Apartment in 25 Rue Georges Teissier, 42000 Saint-Étienne, France, saint-etienne

This was my first residence when I came to Saint Etienne and I absolutely loved this place. The room and furnitures are of very high quality and the manager Samir is very responsible. Totally recommended for students.

A student residence where security, privacy, and the manager's behavior are, in my opinion, catastrophic. After eight months in this residence, my opinion is very mixed. Regarding the accommodation itself, no complaints: the interior is pleasant, the amenities work well, and I haven't encountered any problems. However, the security leaves much to be desired. There are smells of substances in the hallways, unknown people wandering around the residence, and the proximity of the hotel directly across the street, where intoxicated individuals and fights are common, is a major issue. I personally experienced several particularly frightening situations. For a residence intended for students, and considering the price, I find this unacceptable. Especially since there are no cameras in the hallways leading to the apartments, only at the entrance and in the common room. Therefore, you don't really know who is walking around the different floors. I also find the way the manager, Mr. Samir, uses the cameras very inappropriate. Monitoring cleanliness, noise, or dangerous behavior is perfectly normal. However, making remarks to residents about their perfectly acceptable activities, such as working late in the common room or working out in the gym, goes far beyond what I consider acceptable. We are residents, not people who constantly have to justify our every move. We should be able to enjoy the common areas without feeling constantly spied on. Finally, my other major problem concerns Mr. Samir. Initially very kind and understanding, he agreed, back in September, to let my fiancé live with me in my apartment. Yet, three months later, around mid-November, when my mother discovered the situation and came to talk to him about it, his tune completely changed. I want to make it clear that I absolutely do not blame Mr. Samir for informing my mother of the situation. However, he went far beyond that by fabricating particularly serious accusations about my private life to protect himself. He claimed, among other things, that my fiancé was violent towards me, that I was afraid of him, and that my parents shouldn't let me be with someone like him, even though he had never said a word to us before. When I confronted him, he denied everything, even going so far as to question my family's word. But a few months later, he finally admitted to my fiancé that he had lied, explaining that he had been afraid of my mother's reaction. I find this behavior deeply shameful for someone in a position of responsibility. It's one thing to inform parents about a situation, but to invent another, far more serious one, to exonerate oneself is completely unacceptable. These lies have had real consequences on my personal life, especially on my engagement. I don't think it's right for a manager to play with the residents' private lives and personal relationships like this. This, along with the security issues, is one of the main reasons I left the residence. I simply no longer felt at home. Every trip home from class had become a source of stress and anxiety, to the point where I dreaded running into the manager. It's particularly hurtful to discover that someone who had been so kind and understanding at the beginning could ultimately act this way. I'm posting this review after careful consideration. The accommodation is pleasant, but that's not enough to make a good student residence. Security, respect for privacy, and the behavior of the management should be priorities, not neglected aspects.

Excellent student residence that I recommend without hesitation! I lived there for four years and have very fond memories. The residence is clean, quiet, well-maintained, and of very high quality. A special thank you to Mr. Samir TITEM, who helped and supported me immensely throughout those years. Always available, kind, and attentive, his professionalism and friendliness truly made all the difference. A huge thank you for these four wonderful years!

As a father, I am very pleased that I chose the Gestetud Campus Design residence for my daughter, who lived there for four years. It is a clean, quiet, secure, and very well-maintained residence, which was very reassuring for us as parents. A special thank you to Mr. Samir TITEM, who was always available to answer our questions and support my daughter throughout her stay. His kindness, professionalism, and availability were greatly appreciated. I sincerely recommend this residence and would not hesitate to recommend it to families and students I know.

I spent a year in this apartment for my work-study program. Samir gave me a fantastic welcome, and the place was spotless from start to finish. No noise problems at all; the soundproofing is excellent! If you're looking for a clean apartment with a good common room and even a gym, I highly recommend it.