Charles Monthuis
I lived at the Casa des Chefs in Villejuif for over a year and came away convinced I'd had an incredibly enriching experience. From barbecue evenings on the rooftop to ping-pong tournaments (and beer pong) in the garden, and movie nights with a projector on the terrace, we had a great time, shared wonderful moments, and most importantly, never had a dull moment! And all this with 13 housemates who quickly became close friends in this ultra-comfortable house where time flew by, where you felt at home, in this supportive community where you could be yourself and truly appreciate your strengths and qualities. A life-changing experience! The La Casa concept is to eliminate the drawbacks of shared housing (everyone has their own bedroom, bathroom, and toilet; the house is cleaned twice a week by a professional cleaning service) and enhance its advantages (a beautiful, newly renovated and tastefully decorated house, a double garden of 500m², numerous amenities, all-inclusive rent including internet, home insurance, Canal+/Netflix/Spotify, a grocery allowance, meal delivery for everyone to cook together, cleaning services, after-work drinks at private bars (when not in lockdown), cooking classes, wine tasting classes, and more). The La Casa staff is very responsive in case of any issues and does everything possible to make life easy for everyone. Each resident has a role to play in the community, which makes everyone feel valued. The bedrooms are spacious and comfortable, allowing for privacy if needed (which happens!). And then, to better reconnect with your housemates, the "Familia" (a term used to describe a close-knit community). ", in the large common room or on the rooftop, telling each other about our lives, sharing beers or a bottle of wine, debating the world around us and above all laughing, a lot!