{"id":1750,"date":"2021-07-18T05:50:34","date_gmt":"2021-07-18T05:50:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/?page_id=1750"},"modified":"2026-06-23T09:17:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T09:17:06","slug":"why-choose-the-mec","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/en\/why-choose-the-mec\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Choose the MEC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p class='breadcrumb'><a href='https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/en\/'>Home<\/a><img src='https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/themes\/mec_theme\/assets\/images\/right.png'>Why Choose the MEC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns media__content-row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/09\/mecanadiens1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/09\/mecanadiens1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/09\/mecanadiens1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/09\/mecanadiens1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/09\/mecanadiens1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/09\/mecanadiens1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h1 class=\"has-arimo-48-regular-font-size\">Why Choose the MEC ?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The MEC is a house which welcomes students, professors, researchers, interns and artists from all across Canada, and around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will enjoy a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience with us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-light-color has-primary-rouge-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/comment-residez-a-la-mec\/\" style=\"border-radius:8px\">Live at the MEC<img class=\"wp-image-318\" style=\"width: NaNpx;\" src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Arrow.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:90px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mec__page-menu-wrapper\">\n    \n    <div class=\"container\">\n\n    <nav class=\"mec__page-menu--toggle\">\n        <a href=\"#\">\n        Go directly to:        <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/themes\/mec_theme\/assets\/images\/page-menu-dropdown.svg \">\n        <\/a>\n    <\/nav>\n\n\n        <ul class=\"mec__page-menu\">\n                                    <li class=\"mec__page-menu-item\">\n                    <a href=\"#why-choose-us\"> Why choose us <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li class=\"mec__page-menu-item\">\n                    <a href=\"#types-of-accommodation\"> Types of accommodation <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li class=\"mec__page-menu-item\">\n                    <a href=\"#shared-spaces\"> Shared Spaces <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li class=\"mec__page-menu-item\">\n                    <a href=\"#living-at-cite\"> Living at Cit\u00e9 <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n      \n<\/div>\n        \n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"why-choose-us\" class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-beige-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"mb-40 has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\">Why choose us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many reasons to choose the MEC&nbsp;:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<ul class=\"list-left-60\"><li>You will feel right at home.<\/li><li>You will be part of a big family of residents from Canada and from around the world.<\/li><li>You will live in a house with almost 100 years of history, which has welcomed major celebrities, including a prime minister of Canada and premier of Quebec.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<ul class=\"list-left-60\"><li>You will live in a very beautiful 34-hectare park.<\/li><li>You\u2019ll be within 15 minutes of downtown Paris, and right beside a public transit station (RER).<\/li><li>You\u2019ll live in a house where most of the residents are, like you, graduate students, researchers and artists.<\/li><li>You\u2019ll enjoy an environment conducive to academic and cultural exchange.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"types-of-accomodation\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center mb-15 has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\">Types of accommodation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">We offer 150 furnished living spaces, ranging from 10 to 32 m\u00b2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns width-800\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-primary-light-background-color has-background-dim number__box\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-rouge-color has-text-color\">116<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-dark-color has-text-color\">123 individual rooms<strong> <\/strong>from 10 to 17 m\u00b2<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-primary-light-background-color has-background-dim number__box\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-rouge-color has-text-color\">25<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-dark-color has-text-color\">25 studios&nbsp;from 20 to 30 m\u00b2<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-primary-light-background-color has-background-dim number__box\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-rouge-color has-text-color\">2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-dark-color has-text-color\">2 apartments&nbsp;of 32 m\u00b2<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"services\" class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-beige-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:82px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"mb-15 has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\">Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-inter-22-regular-font-size\">The MEC offers numerous services to make you feel right at home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer 28\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<ul class=\"list-left-60\"><li>24-hour security, 7 days a week.<\/li><li>Full bedding is supplied.<\/li><li>Cleaning is done for you once a week.<\/li><li>Clean sheets are provided every two weeks.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<ul class=\"list-left-60\"><li>Towels are provided in the studios and the apartments.<\/li><li>Free Wi-Fi is provided and accessible everywhere in the House.<\/li><li>The reception desk can be contacted between 8 am and 10 pm every day.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"rooms\" class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-light-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:82px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"mb-15 has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\">Rooms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-inter-22-regular-font-size\">All our rooms are furnished and include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer 28\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<ul class=\"list-left-60\"><li>A fridge or minibar<\/li><li>A workspace<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<ul class=\"list-left-60\"><li>A private bathroom<\/li><li>A single bed<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:65px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"mec__image-slider\">\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-899308580-170667a-copy-5.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-899308580-170667a-copy-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-899308580-170667a-copy-3-2.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-899308580-170667a-copy-4-2.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lit-petite-chambre-scaled-e1630699781238.jpg\" alt=\"Lit - petite chambre\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bureau-petite-chambre-scaled-e1630699812620.jpg\" alt=\"Bureau - petite chambre\">\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:150px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-beige-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:90px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"549\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-1148193536-170667a-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-1148193536-170667a-1.jpg 549w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-1148193536-170667a-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-1148193536-170667a-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-rouge-color has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/@48.8205166,2.3366875,3a,75y,320.78h,81.42t\/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1smWIOP3dZVOUAAAQo8M-vuw!2e0!3e2!6s%2F%2Fgeo3.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DmWIOP3dZVOUAAAQo8M-vuw%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D312.28262%26pitch%3D0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1\" style=\"border-radius:8px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Virtual visit for standard room  <img width=\"10\" height=\"16\" class=\"wp-image-158\" style=\"width: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Path.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"549\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-1148193536-170667a-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-1148193536-170667a-copy.jpg 549w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-1148193536-170667a-copy-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-1148193536-170667a-copy-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-rouge-color has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/@48.8201817,2.336885,3a,75y,44.81h,69.54t\/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sFklf5AWn2z0AAAQo8M8T4g!2e0!3e2!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1\" style=\"border-radius:8px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Virtual visit for large room <img width=\"10\" height=\"16\" class=\"wp-image-158\" style=\"width: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Path.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"studios\" class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-light-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:82px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"mb-15 has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\">Studios<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-inter-22-regular-font-size\">Three options are available among our 25 studios&nbsp;: standard; single-storey with a mezzanine; or with an attic. They are all furnished and include&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer 28\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<ul class=\"list-left-60\"><li>A private bathroom<\/li><li>A kitchenette<\/li><li>A living room<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<ul class=\"list-left-60\"><li>A workspace<\/li><li>A&nbsp; double bed<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Two studios&nbsp; are available for people with reduced mobility, as well as a mezzanine studio furnished with two single beds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:65px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"mec__image-slider\">\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-899308580-170667a-copy-6.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-899308580-170667a-copy-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-899308580-170667a-copy-3-3.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-899308580-170667a-copy-4-3.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/09\/lits-simples-studio--scaled-e1630700049809.jpg\" alt=\"Lits simples - studio\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/09\/cuisine-studio-mansarde.-scaled-e1630700079634.jpg\" alt=\"Cuisine - studio mansarde\u0301.\">\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:150px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-beige-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:90px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"549\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-1148193536-170667a-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-1148193536-170667a-2.jpg 549w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-1148193536-170667a-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-1148193536-170667a-2-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-rouge-color has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Maison+des+\u00c9tudiants+Canadiens\/@48.8204825,2.3365428,3a,90y,189.4h,91.23t\/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sAF1QipMaxkc8aczIMbTvxFCmBaxLPu3KPG9Xrz6B9OtY!2e10!7i13312!8i6656!4m5!3m4!1s0x0000000000000000:0x59155692c0683df3!8m2!3d48.8204595!4d2.3369535\" style=\"border-radius:8px\">Virtual visit for studio with mezzanine  <img width=\"10\" height=\"16\" class=\"wp-image-158\" style=\"width: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Path.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"549\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-1148193536-170667a-copy-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-1148193536-170667a-copy-1.jpg 549w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-1148193536-170667a-copy-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-1148193536-170667a-copy-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-rouge-color has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/@48.8203444,2.3364694,3a,90y,348.49h,103.09t\/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sNAif-YjAjMUAAAQo8NAxKQ!2e0!3e2!6s%2F%2Fgeo3.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DNAif-YjAjMUAAAQo8NAxKQ%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D18.893551%26pitch%3D0!7i13312!8i6656\" style=\"border-radius:8px\">Virtual visit for attic studio<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"apartments\" class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-light-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:82px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"mb-15 has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\">Apartments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-inter-22-regular-font-size\">The two apartments are furnished like the studios. As well, they have an additional small room with a bunk bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:65px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"mec__image-slider\">\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-899308580-170667a-copy-2-3.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-899308580-170667a-copy-4-4.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-899308580-170667a-copy-7.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-899308580-170667a-copy-3-4.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:150px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-beige-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:90px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"550\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Jeux-de-societe-Salon-Wilson-Copy-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Jeux-de-societe-Salon-Wilson-Copy-4.jpg 550w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Jeux-de-societe-Salon-Wilson-Copy-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Jeux-de-societe-Salon-Wilson-Copy-4-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-899308580-170667a-copy-4-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-714\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-899308580-170667a-copy-4-4.jpg 270w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/gettyimages-899308580-170667a-copy-4-4-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"shared-spaces\" class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-light-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:82px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"mb-15 has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\">Shared spaces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The MEC offers you shared spaces which are very comfortable and which have a great atmosphere. Here you will enjoy exceptional experiences, get-togethers, conversations, and unforgettable moments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:65px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"mec__image-slider\">\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cuisine-mec..jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/lit-double-appartement-.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/img_5730.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"mec__image-slider--slide\">\n                   <img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/img_5703-1.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:150px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-beige-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:90px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/design-sans-titre-3-1024x721.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4106\" width=\"546\" height=\"383\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:85px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\">The Salon Wilson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our large Salon Wilson Is a space for events, activities, seminars, concerts, meetings, or simply for a Sunday afternoon of board games or ping pong. A beautiful Steinway grand piano is available for concerts, rehearsals by professional pianists, and for our residents who play professionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-rouge-color has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/@48.8203445,2.3366074,3a,90y,149.14h,86.48t\/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sDahY7eWhtJgAAAQo8NADnQ!2e0!3e2!6s%2F%2Fgeo3.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DDahY7eWhtJgAAAQo8NADnQ%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D290.94522%26pitch%3D0!7i13312!8i6656\" style=\"border-radius:8px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Virtual visit of The Salon Wilson<img width=\"10\" height=\"16\" class=\"wp-image-158\" style=\"width: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Path.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/img_5739-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3932\" width=\"583\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/img_5739-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/img_5739-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/img_5739-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/img_5739-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/img_5739-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 583px) 100vw, 583px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:85px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\">The Salon Panet-Raymond<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Salon Panet-Raymond Is a space for studying, for meetings, or for studying with friends. A large screen and projector are also available so you can spend good times with other residents watching major sports events or films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-rouge-color has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/@48.8205187,2.3368106,3a,75y,191h,90t\/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sFZuqGAL7YaUAAAQo8M7SXw!2e0!3e2!6s%2F%2Fgeo3.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DFZuqGAL7YaUAAAQo8M7SXw%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D191.37076%26pitch%3D0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1\" style=\"border-radius:8px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Virtual visit of the Salon Panet-Raymond <img width=\"10\" height=\"16\" class=\"wp-image-158\" style=\"width: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Path.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/l1060685-panorama-modifier-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/l1060685-panorama-modifier-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/l1060685-panorama-modifier-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/l1060685-panorama-modifier-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/l1060685-panorama-modifier-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/l1060685-panorama-modifier-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/l1060685-panorama-modifier-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/l1060685-panorama-modifier-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/l1060685-panorama-modifier.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:85px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\">The Espace Ostiguy (library)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Espace Ostiguy Is a place for reading and studying. Reference books, two computers, and a multifunctional printer are available for your use. It offers a peaceful environment conducive to work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/l1060434-panorama-modifier-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/l1060434-panorama-modifier-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/l1060434-panorama-modifier-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/l1060434-panorama-modifier-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/l1060434-panorama-modifier-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/l1060434-panorama-modifier-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/l1060434-panorama-modifier-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/l1060434-panorama-modifier-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/l1060434-panorama-modifier.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:85px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\">Music studios<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Two soundproof music studios with piano are available for your music sessions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cuisine--1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cuisine--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cuisine--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cuisine--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cuisine--1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cuisine--2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:85px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\">The kitchens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Four shared kitchens are available for residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The kitchens are not only a place for your meals, but also a place for socialising. The following are available for your use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Hot plates<\/li><li>Oven<\/li><li>Kettle<\/li><li>Toaster and panini grill<\/li><li>Espresso machine<\/li><li>Microwave<\/li><li>Shared fridge<\/li><li>Freezer<\/li><li>A personal locker for your dishes<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/img_1404-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3800\" width=\"513\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/img_1404-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/img_1404-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/img_1404-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/img_1404-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/etudiantscanadiens.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/img_1404-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:85px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-arimo-40-regular-font-size\">Laundry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our laundry room is open 24 hours a day. 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