An Unlikely House Share
In one of the most expensive cities in the world, students are moving in with older people who have spare rooms as part of a βhomeshareβ scheme.
In one of the most expensive cities in the world, students are moving in with older people who have spare rooms as part of a βhomeshareβ scheme.
The young people in Paris get cheap accommodation and the older people get companionship and support in return.
World Hacks reports on the generation-spanning friendships that are blossoming as a result.
Presented by Sahar Zand.
Photo: Monique and Mikyoung, who are part of the homeshare scheme / Credit: ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ
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