French housing problem beaten by combined generations

30 July 2010 Last updated at 02:10 ET Help

Young French people having difficulty finding affordable housing are being given the chance to help older members of society and put a roof over their own heads.

"Intergenerational cohabitation" relies on contracts to provide young adults with cheap or free accommodation in return for assistance and company for elderly homeowners.

Hugh Schofield reports from Paris.

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