An Unlikely House Share - a podcast by BBC World Service

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 “homeshare” 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: BBC

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