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Enjoy time with animals and in nature at our family home in Normandy, France

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Welcome to Normandy!

    I live in Normandy, in a beautiful region known as “Norman Switzerland.” My home is a large, tastefully renovated house with plenty of natural light. It has nine rooms and is surrounded by 4000 m² of land, including orchards with apple, pear, cherry, walnut, chestnut, hazelnut, and linden trees, as well as a vegetable garden. Although nestled in nature, we are only 3 km from a lively town.

    I am a mother of three children:
    • Jesaël (13 years old)
    • Heronn (11 years old)
    • Elijahne (8 years old)

    We also share our home with several animals. I am passionate about Maine Coon cats and we also have Portuguese Estrela mountain dogs, 3 whippets, a pug, chickens, and rabbits.

    What I Offer

    I would love to welcome volunteers who are eager to discover the beauty of our region and immerse themselves in a true French family experience. Normandy offers breathtaking nature, from Mount Clécy, a paradise for nature lovers and outdoor activities, to Bagnoles de l’Orne, known for its charming spa town and beautiful Andaines Forest.

    How You Can Help

    Volunteers can lend a hand with light assistance around our home and garden, always in a spirit of learning and cultural exchange. I enjoy sharing our family routines, and I am happy to teach practical skills and share insights into our lifestyle.

    You could help with:
    • Gardening: Learning about planting, maintaining the vegetable garden, and discovering our orchard.
    • Animal Care: Feeding and caring for our pets, which could be a fun experience if you love animals.
    • Household Tasks: Light help with everyday chores, always shared and done together.
    • Family Life: Spending time with the children, sharing your culture, and perhaps teaching them a few words of your language or a fun game from your country.

    The emphasis is on sharing experiences rather than working. I enjoy cooking and would love to show you some traditional Normandy recipes, and I am always curious to learn about your favorite dishes too!

    ⚠️ Important: Volunteers will NOT be involved in any business-related activities. The help is strictly within the private home and garden.

    Why Join Us?

    I believe in the richness of cultural exchange, where everyone has something valuable to share. Whether it’s exchanging stories, exploring local traditions, or enjoying a walk in the beautiful countryside, my goal is to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

    If you are looking to practice your French, experience authentic family life, and explore a stunning part of France, we would love to meet you!

    Looking forward to welcoming you,
    Jennifer



    Version en français :



    Bienvenue en Normandie !

    Je vis en Normandie, dans une belle région appelée la Suisse Normande. Ma maison est grande, rénovée avec goût et très lumineuse. Elle comprend neuf pièces et est entourée de 4000 m² de terrain, avec des vergers (pommiers, poiriers, cerisiers, noyers, châtaigniers, noisetiers, tilleuls) ainsi qu’un potager. Bien que située en pleine nature, elle n’est qu’à 3 km d’une ville dynamique.

    Je suis maman de trois enfants :
    • Jesaël (13 ans)
    • Heronn (11 ans)
    • Elijahne (8 ans)

    Nous partageons aussi notre maison avec plusieurs animaux. Je suis passionnée par les chats Maine Coon nous avons également deux chiens de montagne portugais Estrela. Trois whippets, un carlin, des poules et des lapins.

    Ce que je propose

    J’aimerais accueillir des volontaires curieux de découvrir la richesse de notre région et de vivre une véritable expérience familiale française. La Normandie offre une nature magnifique, du Mont Clécy, idéal pour les activités de plein air, à Bagnoles-de-l’Orne, réputée pour son charme et sa forêt des Andaines.

    Comment vous pouvez aider

    Les volontaires peuvent apporter un léger soutien autour de la maison et du jardin, toujours dans un esprit d’apprentissage et d’échange culturel. J’aime partager notre quotidien familial, enseigner des compétences pratiques et faire découvrir notre mode de vie.

    Vous pourriez participer à :
    • Jardinage : Apprendre à planter, entretenir le potager et découvrir notre verger.
    • Soin des animaux : Nourrir et s’occuper de nos animaux, une expérience agréable si vous aimez les animaux.
    • Tâches ménagères légères : Aider dans les tâches quotidiennes, toujours en partageant le travail ensemble.
    • Vie de famille : Passer du temps avec les enfants, partager votre culture, peut-être leur apprendre quelques mots de votre langue ou un jeu amusant de votre pays.

    L’accent est mis sur le partage d’expériences plutôt que sur le travail. J’aime cuisiner et je serais ravie de vous montrer des recettes traditionnelles normandes tout en découvrant vos plats préférés !

    ⚠️ Important : Les volontaires ne participeront à aucune activité liée à une entreprise. Leur aide sera strictement limitée à la maison privée et au jardin.

    Pourquoi venir chez nous ?

    Je crois en la richesse de l’échange culturel, où chacun a quelque chose de précieux à partager. Que ce soit en échangeant des histoires, en explorant les traditions locales ou en se promenant dans la campagne normande, mon objectif est de créer une atmosphère chaleureuse et accueillante.

    Si vous souhaitez pratiquer votre français, découvrir la vie familiale authentique et explorer une superbe région de France, nous serions ravis de vous rencontrer !

    Au plaisir de vous accueillir,
    Jennifer

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Teaching
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Plant care
    Performing arts
    Music
    Drawing & painting
    Gardening
    Art & design
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Books
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Fitness
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    The region of Norman Switzerland is beautiful, and our way of life is authentic. If you love nature and animals you will be satisfied

    La région de la Suisse normande est magnifique, et notre mode de vie est authentique. Si vous aimez la nature et les animaux vous serez comblés

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    Au Pair Help

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  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    You could help with:
    • Gardening: Learning about planting, maintaining the vegetable garden, and discovering our orchard.
    • Animal Care: Feeding and caring for our pets, which could be a fun experience if you love animals.
    • Household Tasks: Light help with everyday chores, always shared and done together.
    • Family Life: Spending time with the children, sharing your culture, and perhaps teaching them a few words of your language or a fun game from your country.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner

    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

    I put at disposal a comfortable room.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Hiking, climbing, kayaking, hang-gliding, outing to town, shopping, spa, spa ect ...

    Randonnée, escalade, kayak, deltaplane, sortie en ville, shopping, cure thermale , spa ect ...

  • 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

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 167792456253

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