COWOOL Villeneuve-d'Ascq - Modern Coliving & Coworking Hub Near Lille

About This Space

COWOOL Villeneuve-d'Ascq provides a unique blend of living and working in a thoughtfully designed environment. The residence features 105 modern apartments with kitchenettes, set around a stunning 700 m² atrium adorned with olive trees, creating a calm and convivial atmosphere. A 24/7 reception ensures constant support, while shared amenities like a bar-lounge, gaming room, cinema, and boulodrome foster social interaction. The space attracts a diverse mix of professionals from the nearby technopole, students from local grandes écoles, and travelers, all benefiting from integrated coworking spaces, meeting rooms, and unique services designed for productivity and connection.

Biggest Pros

• Spacious, apartment-style rooms with kitchenettes
• Friendly, helpful, and multilingual staff
• Unique and extensive shared amenities (cinema, gaming, boulodrome, atrium)
• Good breakfast buffet included
• Convenient 24/7 reception

Biggest Cons

Unique Selling Point

A fully integrated coliving and coworking ecosystem centered around a breathtaking 700 m² indoor atrium, combining private apartments with an extensive array of shared professional and leisure facilities under one roof.

Neighborhood

Located in the scientific park of Villeneuve-d'Ascq, a residential commune and technopole on the outskirts of Lille. The immediate area is quiet and business-oriented, with easy access to major schools and research centers, though immediate dining and shopping options are limited.

Community Vibe

A diverse, cross-pollinating community of professionals, students, and travelers sharing a dynamic work-live space.

Social Events

The community thrives in the shared atrium and common areas. Social life is facilitated by amenities like the bar-salon, gaming room, and boulodrome. The residence organizes activities such as cooking workshops, after-work events, and gardening in the shared potager, encouraging informal mingling among residents with different profiles.

Typical Resident

A mix of professionals working in the local technopole, students from nearby grandes écoles, and business travelers or digital nomads seeking a functional base with community aspects.

Amenities

Residents enjoy a vast array of high-quality, shared amenities designed for work, leisure, and wellness. The centerpiece is the magnificent 700 m² atrium, a social hub featuring olive trees, a bar-salon, and leisure spaces. Professional facilities include a coworking space, private offices, and multiple meeting rooms. Unique perks include a cinema room, gaming area, boulodrome, shared kitchen/atelier, audiovisual studio, connected laundry, fitness facilities, a sauna, bike storage, and shared gardens.

• Spacious apartments with kitchenettes
• High-speed WiFi
• Flat-screen TV (some with DVD/surround sound)
• 24/7 reception
• Included breakfast buffet
• 700 m² atrium with bar-lounge
• Coworking space & private offices
• Meeting rooms
• Cinema/projection room
• Gaming room
• Boulodrome (petanque pitch)
• Shared kitchen/cooking atelier
• Audiovisual studio
• Connected laundry
• Fitness area & sauna
• Bike storage
• Shared potager & gardens
• Library
• Elevator
• Private parking

Location & Accessibility

Situated in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, the residence offers excellent connectivity to Lille and regional transport networks, though the immediate vicinity is more suited to those with a vehicle for daily convenience.

Public Transport

Well-connected by public transport. The 'Cité Scientifique' metro station (Line M1) is nearby, providing direct access to Lille city center. Lille's main train station (Gare de Lille) and Lille-Lesquin Airport are both within a short drive or train ride.

Car Considerations

A car is highly recommended for daily life, as supermarkets and shops are not within easy walking distance. The residence offers private parking on-site, making it convenient for those with vehicles. Car rentals are readily available in Lille.

Walkability

Walkability in the immediate scientific park area is good for getting around the residence grounds, but limited for accessing services. Local taxis and ride-sharing services are available for trips to Villeneuve-d'Ascq's commercial center, which is about a 10-minute drive away.

Key Distances

Lille city center is just a few minutes away by metro. The commercial center of Villeneuve-d'Ascq with shops and restaurants is approximately a 10-minute drive. The residence is adjacent to a major scientific park and several grandes écoles.

Challenges & Tips

The primary challenge is the isolated feel and lack of walkable amenities; planning grocery trips is essential. Those relying on public transport should factor in metro times to reach Lille's more vibrant districts. Always confirm elevator functionality if mobility is a concern.

Lifestyle Activities

Social & Cultural

A vibrant social scene fostered through shared amenities and organized community events.

• After-work gatherings at the bar-salon
• Movie nights in the private cinema
• Cooking workshops in the shared atelier
• Petangue games at the boulodrome
• Community events and celebrations

Wellness & Fitness

Dedicated facilities and programs supporting physical and mental well-being.

• On-site fitness area and sauna
• Shared gardens and potager for gardening
• Possible organized fitness classes or wellness programs

Outdoor & Adventure

Limited direct outdoor adventure, but excellent access to Lille's urban parks and regional exploration.

• Cycling using on-site bike storage
• Gardening in the shared potager
• Easy trips to explore Lille and the wider Hauts-de-France region

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