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Campus France will guide you through your first steps in France and exploring Limoges, your new home.

WELCOME TO LIMOGES Each campus at Université de Limoges has an YOUR ARRIVAL international service with special advisers for the IN LIMOGES / duration of your stay: https://www.unilim.fr > international > Présentation > Mon contact international A personalized welcome at the Bureau d’Accueil International for Université de Limoges students National Services - students: www.etudiant.gouv.fr The International Welcome Desk or BAI - doctoral students, researchers: (Bureau d’Accueil International) at Université http://www.euraxess.fr/fr de Limoges provides several services for international students, researchers and professors: - guidance for administrative procedures. HOUSING - accommodation assistance for students. IN LIMOGES / - comprehensive orientation services. There are numerous solutions for housing in Limoges: Student-only accommodations managed Address: BAI, 88 rue du Pont Saint Martial, by CROUS, student housing and private residences, 87000 Limoges. and rooms in private homes. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm. Most important is to take care of this as early as Contact: 05 55 14 90 85 ou 05 55 14 92 74 possible and before your arrival. or [email protected] • Université de Limoges international For more information, see the Université de information portal provides advice about finding Limoges international portal: accommodations: https://www.unilim.fr > international > venir à https://www.unilim.fr > international > venir à l’université > BAI l’université > Étudiants et Doctorants internationaux > Avant l’arrivée > Trouver un logement Welcome and orientation for researchers and Students arriving within the scope of an exchange doctoral students program have the advantage of pre-registration for Researchers and doctoral students receive special housing in the university residences of the Bureau assistance from the BAI which is an affiliated d’Accueil International, the international welcome member of the EURAXESS European network and the desk. EURAXESS France association. • The “Jeunes à Limoges” site (Centre Régional They provide assistance to mobile researchers from d’Information Jeunesse, or regional youth the European Union and other countries: information center) posts classified ads online: https://www.unilim.fr > international > venir à http://www.jeunealimoges.fr/annonces-logements l’université > Enseignants, Chercheurs et Staff internationaux A FEW TIPS Welcome and orientation in other institutions If you are registered in another institution, please Short-term housing: consult the Campus France website for orientation. • Limoges does not have a youth hostel but you The site presents a series of Information Sheets can contact the Résidence Habitat Jeunes (former covering the different higher learning institutions Foyer des Jeunes Travailleurs). in France: Address and phone number: Résidence Varlin Pont https://www.campusfrance.org > Students > Neuf, 32 rue de Fontbonne, 87000 Limoges, Documentary resources > Practical information 05 55 06 45 90. for students and researchers > Reception Site: https://varlinpontneuf.fr > logement jeunes arrangements in institutions • For other types of temporary accommodations, If you cannot find your school in this list, then go see the list of accommodations on the Limoges directly to their website. Tourist Office site: http://www.limoges-tourisme.com > où dormir

2 Long-term housing At Université de Limoges, the Bureau d’Accueil et • The Limoges CROUS (Centre Régional des Œuvres d’Accompagnement des Etudiants en situation Universitaires - Regional Center for University de Handicap assists students with a disability Services) for student housing. throughout their studies: https://www.unilim.fr > Address: Service administratif, vie pratique > Accueil et accompagnement > 39 G rue Camille Guérin 87000 Limoges. l’accompagnement du handicap Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 5pm. Contact: 04 73 34 64 15 or [email protected] Limoges CROUS site: https://www.crous-limoges. fr > le crous The website Trouver un logement: https://trouverunlogement.lescrous.fr/ On campus, the CROUS is also responsible for all low-cost food services (university restaurants, cafeterias, food-trucks, etc.) • Private Housing Platforms Université de Limoges is a member of Studapart, a private housing platform: GETTING AROUND https://www.studapart.com/fr/logement-etudiant- LIMOGES limoges Other offers for student lodging, managed by private Getting to Limoges: organisms, are also available in Limoges. Take the train from Paris to Limoges- Try these sites: Bénédictins station (3 hours): - https://www.adele.org https://www.oui.sncf/ - https://www.immojeune.com Fly from Paris-Orly to Limoges Bellegarde - https://www.location-etudiant.fr international airport. Take a taxi from the - https://housinganywhere.com airport to Limoges (about 15 km). • There is also Lokaviz, a site managed by CROUS, For more information about getting to which includes a listing of student accommodations Université de Limoges: https://www.unilim. in private homes: https://www.lokaviz.fr/ fr > international > venir à l’université > Etudiants et Doctorants internationaux > • Shared Leases: consult La Carte des Colocs, a Avant l’arrivée > Arriver à Limoges national site for shared leases that’s free and simple to use: https://www.lacartedescolocs.fr/ For getting around the city and suburbs, use the public transportation (bus and tramway) • Other solutions available on the Campus France network managed by STCL for transportation site: www.campusfrance.org > s’organiser > Getting in Limoges: http://www.stcl.fr/ organized > Accommodation There are regional trains for getting around • Visale provides a free service for students who the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region: need a co-signer (guarantor) to secure housing: https://www.ter.sncf.com/nouvelle-aquitaine www.visale.fr et pensez aussi aux bus pour voyager à petit If you want to file an application for APL funds prix: https://fr.ouibus.com/ or (Aide Personnalisée au Logement, or personal- https://www.flixbus.fr/ ized housing aid), For ride-sharing, refer to the collaborative websites, for example: CAF (Caisse des Allocations Familiales) can check - national site: https://www.blablacar.fr your eligibility: 08.10.29.29.29 or www.caf.fr - the Haute Vienne department site: http:// For accommodation adapted to your special www.haute-vienne.fr/conseil-departemental needs, > Routes - Info Trafic - Covoiturage Contact the CROUS Service Social which will work For greater independence, rent a V’Lim, the with your host institution. bicycle rental service for Limoges Métropole: Some establishments have specialized services for http://www.agglo-limoges.fr > Mobilité > students with disabilities (assistance for housing, Vélo-VLIM and also transportation and tuition).

3 • To find out more about rights and obligations: FIRST The reception services of your establishment can THINGS FIRST / guide you in the event of difficulties. www.service-public.fr > Etranger > Titre de séjour et document de circulation (Foreigners > Resident ENROLLMENT IN YOUR INSTITUTION Card and Travel Document)

CVEC Before you can enroll in your institution, you must download proof of payment of the Contribution Vie PRACTICAL Etudiante et de Campus (CVEC) – the student and INFORMATION / campus life contribution fee. - Connect to: https://cvec.etudiant.gouv.fr/ - For additional information and special cases: https:// OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT www.campusfrance.org > Getting Organized > CVEC If you stay in France for more than 3 months, it will Confirm Registration be much easier day-to-day if you open a bank Take note! Even if you have a pre-registration letter, account, online or in one of the 100 bank agencies you are not officially enrolled. You must confirm located in Limoges. your enrollment with the institution’s Service de la In France, opening a bank account is a right: Scolarité (Admissions) as soon as you arrive. www.service-public.fr > Argent > Comptes bancaires> Droit au compte (> Finances > Bank RESIDENCE PERMIT (TITRE DE SÉJOUR) Accounts > Right to Open an Account)

GOOD TO KNOW HEALTHCARE • If you have arrived in France with a VLS-TS In France, receiving medical treatment is practically long-term student visa: you must validate free but you must be insured. Accordingly, signing it online upon your arrival and imperatively up for medical insurance is mandatory. within the first three months of your stay (in France) on the ANEF (Administration numérique pour les étrangers en France) Login to the website: https://administration-etrangers-en- https://etudiant-etranger.ameli.fr france.interieur.gouv.fr Site to register, to understand your eligibility and benefits, and to take the necessary steps. • If you are an Algerian national or a student with a “Concours” (tests) visa» or a visa with the indication “Carte à solliciter dans les deux Learn more: mois” (Residency permit is to be requested https://www.campusfrance.org > Getting Organized within 2 months of entry): your residency permit > Health application has to be made at the Prefecture. As a student, you can also take advantage of • If you hold a “mineur scolarisé” (enrolled minor) visa and you attained the age of the university medical services. In these health majority, you have to request for a “Titre de services where consultations are free, you’ll be séjour” online on the ANEF website or at the greeted by a team of doctors, nurses, and social prefecture where you live within 2 months workers who can give personalized advice in terms following your majority. of health and prevention. https://administration-etrangers-en-france. This is the case for Université de Limoges which interieur.gouv.fr has a health and prevention service: Service Take note : To renew your student residency Universitaire de Médecine Préventive et de permit “Titre de séjour” (VLS-TS), your request Promotion de la Santé (SUMPPS) on campus. must be done during the 3rd month before the Address: SUMPPS, Campus Vanteaux, expiration date of your current “Titre de séjour” 39 J rue Camille Guérin, 87000 Limoges (permit) on the website: https://administration- (take the no. 10 bus). etrangers-en-france.interieur.gouv.fr Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 12pm This tutorial will help you: and 1pm to 5pm. https://www.youtube.com/ Contact: 05 55 43 57 70 or [email protected] watch?v=j_suMJ3fIiw&list=PLpm2evF1qaJe_ Site: https://www.unilim.fr > vie pratique > vie à oq0a-LMIKujAihwAtVEy&index=16 l’université > santé et prévention

4 ADDITIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE THINGS TO DO You can also sign up for top-up insurance which will cover all health expenses not covered by the free IN LIMOGES / and compulsory health insurance. Take note: The plans and coverage levels differ from one company to another. To choose a top-up TAKE UP A SPORT insurance policy which meets your needs and your In your institution, contact the Service des Sports for budget, you can compare student health insurance free access to sports facilities. plans on the Internet. At Université de Limoges, the Universitaire des Activités Physiques et Sportives (SUAPS) HOUSING INSURANCE department offers free sports activities for all levels In France, housing insurance is mandatory. of proficiency:https://www.unilim.fr > vie pratique > You can sign up for housing insurance called vie à l’université > sport “garantie risques locatifs” - rental risk guarantee - at In Limoges, you can also find a sports activity your bank or a private insurance company. Online among the sports disciplines offered by the city: subscription is often possible. http://www.ville-limoges.fr > sport

BE ACTIVE SAMU: Call 15 Emergency Medical Services Attend cultural and sporting events, or join a social Police emergency: Call 17 in the event of or community group, through one of the numerous violence, theft, robbery. local or national student clubs and associations. Fire Department: Call 18 in the event of fire, To learn more, check with your school (Service de la gas leak, water damage, natural catastrophe, or vie étudiante, Student Services) or visit the following traffic accident. sites: www.animafac.net or www.letudiant.fr Call 112: European emergency services The Jeunes à Limoges site also presents projects number that’s accessible from anywhere in for participation in local and community life: the European Union in addition to the French http://www.jeunealimoges.fr/projet-engagement numbers above. At Université de Limoges there are numerous student associations and clubs (artistic, cultural, sports) as well as nationality-specific associations: LEARNING FRENCH https://www.unilim.fr > vie pratique > vie à Learning French is an opportunity that’s not to be l’université > les associations étudiantes missed! Find what works best for you: - by consulting the Campus France site or the Français Langue Etrangère (FLE) - French as a foreign language - centers and universities which offer courses at all levels year-round: http://ecolesdete.campusfrance.org - by asking in your institution, at city hall, or in your host city’s Maison des Associations - community centers.

FINDING A JOB OR AN INTERNSHIP 2 addresses: • The Jeunes à Limoges, the Centre Régional d’Information Jeunesse, the regional youth information center has a site of classified ads: http://www.jeunealimoges.fr/annonces-jobs • the Jobaviz website, run by the CROUS, can help you find a student job that’s compatible with your studies: https://www.jobaviz.fr/

5 GAINING CULTURE AND PARTYING TOP Limoges offers many ways to cultivate yourself or party. Movie theaters, concerts, theaters, operas, ATTRACTIONS / museums, exhibitions, and festivals are on the program and most of the time, at reduced cost for students. In 2008, Limoges, the capital of porcelain, was For more information: recognized for its art and history with the Ville d'Art http://www.ville-limoges.fr > culture festivités et d'Histoire label. or http://www.limoges-tourisme.com > Se-divertir • The Cité district, the oldest neighborhood in At Université de Limoges, the cultural department Limoges. programs events all year round and offers the Pass • The Château district (la Ville Haute), a lively Vie Universitaire for student discounts: neighborhood with lots of shopping. https://www.unilim.fr > vie pratique > vie à l’université > culture • The national museum Adrien-Dubouché - Cité de la Céramique dedicated to ceramics with over For entertainment or to pick up some culture, you 60,000 pieces can choose from: - 3 multiplex movie theaters (student rates, rewards • Cathedral Saint-Etienne which took six centuries card) including an arthouse theater, Le Lido. to build. - 10 major museums including the Cité des Métiers • Musée des Beaux-Arts in the former episcopal et des Arts with masterpieces by France's best palace, one of the region's most beautiful museums. craftsmen: https://www.cma-limoges.com/ • Gare des Bénédictins, the world-renowned train - about 10 venues including the very active Opéra de station built in the 20th century. Limoges. • Jardins de l'Evêché, tiered gardens with a view over - a dozen bookshops including the Page et Plume the Vienne and the city. bookshop in the historical city center. - a local network of 6 libraries headed by the Learn (and see) more: Bibliothèque Francophone Multimédia in the city - the Tourist Office site: center which offers free access to a vast collection, http://www.limoges-tourisme.com > Decouvrir > for all ages and all media: http://bfm.limoges.fr/ visiter Limoges - See the Ville de Limoges website: In Limoges, for going out or staying abreast of https://www.limoges.fr > Ville créative events, read the leading regional daily paper, le Populaire du Centre, available in newsstands or on the Internet: https://www.lepopulaire.fr/ You can also check out the cultural agenda of the Limoges Tourist Office http://www.limoges-tourisme.com > Agenda

6 IMPORTANT JULY - AUGUST • Les Cabarets d'été, outdoor concerts every Friday ANNUAL EVENTS / throughout the summer, place Haute-Cité. SEPTEMBER JANUARY • Les Pournées du Patrimoine (heritage days), free • Danse Emoi, a biennal contemporary dance festival visits of cultural venues. with young choreographers and original creations. • Toques et Porcelaine, a festive event celebrating MARCH Limoges porcelain and gastronomy. • Meet authors at Nouvelles Zébrures, a literary OCTOBER event and part of the Semaine de la langue • Journée d’Accueil International à l’Université de française et de la francophonie: http://www. Limoges, an event for welcoming new international lesfrancophonies.fr > Nouvelles-zebrures-9 students at the Université de Limoges: MAY https://www.unilim.fr > Tous les évènements (en • The Nuit Européenne des Musées (European bas à gauche) > Évènements Museum Night), an occasion to visit museums • Fête de la Science in the University laboratories. differently (and for free). NOVEMBER • Cavalcade de printemps - the spring carnival in the • Eclats d’Email jazz festival (student discount). city streets. Learn more: • Tous at l'Opéra, open-house at the opera with free http://www.limoges-tourisme.com > Agenda > entertainment, activities and shows. Grands évènements JUNE • Fête de la Musique: Music everywhere in town (free concerts). • Fête des Ponts, the traditional festival in the Limoges bridge district with activities and entertainment on the land and water. • Urbaka, free street art festival catering to all audiences.

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7 THINGS TO KNOW

LIMOGES, LIMOGES METROPOLITAN AREA: CAPITAL OF THE HAUTE-VIENNE 208,000 residents DEPARTMENT, one of the 12 departments in CITY OF LIMOGES: the Nouvelle Aquitaine region 135,000 residents 4 th largest city in the region 40% of the population is under 30 years of age

NOUVELLE- Université de Limoges: AQUITAINE REGION, students th 16,500 7 FRENCH REGION in terms of hosting Including 2,200 international foreign students students, 5 training and research units, (21,000 international 1 national higher education engineering school, students) 8 thematic doctoral schools, 4 research institutes

LIMOGES, RANKED 29th OUT OF 44 FRENCH WHERE IT’S GOOD TO LIVE AND STUDY (awarded by L’Étudiant magazine)

Most of the information presented in the Campus France City Information Sheets concerns all international students regardless of their institution. In France, in each of the host cities, most foreign students study at universities. Accordingly, the City Information Sheets attach great importance to them without overlooking the other higher education institutions even if it is not possible to list them all here with their specific information. For more information on the institutions’ welcomes and orientations: https://www.campusfrance.org/fr/recherche/categorie/nouvelle-aquitaine-554

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