Homestay Immersion Sharing the daily life of a host family is undoubtedly the most effective and enjoyable way to truly understand the French culture and practice the language. The homestay experience, as a full immersion in a froeign country, develop participant's skills in becoming more assertive and independent. Our host families, carefully selected and assisted by a local coordinator, provide safe accomodation and warm atmosphere.     Individuals and groups Teenagers and adults including seniors     thoughout the year     1 to 8 weeks (according to the availability)     over 20 towns throughout France (See map)     Selection of a host family by our local coordinator Room and full board (half board in Paris) Assistance of our local coordinator during the stay as needed 24-hour emergency service     15 yrs old 18 yrs old for Homestays in Paris 12 yrs old for accompanied groups A basic knowledge of French is recommended     Excursions and visits to points of interests in the region (per groups only) Meet and greet service Medical and repatriation insurance     "The best experience I had and will always remember is the night France won the World Cup. The excitement was electric, I felt close to the French people because I was sharing the moment, I won too." - Amy, high school student, Kingston, Ontario-Canada; 2000 "This experience changed my impression of the French people to a very positive one and I believe I helped improve their image of Americans" - Randy, Elderhostel participant- St Charles, IL- USA, 1999.