Five Reasons to Live in Ivry-sur-Seine While You Study in Paris

Authenticity isn’t bought; it’s forged through freedom, creativity and the everyday choices that shape who you’re meant to be. In places like Ivry-sur-Seine, authenticity isn’t just felt – it’s lived. You’ll find everything from innovative architecture to quality student housing and the sense of vitality that comes with living beside the River Seine.

There are countless reasons to make Ivry-sur-Seine your new home away from home while you study abroad in Paris. Here are our top five:

1. Paris Ivry: Student living, the way it should be

Forget stressing about bills. At Paris Ivry, your rent covers everything, from utility bills to Wi-Fi. There's also a 24/7 team and round-the-clock secure building entry for your peace of mind.

On-site amenities make it easy to relax, study and stay active. Watch the sunset over the Paris skyline from the rooftop or catch a movie with friends in the cosy cinema room. A fully equipped gym and yoga studio make it effortless to fit workouts around lectures and social events.

2. Top universities on your doorstep

Studying aeronautics, cybersecurity, or AI? Paris Ivry puts you less than a 20-minute walk from both the IPSA and ESIEA university campuses in Ivry-sur-Seine.

IPSA

IPSA is where future aerospace engineers sharpen their skills. Paris Ivry is just a 15-minute walk away, close enough that you can get home for lunch, or a nap before afternoon lectures and nights out with friends.

ESIEA

More into coding? ESIEA is the place for specialising in AI, VR and cybersecurity. They partner with 800+ companies worldwide, which means serious career connections. Best part? It’s just a seven-minute walk from home.

3. A unique blend of old and new

Walk through Ivry-sur-Seine, and one street leads you to 19th-century landmarks like the Fort d’Ivry, the next, to an independent theatre or a contemporary art gallery like Le Crédac. The area is a true melting pot of architectural influences, blending geometric brutalism with 17th-century French style in monuments like the Moulin de la Tour.

As a suburban commune just outside Paris's city centre, Ivry keeps you away from the tourist crowds while bringing you closer to an authentic way of living, surrounded by like-minded creatives and innovators. Leave the clichés behind while you embrace the freedom of discovering a whole new city.

4. Urban streets meet riverside serenity

In Ivry, there’s city buzz when you want it and riverside calm when you need it. The serenity of the Seine is just a 30-minute walk or a 12-minute cycle away. Go for a jog along the waterfront, row on the weekends, or hop on the Batobus to the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and beyond.

The River Seine also has three designated public swimming areas: Baignade Bercy, Baignade Grenelle and Baignade Bras Marie. Baignade Bercy is the closest to Ivry-sur-Seine, just a 13-minute cycle from Paris Ivry or a 20-minute bus ride on the 132 from Mairie d’Ivry.

5. Paris adventures made easy

Thinking about weekend activities? Getting into Paris city centre is a breeze. You can cycle there from Paris Ivry in about 30 minutes, using an app like Komoot to plan your route. Alternatively, hop on Metro Line 7 or RER C and be in the Latin Quarter or Parc de la Villette in no time.

Trying to avoid the heaviest tourist footfall? Explore some of Ivry-sur-Seine’s neighbouring areas instead, like the 13th arrondissement or Vitry-sur-Seine. Meanwhile, if you’re craving tall trees, old castles and rippling lakes, then the Bois de Vincennes is just across the river. This forest park spans nearly 2500 acres and even has a zoo. Cycle there from Paris Ivry in 20 minutes or hop on the metro to enjoy a day of park bench picnicking and lounging in the sun.

Canvas Ivry: Authentically Parisian, authentically you

Think Ivry-sur-Seine could be your muse? Find out more about the local area with our student area guide and explore the studio rooms available in Paris Ivry.