A charming stone house with red-tiled roof sits amid lush green grass and manicured bushes, surrounded by trees beneath a partly cloudy sky. Peaceful and serene.
Three children are gathered around a wooden campfire structure outdoors. Two are preparing the fire together, while one is squatting nearby, all surrounded by greenery.
Two happy Border Collies lay on a sunlit forest path covered in autumn leaves, surrounded by vibrant trees showcasing beautiful orange and yellow fall foliage.
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  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a Franco-German family living in Puy-de-Dôme, in Auvergne.

    Adina is German, Mégane is French. We have two children aged 4 and 7, who visit every other week. We also have two dogs, Border Collies. They love cuddles and running around.

    We live in a peaceful haven, in a small hamlet. Our house is an old farmhouse that has been renovated, set on 9,000 m² of wooded land.

    Our daily life is punctuated by walks, maintaining our home, and constantly implementing new ideas. At the same time, we are both our own bosses. Adina is a doula and Mégane practises therapeutic hypnosis and energy healing.

    Our biggest project at the moment is to take the time to create a beautiful garden and set up a comfortable workshop in the garage, while still meeting the needs of our little family.

    Nous sommes une famille franco-allemande installée dans le Puy-de-dôme, en Auvergne.

    Adina est allemande, Mégane est française. Nous avons deux enfants de 4 et 7 ans, présents une semaine sur deux. Nous avons également deux chiens, des Border Collie. Ils adorent les câlins et courir.

    Nous vivons dans un havre de paix, dans un petit lieu-dit. Notre maison est une ancienne longère, rénovée, sur un terrain arboré de 9000 m².

    Notre quotidien est rythmé par des balades, l'entretien de notre lieu de vie, et de perpétuelles nouveautés à mettre en place. En parallèle, nous sommes toutes les deux nos propres gérantes. Adina est doula et Mégane pratique l'hypnose thérapeutique et les soins énergétiques.

    Notre plus grand projet actuellement, c'est de prendre le temps de faire un beau jardin, de s'aménager un atelier de travail confortable dans le garage, tout en répondant aux besoins de notre petite famille.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Babysitting and creative play
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Events & social
    Vegetarian or vegan
    LGBTQ
    Movies & TV
    Self development
    Pets
    Music
    Books
    Languages
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    Cooking & food
    DIY & crafts
    Art & design
    Animals
    Winter sports
    Yoga / Wellness
    Adventure sports
    Nature
    Hiking
    Mountain
    Dancing
    Camping
    Outdoor activities
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will share our daily life as much as you wish, and we will be happy to show you our way of life and our values.

    We have travelled extensively (Australia, Canada, Europe, Brazil...) and we love learning about and discovering new cultures and traditions.

    We are self-taught in many areas (renovation, gardening, music, crafts, etc.) and we will be happy to share our knowledge.

    We can also introduce you to our German and French cultures and show you around our beautiful region.

    Vous partagerez notre quotidien autant que vous le souhaitez et nous serons heureuses de vous montrer notre façon de vivre, nos valeurs.

    Nous avons beaucoup voyagé (Australie, Canada, Europe, Brésil...) et nous adorons apprendre et découvrir de nouvelles cultures et traditions.

    Nous sommes autodidactes sur beaucoup de points (rénovation, jardinage, musique, créations...) et nous nous ferons un plaisir de partager nos connaissances.

    Nous pouvons aussi faire découvrir nos cultures allemande et française, vous faire visiter notre belle région.

  • Au pair

    Au Pair Help

    Further details can be found here

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for motivated, caring people who appreciate the simplicity of life.

    Depending on when you come, here are the services we may need:

    Small maintenance tasks

    Garden task: creating and/or maintaining the garden, helping with pruning and weeding

    Childcare (if children are present during your stay): occasional babysitting, games, outdoor activities.

    With the dogs (if you feel like it): walks, games, and cuddles.

    We live a very simple life and are flexible, adapting to our own daily rhythm and therefore to the rhythm and skills of each individual.

    Nous recherchons des personnes motivées, bienveillantes, appréciant la légèreté de la vie simple.

    Dépendemment de la période où vous venez, voici les services dont nous pourrions avoir besoin :

    petits travaux d’entretien

    Jardinage : création et/ou entretien du jardin, aide au taillage, désherbage

    Garde d’enfants (s'ils sont présents lors de votre venue) : baby-sitting ponctuel, jeux, activités en extérieur

    Avec les chiens (si le coeur vous en dit) : balades, jeux, et câlins

    Nous vivons vraiment dans la simplicité, nous sommes aussi flexibles, nous savez-nous adapter à notre propre rythme du jour et donc au rythme et compétences de chacun.

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Portuguese: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We can accommodate a van on our quiet property, with access to electricity and our bathroom.

    Depending on the season and availability, we can also offer a room in the house with access to a bathroom.

    Our home is surrounded by nature, making it the perfect place to relax.

    We usually share our meals as a family. It's a real quality time during which we talk about our day, our desires, our plans... If you come to stay with us, you will of course be welcome to share these moments with us.

    We eat vegetarian meals, prepared by us and using seasonal vegetables as often as possible. Our dishes are inspired by regional cuisine, but also by our respective origins and our travels abroad. If you would like to share recipes with us and/or cook with us, we would be delighted!

    Nous pouvons recevoir un van au calme sur notre terrain, avec accès possible à l'éléctricité et à notre salle de bain.

    Selon les périodes et les disponibilités, nous pouvons également proposer une chambre dans la maison avec accès à une salle de bain.

    Notre lieu de vie est entouré de nature , c'est parfait pour se détendre.

    Nous avons l'habitude de partager nos repas en famille. C'est un vrai moment de qualité pendant lequel nous échangeons sur notre journée, nos envies, nos projets... Si tu viens chez nous, tu seras évidemment le.la bienvenu.e pour partager ces moments avec nous.

    Nous mangeons des plats végétariens, préparés par nos soins et en utilisant, le plus souvent possible, des légumes de saison. Nos plats s'inspirent des plats de la région mais aussi de nos origines respectives et de nos séjours à l'étranger. Si tu as envie de nous partager des recettes et/ou de cuisiner avec nous, ce sera un vrai plaisir pour nous !

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We live near a chain of volcanoes, which is great for hiking and outdoor sports depending on the season.
    There are many lakes around us.
    There are also community centres that we like to visit.

    There is a bus service to the city of Clermont-Ferrand.

    We can lend you a bicycle if needed.

    Nous vivons proche d'une chaîne de volcans : de quoi faire de belles randonnées et sports exterieur selon la saison.
    Il y a beaucoup de lacs qui nous entourent.
    Il y a également des lieux associatifs où nous aimons aller.

    Un bus permet de se rendre en ville à Clermont-Ferrand.

    Nous pouvons prêter un vélo si besoin.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Yuku (1 year)

    Attachant, joueur et câlin

    Tonka (3 years)

    Dynamique, joueuse et câline

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A charming stone house with red-tiled roof sits amid lush green grass and manicured bushes, surrounded by trees beneath a partly cloudy sky. Peaceful and serene.
Three children are gathered around a wooden campfire structure outdoors. Two are preparing the fire together, while one is squatting nearby, all surrounded by greenery.
Two happy Border Collies lay on a sunlit forest path covered in autumn leaves, surrounded by vibrant trees showcasing beautiful orange and yellow fall foliage.

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