STUDYING AT LA CATHO

Practical details

Practical details about the life

on the campus of Lille Catholic University

University Restaurant

The university restaurant, nicknamed "le RU" (for “restaurant universitaire”), is located opposite the University (125 rue Meurein) and actually contains several dining halls. You will receive one meal ticket per day which allow you to choose three items for one meal from a selection ofappetizers, main dishes, deserts and drinks.

In June, the restaurant is open Monday to Friday from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm and from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm (8 pm on Fridays). It is closed on the weekends, so you will have to provide your own meals.

In July, the restaurant is open Monday to Friday from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. It is closed at dinners and on the week-ends, so you will have to provide your own meals.

The RU Meurein allows you to choose from (some may be closed in summer time):

Four cafeteria-style restaurants :

The "Ducasse" traditional cooking and grill.

The "Kermesse" traditional cooking and grill.

The "Carnaval" traditional cooking and grill.
The "Fraich' Up" rice and pasta salads with vegetables.

"Pâtes Fraîches" - 2 types of pasta and 5 sauces to choose from.

"Sandwicherie du 60 " - sandwich and salad.

Cafet - Beer and non-alcoholic beverages, music ...

And across the street:

La " Tartine Flamande " - specialized flemish sandwiches and salads

" Sandwicherie du Campus "

Sports

Lille Catholic University has an exercise room that is available for you

(there may be extra cost, please ask for further details):

- fitness center - sauna

- body building - dance

- aerobics

Caution: some lessons related to some of these sports may not be scheduled in June because of the summer holidays in France. If you are interested in any of these sports, please ask for further details so that we can investigate whether the class is still on in June.

(Not available in July)

Medical services

University medical center (CPSU)

There is a health clinic on campus. There is a walk–in clinic, but to see a gynecologist, psychologist, dietician or the sports medicine staff you must make an appointment. Located at 67 Boulevard Vauban - 1^st floor. Hours through the French students' exam period: Monday to Friday 8 am - 7 pm. Hours are reduced after French students finish exams. You will have to make a co-payment and file for reimbursement when you return to your home country.

Pharmacy: Medicine and drugs are sold exclusively in pharmacies. The Pharmacy symbol is agreen cross. Drugstores near the campus: 67 rue Colbert – 102 rue Colbert. You will have to pay up front for any prescription medications and file for reimbursement when you return to your home country.

Health Insurance : All students must have health insurance.

For further details about accommodation, university cafeteria, sports and medical services…

you can consult www.aeu.asso.fr that is the website of the department of the university that provides these services. Their website is both in French and in English

Useful addresses on or near the campus:

SUPERMARKETS

8 à HUIT	298, rue Nationale	Open from 8am to 8 pm (except Sundays)
Match	97, rue de Solferino	Open from 9am to 8pm
Champion	281, rue Gambetta	Open from 9am to 8 pm
Carrefour	Centre Commercial Euralille (Near station Lille Europe)	Open from 9am to 10pm

Vegans and Vegetarians in Lille

La Source	13 rue du Plat www.lasourcedenis.com	restaurant and a grocery health food - vegetarian - fish
Label Vie	98 rue Solférino	the nearest grocery
L'Uni-Vert Bio	Marché couvert de Wazemmes	Open everyday
Aux produits de Fleurance	72 rue de l'Hôpital Militaire	Food without salt, gluten, etc

BANKS

Banks are usually open:

Monday to Friday, from 9am-12pm and from 2pm -5pm, on Saturdays from 9pm -12pm.

BNP	85 rue Nationale	www.bnpparibas.net
Société Générale	75bis boulevard Vauban	www.societegenerale.fr
Crédit Agricole	5 place Cormontaigne	www.creditagricole.fr
BSD	188bis rue Solférino	www.bsd.tm.fr
Banque Populaire	106 rue Nationale	www.banquepopulaire.fr