Maison Française (French House)

Updated on Jul 6th, 2026
Maison Française (French House)

During the academic year, residents of la Maison Française share an ability and a willingness to commit to communicating in French at all times in common rooms of la Maison. Located in the 1894 Barringer Mansion on Jefferson Park Avenue, the historic, air-conditioned spaces la Maison include unique furnished single and double bedrooms, as well as a communal kitchen, dining room, lounge, salon, and library.

French House exterior with wraparound porch and sign saying "La Maison Française"
Second-floor double bedroom with bed, desk, and chair, and second desk, chair, and dresser in alcove
Second-floor double bedroom with bed and alcove containing dressers in the background
Second-floor double bedroom with beds, desk and chair, and fireplace
Second-floor double bedroom with bed, desk, and chair, and second desk, chair, and fireplace
Second-floor double bedroom with beds, desk, and chair, fireplace, and closets
Desks with carrels and desk chairs in double bedroom
Built-in closets in double bedroom with hanging and shelf storage
Ornate bedroom doorknob showing the architectural details in this 1894 building
Foyer of French house with staircase, chandelier, and large map of Paris on the wall
French House parlor with grand piano, sofa, chairs, seating alcove, and fireplace
Alcove in French House parlor with built-in window seating and a table
Alcove in French House parlor with chandelier and mural of sky and vining plants
French House library room with bookshelves, table, and chairs
French House library room with bookshelves, fireplace, and chair
French House living room with sofa, chairs, ottomans, fireplace, TV, and media console is adjacent to the dining room and kitchen
French House living room with sofa, chairs, ottomans, and fireplace is adjacent to the dining room
Working classroom in the French house with desks, chairs, monitor, fireplace, and instructor desk and workstation
Dining room in the French House with long tables and mismatched antique chairs, adjacent to the kitchen and living room
Dining room in the French House with long tables and mismatched antique chairs
Kitchen in the French House with refrigerator, stove and oven, cabinets, sink, and work tables
Kitchen in the French House with refrigerator, toaster oven, stove and oven, cabinets, and work table
Dutch door in French house kitchen allows for serving to the adjacent dining room
Resident bathroom in the French House with tub shower, towel bar, toilet, and sink

Amenities & Furnishings

Extra-long twin lofted beds [80" x 36"]
Desks with carrels and chairs
Dressers
Built-in closet or wardrobe
Wastebasket
Window blinds (must be left in place)
Wireless connection to the University's computer network
Air conditioning

What's Nearby

Common areas (kitchen, dining area, living room, social area)
Seminar room
Laundry facilities
Water bottle filling station
Limited parking
The Lawn
Old Cabell Hall
Shannon/Clemmons/Small Libraries
Newcomb Hall
UVA Bookstore

Map

Floor Plans

French House double sample floor plan
Sample French House Double
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French House single sample floor plan
Sample French House Single
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