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Join me in my peaceful home in the Bourbonnais countryside of Saint Plaisir, France

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    I bought a small farmhouse in the Bourbonnais countryside less than a year ago to turn it into a family home for my children and their friends. I have a large garden to maintain and five bedrooms to repaint.

    I'm in the heart of the village of Saint-Plaisir, population 400, not far from the beautiful forests of Civray and Troncais. It's calm and peaceful. My partner has a candle-making workshop, and we're lucky to have quite a few young people who have settled here—dancers, choir members.
    I'm 9 km from Bourbon-l'Archambault, with its thermal baths and market full of wonderful local produce. I'm 12 km from Lurcy-Lévis and its famous Street Art City.

    A little haven of peace... at night I can see the Milky Way because there's no noise pollution—complete darkness. Bliss.

    We're also big board game fans.

    You're welcome to come and lend a hand with the cottage.

    Welcome!

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    J ai acheté il y a pas encore 1 an une petite longere dans le bocage bourbonnais pour en faire une maison de famille pour mes enfants et leurs amis. J ai un grand terrain à entretenir et 5 chambres à repeindre.
    Je suis au cœur du village de Saint plaisir ..400 habitants .pas loin des très belles forêts de Civray et de Troncais. C est calme et reposant. Mon compagnon a de son côté un atelier de fabrication de bougies et nous avons la chance d avoir pas mal de jeunes qui se sont installés..danseurs..choristes
    Je suis à 9 km de bourbon l'Archambaut. Ses thermes, son marché avec ses merveilleux produits locaux. A 12 km de Lurcy levis et de son célèbre Street art city.
    Un petit havre de paix.. la nuit je vois la voie lactée car il n y a aucune nuisance ..noir complet .un bonheur.
    Nous sommes aussi très très jeux de sociétés.

    Vous êtes les bienvenus pour venir me donner un petit coup de main contre le gîte .

    Bienvenue

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Cycling
    Sustainability
    Politics / Social justice
    Pets
    Events & social
    Culture
    Music
    Books
    Gardening
    History
    Cooking & food
    DIY & crafts
    Art & design
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Hiking
    Nature
    Outdoor activities
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I am already a fan of home exchanges for my travels and I have hosted many people in my home in Paris with couchsurfing. I like meeting people and sharing. I have also shared a lot of meals and recipes. I can show you the region and its treasures, its gastronomy. There is a candle-making workshop in the village that offers demo workshops and our little bar organizes a Karaoke evening every 15 days, otherwise it is often the neighbors' party in my garden :-)

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    Je suis déjà une adepte des échanges de maisons pour mes voyages et j ai beaucoup accueilli chez moi à Paris avec Homelink et couchsurfing. J aime rencontrer les gens et partager les cultures
    J ai beaucoup partagé aussi de repas er recettes
    Je pourrai vous montrer la région et ses tresors, sa gastronomie.
    Il y a dans le village un atelier de confection de bougies qui propose des ateliers demos, sinon c'est souvent la fête des voisins dans mon jardin :-)

  • Help

    Help

    Painting, gardening, DIY projects
    For now, I do everything myself, but I would be delighted to have some help and company.
    Planning a pétanque court for this summer.

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    Peinture, jardinage, bricolage
    Pour l instant je fais tout toute seule mais je serai ravie d avoir de l'aide et de la compagnie
    Projet d'un terrain de pétanques pour cet été

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    Je ne suis pas totalement fluently mais je parviens à me faire comprendre .

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    200 m² house with a large living room and wood-burning stove, a large kitchen for cooking together. Two shower rooms, WC and 5 bedrooms with double beds. A beautiful terrace and a large 2200 m² garden

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    Maison de 200 m2 avec un grand séjour et son poêle à bois, une grande cuisine pour cuisiner ensemble. Deux salles de douches WC et 5 chambres avec doubles lit. Une belle terrasse et un grand jardin de 2200m2

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I'm 2.5 hours from Paris by train. The train station is in Moulins. There are shuttles to Bourbon l'Archambault, otherwise I can pick you up at the train station.

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    Je suis à 2h30 en train de Paris. La gare est à moulins . Il y a des navettes pour aller à Bourbon l archambault sinon je peux venir chercher au train.

  • 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

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Chien chat

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Moka

Host ref number: 413791317691

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A lush green lawn with scattered trees stands before charming country houses. Bright blue sky with fluffy clouds creates a peaceful, rural, and inviting atmosphere.
A charming countryside house with pink shutters and steep roof. Patio has a yoga mat, chair, potted plants. Green tree and garden area visible, two cats outside.
A garden scene with a wheelbarrow, rake, outdoor chairs, tables, umbrellas, and greenery. Paved paths and trees create a relaxed, inviting outdoor atmosphere.
A cozy living room with vintage furniture, a round table, stone wall, wood stove, ladder, lamps, plastic sheet on floor, and colorful rug. Inviting atmosphere.
A cloudy sky looms over a peaceful pond surrounded by grassy banks and bare trees, reflecting their silhouettes in the still water on a gray day.

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