Maison Française (French House)

Living in la Maison Française can be both a rewarding and exciting experience. Located in an 1894 mansion on Jefferson Park Avenue, residents include 27 undergraduate students, one or two graduate students from France, and an undergraduate or graduate student who serves as resident language advisor. Coming from many different backgrounds, residents share an ability and a willingness to commit to communicating in French at all times in common rooms of la Maison.

The historic, air-conditioned spaces in la Maison include unique furnished single and double bedrooms, as well as a communal kitchen, dining room, lounge, salon, and library.

Please see the Maison Française website for more information.

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