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Description
We are a family with 4 children, Célestine aged 7, Roxane aged 6, Charlotte aged 3 and Camille aged 8 months.
We live in Romainmôtier in the Swiss canton of Vaud. It's a well-preserved historic medieval village, home to the oldest abbey church in Switzerland.
Jan works as a self-employed contractor in various fields. He is a joiner and cabinet-maker, an artist and organiser of the Book Fair.
Delphine, who is currently looking for work, mainly looks after the children.
We love nature, culture and the arts in general. We want to educate our children with this respect and sensitivity to the living world, which includes limiting the use of screens.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will have the opportunity to learn French. They will be welcomed in a beautiful part of Switzerland, surrounded by nature and a special village. We have excellent public transport links. There is a train every half hour to Lausanne in 30 minutes.
If you want, you can also take part in Jan's various cultural and woodworking activities.
We often welcome guests. Meetings with interesting exchanges are frequent.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We expect the helper to be with us for a minimum of 3 months, as the adjustment time and investment required is considerable. We would like someone who looks after the children to free up time for the parents' professional activities. It's a plus if the helper can cook. We're curious about other cuisines. Help with housework and gardening is also desirable.
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
German: Intermediate
English: Intermediate
Italian: Intermediate
Accommodation
The traveller has a 30m2 room with a fireplace and his own bathroom, but not on the same floor (see photos).
We share meals, and food is part of the welcome.
What else ...
On site: hiking, discovering a rich historical site
A little further afield: Vallée de Joux, Lausanne or Yverdon 30 minutes away, Geneva 1 hour, first ski resorts 1 hour away.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a good internet connection and enough space.
Space for parking camper vans
We have a space along a river for a campervan if necessary
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
