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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 β€œhomeshare” 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 β€œhomeshare” 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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