
Welcome to Paris !
Are you an international student or researcher coming to live in Paris or the Île-de-France region?
The Welcome Desk Paris and acc&ss Paris Centre support you before, during, and after your arrival to make settling in easier: administrative procedures, student life tips, and practical information to help you make the most of Paris.
On this website, you’ll find practical guides, services, and contacts to help you start your stay with peace of mind.
And even when the Welcome Desk is closed, acc&ss Paris Centre remains your ally throughout the year.
SETTLING IN PARIS: WE’RE HERE TO HELP
Make your arrival easier: administrative procedures, housing, daily life, learning French, and discovering Paris.
The Cité Internationale and acc&ss, your guide in Paris

Customized Assistance
As a pioneer in international student support, the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris offers a variety of services to make life easier for students and researchers, both on campus and across the city.
With its acc&ss Paris Centre service, you receive support for your administrative and daily life needs:
– Residence permit, housing assistance, healthcare
– Transportation, banking, student employment
– Cultural exploration and French workshops
Welcome Desk Paris is here each year to welcome and guide you as soon as you arrive.