no French bank account or warranties (required for a real contract between you and the agency or landlord) in getting a room or an entire house for several weeks or months, especially during holidays. LeBonCoin (which is a website and an app for selling and exchanging pretty much everything) is also a popular place where you can find many ads. WeRoom and Roomlala are also well known. Last but not least, speaking a few words of French could help you a lot.

[Florian_Groussin1]

Hi there, I would suggest you to save, or count on at least :
6 to 15k for a 3 to 6 month trip if you want to live inside paris with out any job. To have the conditions to think artistically it s the average amount for Paris.

Hope it helped you to get an idea!
Cheer s and good luck

Best regards
Florian

[hichambz]

Hello Jaryd,
i would recommend :
- get an online bank account just in case.
- check out "sous-location". taking someone's appartment for a couple months while this person is travelling or abroad. you won't need any administration papers.
- airbnb and others wesites.
- share rooms
- and homestays rooms.
Regards,
Hicham

[Giorgos_Bandas]

Hello everybody! I saw the conversation and because of i'm interested about the subject i'd like tou ask you some questions.
I want to move in Paris an search for a job an try for some things there. My french level is good an i was wondering about the housing. If i choose a sous location for a month or two just to search for a job you think that could have good results? You think it's a right way and how possible is it? Any opinions? Thanks!!