Do you want to know everything about how Resto U' ? Do you need a food aid ? You can find the information you need in the answers to the following questions:
Since 4 May 2026, the price of a meal is 1 € for students, doctoral students, apprentices and work-study students, young people on civic service.
It is necessary to use your account Izly.
You can create and activate it once you have registered at your school.
You can then fund it by credit card, bank transfer, directly online or via the Izly application.
To pay, present your student card or smartphone (after downloading the Izly application) at the ticket office.
In Besançon, there are 6 university canteens’, 6 canteens, 1 brasserie, 1 food truck and 1 international café.
They are located :
- on the Bouloie campus :
- Resto U’ Lumière
- Resto U’ Petit Bouloie
- Brasserie Lumière
- Cafet’ l’Aqua
- Cafet’ Lumière
- Cafet’ Petit Bouloie
- in town :
- Resto U’ Canot
- Resto U’ Mégevand
- Cafet’ l’Arsenal
- Cafet’ Le Croustillant
- International Café
- on the Hauts du Chazal campus :
- Resto U’ Hauts du Chazal
- Cafet’ Hauts du Chazal
- Food truck
- at the’Inspe :
- INSPE University Canteen
You can find the opening times for the various Resto U' outlets at www.crous-bfc.fr.
There is a social and solidarity grocery for students in a precariousness. It is called AGORAé and is located at (Li)ve on the Bouloie campus. You need to register to use it.
AGORAé is managed by BAF (a student association).
The association Cop1 distributes food parcels Free twice a month for students at the Tiers-Lieu Jeunesse. You must register to reserve your basket for each distribution.
Contact: besancon@cop1.fr
Le Crous social service also provides support for students with food problems, in conjunction with humanitarian associations (Red Cross, etc.). We need make an appointment with a social worker from the Crous, who will be able to guide students.
Le Besançon CCAS coordinates food distribution and enrolment in the city's social groceries. All people in difficulty have access to these services. Contact theneighbourhood social centre or the medical-social centre of his neighbourhood.
HopHopFood is a charity that combats food waste through a free food donation app (easy to use). It enables young people in vulnerable circumstances to access local, high-quality food aid with ease.
The platform 1 rucksack per student matches a family with a student from the same town to support them and build a special bond. The sponsor commits to supporting their sponsored student throughout the year by regularly providing them with some groceries and being there for them.
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Most university canteens offer special access conditions for students with disabilities. Some can also offer menus adapted to suit disabilities.
In France, service is always included in the price. You don't have to leave a tip. You only do so when you are really very satisfied with the service.
La Baf (Bureau des associations franc-comtoises) regularly organises a distribution of baskets of fresh vegetables for €3-4.
Order them online and collect them from one of the following locations: baf-fc.fr
Try the recipes selected for you by the Crous on www.crous-bfc.fr
Try the recipes selected for you by the Crous on www.crous-bfc.fr
With the Avantages Jeunes card, you can take advantage of discounts in fast-food restaurants and also in more traditional restaurants.
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