Adventure Awaits: become part of our vibrant family and immerse yourself in French Culture! France

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  Description

  Join our family and embark on a delightful journey together! Hello, I am Lua (32), married to Pierre (32). We are blessed with four lively children: Clélia (8), Emmanuelle (7), Théophile (5), and Héloïse (3), and our adorable cat Kakou.
  
  We are seeking a warm-hearted individual to help care for our home and teach English to our children.
  
  About us:
  As a family, we cherish nature and love exploring our surroundings. Recently, we have taken to enjoying our own backyard, practicing permaculture, and growing our own vegetables and fruit. Our garden, abundant with peaches, pears, apples, grapes, cherries, and a wonderful potager that gives cucumbers, tomatoes, courgettes, aubergines etc. it is our little paradise.
  
  We traveled through Europe for a year with our daughters and enjoyed workaway experiences. This journey was transformative, and now we want to host and share our lives with you. Pierre works as an engineer, and I am a frontend developer with a passion for photography and triathlon. We miss traveling and meeting people with similar interests, so we hope to share our experiences with you.
  
  Our previous au-pair experiences in Toulon, Marseille, and Melle were wonderful, and we cherish open-mindedness and respect in our home. Our children, full of life and curiosity, attend a democratic school (Sudbury School) and thrive on independence and exploration. Our parenting approach is respectful and loving, though we acknowledge it can be challenging at times. If you appreciate lively, imaginative children who love outdoor play, you will enjoy being part of our family.
  
  About our town:
  Niort is a charming town with free public transport and easy access to bikes. We live a 15-minute walk from the town center, making it easy to explore the city and enjoy nature walks in your free time. In the summer, Niort hosts many concerts and events. With convenient train access, you can visit La Rochelle, Poitiers, Nantes, and Bordeaux on weekends for a change of scenery.
  
  What we are looking for:
  We are looking for someone to help manage the house while we work and to assist with the children when they are not in school. Your responsibilities will include tidying up, handling dishes, vacuuming, helping with vegetarian meals, and tending to the garden.
  
  Our children are home on Wednesdays and after 5:30 pm on other weekdays, it would be nice for you to play with them, primarily speaking English to help them learn. We seek an independent, proactive individual who enjoys activities and values family time. We need someone who loves being with children, playing with them, and occasionally babysitting them in the evenings.
  
  If you think you'd be a good match send us a message introducing yourself so we can get to know each other!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Pierre and I are both French and can help you improve your French. I am passionate about photography, and we all love nature. We would love to share our knowledge of French culture and life experiences with you. Our children love to read, so you will have plenty of opportunities to practice your French.y

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  Au Pair Help

  Further details can be found here

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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 need someone who enjoys spending time with children and can speak to them mainly in English, though basic French communication is necessary. On Wednesdays, you'll be home with the children, playing inside or in the garden. Prior experience with young children is required to ensure you are comfortable and not overwhelmed.
  
  Our children love creative activities, free play, and outdoor adventures. If you have a passion for dancing, drawing, music, or other hobbies, it would be wonderful for the children to learn from you. If you like photography, I can share my knowledge with you!
  
  We need someone proactive, capable of seeing where help is needed without constant direction. Experience with young children is crucial, as their energy and excitement can be intense, but they are also full of joy and laughter.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Portuguese: Fluent
  Spanish: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  I speak french and portuguese fluently, I learnt englsih while in Australia, I studied spanish in school and I would love to either improve the languages know or learn new ones!
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  Accommodation

  We live in a house with a beautiful garden and offer you a comfortable bedroom on a separate floor from our living areas, ensuring your peace and privacy. The room is equipped with a double bed, desk, storage space, a small fridge, and a microwave. You are welcome to eat with us, but if you prefer to eat alone or go out, that is entirely possible. We eat vegetarian, mainly vegan, but you are free to have your own food in your fridge.
  
  As we work during the day, you will probably have a lot of time on your own so we seek someone who enjoys exploring on their own, reading and doing other kinds of activities on their own.

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  What else ...

  If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us. Ensure you feel comfortable with our parenting philosophy, as our home must be a safe and judgment-free space for all. We look forward to welcoming someone who shares our values and will cherish being part of our family.

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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