The Mines Saint-Étienne campuses offer various catering options to meet the needs of students and staff. Located near student residences, the catering services are designed to offer balanced, accessible, and varied meals. Here’s an overview of the solutions available on each of the two campuses.
Saint-Étienne Campus
The Saint-Étienne campus, located in the heart of the city, has several catering options for students.
University Restaurants
The university restaurants, managed by the CROUS of Lyon, are catering spaces dedicated to students in Saint-Étienne, offering balanced, accessible, and varied meals near the École des Mines campus. The 6-point menu consists of a wide choice of starters, main courses, cheeses, and desserts. A vegetarian option is offered daily.
Practical Information
- Open Monday to Friday from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
- Disabled access
- Student rate (2025-2026): €3.30 for a complete meal (starter, main course, dessert)
La Métare University Restaurant
Located in the south of the city, in a dynamic student neighborhood, this university restaurant is one of the preferred choices for those looking for a quick and economical meal.
Located near the Jean Monnet University campus and easily accessible from the Mines Saint-Étienne campus, the restaurant is 900 m from the Student House (12 minutes on foot) and is served by several public transport lines.
Address
- La Métare University Restaurant
25 boulevard Paul Michelon – 42023 Saint-Étienne
Web page
Phone: 04 77 30 33 00
Tréfilerie University Restaurant
Located in the city center, on the Tréfilerie campus of Jean Monnet University, come and have a complete meal at the Tréfilerie restaurant. Accessible in 10 minutes by bus or tram.
Address
- Tréfilerie Campus – Building A
Campus Life Center – 2 rue Edouard Vaillant – 42100 Saint-Étienne
Website
Phone: 04 77 37 44 52
Nearby Catering Points
As the campus is located in a dynamic urban area, students also have access to numerous restaurants, bakeries, and small shops. These options allow students to diversify their catering choices.
Self-Catering Solutions
The student residences of the Maison des Élèves (ME) in Saint-Étienne offer communal kitchens for those who prefer to prepare their own meals. This choice is ideal for students wishing to control their budget or dietary habits.
Aix-Marseille-Provence Campus (Gardanne)
On the Aix-Marseille-Provence campus in Gardanne, students enrolled in the Microelectronics and Computer Systems Engineering programme (ISMIN) also have access to several dining options nearby and on campus.
On-Site Meal Delivery
Students at the Aix-Marseille-Provence campus can have their lunches delivered directly to campus via a dedicated online ordering platform.
Meals are prepared by Bazil and include a starter, a main course and a dessert, with a choice of classic, vegetarian and pork-free menus.
The unit price of a meal, after subsidy, is set at 3.30 euros.
Kitchen Spaces in the Student Residence
The student residence in Gardanne has studios equipped with kitchenettes. This solution is particularly suitable for students who prefer to prepare their own meals, allowing them to manage their food budget autonomously.
Alternatives
The Gardanne campus is located near Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, thus offering a wide choice of restaurants and points of sale just a few kilometers away. Gardanne also has several bakeries, grocery stores, and small shops allowing students to diversify their catering options.
Social Spaces
Social spaces are available on the various campuses. They are equipped with water fountains, coffee machines, tea makers, microwaves…
Outdoor tables allow for outdoor lunches whenever weather conditions permit.