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11 Jul 2023
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Hi ! We are a small family, Joséphine, Eric, Antonin living in a very pretty stone house in the countryside near Paris. I (Joséphine) quit my job as an actress. I work part-time in a Biocoop (organic food store) and this summer, I hope to set up my permaculture design on our land to host parent-child outdoors activities in the years to come. I also practice yoga. Eric is actor and plays at the theater in Paris very regularly at night. We are lucky to have a large garden adjoining the forest. We are also close to the Rambouillet forest and the magnificent Chevreuse Valley. Paris is only 35 minutes by train so it is quite possible to spend the day there.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
At home, french culture and everything that goes with it, language, music, food... Even though we are vegetarians and we love world cuisine with spices and new flavors. We are very curious to discover other cultures and to exchange ideas. Near us, you can discover the historical and natural heritage with the castle and the forest of Rambouillet, the Abbey of Vaux de Cernay, the castle of Versailles (20 minutes by train from us) ... and of course , Paris, its museums and its monuments, gastronomy and nightlife ... And of course, if you are interested in permaculture, I would be happy to share my knowledge and my experiences.
Projects involving children
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Help
We need help to take care of our 5 years old son when we are working or when we would like to spend a romantic moment (cinema, restaurant ). We have a positive parenting approach, with no punishments or rewards. Patience and listening are the qualities we are looking for to accompany our little guy in the discovery of himself and the world around him. We really like the idea that he also discovers another culture, hears another language end meet new people. Sometimes, we need also some help in the garden or for DIY works, so if you are a handy-wo-man, that's a plus :).
Languages
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
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Accommodation
The house is very comfortable, we have a guest bedroom upstairs with a double bed, a small desk, cupboards. There is also a private bathroom with walk-in shower. The environment is very calm. Regarding the common area, there is a large, very functional kitchen, a large living room with a wood stove. On the other hand, we do not have a television but we have wifi of course.
We are vegetarians and we eat organic food as much as possible. The 3 meals will be at our expense of course and we would like everyone to participate in the preparation of the meals and the cleaning of the kitchen.
What else ...
As I said, there are lots of things to see in our area, the train station is 5 minutes by car and we can drop you there if necessary to go to Paris, Versailles or Rambouillet. We also have bicycles because there are pretty walks around our home, but also quite simply on foot, walks in the forest and in our village.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The wifi works very well in the living room, a little less well in the kitchen and it works very well upstairs.
Space for parking camper vans
You can park a van at the end of the garden, but this implies that you will be far from the toilets and the bathroom located in the house
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (2)
On a passé 4 mois ensemble et que de partage joyeux et passionnant !! Elle nous a appris à faire la pizza, la "pasta al ragu", la carbonara et pleins de chansons italiennes :)... Notre fils de 4 ans et demi l'adore, elle est bienveillante, patiente et pleine de créativité, elle s'en est occupée magnifiquement… read more
J'ai beaucoup aimé passer mes 4 mois chez eux, plongée dans la nature et à deux pas de Paris.
Antonin est un enfant super, très intelligent et créatif. Il m'a appris beaucoup la langue française et les après-midi passées ensemble… read more
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On a passé 4 mois ensemble et que de partage joyeux et passionnant !! Elle nous a appris à faire la pizza, la "pasta al ragu", la carbonara et pleins de chansons italiennes :)... Notre fils de 4 ans et demi l'adore, elle est bienveillante, patiente et pleine de créativité, elle s'en est occupée magnifiquement… read more
J'ai beaucoup aimé passer mes 4 mois chez eux, plongée dans la nature et à deux pas de Paris.
Antonin est un enfant super, très intelligent et créatif. Il m'a appris beaucoup la langue française et les après-midi passées ensemble… read more
