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We live in a little Normandy village between historical Falaise and Saint Pierre sur Dives. We have been living in this old fashioned country manor (1784) for over 30 years now, and we had a very big family (6 kids) . Now we have just one son living here with us. That makes 3. We have two lovely but rather shy cats.
So the people remaining are myself a retired academic and my husband the same. He's perfectly bi-lingual, and I am imperfectly bi-lingual. He writes a lot and translates from English to French. We were both language teachers for a long time and so can help out with the learning of French for our visitors.
We basically need a hand to keep the house and the very large garden in order.
Normandy hardly needs an introduction and all I need say is that it is beautiful. (I leave internet to develop the theme)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Culturally speaking we can help with French, and indicate the wealth of historical places to visit. I can also introduce French cuisine and we can cook and dine together if desired, French style;
Projects involving children
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Help
We just can't seem to get round to doing everything because of the actual size of the place and basically need a hand with the garden chores like clearing leaves and weeding the drive and keeping the hedges trim. We have an organic approach to the growing of our potatoes and beans etc. and also need a bit of help with that. In the house itself , I'd like a hand putting the attic back into shape as it has been a storeroom for a lot of people. There is a spot of painting to be done, only if the visitor felt she/he he could handle it.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
We love learning Spanish. We can give both English and French lessons. We think 3 people is a maximum as they must share the same attic studio;
Accommodation
We have an ensuite attic bedroom suitable for two (or three at a pinch, one double two single beds) people . It's our family guest room.
What else ...
There oso much to do here. Walking, cycling, resting, meditating and yoga ( big spaces indoors and out)Plenty to do-vive internet-! It says it all. We have the sea-side resort beaches, the lonely beaches, (also D-Day landing beaches at 1hr drive )However the bus to any where is 6 km away but I'm willing to drive my visitors to the bus or train station
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
we gave optic fibre and are happy to welcome DNs
Space for parking camper vans
WE HAVE ROOM TO PARK A VAN. BIG GARDEN.
Can possibly accept pets
We have 2 shy cats. An animal would have to be very well behaved and not noisy.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4/5 heures par jour max, 5 j/sem.
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I stayed with Cathy and John in the beginning of June. They live in a giant maison with an even bigger garden, surrounded by fields and pretty landscapes. The house is filled with love and passion, and John and Cathy are more than happy to… read more
Our daily tasks were taking care of their huge garden and to reorganize the attic. We used to work 4/5 hours per day every morning. That’s as a result of a share decision took the first day.
They are kind, interesting and generous people. In our free… read more
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I stayed with Cathy and John in the beginning of June. They live in a giant maison with an even bigger garden, surrounded by fields and pretty landscapes. The house is filled with love and passion, and John and Cathy are more than happy to… read more
Our daily tasks were taking care of their huge garden and to reorganize the attic. We used to work 4/5 hours per day every morning. That’s as a result of a share decision took the first day.
They are kind, interesting and generous people. In our free… read more
