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Practical information
Find all the practical advice and good tips for getting around, eating out and staying in Nantes, Paris and La Roche-sur-Yon.
Moving around
In Nantes
Tramway, bus, navibus or even carpooling: with Tan, you can get around Nantes as you please. You can buy the Libertan pass online, with special rates for under-18s, under-26s and 26+. Transportation is free on weekends.
https://www.tan.fr/
In La Roche-sur-Yon
The public transport network of La Roche-sur-Yon, Impulsyon is for you, Transportation is free on Saturdays.
https://www.impulsyon.fr/
In Loire-Atlantique
Aléop, The Loire-Atlantique public transport network: 45 regular bus and train lines serve the communes of the departement.
https://aleop.paysdelaloire.fr/
In Paris and Ile-de-France
For more information on transportation, visit the RATP website
https://www.ratp.fr/
Good deals
Info jeunes
"Info Jeunes" answers all your questions about education, jobs, gives you practical information about housing, transportation, aid, excursions, trips abroad, leisure activities, and helps you set up your projects.
Make the most of your new life in Nantes!
Audencia is a partner of Info Jeunes since 2021.
Culture Pass
The Culture Pass supports young people under the age of 18 in their daily lives and gives them greater access to culture. The Culture Pass gives 18-year-olds €300 for 24 months, which they can use on the app to discover and book local cultural and digital offers.
The e.pass jeunes
The e.pass jeunes is a set of services offered by the Region to young people in the Pays de la Loire. Discounts and advantages on leisure activities (cinema, shows, festivals, sports events), easier access to medical consultations: the e.pass jeunes is a year of advantages in the Pays de la Loire.
Étudiant.gouv
On this government website you will find all the useful information you need for a well-prepared start to the new academic year and for your everyday life as a student - health, accommodation, student jobs, financing, etc.
Where can I eat?
At Crous
These are the Restos U', Cafets', Crous(S) pace' and Crous'Truck, which offer you a complete, varied and well-balanced offer throughout the day, at very reasonable prices!
The best value for money: €3.30 (or even €1 for students on scholarships) for a meal consisting of a starter, main course and dessert.
Audencia campuses also offer on-site catering with sandwiches, drinks, pastries and cakes.
Accommodation
Looking for accommodation in Nantes? Don't have a guarantor living in France? Questions about accommodation in CROUS residences?