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Join our bi-national family and help us with various outdoor tasks, close to the sea in Lower Normandy, France

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  • Description

    Description

    Our four kids have been volunteering around the world thanks to Workaway and we 'd like in our turn, to welcome volunteers in our house located in a preserved environment close to the sea.
    My husband works as a warden in coastal management.
    My main jobs are to work as a touristic guide and to manage holiday cottages in the Cotentin Peninsula so I am in contact with foreign guests all through the year.
    This automn we would appreciate an extra experienced hand with gardening, cutting back bushes, branches etcc.
    Although I work and participante, WE welcome a guest who is independent, meticulous and at ease with electric tools.

    At home we speak "Franglish" , French and English and I would love to welcome a Spanish speaking guest to practice but that's not compulsory.
    We like to share our meals in the evening with our kids or guests if they are around.
    We like cooking simple fresh wholesome food and we take it is turn depending on inspiration and expect our guests to make us discover their specialties if they want to cook.
    It is an ideal area to practice cycling, horse riding, walking but also sailing dinghies, kite and wind-surfing or other activities linked to the wind and sea.
    Although our house is close to the village the nearest shops are 3 miles away.
    There is only a bus a day going to town but we can lend bicycles and give lifts, but ideally it 'd be better if you have a car or at least a valid driver's licence.
    Do not hesitate to contact us if you need more details.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Light maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are always happy to welcome guests in our house and to share time with them.
    We are in love with this part of Normandy where I grew up and which is very rich culturally , historically, ecologically and gastronomically.
    Beeing a bi-national family (French/ English) and having relatives all over the world we enjoy meeting new people and having cultural exchanges. We can help with French and English and share our knowledge of the region but also our experience renovating buildings over the past 3+0 years with a low budget and lot of "reemployed" materials.
    We are happy to share our building, decorating skills.

  • Help

    Help

    We can give you a list of tasks which need to be done and show you how to do but we expect you to be independent and as long as the jobs are done you can choose your rhythm, timetable and days of work .
    - Gardening (trimming, vegetable garden)
    - Cutting wood for next season
    - Painting garden furniture's, gates, doors...(sand-papering, undercoating.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    We are a Franco British couple using both languages and I am happy to improve my Spanish.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We can propose you a double bedroom with adjoining bathroom/WC offering independence yet being in the house which is spacious or a nice "fancy" caravane next to the house or in the fields in the summer (too cold out of season!)
    Kitchen is communal and you are welcome to cook and help yourselves when you want.
    We are used to take it in turn to prepare meals in a relaxed atmosphere... and depending on inspiration.
    This is the former farm for the chateau and the buildings are nice and stylish.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are used having family and friends staying here, we have also welcomed dozens of families in our cottages over the last 20 years, we have met volunteers whilst travelling ourselves (hitch-hiking, Youth Hostels...)
    We live simply and in harmony with nature and we expect our guests to feel at home and not to hesitate to let us know if they are not comfortable.
    We do not want smokers in the house but they are welcome "outside" nor any animals inside the house.
    I am allergic to garlic!!! (Even the smell in the house).

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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The image shows a group of people gathered around a table, with a large bowl of food in the center. The scene appears to be a family gathering or a community event.
The image depicts a dining room with a table, chairs, and a chandelier, featuring white walls, a red rug, and a mirror on the wall, exuding a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The image depicts a cozy bedroom with a bed, blue dresser, and wooden floor, featuring a Union Jack rug and two skylights on the sloping ceiling.
The image depicts a serene backyard scene with a wooden lounge chair, lush greenery, and vibrant flowers, evoking a sense of tranquility and relaxation.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a grassy field with grazing cows, a distant body of water, and a clear blue sky, framed by trees.
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The image shows a person kitesurfing on the water, with a large body of water and a clear sky in the background. The scene is likely set in a tropical or subtropical region.
The image depicts a serene scene with a vibrant rainbow-colored rainbow, a lush green field, and a tranquil body of water, evoking a sense of peace and natural beauty.
The image depicts a man and woman standing together, smiling, with the woman on the left and the man on the right, both wearing winter attire.
The image depicts a large stone building with a tiled roof, featuring arched windows and a red door, surrounded by lush green grass and a few outdoor tables and chairs.

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