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Hello,
We are Jaïs & Lydie along with our two sons of 9 and 6, our daughter of 2, plus a massive cat, 6 chikens, 2 sheep.
Lydie is a devoted schoolmaster in elementary school. She also practise Yoga and used to teach classes. Jaïs works two jobs: he manages a help desk department for a cybersecurity company (main occupation), and he is a trained hypnotist who strives to develop his activity. He also practises basketball and used to teach martial arts.
We live in a large house surrounded by woods, fields and a river in Châteauponsac, a small town in Haute-Vienne located half an hour away from Limoges. The house is set in the middle of a big garden on top of a hill with a view on the town.
We'd like to see this big house more lively, and maybe one day turn it into a yoga retreat center, which is the reason why we'd love to welcome friendly people!
You can walk downtown from the house but will need to drive or take the bus to go to Limoges (cinemas, shopping centers, activities, train station, airport with direct flights to UK) or la Souterraine (train station to Paris).
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Although Haute-Vienne is a rural area, it is very lively and active with a lot of eco- or citizen's actions.
You will be welcome to take part in any family activities!
We are open-minded, and very interested in spirituality and ecology. We'll be happy to share what we know and are with you.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We're mainly looking for someone who can help in the garden and the house (refurbishing), and watch after the kids when necessary (after school, activities...). A real plus if you like music or play any instrument, and you feel like sharing it with us, as we are all fond of music and play some.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Lydie is interested in learning Spanish.
Accommodation
The house is L-shaped, and you will have your own bedroom in the guest wing of the house. This wing includes a nice bathroom and toilets. The wing itself is quiet and separated from the main house by a nice veranda. The inside of the house is non-smoking.
You will eat with the family. You're welcome to cook if you want to share your recipes!
However, although flexible we are mostly vegetarian and very rarely eat meat.
What else ...
You are free to do whatever you like during your spare time, or participate in our various activities and meet our friends. There is a lot of sightseeing to be done, especially strolls in the countryside.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (4)
We are thankful to Chiara for introducing us to some nice recipes, and for… read more
Elvya is the cutest thing, and the boys are so sweet - I had the best time playing with them and getting to know their many… read more
What started as a three-week stay extended into two months of real kinship!
Bronwen found her place immediately and fitted perfectly in our family. She behaved like a big sister to our kids, who grew to love her fast despite the barrier of language. A barrier that Bronwen managed to overcome quickly… read more
They have a beautiful house and huge garden in the countryside which is so peaceful and really close to the friendly village, with lots of lovely walks around… read more
But he was more than that: he was like a member of the family! He fitted perfectly in our family circle, behaving like any member would. Things were so natural and smooth, because Bansi is a wonderful person: kind, caring, polite, funny, smart, knowledgeable.
On top of… read more
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We are thankful to Chiara for introducing us to some nice recipes, and for… read more
Elvya is the cutest thing, and the boys are so sweet - I had the best time playing with them and getting to know their many… read more
What started as a three-week stay extended into two months of real kinship!
Bronwen found her place immediately and fitted perfectly in our family. She behaved like a big sister to our kids, who grew to love her fast despite the barrier of language. A barrier that Bronwen managed to overcome quickly… read more
They have a beautiful house and huge garden in the countryside which is so peaceful and really close to the friendly village, with lots of lovely walks around… read more
But he was more than that: he was like a member of the family! He fitted perfectly in our family circle, behaving like any member would. Things were so natural and smooth, because Bansi is a wonderful person: kind, caring, polite, funny, smart, knowledgeable.
On top of… read more
She also created surprise by singing in Russian at the local karaoke :)
Her French is excellent!
Thanks Ani, the boys miss you!
