Coliving, all-inclusive housing option for young people in transition - Le Monde
These residences or shared houses target young people who have a certain purchasing power but struggle to access housing in the private market. The concept, which is developing in France, is attracting the interest of investors.
"Our audience consists of young people who have just entered the job market or who, following a breakup, need to move. We also have people who are arriving in a new city and want to meet new people," says Victor Augais, its founder.
[Excerpt from the article] At La Casa, which opened its first house in 2018 in Maisons-Alfort (Val-de-Marne), the "colivers," with an average age of 30, stay on average for a year and a half. Each of the houses is associated with a theme (sports, cooking, gardening, cinema, etc.), with associated activities and classes.
Monique Eleb, a sociologist, also notes that "The success of 'coliving' also reflects the difficulties of settling into adult life. With this kind of cocoon, we feel reassured because we feel protected," she says. In a context of growing economic and emotional insecurity, "coliving" could have bright days ahead.
By Léonor Lumineau