A few weeks ago, after the triumphant feelings of finding work in Paris, I soon turned my intention towards accommodation. And still riding that euphoric wave I was quietly optimistic about finding a decent place to stay, with some cool flatmates no less. In the space of a few days my high had descended into an all time low. I spent countless hours surfing accommodation sites, I visited many shoe-boxed sized apartments and I even entertained the idea of living in the "banlieues de Paris". During this whole hope-crushing affair, I stumbled across Kijiji - a French version of the hugely popular free services site Gumtree (the one I used to buy my TV in London). Among the listings for unlivable filth-riddled studios and appeals from poor, desperate students, there were some rather amusing "offers". Here are a few that I came across.

Offre colocation
Prix : Gratuit

Parsisen propose colocation dans appartement de 50m² dans le 16ème arrondissement à une femme exigeante, autoritaire souhaitant être traitée comme une princesse par un homme dévoué, cérébralement soumis.

Flat sharing offer
Price: Free

Parisian male offers a flat sharing opportunity (50m2 apartment in the 16th district) to a female who is demanding, authoritative, and who wishes to be treated like a princess by a devoted and cerebrally submissive man.

partage mon 2pieces avc jf de l'est
Prix : 0,00 EUR

bjr jh 32ans partage un 2p de 45m2 a paris avc jf blonde de l'est. pour autre rens je sui joigniabl au XXXXXXXXXX

Offer to share my 2-room apartment with a young female from Eastern Europe Price: 0.00 euros

Hello, young male of 32 years wishes to share a 2-room 45m2 apartment with a young blonde female from Eastern Europe. For anything else I am contactable on XXXXXXXXXX

propose coloation gratuite dans tres bel appartement paris 12
Prix : Gratuit

Je suis un homme de 24 ans actif habitant tout proche de nation, dans un tres bel appartement de 45 m² avec terrasse, Je propose a une femme d'etre son larbin, je paie le loyer je fais les courses, le menage etc.. je ne demande absolument rien en retour. Demander moi ce que vous voulez et je le ferai

a bientot :)

Free flat sharing offer in a beautiful apartment in the 12th district
Price: Free

I am a 24-year-old active male living close to Nation, in a beautiful 45m2 apartment with a terrace. To a young female, I offer the opportunity to be at her every beck and call. I will pay the rent, do the shopping, clean the apartment, etc... I ask for nothing in return. Your wish is my command.

see you soon :)