Résidence les Tamaris Villeurbanne: reviews, prices, services 2026

You've heard about les Tamaris Villeurbanne student residence and want to know if it's really a good option for the start of your academic year? We'll tell you everything you need to know: location, rents, services, and what students think of it. Spoiler: the residence has real strengths, but it also has its limitations.

What les Tamaris student residence is really like

Les Tamaris student residence is located at 36 rue des Antonins, 69100 Villeurbanne. It offers studios and studios with an equipped kitchenette, some of which are furnished. In total, it's a small residence of around 14 units, which gives it a more personal feel than large collective student residences.

It is managed by the agency Billon Bouvet Bonnamour, a local property manager active in the la Doua area. The co-ownership is administered by Galyo.

This is not a Crous residence, so there is no guaranteed subsidised rate. It's privately run, with all the advantages and disadvantages that entails.

Location: the real highlight

Here, it's hard to find fault. Les Tamaris Villeurbanne student residence is ideally situated:

• Facing the la Doua campus, with immediate access to INSA Lyon, Université Lyon 1 and Lyon 2
• Less than a 5-minute walk from the Parc de la Tête d'Or (117 hectares to unwind between exams)
• A tram stop approximately 200 metres away
• Metro lines A and B, Charpennes station: buses 26, 27, 37, 38, 78 and tram T1 within easy reach
• Lyon city centre accessible in 15 minutes by public transport

If you study at INSA Lyon or Lyon 1, you can literally walk to class. That's a concrete advantage very few residences offer at this level of proximity. You can check TCL lines on the official Métropole de Lyon website.

Prices and charges: what it really costs

Based on available student listings, the advertised rent for a furnished studio at les Tamaris is around €502 utilities included, excluding electricity. In practice:

• Standard charges (water, upkeep of communal areas) are included
• Electricity remains your responsibility: budget for an additional monthly cost depending on your usage
• Rentals are eligible for housing assistance (APL / ALS) subject to income conditions

To calculate your potential APL, go directly to the CAF simulator. It can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs.

One important point: according to 2026 student listings, availability at les Tamaris is often very limited. It's not uncommon for all studios to be taken by spring. If you miss the window, you'll find yourself on a waiting list.

Services: what's included (and what isn't)

Here's what the residence offers:

Positives:

• Secure access via keypad entry
• On-site live-in caretaker (a real plus for peace of mind)
• Functional apartments with an equipped kitchenette
• Quiet setting despite proximity to the campus

Limitations to be aware of:

• Small building: little or no shared spaces such as a study room or gym
• No on-site catering service
• Rare availability: no centralised management with simplified online booking
• Private residence: rates are not capped as they are at Crous

If you're looking for a residence with more comprehensive services (laundry facilities, fibre internet, common room), you'll need to compare with other options in the area.

Alternatives if les Tamaris is full

This is the most likely scenario: you arrive too late and there are no spaces left. Don't panic. The la Doua / Villeurbanne area has several options:

• Crous residences: lower rates, but you'll need to apply via Parcoursup or Trouver mon master and places are highly competitive
• Small private residences such as Localyon, which offers furnished studios and 1-bedrooms directly in the area
• Private rentals via leboncoin or PAP: more paperwork, but sometimes more flexible

If you want a furnished studio in the same area without fighting over a waiting list, take a look at our Furnished studio - 20m²: it's the type of accommodation we manage directly, with easy access to INSA Lyon and Lyon 1.

For more on how to choose and rent a student studio in Lyon without making costly mistakes, check out our Complete Guide: Renting a Furnished Studio as a Student in Lyon.

In summary

Les Tamaris Villeurbanne student residence ticks the essential boxes: great location, on-site caretaker, utilities included, direct transport links. It's a good private residence for students on the la Doua campus.

But here's the reality: places go fast, the building is small, and if you don't start your search early — ideally from February or March — you stand a good chance of missing out. In that case, it's better to have alternatives ready rather than finding yourself scrambling for accommodation at the end of August.