Chambre 3 - BOUGAINVILLE PR, toulouse

Friendly staffs but don't be fooled by the photos in the reviews 😂😂

From outside, it seems not good at all

Even 8 years later, I still think about my very bad experience here. Shared toilets for 8 people. When I asked to be placed in a smaller unit, the manager replied, "If you're not happy, you can just leave." Which I did the following week after sharing the toilet with 8 people. Good luck to the residents.

Whether it's the administration, the handling of problems within the residences, or simply the friendliness of the staff, there's nothing more PATHETIC than this CROUS (student housing). Prisons are better furnished than this building! I had to (for lack of a better option) stay there for the duration of my studies, and I don't know where I found the strength to endure this place. I had the opportunity to try out the "10m²" room as well as the 20m² studio (whose rent has increased significantly since I left! I sincerely hope the quality of the accommodation has also improved...). First of all, when you take the room, you find yourself in a more or less furnished space with a "bed," a small wardrobe, a chest of drawers, a desk, a chair, a bedside table, and a sink. And let's not even mention the wonderful colors of this CROUS, which don't even give the illusion that the room is any bigger. Let's not forget the comfortable foam "sponge" bed and its thickness, which allows you to fully enjoy the wooden slats. And with a bit of luck, you won't have any company during the night (bedbugs)! That's what you get for 264 euros, as far as your private space is concerned. The rest—bathroom, toilet, and kitchen—will be shared. If you're hoping to arrange to be with trustworthy, clean people or even request a female roommate, don't even think about it. You'll be with strangers who may or may not be clean and safe. In the kitchen, you have: a sink, microwave, refrigerator, stovetop, dresser, table, and chairs. I advise you, if possible, to keep your belongings in your room. (Note: there's no oven.) The bathroom: a plastic shower and a coat rack. Hoping the ventilation works and the walls don't get moldy... When you have a problem like mold, plumbing, or electrical issues, expect at least a 3-week wait before any work is done. The maintenance team has always been lovely, though, and at least they ring the bell before entering. Be warned, there's no elevator in this building, and security is... nonexistent. I never felt truly safe there. Regarding the "advantage" of this residence, the "laundry room," this CROUS (student housing) has 119 units within its walls, and you get: two washing machines... and two dryers. Let me tell you, you have to get up early to even hope to do laundry. (And that's if they're not out of order.) In conclusion, I find it shameful to take advantage of struggling students. For the price they pay, they deserve a minimum of comfort and dignity. The Bougainville student residence hasn't been renovated for years, despite numerous complaints... I hope this review, admittedly lengthy, will help future students, who deserve to study in a healthy environment free of mold and insects. If you do end up living in this residence, take the studio apartment; at least you'll have the illusion of a "real" apartment. On the plus side: You'll have a one in ten chance of finding a lifelong friend with whom you'll share the immense joy and honor of cleaning up after others. Otherwise, you'll be all alone in the world.

Probably one of the worst CROUS residences in France. The rent is high for a room shared with five other people. The place is often overcrowded and noisy, with residents shouting at night. Nothing has been renovated: the bed creaks constantly, the stovetop is unusable, and the heating doesn't work. The CROUS staff are unpleasant, sometimes even discriminatory. There's an inspection every Thursday: if the common area isn't deemed clean enough, a €25 fine is imposed, even after cleaning. It feels like they're just trying to squeeze money out of you. The laundry room charges €3 per load, detergent not included, and you have to wash 9 kg of laundry each time—hardly enough for weekly use. Frankly, one star is already too generous. I'd give this deplorable place 0.25.