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Hi there, we are a french-morocan + British family of 4 living in Arcachon = me (single mom, brit in france since 2001) and 3 mini me's (frenchy/morocan/brits of 10yr,9yr and 3yrs) we landed in Arcachon nearly 10years ago . Yassine, the girls Dad (franco moroccan) moved out 3yrs ago, needing to take time out of a very full on family not being well, and unfortunatly has become more concentrated on his career so still isnt well, so he doesnt see the girls very much. Having been an ex-traveller myself, having loved crossing oceans and continents, I completely understand the practicalities on both sides helping/hosting that the workaway system has to offer having experienced both. I have helped along my way, and now hosted many a time too since finally settling on the south west coast of France. We love cooking, and sharing traveller stories. After spending so much familytime together during lockdown, it hit home how important it is to encourage the girls with languages and the want to travel too, as well as build their confidence and extra education, I would love to welcome a patient workaway, or couple/two friends, to spend time reading,playing and learning languages with them, particularly as life gets very busy balancing day to day life, work(i am a proud spa owner, but i work 7 full on days a week!), daddy time if he agrees, plus maintaining the flat on my own takes up a lot of time and energy.
Please feel free to contact me if you feel you could be that helping hand i need and would enjoy staying with us (be warned, the girls love singing and dancing and picnics at the beach!)
I look forward to hearing from you
Kate, Thali, Shaïnez and Farah.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Vegetarian or vegan
Self development
Movies & TV
Fashion or beauty
Plant care
Performing arts
Music
Languages
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Books
Yoga / Wellness
Dancing
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a very multicultural family being part french, part brit, part morocan, having tasted so many diferent traditions and cultures along our winding road so far that has lead us to the south west coast of france which is a stunning place with such history, architecture and loads to see and do! You wont be disapointed.
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Projects involving children
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Help
I would love a dynamic helper wishing to slip into our family routine, helping with everyday needs such as playing and occupying my daughters in your mother tongue language, cooking and helping with day to day chores around the flat.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We live in a 3 bed flat on 5th floor (with a lift), its within walking distance of town, beach and commodities - all less than a 1km.
What else ...
The train station (Bordeaux is 45m direct train) is not far from home, where there are also electric cars available for hire. There are boat trips around and across the bay to Cap Ferret, the Ile aux oiseaux etc, all very worth doing, and a special mention about the largest sand-dund in Europe, la Dune du Pilat (12km away)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
Living in a small flat, a d'aller travel companion is very welcome having lots of lovely walks around where we live being roughly 800m from the beach.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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These two fab humans walked into our lives that were so upside down and just magically helped me turn things back to feeling right ! Luke and Polly were incredibly hands on and full of initiative, were very tuned in to the girls needs and ways, making even chores turn into playtime ! They made fab, healthy vegan food, and… read more
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These two fab humans walked into our lives that were so upside down and just magically helped me turn things back to feeling right ! Luke and Polly were incredibly hands on and full of initiative, were very tuned in to the girls needs and ways, making even chores turn into playtime ! They made fab, healthy vegan food, and… read more
