Student residence in Limoges: 3 addresses in the Begip network — 2 in the La Borie district (near the IUT and the Faculty of Sciences) and 1 in Isle near the Vanteaux district (Faculty of Medicine, FLSH, ENSA). Over 450 student homes — studios and flats, unfurnished or with furniture provided — with equipped kitchenettes and on-site services. Eligible for APL or ALS depending on the residence. From €350/month including charges.
A student residence is the all-in-one option for your student housing in Limoges: an unfurnished flat or one with furniture provided, on-site services, security and closeness to the university campuses.
At University Meissonier, every home comes with furniture provided. At University Dutreix, you choose: unfurnished or furnished, subject to availability. In every case the kitchenette is equipped and fitted cupboards are included.
The rent covers all or part of the charges depending on the residence. The electricity contract is your responsibility. Internet is included at University Meissonier and at E-Magine.
Depending on each residence’s status, your home is eligible for CAF’s APL or ALS benefit — significantly reducing what you actually pay each month.
Access control, door entry phones and CCTV depending on the residence. You and your parents can rest easy in a secure environment.
Our student residences are a few minutes’ walk or a short ride from the main faculties, the IUT and the grandes écoles of Limoges.
Common areas, a gym, a study room, green spaces: the residence encourages students in Limoges to meet and support one another.
Reduced fees from €130 all-in on the residences managed directly by the agency, responsive local management, a dedicated contact at Begip Limoges.
Every student residence has secure private parking. Included in the rent at University Dutreix and E-Magine, available for an extra charge at University Meissonier.
University residence in Limoges
Looking for a university residence in Limoges? University Meissonier and University Dutreix sit at the heart of the La Borie university district, a stone’s throw from the IUT and the Faculty of Sciences.
See our university residences page →A Begip residence for every campus. Choose where you study and we’ll point you to the student home closest to your classes.
La Borie district — University Dutreix a 5-min walk from the IUT and the Faculty of Sciences, or University Meissonier.
Housing near Limoges IUT →University Meissonier — 204 studios in La Borie, gym, study room, launderette, WiFi included. From €350/month.
See Meissonier La Borie →E-Magine in Isle — ~12-14 min on foot (under 5 min by bike) from the Faculty of Medicine, the teaching hospital and the IFSI. Eligible for ALS.
Housing near the medical school →Vanteaux campus (FLSH, ENSA) — E-Magine is the closest residence, 1.1 km from the campus.
Housing at Vanteaux campus →Managed by Begip or available to rent through Begip, our student residences cover the main university hubs of Limoges and its conurbation.
The Meissonier residence in Limoges is the largest student residence managed by Begip: 204 studios of 18 to 25 m², 30 m² one-bedroom (T1bis) flats and 1 three-room (T3) flat of 72 m², across 7 buildings in the La Borie district. A 15-min walk from the Faculties of Sciences and STAPS and the IUT, and 10 min from the city centre by trolleybus. Every home comes with furniture provided, an equipped kitchenette and WiFi included.
Ideally located a 5-minute walk from the IUT du Limousin and the Faculty of Sciences, the Dutreix residence in Limoges offers 45 quality studios and 1 one-bedroom (T2) flat. Studios of 25 to 30 m² from €378/month including charges. Homes available unfurnished or with furniture provided. Equipped kitchenette and cupboards included. The electricity and internet contracts are the tenant’s responsibility.
The E-Magine residence is in Isle, in the south-west Limoges conurbation, close to the Vanteaux district. A 14-minute walk (4 min by car) from the Faculty of Medicine & Pharmacy and Dupuytren teaching hospital, and a 15-minute walk (3 min by car) from the Faculty of Arts & Humanities (FLSH) and the ENSA, in the Vanteaux district. A strategic address for students in health (medicine, pharmacy, physiotherapy, nursing) and in arts, languages and humanities. Equipped, semi-furnished studios (desk, chair, shelf, equipped kitchenette, fitted cupboards). WiFi and parking included in the rent.
Campus, home types, rents and benefits: the essentials for choosing the residence that suits you in Limoges.
| Residence | District & nearby campuses | Home types | Rent (from) | Management | CAF benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Meissonier La Borie |
IUT, Faculty of Sciences, STAPS (~15-min walk) |
Studios 18–25 m² · T1bis 30 m² · T3 72 m² | €350/mo incl. | Managed by Begip | APL / ALS |
| University Dutreix Rue Armand Dutreix |
IUT & Faculty of Sciences (5-min walk) |
Studios 25–30 m² · T2 38 m² | €378/mo incl. | Managed by Begip | APL / ALS |
| E-Magine Isle — near the hospital |
Medicine, Pharmacy, hospital, IFSI, Physio (~12–14-min walk) · Arts/Vanteaux (1.1 km) | Studios 20–25 m² | €360/mo incl. | Rental via Begip | ALS |
Begip is the Limoges-based estate agency specialising in student housing in Limoges for over 30 years. From the search for your student studio to the day you leave, we’re there at every step.
We point you to the student residence best suited to your course and budget in Limoges, and arrange viewings.
On the residences managed directly by the agency (Meissonier, Dutreix), the student flat fee is €130 all-in: viewing, application, lease, inventory. For E-Magine, fees depend on each home’s size and are set by Elyade.
Your agency is in Limoges. A problem in your student home? We respond quickly and handle it locally through our Home Service network of tradespeople.
We guide you through claiming your student housing benefit (APL/ALS from the CAF) and the Mobili-Jeune grant for apprentices in Limoges.
All our student residences in Limoges are eligible for housing benefit. Up to several hundred euros a month depending on your situation.
Personalised housing benefit (APL) or the social housing allowance (ALS) can cover a significant share of your student rent in Limoges. Run your estimate online on the CAF website.
Estimate on caf.fr →On an apprenticeship or work-study programme in Limoges? Action Logement’s Mobili-Jeune grant can add up to €100/month towards your student housing.
Apply for the grant →Need help estimating your APL or putting together your student housing application in Limoges? The Begip team supports you from the CAF estimate to signing the lease — a real local contact, not a call centre.
Contact the agency →All our sites are linked to help you find the student home that suits you in Limoges and its conurbation.
All the student residences in Limoges and Isle
Studios unfurnished or with furniture provided in Limoges
Studios 18-25 m², T1bis & T3 — La Borie district, Limoges
45 studios + 1 T2 — Near the IUT & Faculty of Sciences, Limoges
Here’s a quick look at the most-asked questions. For a full FAQ covering every topic, see our dedicated page.
Rents start at €350/mo incl. charges at University Meissonier, €378/mo at University Dutreix and €360/mo at E-Magine (Isle). With CAF’s APL or ALS, what you actually pay can be considerably reduced. Begip fees: €130 all-in on the residences managed directly by the agency (Meissonier, Dutreix). For E-Magine, fees are given when you get in touch.
At University Meissonier, every home comes with furniture provided — there are no unfurnished homes. At University Dutreix, some homes are unfurnished and others come with furniture provided, subject to availability. At E-Magine, the studios are equipped and semi-furnished (desk, chair, shelf, equipped kitchenette). Contact Begip on 05 55 33 97 50 for current availability.
Yes. The University Meissonier and University Dutreix residences are eligible for CAF benefit (APL or ALS depending on the home’s status). You apply at caf.fr after signing the lease. The Begip team supports you through the whole process.
Fill in this form and the Begip Limoges agency will get back to you quickly to present availability and arrange a residence viewing.