Where to stay
There are various ways of finding an accommodation in France.
On the Internet, many specialist websites contain advertisements (rentals, house-shares, sales) arranged by geographical location and type of accommodation (house, flat) and give you also advice. You can narrow down your search by: surface area, number of rooms, budget. Searches can be performed based on certain criteria (location, apartment size, rental price, number of bedrooms, etc.).
The most popular websites are:
Seloger.com
ParuVendu
Le Bon Coin (website featuring classified ads from individuals)
Bedycasa - (matching portal for travellers looking for a room/flat to rent and hosts)
Joivy (international flat-sharing portal)
In daily newspapers, there is often a separate section for property ads. The weekly newspaper ‘De particulier à particulier’ publishes advertisements placed directly by private individuals (website: pap.fr)
Relocation agencies: firms that specialize in helping skilled employees and their families relocate to France. Their role is to facilitate a family’s move to France. The services they offer range from obtaining the official documents required (visa, work permit, residence permit, etc.) and searching for accommodation.