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This cozy living room features a sectional sofa, armchairs, TV, fireplace, large window, wooden floors, a dining table with chairs, and minimalistic modern decor.
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Come visit natural sites and historic cities in Fontenais, Switzerland

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    Hello, we're a couple with grown-up boys who are only around intermittently. I'm a primary school teacher and Olivier is a caretaker at a centre for people with brain injuries. We have a cat called Mañul.
    We love travelling and meeting new people. Talking, exchanging ideas and opening up to the world - that's what we really enjoy.

    Bonjour, nous sommes un couple avec des grands garçons qui ne sont là que par intermittence. Je suis enseignante primaire et Olivier , concierge dans un centre pour traumatisés craniaux cérébraux. Nous avons une chatte qui s’appelle Mañul.
    Nous adorons les voyages et les rencontres véritables . Discuter, échanger et s’ouvrir au monde, voici ce qui nous plaît vraiment.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Culture
    Self development
    Pets
    Languages
    History
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Books
    Yoga / Wellness
    Water sports
    Nature
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We speak French and I speak English, Italian, German and a little Spanish. Our region is rich in natural sites and historic cities, and we are very close to Alsace and Franche Comté. We would love to help you discover our little corner of the world on foot or by car.

    Nous parlons le français et je parle l’anglais, l’italien l’allemand et un petit peu d’espagnol. Notre région est riche en sites naturels , en cités historiques et nous sommes très proches de l’Alsace et de la Franche Comté . Nous adorerions vous faire découvrir notre petit coin de pays à travers des excursions à pied ou en voiture

  • Help

    Help

    We need help with cleaning, maintenance of the surrounding area, etc.

    Nous avons besoin d’aide pour le ménage , l’entretien des alentours entre autre

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    French: Fluent
    German: Intermediate
    English: Intermediate
    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

    We offer you a large room with double bed, shower on the ground floor, all in a beautiful house in a small quiet village but 5 minutes from the motorway and a small town.
    The kitchen will be shared with you and one floor of the fridge will be reserved for you. We'll cook for all of you sometimes, and we look forward to tasting one or other of your dishes.

    Nous vous offrons une vaste chambre avec lit double , douche au rez de chaussée , tout ça dans une belle maison dans un petit village calme mais à 5 min de l’autoroute et d’une petite ville .
    La cuisine sera partagée avec vous et un étage du frigo vous sera reservé . Nous cuisinerons pour tous parfois et nous nous réjouissons d’avance de goûter un ou l’autre de vos plats.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There is a bus stop opposite the house that will take you to Porrentruy, where you can catch the train.
    It is forbidden to smoke cigarettes inside the house, but as Olivier is a smoker, he will be happy to share his ashtray under the arbour with you.
    All other addictions (cannabis etc...) are forbidden inside and outside. The forest is only 100m away.

    En face de chez nous, il y a un arrêt de bus qui vous emmènera jusqu’à Porrentruy où vous pourrez prendre le train .
    Il est interdit de fumer des cigarettes à l’intérieur de la maison mais Olivier étant fumeur, il partagera volontiers son cendrier sous la tonnelle avec vous.
    Pour tout autre addiction( cannabis etc…) il est interdit à l’intérieur et à l’extérieur. La forêt n’est qu’à 100m

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    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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    Mañul

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