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Paris, France

Paris, France

Coming from a particularly open-minded and cheerful household, Andéol’s family is approaching this exchange project with great peace of mind and enthusiasm. This is not their first experience: their eldest son, Émile, has already taken part in several language exchanges that proved to be true turning points. Initially very introverted, Émile returned transformed, gaining solid speaking skills and an independence that helped him open up to others. Building on this first success, his parents are convinced of the benefits of immersion for Andéol. For him, replacing his 10th-grade internship with this stay is a unique opportunity to gain responsibility and maturity. The family sees this project as much more than just language learning; it is a real stepping stone toward independence and lasting open-mindedness—values they cultivate daily and are eager to see flourish in their second son.

French

Arts and craft Drama-theater Video games
Paris, France

Paris, France

We are a family of 4 people living in Paris. Alexis (40 years old), Marie_aude (32 years old), Louis (6 years old), Auguste (6 years old). We love sharing family moments and introducing our culture.

Apr 2027
Sarlat-la-Canéda, France

Sarlat-la-Canéda, France

Nous sommes une famille de 2 personnes vivant à Sarlat-la-Canéda. Sophie (52 ans), Gaspard (15 ans). Nous aimons partager des moments en famille et faire découvrir notre culture. Nous aimerions pouvoir revoir un jeune chez nous et lui faire vivre notre quotidien dans le Périgord. Et si Gaspard pouvait ensuite partir dans sa famille en retour, ce serait génial!

Blanquefort, France

Blanquefort, France

Nous sommes une famille de 5 personnes vivant à Blanquefort. Loubna (41 ans), Jeremy (45 ans), Cyrian (12 ans), Priam (9 ans), Mylan (7 ans). Nous sommes une famille de sportif on aime rigoler s amuser. Nous aimons le travail la rigueur et la discipline mais à côté de cela nous aimons profiter de la vie. Être ordonné et organisé permet de profiter du temps

Paris, France

Paris, France

Notre quotidien & nos activités: Nos semaines sont rythmées par le collège de Léopold, nos activités professionnelles et les moments partagés. Le soir, nous aimons nous retrouver pour cuisiner de bons plats et jouer aux cartes au coin du feu dans une ambiance joyeuse et conviviale. Ce que nous aimerions faire découvrir : Notre cadre de vie offre un équilibre parfait : situés à 10 minutes de la Tour Eiffel et à 10 minutes des lacs du Bois de Boulogne, nous sommes à la fois au cœur de la capitale et au vert. Connaissant Paris par cœur, nous adorons organiser des jeux de piste, faire découvrir les musées, les passages couverts ou les quartiers typiques. Nous aimons aussi nous échapper le temps d'un week-end vers la Normandie et le bord de mer, ou profiter du cadre de Rueil-Malmaison avec mon compagnon et sa fille de 17 ans. Été comme hiver, au soleil ou sous la pluie, nous adorons bouger et partager notre art de vivre !

Feb 2027 Mar 2027 Apr 2027
Almansa, Spain

Almansa, Spain

We are a family of three living in Almansa, in the province of Albacete, Spain. Almansa is a small and very peaceful town. We would love to meet a family from another country to share experiences, learn about their way of life and see the world from a different perspective. We would also be delighted to offer them the opportunity to discover our culture and way of life. We really enjoy spending time in nature and we have a quiet, simple lifestyle. We don't have great ambitions or material needs; we simply want to be happy and enjoy a peaceful life together. Almansa is surrounded by a large rural and natural area, while the city of Valencia is only about an hour's drive away.

Spanish, English

Gardening Music (listening) Music (performing)
Jul 2027 Aug 2027
Paris, France

Paris, France

We are a large family living in a chic neighborhood in Paris, and we also have a house in Normandy, near Deauville. We love strolling through the city, flying kites on the beach, driving around in a 2CV, going to church, and enjoying good meals together... we love simple pleasures and a life full of joy, where we all help one another. We joined MyFamilyAbroad to find families who could host our children so they can improve their English and open up to another culture. In the future, we might also be able to host a young English speaker ourselves.

Cooking Music (listening) Music (performing)
Rennes, France

Rennes, France

Nous sommes une famille vivant à Rennes. David est musicien et je travaille dans le monde culturel en lien avec l'architecture et l'urbanisme. Nous avons deux enfants, Tess 19 ans, Marin 16 ans, une chienne et deux chats. Nous aimons la rencontre, tout ce qui est vivant et le protège, l'art, aller à la mer, partir en vacances en famille, le yoga, le cinéma... Nous vivons dans une maison à Rennes

Arts and craft Badminton Cooking
Aranda de Duero, Spain

Aranda de Duero, Spain

Somos una familia formada por 4 personas que vive en Aranda de Duero, Burgos. Marta y Bruno con dos hijas Jimena y Carmela.Tenemos una casa adosada en una zona tranquila de nuestra ciudad, pero al ser una ciudad pequeña, está cercana a cualquier punto. Nos encanta compartir momentos en familia, pasear y disfrutar del tiempo libre.

Jun 2027 Jul 2027 Dec 2026
Saint-Denis, France

Saint-Denis, France

Nous allons au travail Mon fils a l école Je le recupere et on se raconte notre journée Dîner à 19h Puis douche et dodo Le week-end activité Foot piscine Ou motricité

Pasadena, United States

Pasadena, United States

We are a family of five, with two parents and three kids--ages 15, 18, and 20. The older boys are at university in North Carolina during the school year but are at home during the summer. Our youngest child, Julia, will be in her second year of high school this fall. As a family, we enjoy hiking, swimming, skiing, watching movies, and traveling--especially to France. We used to live Paris, and Josh has also lived in Tours. We love animals and have several dogs, cats, and a guinea pig.

English

Arts and craft Caring for animals Fitness
Les Deux Alpes, France

Les Deux Alpes, France

Nous sommes une famille chaleureuse et accueillante vivant dans les Alpes françaises. Nous aimons partager de bons moments ensemble, que ce soit autour d’un repas, lors de promenades en montagne ou en découvrant de nouveaux endroits. En semaine, chacun a ses activités : travail, études et loisirs, mais nous prenons toujours le temps de nous retrouver le soir et le week-end. Nous avons également deux adorables animaux de compagnie : un chien et un chat, qui font pleinement partie de notre famille. Si vous aimez les animaux, vous vous sentirez certainement comme chez vous ! Nous rejoignons My Family Abroad parce que nous souhaitons vivre une véritable expérience d’échange culturel. Nous serions ravis de faire découvrir notre mode de vie, notre région et la culture française, tout en apprenant à connaître la culture de notre étudiant accueilli. Nous apprécions les activités de plein air, le sport, les voyages, la cuisine et les moments passés en famille. Vivant dans une magnifique région de montagne, nous profitons toute l’année d’activités comme le ski, la randonnée ou le vélo. Nous avons hâte d’accueillir un étudiant dans notre foyer, de partager notre quotidien et de créer ensemble des souvenirs inoubliables.

Temecula, United States

Temecula, United States

Hello - we’re a married couple living in an 5 acre Avocado Farm. Downtown Temecula is a 15 minute drive. This city is known for being safe and beautiful, full of wineries and lemon/avocado farms. We’ve been married for over 10 years and have no children. We have a cat, a dog and might have pet chickens in the future. Our home is beautiful and we’re very nice people. We love traveling, experiencing other cultures and learning new languages. We’re very active and enjoy working out and going out to eat and see movies. We live about 45-55 min away from the beaches in San Diego.

Portuguese, English

Drama-theater Beach Cinema / Movies
Redlands, United States

Redlands, United States

We are a family of four with two daughters. Neena, our oldest daughter is in grade 10, and Kushi, our younger one is in grade 6. We are both physicians. Neena loves playing volleyball, reading, and listening to music. Kushi loves to bake, dance, read, listen to music, and watch movies. Both of them play piano and violin. Nandini (my wife) works four days a week and I work for seven consecutive days every other week. We are planning to host for three weeks, out of which I will be working for two weeks and will be off for one week. During the week I am working, the guest will be spending more time with Kushi on Monday, Tuesday and Fridays. Nandini is off on Thursdays and Weekends. Neena has research internship from 9 am to 3 pm during weekdays. We often spend our time together as a family with outings, celebrations, hobbies including taking day trips during the weekends. Molly, our pet dog, is 6 years old. She is an outdoor dog. Our family trip to Paris in March 2023 has inspired us to learn more about French Culture. Kushi is interested in learning French Language.

English

Cooking Cultural outings Gardening
Apex, United States

Apex, United States

I am an interpreter and my husband is a business manager, realtor, interpreter and a man of many talents. Our boys will be 11 and 14 this summer. We would love to host a boy this summer. We could do a language and cultural exchange. I am always working to improve my French but the rest of the family can provide English immersion. We also occasionally speak Romanian, Italian and Spanish at home. My boys are very active and enjoy jumping in the trampoline and playing soccer. They like video games like Minecraft but I try to limit that. My older son likes to read a lot and is an amazing actor. My younger son likes fixing things and will probably become an engineer or something related. We like to go to cultural events around town and live in an area full of lakes and trails. I don’t eat meat but the rest of the family does. We usually go to church on Sundays but not always.

Spanish, French, Italian

Arts and craft Caring for animals Canoeing/Kayaking
Phoenix, United States

Phoenix, United States

We are a family of 4 people living in suburban Phoenix. Lisa (39 years old), Trevor (39 years old), Evan (11 years old), Heather (7 years old). We love sharing family moments and introducing our culture. We enjoy watching American football, playing board games together, and taking our dog on walks around the neighborhood. Evan enjoys playing chess, and Heather is just starting to learn piano. Lisa is a CPA who prepares tax returns for small businesses and their owners. Trevor is the CFO for a cannabis company. Trevor works from home and Lisa has a flexible schedule.

Annecy, France

Annecy, France

Nous sommes une famille de 4 personnes vivant à Annecy. Natacha (45 ans), Michael (49 ans), Enoha (13 ans), Sacha (11 ans). Nous aimons partager des moments en famille et faire découvrir notre culture. Nous voyageons beaucoup et souhaitons progresser en anglais allemand et espagnol ! Recevoir un enfant dans notre famille serait aussi fascinant pour nous que de partir en voyage. Notre région est magnifique et nous pouvons offrir une belle expérience nature dans les Alpes françaises.

Apr 2027 Feb 2027
Neuilly-sur-Seine, France

Neuilly-sur-Seine, France

Nous sommes une famille franco-américaine séparée mais toujours très unie. Mon ex-femme et moi vivons toujours à proximité et travaillons ensemble pour élever nos trois garçons. L'aîné, Félix, est à l'université, tandis que le cadet, Henry, et le benjamin, Elliott, partagent leur temps entre leurs parents à Paris et Neuilly. Nous sommes issus de cultures diverses et avons beaucoup voyagé, notamment en Amérique, en Europe et en Asie. Nous avons vécu en famille à Séville pendant cinq mois et les deux parents parlent anglais, français et espagnol. Nous recherchons un échange culturel pour élargir nos horizons.

Video games Fitness Kitesurfing
Marles-en-Brie, France

Marles-en-Brie, France

Nous sommes une famille de 4 personnes vivant à Marles-en-Brie. Fanny (43 ans), Bernard (46 ans), Rachel (14 ans), Benjamin (12 ans). Nous aimons partager des moments en famille et faire découvrir notre culture.

Saint-Martial-d'Albarède, France

Saint-Martial-d'Albarède, France

Je cherche une famille d'accueil pour mon lycée au Etats Unis. Bonjour ! ☺️ Je m'appelle Julie Bara et j'ai 13 ans je passe en 4eme a la rentrée j'ai beaucoup d'amie je suis bien entourée mes passions sont là pâtisserie et la cuisine et garder les enfants le sport que je pratique c'est la natation, depuis que j'ai 8 ans mon rêve est de venir au Etats Unis faire le rêve américain avec les bals de promo les long couloir avec les casiers les rugby man les pom pom girl le les bus jaune le rêve américain et sa a toujours été un rêve et maintenant je commence vraiment à me pencher dessus et j'aimerais a la fin de ma 3eme partir pour mes 3 année de lycée au Etats Unis si il faut que je renouvelle a toutes les grandes vacances je le ferai je m'y prend maintenant car la a la rentrée je passe en 4eme j'ai une discalculie et un PAP pour les maths SVT et Histoire et Physique chimie mais malgré ça je suis plus que motivé c'est un rêve mais venons en au problème mes parents sont en surendettement ils ont fait un dossier de surendettement et ChatGPT m'a dit que même si m'a 6eme et ma 5eme les résultats étaient pas super si en 4eme et en 3eme je me reprend et j'ai un super dossier peut être que vous accepteriez de me faire une bourse complète des 3 année de lycée s'il vous plaît je suis mature et j'ai une grosse ambition ! Merci énormément je considérer ma demande. Cordialement Julie bara

Paris, France

Paris, France

We are a dad and daughter. I ‘m 54 and a teacher. Johanna is a highschool (lycée) pupil in Paris. She is mad about guitars, her band, and basketball. I am Marcolino. I teach history and English and I prefer my days to be cycling somewhere new in fact. I like singing Irish ballads and cooking. We live in Paris.

Neuilly-sur-Seine, France

Neuilly-sur-Seine, France

Nous sommes une famille de 3 personnes vivant à Neuilly-sur-Seine. Juliette (52 ans), Chloe (15 ans), Adrien (19 ans). Nous aimons partager des moments en famille et faire découvrir notre culture.

Paris, France

Paris, France

Sooo French

Horse riding / Horses Video games Tennis
Durbuy, Belgium

Durbuy, Belgium

Je suis la maman de Tom qui a 16 ans, il est en 6eme secondaire. Je suis enseignante et sophrologue. Nous vivons à Durbuy en Belgique, un joli village en pleine nature. Nous avons Lola un basset de 10 ans. Tom souhaite étudier aux usa, il parle bien anglais mais est un peu timide.

Gillsville, United States

Gillsville, United States

We are a family of 1 people living in Gillsville. Alijah (19 years old). We love sharing family moments and introducing our culture.

Le Mas-d'Agenais, France

Le Mas-d'Agenais, France

Nous sommes une famille de 4 personnes vivant à Le Mas-d'Agenais. Cécile (51 ans), Benoit (58 ans), Faustine (13 ans), Victoire (11 ans). Nous aimons partager des moments en famille et faire découvrir notre culture.

Rugby Horse riding / Horses Cooking
Troy, United States

Troy, United States

We love holidays, love to cook, a lot of times we are working on cars or 4 wheelers..we all have motorcycles. We have 4 grandkids that range from 4-15. We have a pool. Education is important but hands on is as well. My son is a mechanic and a welder.

Cooking Gardening Swimming
Paris, France

Paris, France

My name is Anastasiia, and I currently live in Paris in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés area. I’m based in a calm and elegant part of the city, and I really enjoy the atmosphere here, especially the cafés, walks along the Seine, and the cultural life that Paris offers. I work full-time, and outside of work I like to keep a balanced lifestyle. I enjoy travelling whenever I can, discovering new cities, and spending quality time with my family. I’m also interested in creative activities such as arts and crafts, and I have a strong curiosity for topics like astronomy and science in general. In my free time, I also enjoy simple routines like shopping, going out with colleagues, or just exploring different parts of the city.

Badminton Fitness Golf
Dallas, United States

Dallas, United States

I am a single mom (age 51) and have 3 children. Henry (23) works in finance in NYC (Manhattan), NY. Jack (age 21) is a university student in St. Louis, Missouri. Sarah (age 18) lives with me two weeks at a time, and she has special needs (autism, epilepsy). I am a physician in the United States, anesthesiologist. As a family, we love to travel (NYC, Los Angeles, Arizona (grand canyon, hiking), Montana (skiing), Colorado (skiing), Canada (skiing). I also love museums and live sporting events (basketball, American football). As a girl, I also love to shop at American shopping malls.

Cultural outings Drama-theater Fitness
Aug 2027 Jul 2027 Feb 2027
Hyères, France

Hyères, France

Nous sommes une famille de 1 personnes vivant à Hyères. Luna (18 ans). Nous aimons partager des moments en famille et faire découvrir notre culture.

Los Angeles, United States

Los Angeles, United States

We live in West Los Angeles, near Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. Our daughter, Sarah, is 15 and is a 9th grader at the Archer School for Girls. She has been studying French since 7th grade and will be going to France this summer for four weeks. I (Elisabeth), work from home as a communications consultant focused on public transit. I lived in Strasbourg, France in college with a host family, though my French is rather rusty! I enjoy walking, baking, reading and traveling. Seth works for Disney as a lawyer for TV production and enjoys walking, reading, playing video games and traveling. We have two cats, Ivy and Will, who are very friendly and love being pet! During the week, we are fairly busy with work and school, but after dinner, we go for walks or Sarah and Seth will play a video game. On the weekends, we usually relax, do errands and go out to dinner.

French, English

Tech Arts and craft Cooking
San Diego, United States

San Diego, United States

Hello, We are a family of 4 looking to host an international exchange. My name is Liz and my husband is Witt. We have two daughters, Olivia and Amarie. Olivia is 13 and Amarie is 10 years old. We have two dogs, Sorrel 7 year old (a boxer mix) and Walter 3 year old (French bulldog). They are very sweet and love to cuddle. Our family loves to travel and explore! We thought that hosting a young person/student would be a rewarding experience for us all to learn, share culture, food, and traditions together. We hope to find other, like minded families who may want to keep in touch moving forward. Our family really loves living in San Diego! Witt and I have lived here for over 20 years. It is a truly beautiful place with beaches and mountains. The weather is warm and sunny most of the time. I am a former research biologist who has stayed home to care for our children. Witt has worked for a GIS company (mapping software) for 23 years. I take the summers off work to spend time with our girls. We are often out and about enjoying the beach, the zoo, a park, swimming, or at a museum with friends. On the weekends, we all like to do something active. Usually a bike ride, hike, or a walk. Or a beach day with friends, boogie boarding and frisbee. Witt and the girls go to a climbing gym (bouldering). I do pilates, yoga, and enjoy walking. We all enjoy cooking and good food is important in our family! We also like to relax at home with a good book, sit in the swing, BBQ, or watch a movie too. We usually plan a vacation in the summer. When we aren’t traveling internationally, we plan local trips. Last year, we went camping. Then another trip to Los Angeles to visit Hollywood, Universal Studios, and the La Brea Tar pits. We all had a great time, especially in Harry Potter’s world!

English

Horse riding / Horses Arts and craft Badminton
Coronado, United States

Coronado, United States

Welcome to our vibrant, loving home on Coronado Island! We are a high-energy family that embraces the Southern California lifestyle and has a deep love for animals—our happy home includes a sweet rescue pitbull, two guinea pigs, and two jumping spiders. Our 6-year-old son is a mini-engineer into coding and robotics; he even started a local 'Lightsaber Battle Club' and Quidditch Sports Club where we hang out with island families. We also actively volunteer with a local environmental group that hosts beach cleanups and eco-events. Tons of local teens volunteer here to earn their school community service hours, making it a fantastic, low-pressure way to make friends, connect with the community, and network with eco-professionals—completely optional, of course! We love being active: we have extra surfboards and wetsuits ready for the beach, extra longboard skateboards, frequent the zoo and museums, and have a love for exploring San Diego. Your private space is an awesome, creative room featuring its own bathroom, shower, and separate outside entrance—giving you plenty of space to relax and decompress whenever you need it. It doubles as our home gym and music studio, complete with a custom-painted rock wall, gymnast rings, fencing gear, a keyboard, and three guitars that you are completely welcome to play. We know being abroad comes with big emotions and homesickness, and we are dedicated to giving you a warm, supportive, and unforgettable summer adventure where you feel like a true part of the family!

English

Tech Caring for animals Combat or martial sports
Paris, France

Paris, France

Je vie seule avec mon chat. Ma vie est mon travail qui me passionne. Et pendant la basse saison je vais dans ma campagne bien calme où je pars en voyage à la Decouvertes de nouvelles cultures, paysage, personnes, activités …

Florence, United States

Florence, United States

We are a family of 4 people living in Florence. Sherrie (47 years old), Javier (52 years old), Elena (16 years old), Victoria (12 years old). Our grandmother Suzann, (73) years old, also lives with us. We love to travel as a family, attend sports competitions (of our daughters, and also professional sports), and spend time at home or in our town. During the holidays we frequently take trips to places such as Flagstaff, Arizona, the Grand Canyon, Los Angeles, San Diego, and sometimes Buffalo, New York to visit our family. We hope to share fun moments such as these with a host student.

Nivelle, France

Nivelle, France

Nous sommes une famille de quatre personnes vivant dans le nord de la France près de Lille. Je suis professeur d’arts plastiques et mon mari travaille dans la conception de mobilier sur mesure pour l’hôtellerie et la restauration. Nous avons deux enfants : un fils de 19 ans, Paul et une fille de 15 ans, Jeanne, tous deux curieux et passionnés par les voyages et les découvertes. En semaine, chacun a son rythme entre le travail, les études et les activités, mais nous aimons nous retrouver le soir autour d’un repas pour échanger sur notre journée. Les week-ends sont souvent consacrés aux balades, aux sorties culturelles, aux repas en famille ou entre amis, ainsi qu’à quelques escapades pour découvrir de nouveaux endroits. Nous occupons également nos week-ends à rénover une ancienne ferme que nous venons d’acheter. Nous rejoignons My Family Abroad parce que nous sommes convaincus que les échanges culturels sont une formidable richesse. Notre fille rêve de partir vivre une année scolaire aux États-Unis, notre fils a l’envie de développer son anglais et nous souhaitons, en retour, offrir à un jeune étranger la possibilité de découvrir la France dans une famille bienveillante et accueillante. Nous aimons partager notre quotidien, faire découvrir notre région, notre culture et notre cuisine, mais nous sommes tout aussi impatients d’apprendre de notre futur invité. Nous espérons créer des souvenirs inoubliables et des liens qui dureront bien au-delà du séjour. Nous serions ravis de vous accueillir dans notre famille !

Ozoir-la-Ferrière, France

Ozoir-la-Ferrière, France

Nous sommes une famille de 4 personnes vivant à Ozoir-la-Ferrière, Marie (34 ans), Gaby (5 ans), Lino (3 ans), Zélie (1 ans). Nous aimons partager des moments en famille et faire découvrir notre culture.

Oct 2026 Nov 2026

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€500 per family per year, 15 welcome credits included (1 credit = 1 night). You can travel up to 15 nights before hosting anyone. No money changes hands between families.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does MyFamilyAbroad work?
MyFamilyAbroad connects families worldwide for enriching cultural exchanges. Create your profile, receive requests, and host young people in your home.
In which countries do you operate?
We operate in North America and Western Europe.
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Our team is available 24/7 via our contact form or online chat on our platform.
Is there a cancellation policy?
Yes, we have a flexible cancellation policy. Please see our terms and conditions for more details.

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