Experience in Noisy-le-Grand, France by Romain

What is it like to live in Noisy-le-Grand? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Noisy-le-Grand is a great city with monuments and lots shops. It is easy to find everything we want. It is not the best city in the world, but it is 20km far from the center of Paris. There are train stations and bus stations everywhere. Therefore, I would recommend Noisy-le-Grand as it is a complete city.

What is the student lifestyle like in Noisy-le-Grand?

The prices are not this expensive compared to other cities (Paris, Lyon, ...), and there are a lot of students living in this city. You can easily meet people of your age in the days after your arrival.

How much does it cost to live in Noisy-le-Grand?

It depends on what you want to do. For example, if you live in a studio and want to have fun at least three days a week, it can easily cost more than 700€ per month.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Noisy-le-Grand? Is there any advice you can give?

There are plenty of real estate agencies in Noisy-le-Grand, but also in the cities close to it. It is globally quite easy to find accomodation if you try to book it as soon as possible. However, if it becomes a difficult task to complete, those agencies can help you.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

There are lots of fast foods, coffee shops and restaurants. Therefore, you can eat whatever you want, whenever you want. You can also cook classical French foods and dishes as there is a huge shopping center where you can buy everything you need.

What places would you recommend visiting in Noisy-le-Grand?

I think it is a good idea to visit the whole city. It is not a very big city, so it would be a really good choice to visit it globally.

Is it good to eat out in Noisy-le-Grand? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Yes, because we have choices. If you hate a specific food/spot, you can eat out in another area.

Is the nightlife good in Noisy-le-Grand? Where is good to go?

As in every city, there are places more dangerous than others. However, Noisy-le-Grand still has a good nightlife.

What advice would you give future students heading to Noisy-le-Grand?

My first advice would be: go and eat out. Even if you do not know France or French people, this is the best way to understand our culture and way of life.
Second, forget clichés about French people. It is important not to have bad ideas about the country you will be visiting.
At last, visit some other cities near from Noisy-le-Grand such as Chelles, or even Paris would be benefit for you.