Here at Colonies, we firmly believe living in a big city should be a truly exhilarating and fulfilling experience. Yet too often it comes down to frustration and loneliness. This is why we set out to offer flexible urban housing, making the most of what careful design, state of the art technology and a bustling community can offer.

Colonies makes finding an apartment and moving in as seamless as ordering a cab. We keep the lease flexible, so you can seize any opportunity life may bring. Our homes are tastefully designed and eco-friendly. And most importantly, they let you choose every day between staying in your own private bubble, wearing your pyjamas, and living intense moments with a like-minded community in unique shared spaces.

Our Royale home has been specially designed for INSEAD students. Fully renovated, it offers 13 studios and their shared spaces that combine functionality, comfort and design. No doubt you’ll feel at home right away. Cooking a barbecue in the garden, learning how to play petanque, enjoying the neighborhood on our free bikes, chilling in the living rooms or simply working on your exams in the quiet of your room: these are just samples of what life is like here.

Fontainebleau is a lovely historical town south of Paris, France. It is renowned for its large and scenic Forest of Fontainebleau, a favorite weekend getaway for Parisians, as well as for the historical Château de Fontainebleau of the kings of France, which attracts crowds of tourists. By bike: INSEAD - 3 min, City center - 2 min, Outdoor market - 4 min, Train station - 10 min.