Profile information
Host rating
Not yet rated
Feedback
-
Email verified
Country info
Badges (1)
Details
Description
We are a couple of retired teachers living in the countryside in the Marais Poitevin, a very distinctive area, close to La Rochelle (30 km). The Marais Poitevin is known for his waterways, birds (resident and migrating) and other wildlife, as well as old villages and historic places .The Marais has been a natural regional park since more than 30 years.
We live in a traditional country house with a large garden and an orchard. We have two lovely cats. The house has a swimming pool that we enjoy from Spring to Autumn. The environment is peaceful and surrounded by fields and trees. There is a river/canal 200 m from the house where fishing is allowed.There are 6 bikes (2 are electric) for wandering around the Marais.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Events & social
Politics / Social justice
Culture
Pets
Movies & TV
Languages
Plant care
Music
Books
History
Gardening
Writing
Animals
Cooking & food
Water sports
Nature
Outdoor activities
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As we have been living in the area for a long time, we perfectly know the region. Robert was a teacher in French, history and geography, and loves telling stories, recounting books and writing.
We also know well many areas of France as our family has lived in several regions (Picardie, Champagne, Dordogne, Bretagne), including in French oversea territories (Wallis, Nouvelle-Calédonie) .
We like travelling in Europe and elsewhere, always enjoying meeting people and new cultures.
We actively participate in local life, write articles in a local magazine, and are locally involved in several groups. We live in a very rural and unique area.
We have loved singing for many years, and we currently sing in a small choir which gives public concerts in the area.
We regularly go to the theater and attend concerts and various cultural events in La Rochelle, a beautiful place. We will be happy to show this place and the Marais Poitevin to our guests.
We both speak English rather well, in the past, we coordinated local conversation and welcoming groups. We have had British friends for years.
Marie-Claude has a passion for cooking, and she is very skilled and knowledgeable on the subject. She used to be teacher in maths, physics and music.
There are many subjects we are curious of. As retired teachers and parents and grand-parents, we always love to share our experiences to younger folks. Our children and grandchildren regularly visit and stay with us.
Always interested about societal and political matters in our country and in the world, we love to discuss any subject. Finally, we like to play games, biking, walking, gardening,
For us, any activity we will do together will be an opportunity to share our experiences and to learn about our guests, their culture and their projects.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We mostly need help in the garden and orchard, but also around and in the house. We will be doing tasks together and will be happy to share skills
Languages
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
We are happy to practice our English and help our guests to improve their French.
Accommodation
You will have your own, large bedroom, with a private bathroom (toilets, sink and shower). The environment is very peaceful.
Meals are prepared together and shared.
What else ...
No smoking is permitted inside the house.
There is no local public transportation, but we can pick you up at the closest train or bus station. Parking a car or a campervan here is easy.
The nearest village is at walking distance. The next ones are 4km away.
Bicycles are available at home.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Galuppi & Schubert (12 years)
Lovely cats
Photos
