Cultural exchange, baby-sitting and some help with DIY for our family in Valence-en-Poitou, France

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  • Last activity: 26 Apr 2023

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello, we would like to have a cultural exchange with a traveler who would be able to do some DIY tasks at our home. We are a family of four, two adults and our two daughters. We both work, my husband and I, but my spouse is free every afternoon and we will be delighted to introduce French culture to other people living in other countries!
    About the rules, we would like the person welcomed to leave the places they use clean after their visit (bathroom, kitchen, WC, etc.). We would prefer someone who will enjoy sharing time with us, who is involved in the life of the family. Also, someone who doesn't have cats because I'm allergic.

    We can pick you up at POITIERS airport or train station which is closest to us. If you have the license, it's a plus for you!

    We can also lend you a bicycle. For public transport, we are in the countryside so there is only one per day but depending on where you would like to go, we can take you there.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Babysitting and creative play
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    In our home, you can practice sports activities (if you wish), discover the French language and culture, we will make you discover our Poitou-Charentes region both historically and gastronomically (French baguette and cheeses).

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We need help with small jobs in our home such as changing the shower doors, changing the mixer taps, adding a duct for our wood stove. We will do the work according to the skills of the travelers.

    We would also need some paint refreshes and we also have a garden that needs to be maintained.

    If you're not very handy, we can see together what can be done, don't worry!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    French: Fluent
    English: Intermediate
    Spanish: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    I speak French (mother tongue) and intermediate level Spanish and English . I would like to refresh my knowledge in English and Spanish.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We live in a house, quiet in the countryside, with swimming pool. We will leave a room available for travelers. Our house has a living room - dining room, a bathroom, WC and 3 bedrooms in all.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    During their free time, you can enjoy the swimming pool of the house (when it is warm), but we have tourist sites nearby (valley of the monkeys, the old cormenier, Futuroscope, walks, etc.).

  • 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

    I telework every Monday and Tuesday, so I have two offices available at home. My WIFI connection is good.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Some yes, but I'm allergic to cat hair. My husband doesn't smoke, but I vape.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • ...

    Hours expected

    1 heure ou deux par jour suffiront - nous ne sommes pas exigeants

Host ref number: 626533959172

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