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We are a Franco-American couple living in a small town near Lyon. We have two daughters, 17 and 21, three horses (paint, quarter horse and mustang) and two rescue cats. We live on three hectares of land (mostly pastures for the horses and some forest) as well as a small vegetable garden in progress. Our oldest daughter is studying in Australia and our youngest is at home with us. There are many things to enjoy in our area including hiking, biking and horse riding trails. The small medieval village of Pérouges is 35 to 45 minutes away by walking and the Pérouges-Meximieux train station is 4km from our home (trains to Lyon (18 to 32 minutes) and Geneva (2-3 hours)). The hiking trail "GR de Pays du Beaujolais au Bugey par la Dombes" is within a short walking distance. We can spend time with you to familiarize you with the horses, and although not qualified as riding instructors we can help with some beginner's riding, or if you are experienced you may be able to ride two of our three horses in the Western riding style (the third is a Mustang in the process of being trained). We practice natural horsemanship with soft hands. From May to October (or anytime for the braver swimmers!) you can enjoy our swimming pool with a lovely view of the forest and hills.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We speak French most of the time at home, but often with a mix of English. We are well-traveled and like to experience other cultures. You can experience living in a small town in a pittoresque environment, learn and exchange experiences about horses and gardening and cooking, and spend time on activities such as hiking, biking, swimming and horses.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
There are always small things that need some work, especially related to maintaining the pastures, forest, vegetable garden, yard and grounds, pool maintenance and taking care of the horses (brushing, hoof picking, occasional fly mask in the summer, cleaning the water points, and providing hay at certain times of the year. The horses have open access to the small stables and shelters that may need some light mucking out, depending on the season. We would love to exchange experiences on horse techniques and care as well as to learn any gardening tips for our beginner vegetable garden. Help and ideas on evening meals is also appreciated!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Japanese: Intermediate
German: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We are a bilingual French-American family. All have learned some Spanish in school or through travel. Jeff studied and worked in Japan for three years.
Accommodation
Our house has a guest bedroom with shower, sink and toilet connected to the shared kitchen and living room. There is room for campers / camping vans with access to water and electricity. We are happy to share meals, especially in the evening, but you may need to prepare your own food some of the time, and to join in with washing up.
What else ...
We can collect helpers from the Meximieux-Pérouges train station (7 min by car). We have bicycles that you can use during your stay.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Easy parking with access to water and electricity.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
We can be very flexible with when you would like to do tasks. 20 hours per week max. It can be split into more or less hours per day for example, 7 days per week doing 2-4 hours per day or 3-4 days per week doing 5 to 6 hours per day depending on weather
