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Do you want to learn French and discover Lyon while living in a warm and welcoming family environment<\/strong>? The Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Lyon connects you with local host families for an authentic experience<\/strong>, ideal for improving your French<\/strong> in everyday life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advantages of host family accommodation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Choosing a host family offers many benefits for international students:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Warm and friendly welcome<\/strong>: enjoy an immersive experience by sharing daily life with a Lyonnaise family. You will discover the local culture and integrate easily into life in Lyon. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • French practice<\/strong>: living with a family allows you to practice spoken French naturally, improving both comprehension and speaking skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Discover local gastronomy<\/strong>: share traditional meals and explore Lyon\u2019s culinary specialties in a relaxed atmosphere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Close to the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise<\/strong>: host families are often located near our school, making it easy to attend French classes and explore the city.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Rooms offered in host families<\/h2>\n

    Each host family provides a private bedroom within their home, including the following features (non-exhaustive list; see the attached technical sheets for details):<\/p>\n

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    • Internet connection for your studies and leisure<\/li>\n
    • Access to the kitchen for preparing meals<\/li>\n
    • Private or shared bathroom<\/li>\n
    • Access to a washing machine<\/li>\n
    • Bicycle parking<\/li>\n
    • Library<\/li>\n
    • Garden<\/li>\n
    • Other household amenities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Host families are carefully selected to ensure a high-quality and fully immersive experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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      Accommodation packages<\/h2>\n

      We offer two accommodation packages, depending on the host family:<\/p>\n

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      • Room + breakfast<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • No meals on weekends<\/li>\n
      • From \u20ac650\/month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Half-Board Package<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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        • Room + breakfast + dinner<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • No meals on weekends<\/li>\n
        • From \u20ac800\/month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          These packages include accommodation and meals (except weekends) and provide a friendly and practical environment for rapid progress in French.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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          Booking conditions<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          Host family accommodation is reserved for the duration of your studies at the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Lyon, from the start of your courses until their completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Monthly booking<\/strong>: host family rooms are available only for programs of at least one month<\/strong> and subject to availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Important<\/strong>: the reservation will be confirmed only after payment for your courses<\/strong> and at least 60 days before the start of classes<\/strong>. We will match you with a host family depending on availability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          How Can International Students Find Accommodation in Lyon?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          The Alliance Fran\u00e7aise de Lyon offers several accommodation options tailored to the needs of international students. Among these, host family<\/strong> accommodation is ideal for students seeking full immersion<\/strong>, real-life French practice<\/strong>, and a meaningful cultural experience<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          By choosing our service, you benefit from personalized guidance to find the accommodation that suits you, while saving time<\/strong> and avoiding complex administrative procedures<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n \n