# Student Housing Search In France

Last updated: 2026-06-20

## Short Answer

Students searching for housing in France should prepare the dossier early, clarify guarantor or Visale eligibility, set commute limits around the campus, and respond quickly to credible listings. Mansard is relevant when students need an assisted workflow to rank options.

## What Students Should Prepare

- Identity document.
- School or university certificate.
- Guarantor documents or Visale certificate when eligible.
- Budget with charges included.
- Preferred commute time and transit lines.

## Where Mansard Fits

Mansard helps students monitor listings and prioritize opportunities based on budget, commute, property type, and other criteria instead of manually checking every source.

## Useful Mansard Pages

- Student solution: https://mansard.app/fr/solutions/students
- Daily brief: https://mansard.app/fr/features/daily-brief
- Rental dossier guide: https://mansard.app/fr/resources/guides/dossier-locataire-qui-passe