Room Features
- Number of rooms: 403 single rooms, 13 m² each
- Room amenities:
- Bed
- Desk
- Side table
- Nightstand
- Closet and shelf
- Refrigerator
- Shower stall and toilet
- Bedding not provided (kit available for purchase upon registration)
Services
- Shared kitchens: Each floor is equipped with an oven, a microwave, and four electric burners. Dishes are not provided.
- Housekeeping: A daily cleaning service for common areas is provided
- Wi-Fi available
- Bicycle and car parking
- Laundromats: available on the ground floor, operated by credit card
- Equipment rentals at discounted prices:
- Household appliances: vacuum cleaner, iron
- Kitchen appliances: crepe maker, mini raclette oven, waffles
- Video projector
- Greenhouse and community garden
Reservations
2026–2027 Academic Year
First-year students in the general engineering program are given priority, subject to availability and in the order in which reservation requests are received. Students whose family residence is located in the following municipalities are not given priority: Lyon, Écully, Tassin-la-Demi-Lune, Charbonnières-les-Bains, Craponne, Francheville, Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, La Tour de Salvagny, Champagne-au-Mont-d’Or, Villeurbanne, Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d’Or, Dardilly.
- Download and complete the application form
- If the Paul Comparat residence is your first choice, send the application form by August 12 via email to the following address: admission.residence-comparat@listes.ec-lyon.fr
- A confirmation email will be sent to you as soon as we receive your email, including a link allowing you to complete your registration and schedule an appointment to pick up your keys.
- Check-in will begin on August 20 Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., according to the time slots provided in the confirmation email. The residence office is closed on weekends
Please note: The residence is closed from July 25 to August 16, 2026.
To request housing, please send the completed housing request form to the following address: residences@ec-lyon.fr. Room assignments are subject to availability, your eligibility, and the capacity limits set for each program category.
2026-2027 Rates
| Students | Non-students | |
|---|---|---|
| Short-term stay | €13.10/night + €80 accommodation fee | €14.50/night + €80 accommodation fee |
| Monthly | €393 | €433 |
| Security deposit | 500 € | 500 € |
| Cancellation fee | €50 | €50 |
Pay registration fees online by credit card. Pay rent by credit card, check, cash, or bank transfer.
The residence is eligible for the CAF housing assistance program. For more information, visit the dedicated website: https://www.caf.fr/beneficiaries/caf-de-la-reunion/services/housing/student-housing-assistance
Frequently Asked Questions
No, the security deposit must be paid online at the time of registration. It will be collected and then refunded when the resident checks out.
Residents of the Paul Comparat residence are required to purchase home insurance that covers rental risks for their room and common areas, as well as their personal liability. Proof of insurance must be provided within 48 hours of receiving the keys.
You must be there in person. On the day you receive the keys, you must sign your lease and the house rules.
No, the staff is busy welcoming students who have reserved a room; no tours are scheduled.
The Comparat residence's rules and regulations state that no household appliances are allowed in the rooms. However, a kettle or coffee maker is permitted.
In addition, the bedroom and kitchen are furnished; bringing your own furniture is not recommended, except for an office chair if needed.