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Hi!!
We are a three people family, I'm a single father (Etienne,38 years old) and I have two kids (Lizon 11 years old and Elio 8 years old)
We would love to host travelers wishing to discover our wonderful area ! We live in a calm and isolated place in the middle of the nature, with a stunning view on the surrounding valley.
is the closest village (5 km away) There you can find shops, swimming pool, leisure areas... We are located 10 km away from Conques known for its abbatial and as a stop on the Way of Saint James. We are 35 min away from Rodez (Soulages Museum) 1 hour from Figeac (Champollion Museum) and from Aurillac (Massif Central) 2 hours from Toulouse and 2 hours and a half from Montpellier.
Kids go to school in Saint Cyprien sur Dourdou and I'm a part time nurse.
We have a farm including two different activities: beekeeping and walnuts, hazelnut, chestnuts picking (in order to make oil and spread) We also have a veggie garden.
The activities we can propose are :
. gardening
. child minding
. housekeeping
. preparing meals
. odd chores, upkeep
. give a hand with the farm chores
. help to improve our foreign language skills
We speak french, but I can manage to speak english and spanish as well.
By sharing our family life you will have the opportunity to learn french if you want so !
i will be happy to trying learn german.
Do not hesitate to contact us (phone, email) if you need more information.
See you soon !
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Bonjour,
Nous sommes trois. Étienne 38 ans le père de deux enfants, Lizon (11 ans) et Élio ( 8 ans).
Nous sommes désireux d’accueillir des voyageurs qui souhaitent découvrir notre magnifique région. Nous vivons sur la commune de Conques en Rouergue, dans un hameau isolé en pleine nature, calme, doté d'une vue imprenable sur la vallée alentour. 5 km nous séparent du bourg (tous les commerces, piscine, rivière,...) nous nous situons a 10 km de Conques, connue pour son abbatiale, célèbre halte sur les chemins de St Jacques de Compostelle. 35' de rodez (musée soulages), 1h de Figeac (musée Champollion) et d'Aurillac (massif central), 2 h de Toulouse et 2h 30 de Montpellier.
Les enfants sont scolarisés à l'école de St Cyprien sur Dourdou, et Étienne travaille a mi temps comme infirmier.
Nous avons une ferme comprenant deux ateliers de production : l'apiculture, la cueillette des noix et noisettes pour la transformation (huile, pâte a tartiner).
Nous sommes français mais Étienne se débrouille en anglais et en espagnol.
Etienne souhaiterai apprendre ou tout du moins s'initier à l'allemand
Les activitées proposées sont :
Jardinage
garde d’enfants
Cuisine
Entretien / Bricolage
Aide à la ferme
Aide à la maison
Aide avec les langues
N'hésitez pas à nous contacter, nous pourrons nous parler ( téléphone/ email) pour faire plus ample connaissance !
à bientôt !
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Language practiceGardeningAnimal CareFarmstay helpBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
When we travel, we like sharing local people's life, and it's what we want to offer you. By staying with us you could live in a healthy and natural place, eat good food (We try as much as possible to consume organic and local products) ...
and relax !
You will be integrated in our family daily life and our activities such as playing board games, biking, hiking, talking, playing with the kids, picking fruits...
We can advice you places worth to see around, so you could enjoy french and local architecture, history, culture and environment.
and also, you may be interested by farm work (beekeeping for honey production, walnuts, hazelnut, chestnuts picking with transformation)
here too, your help is welcome!
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Lorsque nous voyageons, nous apprécions de partager le quotidien des gens, c'est ce que nous vous proposons !
De plus, en séjournant chez nous, vous pourrez profiter d'un environnement sain et naturel... Vous relaxer et manger de bons produits...
Vous serez conseillés pour profiter des lieux et sites à découvrir aux alentours... et profiter de l'architecture, l'histoire et la culture Française et locale...
Notre vie quotidienne vous permettra d'apprendre notre langue si vous le souhaitez...
De plus, notre fonctionnement sur la ferme peut vous intéresser (production de miel avec transformation ramassage des noix noisettes et châtaignes avec transformation). Là aussi diverses activités pourraient être proposées.Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We would need some help with the daily chores (cleaning, cooking, odd chores) and to play with the kids.
According to the saison, we would need help to renovate our house, inside (painting, small repairs) as well as outside (outdoor constructions, help at the veggie garden)
Moreover you could be interested in our farm chores (honey production, walnuts, hazelnuts and chestnuts picking, oil and spread making...)
Nous avons besoin d'aide pour les tâches quotidiennes ; liées à l'entretien de la maison (petit bricolage) ou à la vie quotidienne ( ménage, jardin, cuisine), jouer avec les enfants...
Nous vous intégrerons dans notre vie quotidienne et vous pourrez participer aux différentes taches du quotidien (cuisine, rangement, ménage, lecture, jeux, vélo, discussions, activités pour les enfants, plantations, cueillettes…)
… Selon les saisons, nous avons besoin d’aide pour améliorer l’intérieur de notre maison (peinture, travaux variés); l’extérieur aussi (aménagement extérieurs, jardin potager…)Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.Accommodation
We live in a big house.
The accommodation is a dormitory so you can come in a couple, in a family group, with friends !
We can host 4 people maximum.
The bathroom is shared.
Nous habitons une grande maison.
Une grand dortoir vous y est réservé. Possibilité de venir en couple, en famille, entres amis.
Hébergement de 4 personnes maximum.
Sanitaires et salle de bains communsWhat else ...
We are looking for friendly people, responsible, independent and able to take initiatives.
We offer food and accommodation in return for 4 hours work per day and per helper, 5 days a week.
. There is Internet access
. We have some pets
Nous recherchons des personnes responsables, autonomes, avec le sens de l'initiative et conviviales.
Bénévolat 4 heures par jour max, 5 jours/semaine.
Accès Internet
Nous avons des animaux
Étienne est fumeur mais pas a l'intérieur de la maison.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
poor internet connection
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4/5 heures par jour max, 5 j/sem.
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In the mornings I worked in the garden, weeding and watering plants and in the afternoon we would prepare and… read more
I spent four weeks with Etienne and his family. He lives in a beautiful and peaceful part of the world where I had the opportunity to learn about beekeeping and honey harvesting. Etienne is easy going and patient. A really great host!
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In the mornings I worked in the garden, weeding and watering plants and in the afternoon we would prepare and… read more
I spent four weeks with Etienne and his family. He lives in a beautiful and peaceful part of the world where I had the opportunity to learn about beekeeping and honey harvesting. Etienne is easy going and patient. A really great host!