Join an active family surrounded by mountains, lakes and beautiful countryside in Beaumont, France

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  Description

  We are a French family of four, with two lovely children aged 5 and 9.
  
  Our children are curious, creative and sociable, and really nice to spend time with. They enjoy drawing, music, sports, playing outdoors and discovering new things. They each have their own personality and interests, which makes spending time with them fun and interesting! My son is an expert in animals who knows everything about them. My daughter loves to draw and to sing.
  
  We enjoy travelling, discovering new places, cooking, sharing good food and spending time with friends and family. We like being very active at work, but also appreciate quieter moments at home.
  
  We both work, and I have a particularly busy schedule three days a week, but I'm more available on the other days. We try to find a good balance between intense work, and family activities where we simply enjoy time together.
  
  We are quite open-minded and curious about other cultures, and would be happy to welcome someone who wants to share a little of our everyday life while discovering France.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We live in a beautiful part of France, close to both Geneva and Annecy, with the Alps and several lakes just around the corner.
  
  There is plenty to do throughout the year: skiing in winter, swimming in the lakes in summer, hiking, cycling, exploring little villages or simply enjoying a coffee by the lake.
  
  Geneva is a very international city, while Annecy is one of our favourite places to spend time, with its beautiful old town, lake and mountains. Both are about 30 minutes away by car.
  
  You will have free weekends to explore the region, travel, meet people or simply relax. There are also opportunities to take French lessons and practise the language in everyday life.
  
  We would be happy to show you around, share our favourite places and introduce you to French food and traditions. We also love discovering other cultures, so we would be curious to learn about yours!
  
  We hope you will make friends, enjoy your independence and have a great experience living in France, both with us and outside the family.

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  Au Pair Help

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  We are looking for someone kind, reliable and independent, who genuinely enjoys spending time with children.
  
  Our children are quite easy to get along with and enjoy having someone to play, chat and share activities with. They love creative games, outdoor activities, music and discovering new things.
  
  We would mainly need help before and after school, including getting the children ready, taking them to school or activities, playing with them and helping with their daily routines.
  
  A little help with simple household tasks related to the children would also be appreciated, such as tidying up after activities or helping with their meals.
  
  The schedule would be up to 25 hours per week (Monday-Tuesday-Thursday-Friday 7:30-8:30am then 4:30-7:30pm, and a few hours on Wednesdays), with free weekends. I work more intensively three days a week, so these would be the days when we need the most help. On the other days, I'm more available.
  
  We are not expecting you to take care of everything! We simply hope to find someone we can trust, who feels comfortable with the children and is happy to take initiative when needed.
  
  Of course, we will be there to help and support you, especially while you are getting to know the children and settling into our family.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Spanish: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  We would love to teach French , and learn another language in the day-to-day - our kids are very keen to learn too!
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  Accommodation

  We live in a comfortable house with a garden, in a nice village between Geneva and Annecy, surrounded by beautiful countryside and mountains.
  
  You will have your own bedroom and private bathroom, so you can enjoy your own space and privacy.
  
  You are very welcome to join us for family meals, activities and outings, but we also understand that you will want to spend time on your own, meet friends and make your own plans.
  
  We want you to feel at home with us, without feeling that you have to spend all your free time with the family.
  
  Our village has local shops and amenities, and there are plenty of lovely places to discover nearby. Having a car is useful in this area, especially if you want to explore more independently.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  Minnie & Iahoo

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