Help our family in a Country home in Normandy, France

France

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21/09/2019
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Description
We are a family of 4 -2 children of 8 and 15. We live in the countryside.
We eat organic only and we are non smoking people.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Language practice
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You could visit Normandy like the D Day beaches, Mont Saint Michel, but also the museum of the medieval Tapestry of Bayeux and the Memorial museum of Caen.

Sharing our daily life will also enable you to experience family life -:).

You can practise your French with us and the French way of life, especially with food.
We're very much into cooking a lot, so you can learn many recipes and prepare meals with us.
Help
We'd need a little help around the house, taking care of the kids and in the gardening.
We would enjoy people ready to share their own travelling experience and speak their own language.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have your own Individual bedroom in the home.
What else ...
Bungy jumping, summer sledging and other sports.
If you want you will use one of our bikes, there are many paths on which you can hike or run.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
3 hours a day max, 5 days/week

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Feedback left by and about host (9)

30/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Tessa) for host

I stayed with Edward, Celine, Eugenie and Constance for a month in their lovely home in Normandy. This was my first workaway and I could not have asked for a better experience. It was such a pleasure to be a part of this wonderful family who immediately made me feel so comfortable and welcome.

I loved my conversations with the family (often… read more

(Excellent )

17/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Ivana) for host

I had the pleasure of spending almost a month with this lovely family. I truly had such a wonderful time! I was made feel a part of the family from the moment that I arrived and got to experience living like a local in Normandy.

Céline and Edward are wonderful hosts. Despite their busy schedules, they always found time for me and took me to… read more

(Excellent )

26/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Yanina)

Yanina stayed two whole weeks with us. We were working, so we were very busy.
Yet, Yanina gave us a good hand from the very first day.
Either with Constance our youngest daughter, helping with the house, or even cooking.
By the way, her empanadas and desserts are awesome !
We also appreciated talking and sharing about our respective… read more

(Excellent )

30/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Yanina) for host

I just loved staying with this amazing family. It was my first workaway experience and Edward, Céline, Eugénie and Constance made it unforgettable. Even though Edward and Céline were very busy working, they took the time to make me feel comfortable at all times. We had really nice talks about cultural issues. It was a great and enlightening… read more

(Excellent )

19/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Natalia) for host

I had a very great time with Celine and Edward. The girls are amazing, in special Constance. We played a lot of time together, she's very intelligent and funny! I learnt a lot of French from her, I have to thank her for having been so patient with my level. We visited Vire and Granville, which are very beautiful places. Staying with them was an… read more

(Excellent )

06/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Agnieszka & Zuzanna)

Agnieszka stayed with us for 3 weeks in August and was our second workawayer.
Our free time enabled us to spend whole days together and we could share a lot of our respective cultures and traditions. It was so enriching!
She taught us how to cook Polish (Pierogi) and Australian (Pavlova) : yummy!!!!!
She also proved to be very patient and… read more

(Excellent )

05/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Agnieszka & Zuzanna) for host

This was my first Workaway experience and, what else to say... it was wonderful! Celine, Edward and the girls made me feel like at home straight away. I soon felt like a member of their family. They live in a beautiful country area in Lower Normandy. My days consisted of playing with Constance, giving Celine's a hand in the kitchen and going on… read more

(Excellent )

08/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Diletta)

Diletta brought a lot to us and our girls. We shared very important moments of our life that we can't forget.
She was very eager to give a hand whenever we needed to : cooking, babysitting, gardening...
We hope our kids can be as understanding, kind, patient, discreet and calm as Diletta is.
We really congratulate her for being what she is and… read more

(Excellent )

18/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Diletta) for host

This family is just amazing. I stayed with them for almost one month and every moment I felt at home. The accomodation provided is really comfy and the house itself it's beautiful. They showed me wonderful places and made me know cultural aspects about Normandy and its history. Edward and Celine are incredible people and helping them with little… read more

(Excellent )

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