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Fac-Habitat student residences

With Fac-Habitat, Smerra offers housing for students, young professionals under the age of 30, as well as researchers and teachers. Fac-Habitat has more than 12,000 units (from studios to one-bedroom apartments) in 70 university towns across France, including Tours, with attractive rents and eligibility for social assistance (APL or ALS).

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Student or internship accommodation: flexible solutions

If you are a student, young professional, researcher, or intern under the age of 30 in Tours, you are looking for a flexible solution. We adapt to your study or work constraints. For an internship, exam session, or summer job, you can book comfortable, furnished accommodation in a student residence in Tours for a limited period, subject to availability. Just drop off your bags—we’ve already thought of your comfort.

A short stay gives you the freedom to organize your time. You can choose a duration of a few weeks to several months, with the option to adjust according to your internships, travels, or priorities. No long-term commitment, no heavy constraints.

Financially, it’s fair. You only pay for the period you occupy the accommodation. There’s no need to pay for a whole year when your needs are temporary. It’s a smart and practical budget option for students.

You also benefit from real geographical flexibility. With strategic locations in Tours, you can settle near your campus, your internship location, or your favorite places in the city. You choose where and when you want, according to your schedule.

The services included are top-notch: a laundry room, coworking spaces, and, depending on the residence, a shared garden. When you arrive, everything is ready, so you can focus on what matters most.

Short stays encourage new encounters. Sharing a space for a short period of time can create lasting friendships, strengthen your academic or professional network, and open you up to other cultures.

Our goal: to simplify your life in Tours with accommodation that adapts to your changing needs. Whether you’re staying for a few weeks or several months, our short-term rentals are designed with you in mind.

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Special student residence insurance

At Fac-Habitat and Logifac residences in Tours, home insurance costs €6/month and is included in your rent. It covers your accommodation against incidents such as fire or water damage.

To benefit from this, simply check the “monthly insurance” box when you apply. That’s all you need to do—everything else is taken care of.

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Student Residence in Tours

Résidence étudiante Tours

Looking for student accommodation in Tours? Good news: this city in the heart of the Centre region is designed for student life. Imagine your studio apartment ideally located between the campus and the city center, a stone’s throw from the tram, train station, and shops. Here, the University of Tours (Université François Rabelais), IUT Tours Nord, and the Deux-Lions campus put you in close proximity to classes, parks, and places to hang out. The transport network connects you quickly to lively neighborhoods such as Velpeau, Vieux-Tours, and Saint-Symphorien, while Saint-Pierre-des-Corps provides access to the TGV for stress-free travel. The result: more time for your studies, your social life, and your projects. Ready to discover the neighborhoods, the best deals, and the practical guide to choosing your student accommodation in the ideal location? Let’s go!

Student life in Tours: figures and atmosphere

Focus on the number of students and the city’s appeal

Welcome to the city of Tours, in the heart of the Centre-Val de Loire region, a place where student life is thriving. It is home to more than 30,000 students from France and around the world. The University of Tours François Rabelais has created a vibrant higher education ecosystem, with numerous schools and courses.

Tours appeals to students with its human scale, lively city center, Les Halles market, local shops, and accessible cultural venues. The city offers a true “all-in-one” solution: a convenient transportation network, campuses located close to residential areas, and a lower overall cost of living than in large cities. You can study better and enjoy yourself more, without wasting time commuting.

Proximity to campuses

The campuses are ideally located and well connected. The IUT Tours Nord welcomes many young people studying technology, with easy access from the north bank. The Tanneurs campus, right in the center, brings together arts and humanities in close proximity to libraries, the tram, and the train station. The Deux-Lions hub brings together science, Polytech Tours, and a shopping center in a green space near the Parc de la Gloriette. The health sites, between Bretonneau and Trousseau, connect the university, hospital, and higher education. Wherever you are, you are close to a campus, shops, and meeting places.

Student life and leisure: What is there to do in Tours?

Student life in Tours strikes a simple balance: serious studies, lighthearted outings, lasting friendships. The Loire River flows through the city like a daily stroll. After class, you can head to a park, a café on Place Plumereau, or a cultural venue, all within easy reach by tram.

Cultural activities

Between the Museum of Fine Arts, the Center for Contemporary Creation, the Grand Théâtre, MAME, and the cinemas, there is a wide range of activities available and accessible to students. In summer, the guinguettes on the Loire transform the quays into meeting places. On weekends, you can explore the heritage, check out concerts, or cycle along the Loire à Vélo. The University of Tours, through its university services, often shares useful information on reduced rates and cultural deals.

Nightlife and meeting places

Nightlife is concentrated around Vieux-Tours. Place Plum’ brings together bars, terraces, and music venues. The banks of the Loire, the Les Halles district, and the city center offer a variety of atmospheres, from quiet pubs to dance bars. The mix of schools, the IUT, bachelor’s and master’s degrees creates a warm atmosphere where it’s easy to meet people. Here, every evening starts near a campus and often ends a stone’s throw from home.

Which neighborhood is best for accommodation?

Key neighborhoods and brief descriptions

If you want to do everything on foot, the city center and the Cathedral district are a safe bet: close to the tram, Tours train station, and libraries. Velpeau offers a lively market and direct access to trains. Vieux-Tours attracts visitors with its medieval streets and lively atmosphere, but the central location may be more in demand. The newer Deux-Lions neighborhood has a campus, shopping center, and green spaces, making it perfect if your classes are located there. On the north bank, Sainte-Radegonde and Saint-Symphorien offer peace and quiet, reasonable rents, and quick access to the IUT Tours Nord via the bridge and tram. Further south, Grammont and Sanitas are still close to the center and the transportation network.

Travel tips and public transport

The transport network makes your life easier. Tram lines connect north and south, with direct access to the main campuses and the center. Buses provide excellent coverage depending on the neighborhood. Tours train station serves the region and France, while the nearby Saint-Pierre-des-Corps TGV station opens up the world of high-speed travel to get home or to your internship. Cycle paths run along the Loire and through parks; cycling is often the fastest way to get around the city center. By combining tram, bike, and walking, you can keep your budget low and optimize your study time. It’s simple: here, your accommodation is not a hindrance, but a springboard.

Tours, the spark of your journey

So, shall we go? In Tours, you can study in peace and live life to the fullest. The Loire offers rejuvenating sunsets, the parks are a breath of fresh air, Place Plum’ brings people together, and the guinguettes get everyone dancing in the summer. The University of Tours, the IUT, and the campuses create an intellectual playground where you can be entrepreneurial and meet people. Transportation runs smoothly, so you spend less time commuting.

Culturally, it’s a celebration of “come and see”: exhibitions, concerts, MAME, movies, heritage, gourmet markets. The atmosphere is one of kindness, diversity, and curious minds. Do you want an environment that gives meaning to your studies and inspiration to your life? Choose the city of Tours: a human scale, a vibrant center, and a Centre region that opens its doors wide. You arrive with your dreams, and you leave with friendships, skills, and the desire to return.