Located in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, right next to metro Line 2 (Les Prés – Edgard Pisani station, 250 m away), the PULSE residence offers an ideal address at the heart of a major university and technology hub. The project comprises 220 furnished and equipped student flats, spread across a contemporary building with premium shared spaces: gym, café, multimedia lounge and landscaped garden.
The flats, designed to optimise comfort and functionality, feature a fully equipped kitchenette, a high-speed internet connection and spaces designed for modern student life. An environment precisely calibrated to meet the expectations of a young, mobile and constantly growing population.
Amenities
Apartments :
• Complete kitchenette: stainless steel sink, wall and base units, microwave, ceramic hob, extractor hood, fridge
• Equipped shower room: shower, vanity unit, mirror with light strip
• Functional student furniture, including a 120 × 200 cm bed
• Unlimited high-speed internet connection
Shared spaces:
• Gym
• Café
• Multimedia lounge
• Landscaped garden and outdoor areas for study
Highlights
• Immediate proximity to public transport : Metro Line 2, 250 m; bus stop 200 m; TGV stations 8 min\n
• 220 homes in a modern building with many shared amenities (gym, café, multimedia room, landscaped garden)\n
• Modern, high-performance residence certified Passivhaus\n
• An enviable living environment in a dynamic city: lakes, urban parks, cultural and sports facilities\n
• Located in an area of high rental demand
Location
Nearby the residence:
• Metro Line 2 – Les Prés – Edgard Pisani station, 250 m
• Bus stop 200 m
• Quick access to motorways A22, A27, N227
• TGV stations Lille‑Flandres & Lille‑Europe in 8 min
• Close to university hubs:
– Pont‑de‑Bois Campus
– Cité Scientifique Campus
– Université Catholique, EDHEC, IESEG, SKEMA Business School
– Centrale Lille, IMT Nord Europe, Polytech Lille
Access to major cities (by train)
• Brussels: 30 min
• Paris: 1h
• London: 1h20
• Amsterdam: 2h30
Environment
• 6 lakes, 1 nature reserve, 115 ha of urban parks
• Numerous schools and campuses: University of Lille, grandes écoles and research hubs
Expert opinion
Villeneuve-d’Ascq, at the heart of the European Metropolis of Lille, enjoys exceptional dynamism, driven by a catchment area of over 1,2 million inhabitants and a major university hub of 136 000 students. A young, innovative and well-connected town, it stands out for its remarkable natural setting, its cultural and sports infrastructure, and its economic appeal, supported by more than 1 000 businesses established in the area.
Served by two TGV stations only a few minutes away, an efficient transport network and a strategic motorway system, Villeneuve-d’Ascq attracts students, researchers, professionals and major companies every year. In a tight rental market where demand for student housing far exceeds supply, the PULSE residence stands as a well-suited, quality response to the growing needs of the metropolis.