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Hello travellers!
Come and meet us in our "lake house" (as my daughter calls it)!
Our rural (and wild, between land and water!) village:
Hectares of pine and oak trees, five lakes in total, two beaches and a leisure centre (paddle, mountain bike etc.), for 1400 inhabitants! In the Landes de Gascogne Natural Park, in Gironde. 45 minutes from Bordeaux and the Bassin d'Arcachon.
Our single-parent family:
My daughter (6 years old), our dog Gaïa, our two hens and myself (ethnologist, specialist of the African field).
Benevolence, joy, sensitivity to life, open-mindedness.
Our project :
I warmly welcome you and your family. My daughter plays with your children. My dog and my hens also welcome your animals.
You help me to improve my big house (bought 4 years ago) and to maintain my garden.
Together, we live the joy of meeting and sharing!
Until I meet you, have a nice trip!
Hello les voyageuses et les voyageurs !
Venez nous rencontrer dans notre « maison du Lac » (comme l'appelle ma fille)!
Notre village rural (et sauvage, entre terre et eau!) :
Des hectares de pins et de chênes, cinq lacs au total, deux plages et une base de loisirs (paddle, vélo VTT etc.), pour 1400 habitants ! Dans le Parc naturel des Landes de Gascogne, en Gironde. À 45 mn de Bordeaux et du Bassin d'Arcachon.
Notre famille mono-parentale :
Ma fille (6 ans), notre chienne Gaïa, nos deux poules et moi-même (ethnologue, spécialiste du champ africain).
Bienveillance, joie, sensibilité au vivant, ouverture d'esprit.
Notre projet :
Je t'accueille chaleureusement, toi et ta famille. Ma fille joue avec tes enfants. Ma chienne et mes poules accueillent aussi tes animaux.
Tu m'aides à améliorer ma grande maison (achetée il y a 4 ans) et à entretenir mon jardin.
Ensemble, on vit la joie de la rencontre et du partage!
En attendant de te rencontrer, bon voyage !Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practiceGardeningDIY and building projectsGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
As an ethnologist, I share with you my field experiences in Africa and my knowledge of world cultures.
I will introduce you to the local wild, edible and medicinal plants, as well as to the local history and culture.
I introduce you to paddle (I lend you mine).
I lend you my bike.
En tant qu'ethnologue, je partage avec toi mes expériences de terrain en Afrique et mes connaissances des cultures du monde.
Je t'initie aux plantes sauvages, comestibles et médicinales locales, ainsi qu'à l'histoire et à la culture locales.
Je t'initie au paddle (je te prête le mien).
Je te prête mon vélo.Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
DIY:
- wall stripping
- repainting walls
- laying parquet in two rooms
- create a dry toilet and shower in my garden
Maintenance/help:
- changing chandeliers, putting up frames etc.
- trimming hedges, mowing, watering fruit trees
Languages:
- practising English and Spanish for me
- teaching my daughter a language
Bricolage:
- détapisser des murs
- repeindre des murs
- poser du parquet dans deux pièces
- créer des toilettes sèches et douche dans mon jardin
Entretien/aide:
- changer des lustres, poser des cadres etc.
- tailler des haies, tondre, arroser les arbres fruitiers
Langues:
- pratiquer l'anglais et l'espagnol pour moi
- enseigner une langue à ma filleLanguages
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Spanish: IntermediateThis 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
3 single rooms available with a double bed and a wardrobe for your belongings.
Washing machine available
Of course we share meals together!
However, we remain flexible according to schedules, especially for lunch.
3 chambres individuelles disponibles composées d'un grand lit et d'une armoire pour tes affaires.
Machine à laver disponible
Nous partageons évidemment les repas ensemble!
On reste cependant flexible selon les emplois du temps, surtout pour le déjeuner.What else ...
Next to the house: five lakes, paddle, nature park with mountain bike area
Cycle paths, horse riding centre.
Bordeaux, Bassin d'Arcachon, Landes, oceans.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
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 hours/day max, 5 days/week.