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We are a franco-american family living in the Alps, our two children are aged 11 and 17. Lori works from home as a translator, and used to travel for her work before COVID. Our home is located in a beautiful area in the southern Alps at 1000m elevation, near lac de Castillon. Our property borders two rivers, the Verdon and the Ivoire. We have a huge yard and there are many tourism opportunities nearby, although we are somewhat isolated with no neighbors or amenities within a 6km radius. It is easy to get here by train from Nice or Digne les Bains (our home overlooks the tourist train station which is currently closed for works, as of May 2021, the trains are replaced by buses, the nearest bus stop is 6 km from the house).
We have two guest rooms in the main house, and a small indepedent studio.
Things to do in the immediate area include hiking, swimming, fishing, boating, cycling. There are great opportunities for day/weekend trips to places like Digne les Bains, Annot, Entrevaux, Puget-Theniers, Nice... travelling on the small tourist train that departs from the station right by the house (4 stops/day). The nearest village is 6 km away, population approx 550. The lake is about 8 km away, we are also not far from Castellane.
We speak mostly French at home, with a little English here and there. If you want to improve your French, you will definitely have the opportunity to do so!
Couples (children welcome) or single women preferred.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We speak mostly French at home, with a little English here and there. If you want to improve your French, you will definitely have the opportunity to do so!
Things to do in the immediate area include hiking, swimming, fishing, boating, cycling. There are great opportunities for day/weekend trips to places like Digne les Bains, Annot, Entrevaux, Puget-Theniers, Nice... travelling on the small tourist train that departs from the station right by the house (4 stops/day). The nearest village is 6 km away, population approx 550. The lake is about 8 km away, we are also not far from Castellane.
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Help
Help with gardening and housework, cooking. Entertaining our 9 yo daughter as well!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We speak French & English fluently. Happy to improve our Spanish or Italien, or other languages!
Accommodation
2 x 12m² Bedrooms: one with single bed and sink, one with double bed and sink in the main house, on the same floor as the rest of the family. Or, 35m² studio with 3 beds and kitchenette.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have two routers, very reliable wifi connection all through the house. No 3G or 4G mobile data available outdoors nor in the house (or very spotty!)
Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of parking, possibility to hook up to electricity and water as well
Can possibly accept pets
We are open to hosting pets, particularly smaller dogs, if they get along well with other animals & children, keep in mind we have 3 cats, chickens & rabbits... lots of space here but the property is not fenced.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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All of the projects they worked on were successfully… read more
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We painting the studio, various odd-jobs outside, and cooking with the incredible local produce (some even from the garden!) and dried herbs. Wild… read more
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All of the projects they worked on were successfully… read more
All of the projects they worked on were successfully… read more
We painting the studio, various odd-jobs outside, and cooking with the incredible local produce (some even from the garden!) and dried herbs. Wild… read more
