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Description
We are farmers living in the french part of Switzerland. We produce milk for the production of Gruyère cheese and own about 20 dairy cows. We live on the farm with our son Raoul (23 yers old) who is curently learning the profession of a farmer, our daughter Lucie (22 years old) who is studying medicine at the University of Fribourg. Our older daughter Angèle (30 years old) is independent and lives in the town of Fribourg. We also have 5 cats and a large vegetable garden. The ground floor appartment of our farm is rented out to occasional visitors and travellers via a rental platform. The life on our farm is very animated and family oriented.
Nous sommes une famille d'agriculteurs suisses vivant dans la partie francophone. Avec une vingtaine de vaches laitières, nous produisons du lait pour la fabrication du gruyère. Nous vivons sur la ferme avec notre fils Raoul (25 ans) qui apprend le métier d’agriculteur et Lucie (22 ans) qui étudie la médecine à l’université de Fribourg. Notre fille Angèle (30 ans) est indépendante et vit en ville de Fribourg. Nous avons également 5 chats, un grand jardin potager et d'agrément. Nous louons l'appartement du rez-de-chaussée à des visiteurs occasionnels via un site de location. Notre exploitation est très vivante et familiale.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Gardening
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will experience farm life with all that it involves : a vegetable garden, animals, green space and nature. Most of the cultural interaction between the workawayer and our family will take place aroud the dining table during the meals we share all together. Our farm is a dynamic and convivial place, located on the edge of a small authentic Swiss village. There are always a lot of people around : rental guests of the ground floor appartment, children in our care or friends of the family.
Les voyageurs vont faire l’expérience de la vie à la ferme avec tout ce que cela implique : jardin potager, animaux, espace, nature. Les échanges culturels se font surtout autour de la table lors des repas que nous prenons ensemble. Notre ferme est un lieu vivant et dynamique, situé en bordure du village. De nombreuses personnes y sont de passage : locataires de l’appartement du rez-de-chaussée, enfants en garde chez nous et promeneurs.
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Help
The workawayer(s) will mostly assist the lady of the house in her daily tasks : cook for 4-6 people every day, cleaning, garden maintenance and other small assignments. We cook fresh and healthy food with vegetables from our garden or from the farmer's market. All our food is mainly organic (if possible).
Les bénévoles vont surtout assister la maîtresse de maison dans ses tâches quotidiennes : cuisiner pour 4-6 personnes, faire le ménage, entretien du jardin et d'autres petites missions. Nous cuisinons une nourriture fraîche, saine, du jardin ou du marché, si possible bio.
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
German: Intermediate
English: Intermediate
Accommodation
The traveller(s) will stay in two independant bedrooms on the 1st floor of our farmhouse and will have access to a WC and shower on the ground floor. A large backyard is also accessible.
Deux chambres indépendantes au 1er étage et un WC/douche au rez-de-chaussée. Grand espace extérieur disponible.
What else ...
We live in a region full of nature and known for its scenic hiking routes, rivers and medium mountains. Tourist places such as Gruyères, Broc with its chocolate factory and the Swiss capital Bern. are not far away. The medieval town of Fribourg is also worth a visit. The workawayer can also rest in the surroundings of the farm. We can give our advice to discover the region but do not accompany the workawayer during his leisure time. The workawayer is responsible for the expenses incurred for the activities, but we can provide him with a take-away meal (picnic). Sunday is a day of rest in Switzerland and therefore also a day off for the wokawayer. There is also a possibility to do the loundry. Our farm is accessible by bus from Fribourg and Bulle.
Nous habitons une région de randonnées, de nature, de rivière, de moyennes montagnes. Les lieux touristiques comme Gruyères, Broc avec sa fabrique de chocolat, Berne, ne sont pas loin. Fribourg est une très jolie ville à visiter. Le workawayer peut aussi se reposer aux alentours de la ferme. Nous donnons nos conseils pour découvrir la région mais n’accompagnons pas le workawayer durant ses loisirs. Les activités payantes sont à sa charge, mais nous fournissons le repas à emporter durant les loisirs à l'extérieur (pic-nic). Le dimanche est un jour de congé et donc de loisir pour le workawayer. Possibilité de faire la lessive. Accessible en bus depuis Fribourg et Bulle.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Bonne connexion Internet. Possibilité de travailler sur ordinateur dans la chambre à coucher mise à disposition.
Space for parking camper vans
Grand espace extérieur pour pouvoir parquer un véhicule
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
4/5 heures par jour max, 5 j/sem.
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There always had to be something done and the work was varied und always feasible. If I wasn’t familiar with what I had to do Anne-Elisabeth explained it to me patient and clear.
Furthermore she has a huge knowledge… read more
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There always had to be something done and the work was varied und always feasible. If I wasn’t familiar with what I had to do Anne-Elisabeth explained it to me patient and clear.
Furthermore she has a huge knowledge… read more
D’une compagnie fort agréable, intéressée par notre mode de vie, elle s’est mise à la tâche pour les travaux demandés avec beaucoup de motivation : aide en cuisine,… read more
Très belle expérience chez Anne-Elisabeth et René. Ce sont des personnes d'une grande gentillesse et d'une grande générosité. Leur ferme est très belle et il y règne une ambiance conviviale. La vie y est douce. J'étais curieuse des différences culturelles entre la France et la Suisse et j'ai beaucoup appris en échangeant… read more
Everyone of the family was very nice and open to communicate.
Actually this was my first experience in Workaway and I am glad I took this.
The farm has a beautiful view and is a great place to stay. I had a lot of interesting conversations with Anne-Elisabeth… read more
Le travail avec Anne-Elizabth a été troujours bien expliqué, juste et adapté à mes capacités. Elle se montrait patiente et compréhensive si je ne comprenais pas le français;… read more
Je me suis sentie bien intégrée et comme à la maison. La ferme est grande et très propre. Cela donne vraiment envie de s’investir pour vivre l’expérience avec la famille.
Anne Elisabeth et René ont un grand cœur et sont très sympathiques. J’ai… read more
I had the problem that I only spoke English and communication was difficult but I was communicating with Anne-Elisabeth. I must say that all of them are a lovely, generous, active family, very open minded and very kind people.
For me it was an unforgettable… read more
Everyone of the family was very nice and open to talk with me.
The farm has a beautiful view and is a great place to stay.
I enjoyed working there because while preparing the meals I had very interesting conversations with Anne-Elisabeth. I learned a lot and got to see… read more
