These are mostly French-specific apps. For more useful apps that apply across Europe, please refer to the Ultimate Erasmus Guide
đź§ł Travel & Transportation
- Google Maps – For directions and public transport routes across France.
- Citymapper – Great for Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and other major cities’ public transport.
- SNCF Connect – Book and manage train tickets for TGV, TER, and intercity trains.
- Île-de-France Mobilités / Bonjour RATP – For metro, bus, tram, and RER routes and tickets in Paris.
- Lime / Dott / Tier – Rent electric scooters or bikes in most cities.
- BlaBlaCar – Carpooling for intercity travel at low cost.
- FreeNow / Bolt / Uber – Ridesharing and taxi apps.
🛏️ Accommodation
- Airbnb – Find rooms, apartments, or long-term stays.
- Booking.com – Hotels, hostels, and furnished rentals.
- Leboncoin – France’s go-to site for renting rooms or apartments.
- Studapart – Ideal for student housing near universities
🍝 Food & Groceries
- Too Good To Go – Rescue discounted food from bakeries, cafés, and restaurants.
- Uber Eats / Deliveroo – Fast food delivery to your door.