Care for the animals and garden in a rural location not far from Puy du Fou, France

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  Description

  We have lived in the Deux Sevres are of France for the last 17 years.. We are animal lovers and live on 5 acres with a dogs, cats, chickens and our 4 horses and a donkey!
  We are only a few minutes from the local village with lots of amenities but are surrounded by fields with walks and bike trials around us.
  We know the area well and the best places to visit etc, we speak English at home but both children are bilingual and you can experience both English and French cultures. We host many students in the holidays so are used to sharing our culture, language and experience and love meeting new people and learning about new cultures and languages!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Pets

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Plant care

  

  Books

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Dancing

  

  Cycling
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We host many students so are used to helping people improve their English and learn about our culture plus the French culture too. Anyone who wants to learn about caring for the horses can learn as much as they like.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  We have a lot of land so there is always something to do, gardening, maintenance, wood cutting and clearing.
  We also have 4 horses and a donkey so there is caring for the animals on a daily basis, feeding, grooming, taking to the stables if you are interested.
  We are not an equestrian business but love horses and my daughter is hoping to compete with one of them.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  I teach English and we often have students stay with us plus I also love to try and improve my French! Both children are bilingual
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  Accommodation

  You will stay in part of our house but there is a private garden, lounge, bedroom and bathroom. There is a communal kitchen/dining area where you can prepare meals and we can eat all together to chat, learn new languages etc.

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  What else ...

  We are only 40 minutes from Puy du Fou and love to visit regularly so a visit during your stay can be arranged (April - Nov) There are many walks/bike trials in the surrounding area, plus many interesting site Futuroscope, the Marais Poitevin, the Loire Valley, Vineyards etc.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  It is rural France so not perfect but we use satellite wifi and my husband works from home so we don't normally have problems.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We do have a space where a campervan can be parked plus there is access to electricity if needed.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  However we do have dogs on site so would have to be ok with other dogs. Can be worked round if necessary. Would need to contact us first.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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