Learn a new language, French or Korean in Burgundy, France

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01/09/2021
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2022

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Augustin and Songyi : we are a Franco-Korean couple with two boys (Ian, 8 years old and Abel 2 years old) and twin baby girls, born on May 26th 2020, Leila and Luna, now one year old. We live in Burgundy in a beautiful estate where our parents (Bernard and Valérie) hold a yoga and arts center. We are looking for one or two girls who love looking after babies and young children and have some experience in it.
We offer discovery of French or Korean language, food, culture and a fantastic natural environment.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Augustin and Songyi will be happy to share Korean and French culture and language.
Bernard and Valérie will share French language and culture and a beautiful environment.

Great opportunity for lovers of nature ! Great place for drawers, painters, photographers...
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Bernard and Valérie created a yoga and arts center in 2015 and many people already came on workaway to help at the renovation and at gardening.
Augustin and Songyi, their eldest son and his Korean wife have just joined. They have two boys (Ian, 8 years old and Abel, 2 years old) and twins, Leila and Luna, born on May 26th 2020, now one year old. So they are looking for help from end of August onwards...!
Bernard and Valérie's children live all over the world and have travelled a lot so they want workawayers to be as happy at their place as their children have been at others'.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Korean: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
We would love to offer a Franco Korean exchange : we speak Korean at home with the kids because Songyi is Korean. Songyi is learning French since her arrival in France. So she needs practicing. A long stay in our family could benefit a French student in Korean language. We would love to have an au-pair from September onwards. Ideally for one full year or at least for six months. A Korean girl who wants to practice French would also be happy with us and so would we ! Nous parlons coréen à la maison pour Songyi et les enfants. Songyi apprend le français depuis son arrivée en France mais elle a beaucoup de travail avec les bébés. Elle aimerait pouvoir pratiquer plus le français. Un séjour chez nous serait très intéressant pour une française qui étudie la langue coréenne. Nous cherchons une fille au-pair à partir du mois de septembre, pour un an si possible et pour six mois au moins. Une jeune fille coréenne qui souhaite apprendre le français serait aussi très bienvenue et tirerait grand profit d'un long séjour chez nous.
Accommodation
A room in our house with a bathroom and meals in our kitchen.

Minimum stay : one month.
What else ...
When the children were younger several babysitters stayed with us for several months and we remained friends over the years.

In the surroundings you will find preserved nature, silence and simple people. Lots of hiking paths. Many artistic initiatives on a modest but friendly scale. The nearest "big town" is Autun : a beautiful ancient town. At an hour train drive, Dijon, Beaune and Lyon are great cultural centers. Nearer to our house, the great archeological centre of Bibracte and the buddhist Temple of Thousand Buddhas.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
25 hours per week

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13/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Linda & Max)

We really enjoyed Max's presence among us. Quiet, well-bred, always happy with the jobs, the meals, the quietness of our life in the middle of nowhere Max worked steadily in the garden and took advantage of the local life style with intelligence, curiosity and peace. We all wish him best of luck in his future studies and in life at large.

(Excellent )

08/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Linda & Max) for host

Sadly I only had time to stay for two weeks, but what a lovely time it was! I was welcomed very warmly and always treated well. After breakfast I helped out with gardening, the work was never too hard and finished by lunch. The food was great and the family is very helpful and supporting if you want to practice French. Would recommend to anyone… read more

(Excellent )

14/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Karen)

It's been a great pleasure to meet Karen and share our life with her. She is quiet, efficient, independent, careful and she has a keen sense of humour. She was happy with any task and with the quiet life we lead here. We all hope she will come back as a friend and visit us when she comes balck to France. And thanks for the lovely meals you… read more

(Excellent )

13/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Karen) for host

I've stayed 2.5 weeks at this peaceful Chateau surrounded by nature. I can totally see why everyone has stayed longer than planned (I would do so if my schedule allowed). I felt at home and as part of their loving family since the day I arrived. I helped with weeding, some house work and getting the yoga retreat ready for guests, all very… read more

(Excellent )

29/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Aida) for host

My stay at the château was magnifique! Valérie, Bernard and Pierre, thank you for your hospitality and warmth for the 3 weeks that I've stayed with you. It was incredible to wake up to the green scenery every morning and mostly working outside in the garden. I already miss our late dinners and the laughs we had around the food table. Merci! BIG… read more

(Excellent )

12/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Louise)

Having Louise for a couple of weeks has been a great pleasure. She was very efficient, mature and independent...and she has a keen sense of humour. We would be delighted if she wanted to come back any time !

(Excellent )

03/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Louise) for host

I am extremely grateful and wanted to say thank you to Valerie and her family for hosting my first Workaway experience.
As you can see from the photographs, their home is exceptionally beautiful. The area is also of outstanding natural beauty and offers a sense of peace and ease. I will never forget this experience and how lovely and nurturing… read more

(Excellent )

22/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah-Rebecca)

Difficult to sum up almost two months in a few lines. We all miss Rebecca's cooking, Rebecca's smile, Rebecca's weeding, Rebecca's conversation, Rebecca's organisation... We all miss Rebecca, full stop !

(Excellent )

20/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sarah-Rebecca) for host

The idea was to stay for four weeks at Valéries and Bernard's place. I ended up staying for seven weeks, I could have stayed much longer and plan to go back. So how to pack almost two months of much laughter, incredible heart-warmth, shared happiness, delicious food from the garden, people with great hearts, open minds, giving you space and… read more

(Excellent )

11/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Adriana)

Adriana is a wonderful person ! We were lucky that she chose to stay at our place ! She is like a sun in one's house and heart. She has been helpful in all sorts of things. Always content with what she was doing and doing it with all her heart. We will remember her apple tarts...! And we shared much more than could be imagined. We all hope you are… read more

(Excellent )

03/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Adriana) for host

Gorgeous experience living in the castle and home of Bernard, Valerie and Pierre!

Just starting to write this feedback already makes me smile!
And it even makes me smile, because many wonderful things I can't explain about this place and everything that led me here.

So, it wasn't in my plans to go through France this season, but life wanted it… read more

(Excellent )

21/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Morgan)

Morgan and David are a wonderful young couple. They did a great job outdoors and indoors. We shared work, yoga and meditation, meals, conversations and games with great pleasure. We enjoyed their keen sense of humour, Morgan's lovely water colours, the fantastic salads, the cheese cake and THE cookies. We miss them and hope we'll meet again on one… read more

(Excellent )

18/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Morgan) for host

We spent the most idyllic two weeks at this castle in the beautiful French countryside. Valeries family is so warm, generous, and welcoming. They invite you to share every part of their lives, including fantastic yoga classes, meditation, and the most delicious meals. The work is rewarding and the accommodation will not disappoint. Plan to stay… read more

(Excellent )

17/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas)

Nicolas and Facundo gave a good start to the renovation of two rooms. And South American atmosphere is guaranteed with them at home !

(Very good )

09/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Nicolas) for host

Our experience was really good. I'm glad to meet Valerie and his great family. Lovely place and atmosphere. Thanks for everything.

(Excellent )

23/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Alena)

If you ever host Alena and Jan you'll be lucky ! They are a very nice young couple. They work quietly and thoroughly. They are careful to details of everyday life and they became part of the family very quickly and smoothly. They cooked very nice dinners and...gave us their recipes. We had interesting conversations and were amazed at their very… read more

(Excellent )

21/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Alena) for host

The stay with my boyfriend Jan for three weeks at Valeries and Bernards place was an awesome experience. They both are very kind and treated us as family members, so we both felt very comfortable with them. The room we had was also really big and cozy. Also their sons were very nice and of course the cat (even though he made me sneeze).
The food… read more

(Excellent )

28/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Emilie) for host

I spent approximately three weeks at Bernard's and Valérie's beautiful place, and I enjoyed it immensely. I've been inspired in so many ways that only a whole book seems to be able to do this place justice (which is indeed my next project! :-)). For this feedback, however, I only want to give a genuine 'merci' to the Saint Maur family; for their… read more

(Excellent )

16/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Emilie)

Emilie is very reliable, clever and full of curiosity. We thoroughly enjoyed hosting her and are looking forward to the release of her first book...and its translation into French or English !

(Excellent )

17/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Nathan & Maile) for host

I had a great time here in the Morvan with Valérie and the family. Like she said it was he's to fit in and I found myself with three new brothers! I can't wait to see you all again!

(Excellent )

16/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Nathan & Maile)

Nathan has shown prefectly true to his own description : he does work hard, eat well and mix greatly with people ! Nathan became part of our bunch of sons somehow ! We're looking forward to his second stay with us...

(Excellent )

03/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Katya & Thomas) for host

We had a really great time at the chateau! The hosts were very accommodating and welcoming, the food was divine and there were lots of little things to do, such as swim in the pond or play board games. We did lots of gardening which was nice and not too demanding, and we also had the opportunity to look around Autun, the nearest big-ish town. We… read more

(Excellent )

27/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Katya & Thomas)

Katya and Tom are very open and helpful. They've done the most wonderful job in the garden with weeds, spinach, peas... We certainly would recommend each and both of them. We wish them all the best and we'll be glad to see them back any time.

(Excellent )

23/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Yehuda) for host

So. A feedback. Here goes. I came here originally for "two weeks", which became three months, and that's a lot of time, enough time to connect with people to a level that it feels ridiculous to write a feedback about them, but still. The st. Maur family (of which I got to meet many members) are incredible hosts, and genuinely warm, kind hearted… read more

(Excellent )

07/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Yehuda)

Notations cannot express what we shared with Yehudah. But to anyone who might welcome him as a workawayer I strongly recommend Yehudah as a hard working, bright, enthusiastic companion. You'll probably also enjoy his incredible sense of humour and his great heart, but do not keep Yehudah too long, he's supposed to come back to our place !

(Excellent )

08/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Keith) for host

My time here was like a dream. The more time I spent there the deeper the contentment I felt. I discovered a tranquility I didn't realise existed. Each morning I awoke in a beautiful room to pull the curtains on the pastoral Morvan countryside. Charolet herds in the fields framed by the varied mature trees of the chateaux grounds. Everyday was… read more

(Excellent )

07/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Keith)

Anyone welcoming Keith as a workawayer will be amazed at his rare sense of friendship, his constant readiness to help in the garden or in renovation work, his delightful sense of humour and his roaring laughter. We miss Keith terribly and do hope he is coming back soon...

(Excellent )

07/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Ashley)

How could I describe Ashley ? A delightful mixture of charm, hard work, patience, smile, elegance, care for everyone and every task. Ashley was a feminine sun in our house and family ! The only shadow was that she had to leave...but we're expecting you back, Ashley. Promised !

(Excellent )

06/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Ashley) for host

This experience was beyond what I could have ever hoped for. I spent nearly 6 weeks at the Chateau, and each day was greeted with warmth and happiness. This family radiates generosity and compassion. The work was pleasurable and therapy for the soul. I was saddened to leave but I don't doubt that my future journeys will land here again. Until next… read more

(Excellent )

30/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (karen) for host

Fabulous people, awesome place and accommodation, exceptional food with easy work and plenty of time off. We enjoyed our 2 weeks here immensely and wished we could have stayed longer. We would recommend this place to all. There are bikes to use to explore the area and the train is not that far away. We wish the family all the best and hope to… read more

(Excellent )

30/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (karen)

We strongly recommend Karen and John. They're open minded, hard working, entertaining, helpful, friendly, full of energy and curiosity, and got really involved in the various projects they took part to, such as weeding and gardening, housework and house re-arrangement, renovation of the chapel ceiling.
We hope we'll have a chance to host them as… read more

(Excellent )

25/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Hans & Lidia ) for host

Had a very nice time at the Chateau. Very nice host, delicious food and a beautifull area. Besides repairing a very old door and building a new one, which I almost finished before I left for an other job, I repaired several chairs, broken parts of a wooden floor, cleaned cutters, composted a big garden for friends of them, worked out a way to… read more

(Neutral )

24/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Hans & Lidia )

Hans spent two months with us. He almost completed the very careful renovation and construction of a door for the chapel and another for the art studio. He took beautiful pictures and gave us a lot of them.

(Neutral )

10/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Hope (Amal)) for host

I am so grateful to have spent time with Valerie and her wonderful family. There home is a very special place. I practiced meditation with Valerie and her son Pierre daily. It was incredibly inspiring and healing. There home and yoga/meditation retreat area is very impressive. I helped in the garden, cooking, and cleaning. None of the work was too… read more

(Excellent )

02/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Hope (Amal))

Hope left us yesterday after staying a couple of weeks with us. We all miss her already. She's very warm-hearted and helpful, full of curiosity...and she is a gorgeous cook !

(Excellent )

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