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Hi workawayers!
We are a Dutch family living in a nice picturesque town in Burgundy. In spring and summer it is pretty touristic here in Autun with lots of tourists from France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. We are located in Autun between the Morvan National Park (10 mins) and the famous Burgundy wine area (20 mins). Beaune is 45 minutes, Dijon and Chalon are 1 hour from here. Paris is a 3 hour drive but by TGV train it will only take you 1 hour and 20 minutes. Also Geneva and Lyon are not far from here.
We have 3 little children: our twin girls Lucia and Isabel who are 6,5 yo, and their little brother who will be 4 in January, Floris. Peter, my husband, is working in the center of town as a physical therapist and I work from home.
We live in a large house in a residential area of town. We have a beautiful back garden with views over the hills and the cathedral of Autun and we have a few chicken running around in the garden. We also have a lovely cat called Miko, so if you have cat allergies, I think our place might not be the best for you.
Having a large house means that there is always some maintenance to do - especially in the garden, around the pool which is open from mid June till mid September, and the exterior of the house. Also if you prefer to help me (Maaike) in the house with the kids and the household, you are very welcome. I can always use an extra pair of hands with my 3 little, active children. It will be helpful if you have experience with young children and some natural authority - that means that you dare to say NO sometimes to them :) They are very eager, intelligent and willing to learn and they love to laugh, sing and playing games.
In exchange you will have your own little studio apartment with bed, kitchenette, TV, DVD, wifi, shower and toilet. If you are a couple, please be aware that the studio apartment does not have 1 big bed, but 2 separate beds. You will be part of our family and you will have your meals together with us (if wanted, of course we won't force you ;). We'll provide you with information and tips about our region and if you don't have other plans, you can join us in the weekends if we are going somewhere. We speak Dutch at home with the children, but we speak fluently French too, and even Spanish and English, so if you want to work on your language skills, I can help you with that.
Language practice
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
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You will be part of our family and you will have your meals together with us (if wanted, we won't force you ;). We'll provide you with information and tips about our region and if you don't have other plans, you can join us in the weekends if we are going somewhere. We speak Dutch at home with the children, but we speak fluently French too, and even Spanish and English, so if you want to work on your language skills, I can help you with that.
We live in a large house in a residential area of town. We have a beautiful back garden with views over the hills and the cathedral of Autun. Having a large house means that there is always some maintenance to do - especially in the garden, around the pool which is open from mid June till mid September, and the exterior of the house. Also if you prefer to help me (Maaike) in the house with the kids and the household, you are very welcome. I can always use an extra pair of hands with my 3 little, active children. It will be helpful if you have experience with young children and some natural authority - that means that you dare to say NO sometimes to them :) They are very eager, intelligent and willing to learn and they love to laugh, sing and playing games. If you like cooking, we would love to try your national dishes!
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
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You will have your own little studio apartment (16 m2) with bed, kitchenette, TV, DVD, wifi, shower and toilet. If you are a couple, please be aware that the studio apartment does not have 1 big bed, but 2 separate beds.
Public transport is poor in Autun. It is a 20 minute walk from our house to the center. The nearest supermarket is 5 minutes away. We have a bike available for you. We can pick you up at the nearest train station (Le Creusot/Montceau TGV, Etang, Beaune or Autun).
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Two
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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