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Description
Hello and welcome to our profile!
Feel at home with us and become a cherished member of our family.
We are a warm and friendly family living in a large, newly built house in the Paris region, in Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois. We have two young children: a 5-month-old baby and a joyful, sociable 4-year-old boy.
We would be delighted to welcome a Workawayer who wishes to share our daily life, discover a new culture, and offer a little support with child-related tasks in a calm, positive family environment.
Our intention is simple: to create a meaningful, respectful and enjoyable cultural exchange. We are looking for someone kind and patient, who enjoys spending time with children and taking part in family life. We will be here to help you settle in, understand transport, discover the area and feel comfortable in your new home.
Please note that this is not an au pair contract but a “housing in exchange for service” arrangement.
Accommodation, meals and laundry are offered as part of a friendly and balanced exchange.
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⭐ What kind of help we need
The help is light, simple and flexible, always done together with a parent and in a collaborative spirit. It mainly includes:
• playing with our 4-year-old (crafts, games, outdoor play, biking, park outings…)
• helping with small everyday routines
• being a gentle presence while we cook or take care of the baby
• joining us on family outings from time to time
• occasional short babysitting if we go out for a quick dinner
The idea is simply to share good moments with us and offer a little support in the flow of daily life.
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🎓 Great location for students
Several campuses are easily accessible:
• University of Évry–Paris-Saclay
• nearby IUT and university branches (Brétigny, Juvisy…)
• Paris-Saclay (Palaiseau, Saclay)
• all Paris universities via direct RER access
It’s an ideal setup if you want to study while living in a warm and stable family environment.
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💛 Our lifestyle & interests
We love nature outings, forest walks, visiting monuments, castles and museums, and going on bike rides.
At home, we enjoy cooking, crafting, playing outdoors and trying new ideas.
Screens are very limited: our son watches a cartoon only twice a week.
We often take part in local events and regularly host friends and family. You are welcome to join us if you wish, and depending on how things go, you may also come along on some weekend trips or holidays.
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🌈 Why you will enjoy staying with us
• a warm, respectful and open-minded family
• a comfortable private bedroom
• a calm, pleasant home atmosphere
• easy access to Paris and university campuses
• light, reasonable help in a relaxed environment
• a meaningful human and cultural exchange
• support and guidance during your stay in France
• a simple, joyful and sharing-oriented family life
We would be very happy to welcome someone for several months and to create a positive and enriching experience together.
Feel free to send us a message — we’d love to get to know you! ✨
Types of help and learning opportunities
Babysitting and creative play
Interests
Events & social
Movies & TV
Culture
Pets
Writing
Plant care
Music
Books
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
DIY & crafts
Animals
Water sports
Winter sports
Team sports
Adventure sports
Hiking
Beach
Nature
Mountain
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Staying with us offers a real cultural exchange. You will experience everyday French family life, discover our traditions, food, language, and way of living. We love sharing our culture and are just as excited to learn about yours—your language, habits, recipes, music, and stories.
You will have many opportunities to practice French naturally in daily conversations, with the children and with us. We are patient and happy to help you improve your language skills.
During your stay, you can learn about French cuisine (we cook a lot!), local family customs, educational approaches with young children, and life in a suburban town close to Paris. You may also join us for outings, cultural visits, nature walks, and even occasional weekend trips, depending on how things go.
We believe that both sides learn from each other, and we look forward to creating a warm and meaningful cultural exchange.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We mainly welcome help with our two young children in a gentle, fun and supportive way. The help is light and always done together with us, not in full responsibility.
Your tasks may include:
• Playing with our 4-year-old boy (crafts, drawing, games, outdoor play, biking, reading stories, simple learning activities).
• Helping with small daily routines:
• tidying toys,
• setting the table,
• helping him wash his hands,
• supporting us during bath time.
• Being a kind presence when we are busy with the baby (no full baby care required).
• Occasionally accompanying us on family outings to parks, forests, playgrounds, or small trips.
➡️ No heavy cleaning, no cooking required, no intensive childcare.
The schedule is flexible, usually a few hours per day, and we always discuss it together. We want this to be a positive and enjoyable experience for you and for the children.
Languages
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
Mon mari est en train d’apprendre l’anglais et notre fils de quatre ans apprend également à l’école. Mais j’ai aussi quelques notions d’italien, je serai très désireuse d’approfondir et nous sommes ouverts à découvrir tout autre langue que nous ne connaissons pas.
Accommodation
🏡 Accommodation
You will have your own private bedroom in our modern, bright and comfortable home.
You will also have access to:
• a bathroom shared only with the children
• a large, well-equipped kitchen
• living room, office space, laundry room
• high-speed Wi-Fi
• laundry service
• all meals included
• a folding bicycle for getting around easily
The neighbourhood is calm, pleasant and very convenient, with shops, bakeries, parks and services within walking distance.
Transport connections are excellent: RER C, RER D and tram, giving easy access to central Paris in 25–35 minutes.
What else ...
During your free time, you will find many things to enjoy nearby. The train station is about 10 minutes away and gives easy access to Paris (25–35 minutes by RER). Our town has many cafés, bakeries, shops, and parks within walking distance.
There are also plenty of activities available close by: tennis courts, paddle on nearby lakes, horse riding, gyms, language classes, forest walks, bike paths, and cultural events organized by the town.
For sightseeing, Paris, Versailles, Fontainebleau and many beautiful castles or museums are easy to reach by public transport. It’s a great area if you want both nature and city life.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Obiwan
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