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Help at our Art-Nouveau villa in a cute little village in the Ouistreham area, France

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  2025 

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  • Description

    Description

    My partner Nadège and I are running a four bedroom B&B in a very nice art nouveau villa in Lower Normandie (Calvados) with seaview. We live in a cute little village in the Caen/Ouistreham area with our three children, Mahé who is 15 our little princess Rose (eight years) and the last little guy Orphee ( four years).
    The beach and countryside are beautiful. Local shops are nearby and nice walks or bicycle rides are available within the villa's perimeter. You can reach "Omaha beach" Bayeux, Arromanche, Caen, Cabourg, Le Pays d'Auge, Dauville, Honfleur… within one hour or less by car. The Mont St Michel, Le Havre or Etretat are reachable within two to three hours drive too.

    I speak an intermediate English (with a romantic French accent) and Nadège is fluent in English and intermediate in Spanish.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Spending some time with our guests who come from different countries is a great experience. We have breakfast altogether and we also share the kitchen with guests who wish to cook at home.
    Helping at home and spending time in the area can be an good way to live as a local. We would be happy to take you to our local markets to buy cream and eggs, compare our cakes receipes etc…
    If you wish improve your French (or learn from scratch), Nadège and I are French natives and happy to help. Nearly half of our guests are French speakers too.
    Of course I would also be glad to share my knowledge and tips about the area with workawayers as I do with my guests. Our area offers a lot of historical places to visit from the medieval period (William the Conqueror's castle and abbeys of Caen, Bayeux's tapestry) to the D-Day beaches, cemeteries and museums.
    Our house is also part of a very nice second empire's architecture seafront and the whole region is famous for its gastronomy (cheeses, cider, Calvados, seafood…)

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    ( Update winter 2025 ! : looking for workawayers with sewing skills. Before our spring opening we have some curtains and cushions project. We have the machine the fabrics and are looking for the man/girl now !

    I have been running the house for few seasons with the help of Nadège, workawayers and friends. The biggest work at home is to ensure that we keep the house clean (i.e. vacuming, ironing, cleaning the bathrooms and toilets, daily use of washing machine and dryer). It also means that the guests' bedrooms will have to be prepared on time, the breakfast ready each morning, and that our guests remain happy of their stay with us.
    July and August remain the busiest months with our guests. Spring and autumn however are calmer, which allows us to do more gardening or maintenance work in the house.
    As we have three kids, maybe some babysitters skills could be useful too :)

    Ps : All year long I like to cook for guests, family and workawayers but it is also wonderful to welcome workawayers enjoying cooking or with professional skills in food to discover to exchange and learn about different or foreign « cuisine »

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    French: Fluent
    English: Intermediate
    Spanish: Intermediate

    This 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

    Accommodation

    We have two individual bedrooms at home for workawayers. The wifi is available for everyone. The bathroom is shared. As we cook for the family and often for our friends, workawayers will be welcome to share our meals too. We are not vegan but we tend to cook a lot of vegetables and dairy products which directly come from our local producer and farm (cheese, cream, butter, cider…). We also have a fishing port not far from the house where we buy some fish and seafood.
    The coast is a touristic area where a lot of outdoor sports are available (sailing, kite surfing, horse riding, tennis, bike polo…) Two spas are at a very close distance from the house. Workawayers can also use our bicycles, beach chairs, etc…

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are an artist family fond of antics and flea markets, so the place could look a bit eccentric:)
    We would also be happy to learn from workawayers and to share best practice. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. In terms of skills and competences required for this job, we would like to find people who would enjoy to man a house effectively as well as taking good care of our guests.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have the best internet provider/contrat ( fiber) avaible in France for private house.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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An older man and a younger boy are peeling and cutting up vegetables together, likely for a meal, with the scene set against a kitchen backdrop. The atmosphere is warm and familial.
The image depicts a large house with a prominent front yard, featuring a well-manicured lawn and a row of trees, set against a backdrop of a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a large body of water, featuring a sandy shore and a few trees, with a clear blue sky above. The atmosphere is peaceful and idyllic.
The image features four bottles of wine and four ceramic pig salt and pepper shakers on a dark countertop in a kitchen with a shelf of dishes in the background.
A serene beach scene features a calm sea with gentle waves, a sandy shore, and a clear sky, evoking a sense of tranquility and relaxation. The atmosphere is peaceful and idyllic.
The image depicts a serene outdoor setting with a row of trees, a grassy area, and a body of water, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
The image depicts a table laden with an assortment of baked goods, including cookies and pastries, arranged on multiple plates in a cozy room with a window and curtains.
The image shows a kitchen with a woman standing behind a counter, wearing a white shirt and black pants, with a bowl of food on the counter in front of her.
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The image shows a row of houses with a large, open space in front of them. The houses are all similar in design and have a uniform appearance. The area is well-maintained and tidy.
The image depicts a serene outdoor scene, featuring a house with a large window and a patio area, surrounded by a lush green lawn and trees, evoking a sense of tranquility and relaxation.
The image depicts a kitchen with a large island, featuring a sink and stove, surrounded by a table and chairs, with a window and cabinets in the background. The room is well-lit and organized.
The image depicts a man and woman posing with a dog, adorned with festive holiday attire and accessories, set against a backdrop of flowers and decorations.

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