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English language exchange with our family in Salles-sur-l'Hers, France

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a family in the countryside, on a hill, behind a lake.
    Toulouse and Carcassonne are not far away.
    The village is 3 km away.
    We would like to exchange in English during meals, and continue to develop our house. Already large..but full of exterior and interior arrangements. We need helping hands. Various and varied ... building skills, strength, ingenuity and others welcome.
    I am a restorer of frescoes and I manipulate noble or simple materials to renovate our domain too
    We all have a musical practice, in progress .... and a developed artistic sense.
    The children are already used to receiving guests, civic services ... the eldest is taking his baccalaureate this year, loves volleyball, surfing and windsurfing, our schoolgirl is energetic and generous.
    We have an impressive and kind dog, cats, chickens and roosters, a sheep, a goat ...
    A sheepfold is transformed into a guest house. Hosting you there is simple and allows autonomy too.
    We are expecting one or two English speaking people...
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    Nous sommes une famille en campagne, sur une colline, derrière un lac.
    Toulouse et Carcassonne ne sont pas loin.
    Le village est à 3 km.
    Nous aimerions échanger en anglais lors des repas, et continuer à faire évoluer notre maison. Déjà grande..mais pleines d'arrangements extérieur et intérieur. Nous avons besoin de coups de mains. Divers et variés ...compétences en bâtiment force, ingéniosité et autres bienvenues.
    Je suis restauratrice de fresques et je manipule les matériaux nobles ou simples pour rénover notre domaine aussi
    On a tous une pratique musicale , en cours....et un sens artistique développé.
    Les enfants sont déjà habitués à recevoir des hôtes, des services civiques...le grand passe son bac cette année, aime le volley ball, le surf et windsurf, notre collégienne est énergique est généreuse.
    Nous avons une chienne impressionnante et gentille, des chats, des poules et coqs, une brebis, une chevrette...
    Une bergerie est transformée en maison d'hôtes. Vous héberger là est simple et permet de l'autonomie aussi.
    Nous attendons une ou deux personnes anglophones ...

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
  • Interests

    Interests

    Van life
    Self development
    Pets
    Culture
    Writing
    Plant care
    Photography
    Performing arts
    Music
    Languages
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    Books
    Art & design
    Animals
    Architecture
    Yoga / Wellness
    Sailing / Boating
    Nature
    Mountain
    Hiking
    Dancing
    Cycling
    Camping
    Beach
    Adventure sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Exchange with an Italian-French family...
    I love traveling, Egypt, artistic projects; my husband loves the mountains, music, nature...
    Simply, I exchange daily what I know, the practice of mural art... a way of thinking about life, of practicing it.
    Meetings take place with local associations and friends in the village.
    Small concerts and festivals are sources of informal encounters.
    I love getting to know travelers, foreigners. Their life stories, and why not have them take me one day to discover their culture?
    An excuse to travel again.
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    Échange dans une famille italo française...
    J'aime les voyages, l'Égypte, les projets artistiques,mon mari la montagne, la musique, la nature...
    Simplement jéchange au quotidien ce que je connais, la pratique de l'art mural,..une façon de penser la vie, de la pratiquer.
    Les rencontres se font avec les associations du lieu , et les amis au village.
    Petits concerts et festivals sont sources de rencontres libres
    J'aime connaître les voyageurs , les étrangers. Leur parcours de vie, et pourquoi pas qu'ils m'emmènent un jour connaître leur culture.
    Un prétexte á voyager encore.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Together with me, we'll work on interior and exterior tasks, depending on the weather.
    Sometimes, major tidying, site preparation, plastering, tiling, digging holes...
    There may be gardening involved too. Garden furniture needs repainting and sanding.
    I have skills, I'm happy to share them, and I'm experimenting a lot.
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    Ensemble avec moi, nous avancerons des tâches intérieures, extérieure selon la météo.
    Parfois du gros rangement, préparation de chantier, enduit, carrelage, trous...
    Il peut y a voir du jardin aussi. Des meubles de jardin à repeindre, poncer.
    J'ai des compétences, je les partage volontiers, et j'expérimente beaucoup.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Italian: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    Les langues s'apprennent en parlant. Même en disant des bêtises. Ça se chante, ça s'explique, ça se mime...j'ai appris 3 langues à lécole, et l'italien et l'égyptien à l'oral. Ce sont mes meilleurs apprentissages. Ne soyons pas timides, rions de nous même.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Several possibilities depending on the season.
    A studio when it's not rented out, like now.
    A room at home.
    A large plot of land that can accommodate tents and caravans.

    For meals, sometimes we can't all make it at lunchtime.
    We eat everything and aren't allergic to anything. Those with restrictions have to manage their own needs, knowing that there are organic stores and pharmacies nearby. Just ask so we can organize things.
    In the evening, we get together more... it's not regular, because the children have their activities.
    It's important for me to be able to come together at that time.
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    Plusieurs possibilités selon les saisons.
    Un studio quand il n'est pas loué comme maintenant.
    Une chambre à la maison.
    Un terrain grand qui peut accueillir tentes caravanes.

    Pour les repas, parfois à midi on y est pas tous,
    Nous mangeons tout et ne sommes allergiques à rien. Les personnes qui sont sujettes à des restrictions doivent se gérer, sachant qu'il y a des magasins bio, parapharmacie à côté. Le demander pour qu'on s'organise.
    Le soir, on se réunit plus ... c'est pas régulier, car les enfants ont leurs activités.
    C'est important pour moi de réussir à faire corps, à ce moment là.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Sun, wind, lake, cereals, silence, the sea and the mountains are an hour away.
    Intergenerational moment
    Family life
    Discovery weekend possible, to be organized for everyone.
    Village bus, bicycle, car rental.
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    Soleil, vent, lac, céréale, silence, la mer et la montagne sont à une heure
    Moment intergénérationnel
    Vie de famille
    Week end découverte possible., à organiser pour tous.
    Bus au village, vélo, prêt de voiture.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Les équipements sont ceux de la maison, partage sanitaire, eau, Électricité.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Des animaux qui ne rentrent pas dans la maison. Qui s'entendent avec une chienne fougueuse et sympathique. Nos ruminants sont parqués, doivent être respectés.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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The image depicts a serene outdoor scene featuring a row of trees with vibrant green leaves, a grassy area, and a body of water, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a vast green field with tire tracks, set against a backdrop of a cloudy sky and a vibrant display of purple flowers in the foreground.
The image depicts a charming, two-story house with a warm, yellow exterior, adorned with lush greenery and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.
The image depicts a serene room with a large window overlooking a lush green field, featuring a wooden easel and crate, exuding a sense of calm and creativity.
The image depicts a serene landscape with a tree in the foreground, a vast field, and a majestic mountain range in the distance, set against a pink sky.

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