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*** UPDATE 14/01/2024 ***
Hello!
We are a family of 5; Hélène (39, mother), Jean Charles (39, Father), Salomé, Tao and Isiah (8, 6, 5) living in the countryside in Normandy, close to the sea and numerous historical places.
We love to meet people from everywhere, we love traveling backpacked and we have now hosted a few workawayers with a lot of satisfaction.
We are looking for somebody interesting in sharing our life and help us with children and horses.
We live in a wonderful place, but you have to love nature, easy life and animals ! My husband is a farmer (dairy cows and horses) and I'm a veterinarian.
We need your help for a few hours a day, then you are free and you have a car to move freely.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We leave in an incredible region of history; specially concerning Second World War, many places and museums to visit.
Then you'll discover fantastic landscapes; in the north; La Hague, with its cliffs upon the sea (smells Ireland!), small harbours and islands (between us and great britain), the famous Mont Saint Michel in the south, and the natural park where we live (a good place for birds' lovers).
We can afford french classes if you are interested.
Then, if you re interested in dairy cows and horses, we have many things to share.
And...of course we'll learn from each other!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
The essiantial point is help with children and secondary horses. Then if you want to help us in another way, you're welcome but feel free.
During the (horse) breeding season, from Mars to July, I (Hélène) work 6 morning on 7. That would be perfect if you can prepare the "3"on the morning; breakfast, dressing and take them by car to school or kindergarden (All takes about 1h30).
As children and me are less in a rush...
During the day, you are free to visit, stay home or help on farm if you are interested. Near my vet work, I spend my time dealing with my horses at home.
Then, kids are back around 5 pm or later if i'm at work.
Then, we would like you to cook something simple for dinner and help for (basic) tidying of the house ; that takes another 1h30, depending if you like to cook or not 😊
We also welcome help on week-ends because Jean-Charles works all days, and sometimes I'm on duty too. But of course we can plan and find someone else if you want to leave for a few days.
Everything is adjustable ! It’ s not a large volume of work here but we need somebody very flexible.
Please note that our horses are mainly breeding horses , riding can be a possibility but it can’t be the objective of your application, as it’s not our main activity (and request).
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
We live in a big old farmhouse in the countryside.
The house has 2 bigs rooms at the first floor and 5 upstairs. We have two bathrooms so, it's easy to share. We lend you our room, which is quite big, with a double bed. We installed a desk and wifi connection.
What else ...
We lend you a car to visit the surroundings. Then, if you want to go far there is a train station 20 minutes far from home.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
4/5 heures par jour max, 5 j/sem.
Feedback (6)
First of all, they make it so easy to feel at home and welcome in their beautiful home.
My job was to take the children to school, look after them and help the family prepare dinner. But it didn't feel like hard work because the children were so nice. I… read more
It was more than a good experience and I don’t know how we could manage without her during that real crazy month of work..
Maike is nice, open minded, easy going and she sincerely enjoy to be around children, that we really appreciated.
Wish you… read more
The time Katharina spent with us was really perfect!
She was directly integrated in the family and the kids (and us!!) loved her a lot!
For sure we miss your presence, conversations and fantastic meals!!
Katharina directly feels what you need and make your life so comfortable ! She’s a very caring person and… read more
I had a wonderful stay (about 3 weeks) with this family! And I can only confirm all the positive things from the previous comments 😍 I was warmly welcomed and was right in the middle of the hustle and bustle of family life on the beautiful "Manoir". You… read more
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First of all, they make it so easy to feel at home and welcome in their beautiful home.
My job was to take the children to school, look after them and help the family prepare dinner. But it didn't feel like hard work because the children were so nice. I… read more
It was more than a good experience and I don’t know how we could manage without her during that real crazy month of work..
Maike is nice, open minded, easy going and she sincerely enjoy to be around children, that we really appreciated.
Wish you… read more
The time Katharina spent with us was really perfect!
She was directly integrated in the family and the kids (and us!!) loved her a lot!
For sure we miss your presence, conversations and fantastic meals!!
Katharina directly feels what you need and make your life so comfortable ! She’s a very caring person and… read more
I had a wonderful stay (about 3 weeks) with this family! And I can only confirm all the positive things from the previous comments 😍 I was warmly welcomed and was right in the middle of the hustle and bustle of family life on the beautiful "Manoir". You… read more
She was like a sister for us, and easily integrate the family !
She’s an easygoing person, interested in everything, with a lot to share.
She managed with the kids with only a few words of French at the beginning, and after 4 weeks, able to make sentences and shopping… read more
I took care of the children, I played with them, we walked inside the farm, which allowed me to make a small hello every day to its inhabitants with 4 and 2 legs.
The farm is located in the middle of a natural park but also 30 km at most from the sea and its beaches. So many… read more
Elie was very available for children, he liked to spend time with them playing and… read more
From the beginning on everything was very uncomplicated and Hélène was very patient with the questions I had before I came.
Her and Jean Charles are open minded, generous, understanding and also have a great sense of humor. No matter if I was planning my trips or while babysitting, the… read more
She stayed with us during 2 weeks, taking care of our 3 children from 1 to 4 yo. She was incredibly fast to understand what to do and the kids really liked her.
Then it was really easy between us, she’s nice, funny, autonomous, easy to speak with, and a very good (healthy food !) cooker !
She spent her time… read more
