Experience a French farmer life with horses in Picardy (1.5hr from Paris) , Northern France

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  Description

  Hey there ! We are a farmer family living in the North of France (a dad - 51 & 2 kids - 22 & 18). I've been hosting couch-surfers for a long time which has been a great experience, but since they are usually just passing by for a few days, I am looking for a cultural exchange that would last a bit longer. :-)
  
  The farm has 12 horses and at home, 3 cats.
  - Mainly looking for help around the house (cooking & cleaning) as well as with the horses if you are knowledgable.
  - I would like to host a workawayer during school vacation periods where I can be present & focus more on the farm and less on my other work.
  
  Would you like to be our guest ?
  - Our guest will sleep in a private room, and shared wc & shower with the children.
  - I'm especially interested in the chance to have a language exchange between French and English, and general cultural discovery.
  
  So, l propose to you to experience a french farmer life :-)
  
  See you soon,
  
  Arnaud

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Teaching

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Culture

  

  Nature

  

  History

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Farming

  

  Languages

  

  Animals
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  My farm is in a small village surrounded by woods, with walkings trails closes horses and cows.
  You will share meals with us and mprove your French, all while getting a taste of the authentic French farming life.

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  Help

  On the farm l have a lot of work with my horses. I am also looking for help in cleaning our common areas, the kitchen, and helping prepare meals (lunch and dinner). This all will help me maintain the house and complete my hours on the farm. I sometimes have to work late & run out of time, so any help to make life easier would be appreciated !
  
  Vacation Periods (looking for help)
  20 December 2025 - 04 January 2026
  14 February - 01 March 2026
  11 April - 26 April 2026
  04 July - 31 August 2026

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  French: Fluent
  English: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  I want to improve my English and practice my conversational skills. I'm quite inspired by American westerns :)
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  Accommodation

  Private room with a twin sized bed and a desk for work.

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  What else ...

  We have a low-cost Airport 20-25 min by car that provides travel throughout Europe.
  
  As a small village, we have a bus that can take you to the nearest town as well as the big city. Feel free to explore the region as a whole, which although not obvious from the countryside, is definitely possible. We will help you navigate public transportation.
  
  There are very interesting museums and historical sites plus the city of Amiens is accessible as well.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  My animals / pets

  12

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