In this section you'll find out more about the different housing options you can benefit from during the program and learn more about the cities of Lyon and Shanghai.

More information regarding accommodation, your social life in both cities, facts about the countries you'll be live in etc. will be provided once you are admitted to the program.  

Lyon: an enticing European metropolis

Since the Renaissance, the banks of the two rivers, the Rhône and the Saône, that flow through the city, the Fourvière basilica that dominates the city centre, and the Old Lyon, are sights that make Lyon an extremely pleasant place to live in. Lyon is not only home to many of France’s large corporations which now operate worldwide; it also attracts many international firms and organisations. For centuries, the city has been a trading centre at the cross-roads between Northern Europe and the Mediterranean South. While its entrepreneurial culture dates back to the silk manufacturers in the early 19th century, its present dynamism is based on a diversified range of modern industries: energy, chemicals, vaccines, laser technology, etc...

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Housing in Lyon

Find out more about the different housing options you can benefit from during the MSc in International Hospitality Management.

• On-campus accomodation:

Le Galion and le Drakkar are a 5 minutes walk from the emlyon business school campus.

Paris: a city of prestige and excellence

Known internationally as one of the top luxury capitals in the world, Paris is also the cornerstone of culture, literature, arts and design where tradition and modernity merge together to create the city's authenticity.

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Paris, France’s economic hotbed

Paris was founded in the 3rd century by the Celtics who named the city Parisii and has been, since the 12th century, a very rich and affluent trading center.

Paris, a cultural gold mine

Thanks to a long and prosperous history dating back to the first few centuries, Paris is one of the world’s most important cultural centers.

Paris, both traditional and modern

When walking through Paris, you’ll be able to sense its history thanks to the Haussmann architecture, the narrow streets paved with cobble stones etc. However Paris is also a hotspot for shopping with unique shopping centers such as The Galeries Lafayette located on Paris’ famous Boulevard Haussmann or small boutiques located in the Marais, well-known for its arts galleries and vintage shops. With its many cafés, bistros and world-renowned restaurants such La Tour d’Argent, France’s capital city is also highly famous for its exquisite cuisine.

Housing in Paris

When living in Paris, you will have to find an apartment on your own. 

In order to help you find accommodation in Paris here are some housing websites which can be useful:

• Les citadines
• Paris Housing Services
• Estudines
• Craigs list
• Erasmusu
• Expatica
• Adèle - (in French)
• Colocation.fr - (in French)
• Se loger.com (in French)

We also have some housing partners :

• Studapart network
• Housing Anywhere
• LivinFrance (for internationals students)
• Foyer de Reuilly (for young women only – from 17 to 25 y.o)

emlyon business school also benefit from a partner who can offer internationals a rent garanty service : garantme.

You will be able to get more information about our partners once you are enrolled.

Tip: to help you understand how to search for an apartment in Paris and what the process of renting an apartment in Paris entails please click here.  

Shanghai, an engaging city

One you arrive in Shanghai, you will immediately be overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of this thriving city: its colours, its people, its culinary specialties and its futuristic skyscrapers and indigenous Shikumen houses will shake you to your very core. The sight-seeing activities and the endless possibilities of cultural endeavors will stun you!

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Housing in Shanghai

It’s quite easy to find an apartment in Shanghai because there are many real estate agents in this city. Students usually find flats by themselves and they share an apartment with their classmates. The average monthly rental fees are 2000-4000RMB/person (213€-426€), depending on the apartment’s location and status. Generally the apartments are equipped with furniture and electrical appliance.