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Our
cultural homestay program offers a unique opportunity to live with a French
family, and to explore Paris and its environs with a member of the family
as your guide. You will see the insider's Paris they love, learn the local
anecdotes and sample the real Parisian life. This is an ideal way to travel
for those who wish to have an in-depth French experience.
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The
program offers an opportunity to live with a carefuly-selected French family
in Paris or its environs. There are also limited locations available in
Provence.
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Stays
inculde 6 nights in a comfortable private room. Some homes outside of Paris
have private baths.
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Six
breakfasts and 6 dinners in the home of the host family are included, as
are 3 simple restaurant lunches on excursion days.
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Stays
generally begin on a Saturday, and conclude the following Saturday after
breakfast.
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Stays
include 3 days of excursions to Paris and its environs, accompanied by a
family member who will act as your guide.
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All
homes in the suburbs have access to the city of Paris via public transportation.
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Cultural
homestays are available in French, English, or a combination of the two
languages.
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Families
have extensive knowledge of French history, art and culture. In addition,
they are conversant on a variety of subjects.
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During
the participants' independent time, the families will do everything possible
to provide them with theinformation necessary to make their visit a special
one.
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Participants
become a part of family life during their stay and share in a cultural exchange,
as well as having the opportunity to visit the sights of the area.
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Programs
are generally designed for individuals, but it is possible to arrange for
two participants; couples, family members or friends.
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Cultural
homestays are an ideal way for individuals traveling alone to visit Paris.
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Admission
fees to museums, historical landmarks, and public transportation are included
during scheduled excursions to Paris.
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The following
is a sample of possible topics to be discovered with your family:
- "A
Brief History of Paris": Carnavalet Museum; Marais District; Renaissance;
Classical and 18th Century architecture
- Versailles":
The Palace, the Park, the Bosquets
- "French
Paintings": Musee du Louvre (new wings), Musee d'Orsay
- "Monet":
L'Orangerie Museum (the Nympheas); Marmotan Museum; Giverny-(Monet's
house and garden)
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Participants
will be met at the airport or train by their families and accompanied to
same at the completion of their stay.
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