Eight culture capsules describing various aspects of French housing are presented. Each capsule includes a French-American contrast and gives ideas for classroom presentation and student activities. The capsules deal with: le logement, les immeubles, les exterieurs, la minuterie, les portes, la salle de bain, le refrigerateur, and culture grains (la chambre a coucher, la serrure, le salon, la cuisine and availability of housing). A bibliography and a page of ideas for culminating and supplementary activities are also included. (Author/RM)