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Hi there!
My name is Karen, I'm 37 years old, I'm originally from Belgium but I moved to Normandy in 2020 where I live on an old farm and care for almost 40 (mainly rescued) animals.
There are horses, sheep, goats, chickens, cats and dogs.
I have struggled with Lyme disease for much of my life and although I'm doing much better, I'm still living life in the slow lane.
I'm a calm person and I really enjoy the little things life has to offer.
I love traveling, learning about other cultures and meeting new people but it's not easy to travel when you have to take care of so many animals! :)
If you love the peace and quiet of the countryside, taking care of animals and working in the garden, this might be the right place for you!
Don't hesitate to send me a message!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
History
Music
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
Books
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Nature
Hiking
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
If you are interested in the Second World War, there is a lot to see in the area.
My place is located on the border of Orne with Calvados.
The closest city is Falaise where you can shop or visit the Falaise memorial museum, William the Conqueror's Castle and a few beautiful churches.
Nearby, you can also visit the lake of Rabodanges and the Roche d'Oëtre.
There are lots of pretty little villages and the bigger city of Caen is only a 30min drive away.
The D-day landing beaches Juno, Omaha, Gold and Sword are about an hour's drive away (Utah is 1h30min).
I can also teach you a thing or two about caring for animals! :)
Help
Help with the care of the animals and the maintenance of the garden.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Accommodation
I have a small guest room but you'll have to share it with Thelma the cat, she hates other cats so she decided to live in the guest room :)
You'll also have your own private bathroom right next to your room.
What else ...
Normandy is simply beautiful in spring and summer, there is much to see and discover.
There is no public transport in the vicinity but I can always give you a lift to town or the nearest train station.
Nearest train station is Argentan (20km) where you can take the train to Paris (1h50min)
Nearest airport: Caen 50 km
Nearest city: Falaise 10 km
The lake of Rabodanges is less than 4 km away.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The internet connection is good and there are rarely outages, unless there is a very heavy storm!
Space for parking camper vans
I only have room for one person in the house but there is plenty of space to camp in the garden!
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Feedback (1)
They were a joy to have around and we had the best week together!
Merci les filles ❤️ you're always welcome here!!
As we said, we could not expect better.
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They were a joy to have around and we had the best week together!
Merci les filles ❤️ you're always welcome here!!
As we said, we could not expect better.
Hope to see… read more
