Join our family for a cosy autumn and holiday season in Leymen, France

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  Description

  We are an international family living in Alsace, a beautiful region of France. We are looking for a reliable and independent Workawayer, who likes children, to join us from 1 November to 19 December 2026. We thought it would probably be nice for you, to be home in time for Christmas. You would also get to experience one of the most magical times of year in Alsace, which is known for its famous Christmas markets in Colmar, Mulhouse and Strasbourg.
  
  Our family
  We are Aline and Xavier, with our two children Marius 7 and Lily 10. We live in the countryside, surrounded by nature, and have a direct tram to Basel CH. So we remain close to towns and shops and also the main attractions of Alsace. You can go on trips to Switzerland, enjoy its lakes and mountains or go hiking in the black forest in Germany. We speak French and German at home and would be more than happy to help you improve your language skills. You'd experience real French- Belgian family life.
  
  We like to cook (cooking is also Xaviers job), spending time outdoors, discovering new places, and we'd like to welcome people from different backgrounds. You'll have your own room and be treated as part of the family. We used to live close to Paris until very recently and have had the habit of hosting people via holiday rentals.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Babysitting and creative play

  Help around the house
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  Interests

  

  Van life

  

  Self development

  

  Pets

  

  Events & social

  

  Plant care

  

  Languages

  

  Gardening

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Books

  

  Blogging

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Dancing

  

  Camping

  

  Beach

  

  Adventure sports
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We'll welcome you as part of our family and you'll get to experience French life in Alsace. As said before, we speak French and German, so you can practise languages. We would be happy to share meals, conversations, local traditions and family time.
  Wee would also love to discover your culture, language and whatever you are passionate about. During your stay, you can explore the Alsace region or go hiking in Switzerland or the black forest in Germany.
  
  If you would like to spend the autumn and the beginning of the Christmas season with our family, please tell us:
  - a bit about yourself and your plans.
  - weather you'd come by car.
  - if you have experience with children or why this would be a good fit.
  - when you'd like to join us and how long
  
  We look forward to meeting you!

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  Au Pair Help

  Further details can be found here

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  Help

  We are looking for someone to help us 4 mornings per week, from 7am to 8am. You'd help our children get a good start into their day and drive them to school.
  The school is 7 km away, a 12 minute drive on country roads, not much traffic to expect.
  You would use your own car as we do not have a spare vehicle for the moment.
  You must have a valid driving licence and be comfortable driving on country roads in autumn and winter conditions and be responsible when driving children.
  Outside these mornings, your time is yours. We may occasionally ask for a little extra help with the children or everyday family life, but this would always be agreed upon together in advance.
  
  Are you:
  - Responsible, punctual, patient and genuinely comfortable with children?
  - A confident driver with your own car and valid driving licence?
  - Happy to follow a regular morning routine on school days?
  - respectful, tidy and easy to live with?
  - interested in French culture and sharing everyday life with a family?
  - available for the full period from 1 November to 19 December?
  
  If you speak basic French or German this would be helpful but motivation to learn and good communication matter more than perfect French 😉 English is a plus.
  
  We do have a Maine Coone cat.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Spanish: Intermediate
  Dutch: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  Whatever language you speak and where you come from, we would love to know more about it and learn how to say more than just "A beer please" 😉 Aline knows already 5 languages and Xavier is on his 4th.
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  Accommodation

  We offer you:
  - your own room in our family home.
  - your own shower.
  - meals included.
  - a relaxed and multicultural family environment.
  - time to explore Alsace, practise French and enjoy the region at your own pace.
  - time to discover the Christmas markets of Colmar, Mulhouse and Strasbourg.
  - a flexible schedule outside the morning school run. If you study, work remotely, want to travel, or simply enjoy your stay, this will probably be a plus 😊

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  What else ...

  You'll need your own car.

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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

  We can put in place a desk and comfortable chair for you.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have a big parking next to our house.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  My animals / pets

  Trüffel

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