The IFALPES accommodation service will find the most suitable type of housing to match your choice. Homestays, shared apartments, studios or dormitories are located in the town centre or in the town outskirts. From the school, they are accessible by bus, bicycle or on foot.
Rented room in a French home
The homes are in the town or on the outskirts.
Single Bedroom with breakfast
Included : The single bedroom, breakfast and one load of washing per week
| Prices in Chambéry 2010 |
| 1 week (6 nights) |
230 € |
| 2 weeks (13 nights) |
330 € |
| 3 weeks (20 nights) |
390 € |
| 4 weeks (27 nights) |
485 € |
| Extra night: Please contact the accommodation service.
Occasional evening meal: 6€ in Chambéry |
| Prices in Annecy 2010 |
| 1 week (6 nights) |
225 € |
| 2 weeks (13 nights) |
325 € |
| 3 weeks (20 nights) |
385 € |
| 4 weeks (27 nights) |
470 € |
| Extra week (more than 4 weeks) |
118 € |
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The week includes an arrival on the Sunday before your course and a departure on the Saturday after your course. If you would like to stay an extra night, please contact the accommodation service in advance. |
Host Family
You would like to experience life with a French family ?
This type of accommodation is ideal if you want to discover the French way of life and will also help you to improve your conversation skills.
Single Bedroom with half board
Included : The single bedroom, breakfast, evening meal and one load of washing per week
| Prices in Chambéry 2010 |
| 1 week (6 nights) |
280 € |
| 2 weeks (13 nights) |
420 € |
| 3 weeks (20 nights) |
550 € |
| 4 weeks (27 nights) |
640 € |
| Prices in Annecy 2010 |
| 1 week (6 nights) |
280 € |
| 2 weeks (13 nights) |
420 € |
| 3 weeks (20 nights) |
550 € |
| 4 weeks (27 nights) |
640 € |
| Extra week (more than 4 weeks) |
160 € |
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| Extra night : Please contact the accommodation service |
The week includes an arrival on the Sunday before your course and a departure on the Saturday after your course. If you would like to stay an extra night, please contact the accommodation service in advance. |
Useful information about staying with a family
If it is the first time that you stay with a host family, certain habits in their way of life might surprise you, for example the meal times, … Here are some tips to prepare you stay:
| Your arrival |
| Please call your host family to let them know when you will be arriving |
| Meals |
| If you have any allergies or a special diet, please let the host family know in advance. Your host family will do their best to vary your meals. If for any reason you will not be at home for one of your meals, please inform the host family at least one day before. All extra meals will need to be paid separately |
| Rent |
Please pay your rent to the host family when you arrive.
NB : If you wish to change your accommodation before the end of your stay, please give at least one month’s notice to the host family and to the accommodation service. For any changes made to your accommodation, agency fees will be charged |
| Telephone |
| Please do not use the host family’s telephone unless they have given you permission to do so. You can buy a phone card from tobacconists that will enable you to call from their phone and pay for the calls yourself |
| Cleaning |
Your host family will tell you where to find everything you need to keep your bedroom clean and tidy.
NB : A little help clearing the table after dinner or washing up can do wonders for international relations… |
| Washing |
| Normally your host family will offer to do your washing once a week. If this is not enough, you can also find a laundrette in the centre of town |
Feel free to ask questions if you are unsure about something, your host family will be happy to help you!
Shared Apartment
In a shared apartment you will have your own bedroom and share the kitchen and bathroom with your flat mates (2 or more).
The accommodation service will send you more information about your apartment 2 weeks before your arrival.
The shared apartments are available from the 1st day to the last day of each month. If you wish to stay for a shorter period, please contact us for availability and prices.
| Prices for Chambéry 2010 |
| 410€ per month and per person with all charges included |
| Sheets and towels are not provided unless requested: 20€ per month |
| Deposit: 1 month’s rent |
| The apartments are situated in the town centre |
| Prices for Annecy 2010 |
| Between 380 and 440€ per month and per person. No extra charges if electricity costs remain reasonable |
| Deposit: 1 month’s rent |
| The apartments are situated in the town centre and on the outskirts. Prices vary depending on the availability, situation and comfort. House insurance is commonly required by the owner. |
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Individual Studios or apartments
We have variety of studio flats or apartments in the centre of town.
The accommodation service will be happy to find a solution for your needs depending on the number of people who will stay in the apartment.
| Prices for Chambéry 2010 |
| Studios from 450€ per month |
| Deposit: 1 month’s rent |
| The studios and apartments are in the centre of town and near the school |
For more information:
info@logements-chambery.fr |
| Prices for Annecy 2010 |
| Between 530 and 730 € per month. No extra charges if electricity costs remain reasonable |
| Each studio is one room equipped with a kitchen corner, bedroom corner (sofa bed) and bathroom. They are between 20 and 30m² |
| Deposit: 1 month’s rent |
The studios are located in Annecy town centre (10/15 minutes walk from the school) or in a residence close to the school (15 minutes walk from the town centre).
Prices vary depending on the availability, situation, comfort and the number of renters. House insurance is commonly required by the owner. |
For more information:
logements@ifalpes.fr |
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Student residence
There is a variety of Student residences. Our accommodation service will be there to give you as much information as possible. Some of the residences will ask for a deposit and will only accept long stays. In summer between June and August there are more rooms available.
| Prices for Chambéry 2010 |
| In general the rooms in the residence are equipped with a bed, a kitchen corner and bathroom. |
RESIDENCE
Situated in the centre of town, 10 minutes walk from the school.
More than 30 nights: 31€ per night
From 7 to 30 nights: 37€ per night
From 1 to 7 nights: 42€ per night
Long stay for at least 3 months: 490€ per month + electricity
Television set available with a supplement |
| Prices for Annecy 2010 |
| N.B. Limited availability. |
Residence: Available only in the summer, facing the lake, a 20-minute walk or busride from IFALPES or 10 minutes by bicycle
Standard comfort, room with shower and toilet. Kitchen on each floor.
Single room : 444€ per month
Double room : 293€ per month per person |
Hostel: a 20-minute bus- or bike-ride from IFALPES
310€ per month (security deposit: 100€)
Basic comfort, bedroom with a shower. Toilets and kitchen on each floor. |
Agency fees for reserving your accommodation
If you are staying for one month or less: 40€
If you are staying for more than one month: 70€
A deposit of 200€ is necessary in order to reserve your accommodation.
The agency fees will be deducted from your deposit and the amount that is left (160€ or 130€) will be deducted from your first month’s rent.
Agency fees will be required if you decide to change your accommodation for any reason.
How to plan your arrival?
Chambéry
If you are staying with a family, you will need to contact them a few days before you arrive to let them know your arrival details (date, time, place).
For any other type of accommodation please contact the accommodation service with your arrival details (info@logements-chambery.fr).
On the day you arrive, once you are in France, you will need to phone the number that is indicated on your confirmation letter in order to pick up your keys.
Annecy
Whether you are staying with a family or in an apartment, you will need to contact your family or landlord in advance to let them know when you will be arriving. The phone number will be on your confirmation letter.