The image depicts three white cows in a grassy field, with two cows standing behind a fence and one cow grazing in the background.
A rustic stone barn features old wooden doors, with vibrant purple wisteria cascading beautifully above and around the entrance. Sunlight highlights the lush, blooming flowers.
A peaceful garden scene at sunrise, featuring a red table and chairs, lush green grass, trees, distant hills, potted plants, and blooming flowers.
This image shows a peaceful rural landscape with green fields, scattered houses, bushes in the foreground, distant hills, and a bright blue sky with few clouds.
Morning sunlight casts long shadows over a grassy garden with an old wooden swing frame, leafy trees, and rolling hills in the misty distance. Peaceful countryside.
A black and white cat lies on a brick wall in the sunlight, gently resting its paw next to a metal bracket, with greenery and cottages behind.
The image depicts a cozy kitchen with wooden accents, featuring a table, stove, and cabinets, showcasing a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The image depicts a cozy dining room with a wooden table, chairs, and a bookshelf, featuring a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The image depicts a living room with a dark blue couch, a light blue coffee table, and various furniture and decor, set against a white wall.
The image depicts a cozy bedroom with a wooden bed frame, a green bookshelf, and a nightstand, featuring a soothing color scheme of white, blue, and brown.
The image depicts a serene scene of a small village with a church and a few houses, surrounded by trees and a field, evoking a sense of peace and tranquility.
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Be part of a small but thriving rural community and discover the simple pleasures of village life in Burgundy, France

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  • Description

    Description

    HI, I am English and have lived in a beautiful small village in Burgundy for many years. Beautiful countryside, wonderful food, a vivid cultural life, and incredible cycling and hiking territory if that's your thing.... Not far from the vineyards of the Beaujolais and the Cote D'or...my house is an old French longère or farmhouse surrounded by fields, fruit trees, roses, and Charolais cows.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Charity work
    Pets
    Plant care
    Music
    Languages
    Movies & TV
    Events & social
    Culture
    Writing
    Cooking & food
    Gardening
    History
    DIY & crafts
    Books
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Come and live as part of a small but thriving rural community, where neighbourliness hasn't gone out of fashion; As a communications expert and English teacher I'd be happy to help improve your English too! I love cooking and having lived all over the world I am expert in multiple different cuisines so come and stay and we'll eat French, Italian, Mexican, Indian, Malaysian, Thai or Indonesian... I also love baking my own bread and cakes and pastries - and would be delighted to share my knowledge with you.

  • Help

    Help

    I would like some help keeping my large garden into shape, plus managing a small vegetable garden. I also have some plus some small DIY/maintenance/home decoration projects that I'd love some help with, in return for a beautiful place to stay, meals and a base to visit the attractions of Burgundy.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    I am an English graduate, writer and English teacher who loves sharing my love of the English language and literature. I can help you improve your English and develop your speaking and writing skills

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Two Double bedroom rooms (shared bathroom). Shared kitchen, lounge facilities. Wifi. Large garden perfect for chilling, games or yoga. I will provide a simple breakfast and lunch and an evening, meal but would be delighted to share cooking duties.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Lots to see and do in the area: visit the historic towns of Cluny, Charolles, Dijon or Beaune; the region's wines are famous and we are not far from the Beaujolais and the Cote D'or. Sporting activities abound: cycling, walking, parascending, climbing, canoeing and more. We are 1.45 hours by TGV from Paris and 20 minutes by TGV from Lyon. Nearest airports are Lyon St Exupery and Geneva. Local sights include the Butte de Suin, ancient prehistoric site Solutré and the Abbey of Cluny. I live in an old stone farmhouse surrounded by roses and shrubs, with Charolais cows in the field next door. I hope you like cats because I have 4 very friendly ones...There is no public transport closer than Cluny so having your own transport is preferable but not compulsory - there are lots of friendly neighbours to give lifts to the local towns and villages.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Yes; we have unlimited wifi and/or 4G connectivity at the house

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    I have a very large courtyard where cars, campervans and motorhomes can be securely parked off the street.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    I have 4 affectionate cats, so maybe dogs aren't a great idea;...

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    WHITEY

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A rustic stone barn features old wooden doors, with vibrant purple wisteria cascading beautifully above and around the entrance. Sunlight highlights the lush, blooming flowers.
A peaceful garden scene at sunrise, featuring a red table and chairs, lush green grass, trees, distant hills, potted plants, and blooming flowers.
This image shows a peaceful rural landscape with green fields, scattered houses, bushes in the foreground, distant hills, and a bright blue sky with few clouds.
Morning sunlight casts long shadows over a grassy garden with an old wooden swing frame, leafy trees, and rolling hills in the misty distance. Peaceful countryside.
A black and white cat lies on a brick wall in the sunlight, gently resting its paw next to a metal bracket, with greenery and cottages behind.
The image depicts three white cows in a grassy field, with two cows standing behind a fence and one cow grazing in the background.
The image depicts a cozy kitchen with wooden accents, featuring a table, stove, and cabinets, showcasing a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The image depicts a living room with a dark blue couch, a light blue coffee table, and various furniture and decor, set against a white wall.
The image depicts a cozy bedroom with a wooden bed frame, a green bookshelf, and a nightstand, featuring a soothing color scheme of white, blue, and brown.
The image depicts a serene scene of a small village with a church and a few houses, surrounded by trees and a field, evoking a sense of peace and tranquility.
The image depicts a rustic stone house with a wooden door and window, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, exuding a sense of serenity and natural beauty.

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