Student Discounts – France

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France is one of the most student-friendly countries in Europe, offering a wide range of discounts and subsidies to ease the financial burden of international students. From transportation and museum access to dining, shopping, and entertainment—your student card opens doors to substantial savings across the country.

🎟️ 1. National Student Benefits & ID Cards

  • 🎓 Carte Étudiant (French Student ID)
    Issued by your university or college, this ID proves your student status and entitles you to discounts on transport, food, tech, museums, and public services.
    💡 Also accepted: ISIC Card (International Student Identity Card)
    👉 isic.org

🚆 2. Transport Discounts

International students enjoy reduced fares on both local transport and national trains.

  • 🚇 Local Public Transport Passes:
    • Paris (Île-de-France) – Imagine R Pass: Unlimited annual travel for students under 26
      👉 imagine-r.com
    • Lyon (TCL) – €32/month student pass
      👉 tcl.fr
    • Toulouse (Tisséo) – Student fare options
      👉 tisseo.fr
  • 🚄 National Rail Discounts:
    • Carte Avantage Jeune (ages 12–27): Up to 30% off TGV, Intercités, and TER tickets
      👉 sncf.com
    • Regional TER Discounts – Reduced regional fares for students
      👉 TER Offers by Region
  • 🚌 Long-Distance Bus Discounts:

🏛️ 3. Museum, Culture & Event Discounts

  • 🖼️ Free or Discounted Museum Entry: Students under 26 and residents in the EU often get free access to national museums.
    • Louvre, Paris – Free entry on Fridays after 6 PM for under-26s
      👉 louvre.fr
    • Musée d’Orsay, Paris – Reduced admission with student ID
      👉 musee-orsay.fr
  • 🎭 Cultural Passes:

🛍️ 4. Shopping & Tech Discounts

Several major retailers and tech brands offer student discounts online and in-store.

  • 🧑‍💻 Tech & Software:
  • 👕 Fashion & Retail:
    • ASOS France – 10% off for verified students
      👉 asos.com/fr
    • Zalando, Bershka, Pull&Bear – Seasonal student offers

🍽️ 5. Food & Dining Discounts

  • 🥗 University Restaurants (Resto U): Subsidized meals at university cafeterias: €3.30 for a full meal
    👉 etudiant.gouv.fr – Resto U
  • 🍔 Student Deals & Meal Apps:
    • Too Good To Go –Buy unsold meals from bakeries, restaurants, and supermarkets for €2–€4
      👉 toogoodtogo.com
    • Student Beans – Access restaurant offers, takeaway discounts
      👉 studentbeans.com
  • 🥡 Food Delivery Apps: Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and Just Eat often feature promo codes for new users and student-only campaigns
    👉 ubereats.com/fr |
    deliveroo.fr |
    just-eat.fr

🎞️ 6. Entertainment Discounts

📚 7. Books, Study Materials & Printing

  • Campus Bookstores –Offer discounts on textbooks, stationery
  • CROUS Printing Services – Heavily subsidized printing/scanning on campus
  • Librairies Universitaires – Affordable used books & student bundles

🔖 8. Tips to Maximize Student Discounts

  • ✅ Always carry your student ID or international student card
  • ✅ Register on UNiDAYS and Student Beans for exclusive deals
  • ✅ Follow CROUS & university social pages for seasonal offers
  • ✅ Join city-specific student groups on Facebook/Telegram for promo codes
  • ✅ Attend orientation fairs for student discount booklets
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