The image depicts a family of four posing in front of a Christmas tree, with the parents holding their two young daughters, all wearing festive Santa hats.
The image depicts a living room with a neutral color scheme, featuring a couch, chairs, coffee table, and a wood-burning stove, with a view of the outdoors through large windows.
The image depicts a bedroom with a bed, nightstands, and a chair, featuring a predominantly white and grey color scheme with a few wooden accents.
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Become part of our family in Hendaye, France

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    We lived in a house in Hendaye, a city located in the South West Coast of Francia and at the spanish border perfect to discover both culture with tapas and fiestas.
    The spot is ideal for discovering Surf with its 3km long beach, there is also the sport of racket sport like padel and paddle basque.
    The region is very typical with many traditional festivals, good food and friendly locals.

    Nous vivons dans une maison située à Hendaye, ville en bord de mer et à la frontière de l'Espagne pour des découvertes festives et les tapas !
    Le spot est idéal pour découvrir le Surf avec sa plage de 3km de long, il y a aussi le sport de raquette comme le padel et la pelote basque.
    La région est très typée avec de nombreuses fêtes traditionnelles, de bons repas et des habitants très accueillants.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are a bi-national (Franco-Peruvian) family, so our daughters speak French and Spanish. We hope that they can be introduced to English too.
    You can discover the Basque, French and Spanish culture because the region is the border of both countries.
    There are many festivals and traditions that allows you to discover the region and integrate quickly.

    Nous sommes une famille bi-nationale (franco-péruvienne), nos filles parlent donc français et espagnol. Nous souhaitons quelles puissent être initiées à l'anglais aussi.
    Vous pourrez découvrir la culture basque, française et espagnole car la région est la frontière.
    Il y a énormément de fêtes et traditions qui permettent de découvrir la région et de s'intégrer rapidement.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We have two young children (2 and 4 years old), so we are looking for someone who can help in the morning and evening to prepare for departure to school and return. (meals, dressing, cleaning)
    So you must mainly help to make breakfast, dinner, help with clothing, and some associated household tasks to put away after the departure of the two little ones!

    Nous avons deux enfants en bas âges (2 ans et 4 ans), nous cherchons donc quelqu'un qui peut aider le matin et le soir pour préparer le départ à l'école et le retour. (repas, habillage, nettoyage)
    Il faut donc principalement aider à faire petit déjeuner, diner, aider à l'habillement, et quelques tâches ménagères associées pour ranger après le départ des deux petites !

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    We would love for our daughters to be teached english ! Nous aimerions que nos filles soient initiées à l'anglais !

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Large basque house on 3 levels with swimming pool and outdoor garden.
    The host will have his own room and can obviously enjoy a bathroom, kitchen,...
    Regarding meals we can take them together in general to discover the culinary culture of the family which does not prevent from having moments for each other!
    We will make breakfast, lunch and dinner.
    Some meals will be shared and others can be separated according to each’s desires.

    Grande maison basque à 3 niveaux avec piscine et jardin extérieur.
    L'hôte aura sa propre chambre et pourra évidemment profiter d'une salle de bain, cuisine, ...
    Concernant les repas nous pouvons les prendre ensemble en général afin de faire découvrir la culture culinaire de la famille ce qui n'empêche pas de pouvoir avoir des moments chacun pour soi !

    Nous ferons les petit déjeuner, déjeuner et diner.
    Certains repas seront partagés et d'autres peuvent être séparés selon les envies de chacun.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The area is superb for mountain hikes, beach surfing, racket sports, Basque festivals and traditions, Spanish tapas, the cities of Bayonne, San Sebastian, Biarritz and Bilbao are also accessible. In short, there is something for everyone!

    La région est superbe pour les randonnées en montagne, le surf à la plage, les sports de raquette, les fêtes et traditions basques, les tapas espagnols, les villes de Bayonne, San Sebastian, Biarritz et Bilbao sont aussi accessibles. Bref il y a de quoi faire pour tous les goûts !

  • 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

    We have a full hi-speed fiber internet connexion and WiFi. There is a dedicated room to work.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 634137115713

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The image depicts a family of four posing in front of a Christmas tree, with the parents holding their two young daughters, all wearing festive Santa hats.
The image depicts a living room with a neutral color scheme, featuring a couch, chairs, coffee table, and a wood-burning stove, with a view of the outdoors through large windows.
The image depicts a bedroom with a bed, nightstands, and a chair, featuring a predominantly white and grey color scheme with a few wooden accents.

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