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appartements

An appartement is a self-contained housing unit that forms part of a larger building. It is designed for independent living and typically includes a living room, kitchen or kitchenette, one or more bedrooms, and a bathroom. Some layouts also feature a dining area, a balcony, or storage spaces. Apartments are usually rented or owned within a multi-unit structure, with residents sharing common facilities such as entrances, hallways, and building services.

Common types include studios, where living and sleeping space are combined; one- and two-bedroom configurations; and

Ownership and tenure vary: rental apartments may be managed by private landlords, public housing programs, or

Historically, apartment living grew with urbanization and the construction of dense housing in the 19th and

larger
layouts
such
as
duplexes
or
penthouses.
The
term
appartement
is
used
in
France
and
many
Francophone
regions;
in
English-speaking
markets
the
equivalents
are
apartment
or
flat,
with
regional
preferences.
housing
associations,
while
owner-occupied
units
may
be
part
of
condominiums
or
co-operative
housing.
Regulatory
frameworks
typically
address
safety,
fire
protection,
energy
efficiency,
and
tenant
protections,
with
rent
levels
and
eligibility
differing
by
country
and
city.
20th
centuries,
evolving
from
boarding
houses
to
modern
high-rise
residential
blocks.
Today,
apartments
range
from
compact
urban
units
to
luxury
penthouses
and
premium
units,
reflecting
regional
housing
markets
and
cultural
preferences.