Paul-Emile Victor Residence

Explore the Paul-Émile Victor Residence on the Centrale Lyon campus. This private residence, managed by ADOMA, offers 248 well-equipped studio apartments, perfect for students. Enjoy modern amenities, common rooms on each floor for club activities, and convenient services such as equipment rentals.

Features

  • Number of units: 248
    • 230 studio apartments of 18 m²
    • 18 one-bedroom apartments of 30 m², including 6 accessible (accessible to people with reduced mobility)
  • Apartment amenities:
    • Kitchenette area with two hotplates, refrigerator, sink
    • Bathroom with sink, shower stall, toilet
    • Furniture: bed, nightstand, desk, table, chairs, storage space
    • Free Wi-Fi
Studio apartment (from left to right: table, desk, bed, kitchen)
Studio apartment (approx. 30 sq. ft.) - ADOMA

Services

  • 35 m² shared lounge for social events and group work. Reservations required at the office.
  • Gift shop: small appliances, utensils, and accessories—all secondhand and free.
  • Equipment rental (located in a nearby building):
    • Vacuum cleaner, mini-oven, iron
    • Kitchen appliances, crepes, raclette, waffles
    • Video projector (approx. €1/hour, available 24/7)
  • Bicycle and car parking
  • Laundromats: available on the ground floor, operated by credit card
  • Greenhouse and community garden

Reservation

Start of the school year

Applications are processed in order of priority and subject to availability. Priority is given to: first-year students in the general engineering program who receive scholarships, followed by students whose family home is geographically furthest away (based on public transportation travel time).

  • Download, complete, and submit the selection form by email to nathalie.labauve@adoma.cdc-habitat.fr by August 2, 2026
  • An application form will be emailed to you starting Monday, August 3, 2026, and must be returned by Friday, August 7, 2026, via email along with all required supporting documents.  (DO NOT SEND A CHECK)
  • You will receive a response between August 12 and 14, 2026
  • Admissions will be by appointment Monday through Friday starting Tuesday, August 18, 2026, whenever possible on the date specified in the file

Bookings during the year

All requests to reserve a room during the school year must be submitted via the selection form and sent to the following address: nathalie.labauve@adoma.cdc-habitat.fr

2026–2027 Rates

The application fee and security deposit must be paid at the residence office by credit card. Once your application has been approved and finalized, rent will be automatically debited on a post-payment basis.

Studio TypeRent (including utilities)Security DepositApplication Fee
Studio (18 sq. m.)€538.26€538.26€150
1-Bedroom (30m²)€701.33€701.33€150

The amounts listed will be adjusted on January 1 of the following year.

The residence is eligible for the CAF's APL housing assistance program. The application will be submitted directly by the residence manager, Adoma, on the day of your arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Visale warranty is mandatory for all residents of the Adoma residence.

Residents are required to purchase home insurance. Proof of insurance must be provided within 48 hours of receiving the keys.