Stay with a friendly family near Paris, France

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  Description

  We are a warm and friendly family living in a large, newly built house in Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois, in the Paris region. We have two young children: a 5-month-old baby and a joyful, sociable 4-year-old boy.
  
  We would be delighted to welcome a Workawayer who wishes to share our daily life, discover a new culture, and give us a hand with cooking and a few small household tasks in a calm, positive family environment.
  
  Our intention is simple: to create a meaningful, respectful and enjoyable cultural exchange. We are looking for someone kind and patient, who enjoys cooking and taking part in family life. We will be here to help you settle in, understand transport, discover the area and feel comfortable in your new home.
  
  We are a caring and mindful family, deeply committed to positive and non-violent education. We believe that a child is a whole person, not a "half-person", and that they deserve to be guided with respect, gentleness and consideration. For us, this approach is the path toward a more peaceful and humane future, and we put a lot of energy into living these values every day.
  
  Our eldest, who is four years old, is a highly sensitive child. He needs clear boundaries, while also having his emotions supported with calm, empathy and kind firmness. We do our best to find this delicate balance each day: setting limits without harshness, supporting his frustrations without giving in to everything. It is a demanding journey, but one we walk with commitment, and we would love to welcome someone who respects these values.
  
  Our youngest, still a baby (5 months), is in full development and needs presence, security and tenderness. We try to offer both our children an environment that is rich, sensitive and respectful of their rhythm.
  
  Because our children are young, we prefer welcoming Workawayers who wish to stay for several months. This gives everyone time to adapt, build real trust and feel comfortable together.
  
  Finally, and we apologize to the men, we currently host only women. This is not a matter of exclusion, simply what feels most appropriate for our family at this stage.
  
  Please note that this is a Workaway cultural exchange: we offer a private room, all meals and laundry in exchange for a few hours of help per day. There is no payment involved.
  
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  ⭐ What kind of help we need
  
  Mainly cooking dinners and a few small kitchen tasks. See the Help section below for details.
  
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  🎓 Great location for students
  
  Several campuses are easily accessible:
  • University of Évry–Paris-Saclay
  • nearby IUT and university branches (Brétigny, Juvisy…)
  • Paris-Saclay (Palaiseau, Saclay)
  • all Paris universities via direct RER access
  
  It's an ideal setup if you want to study while living in a warm and stable family environment.
  
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  💛 Our lifestyle & interests
  
  We love nature outings, forest walks, visiting monuments, castles and museums, and going on bike rides. At home, we enjoy cooking, crafting, playing outdoors and trying new ideas. Screens are very limited: our son watches a cartoon only twice a week.
  
  We often take part in local events and regularly host friends and family. You are welcome to join us if you wish, and depending on how things go, you may also come along on some weekend trips or holidays.
  
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  🌈 Why you will enjoy staying with us
  • a warm, respectful and open-minded family
  • a comfortable private bedroom
  • a calm, pleasant home atmosphere
  • easy access to Paris and university campuses
  • light, clearly defined help with a flexible schedule
  • a meaningful human and cultural exchange
  • support and guidance during your stay in France
  • a simple, joyful and sharing-oriented family life
  
  We would be very happy to welcome someone for several months and to create a positive and enriching experience together.
  
  Feel free to send us a message, we'd love to get to know you! ✨

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  Films et télé

  

  Culture

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Écriture

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Musique

  

  Livres

  

  Langues

  

  Jardinage

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Animaux

  

  Sports nautiques

  

  Sports d’hiver

  

  Sports d'équipe

  

  Sports d'aventure

  

  Randonnée

  

  Plage

  

  Nature

  

  Montagne

  

  Cyclisme
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Staying with us offers a real cultural exchange. You will experience everyday French family life, discover our traditions, food, language, and way of living. We love sharing our culture and are just as excited to learn about yours—your language, habits, recipes, music, and stories.
  
  You will have many opportunities to practice French naturally in daily conversations, with the children and with us. We are patient and happy to help you improve your language skills.
  
  During your stay, you can learn about French cuisine (we cook a lot!), local family customs, educational approaches with young children, and life in a suburban town close to Paris. You may also join us for outings, cultural visits, nature walks, and even occasional weekend trips, depending on how things go.
  
  We believe that both sides learn from each other, and we look forward to creating a warm and meaningful cultural exchange.

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  Aide « au pair »

  De plus amples informations sont disponibles ici

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  What we mainly need help with:
  
  • Cooking dinner 5 evenings a week. This is the main help we're looking for. We love good, home-cooked food, so someone who enjoys cooking (or would like to learn French cooking) would be perfect.
  • Baking cakes for the children's afternoon snack
  • Adding what you need to our shared grocery app. You choose what to cook, and we pick up the groceries.
  • Helping put the groceries away
  • Emptying the dishwasher
  • Putting away clean, dry laundry into the right baskets
  
  That's all! No housekeeping and no cleaning of the house, apart from tidying up after yourself: keeping your room tidy, cleaning up the kitchen after cooking, and leaving shared spaces as you found them. No regular childcare either. You'll naturally share moments with our children as part of family life. Very occasionally, we may ask you to babysit (for example if we go out for dinner), only once everyone feels comfortable.
  
  The schedule is flexible and agreed together. If you'd like to go out in the evening, you can simply prepare dinner a little earlier and then be free to enjoy your evening. We want you to have plenty of free time to explore, meet people and enjoy your stay in France.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Français: Courant
  Anglais: Intermédiaire

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Mon mari est en train d’apprendre l’anglais et notre fils de quatre ans apprend également à l’école. Mais j’ai aussi quelques notions d’italien, je serai très désireuse d’approfondir et nous sommes ouverts à découvrir tout autre langue que nous ne connaissons pas.
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  Hébergement

  🏡 Accommodation
  
  You will have your own private bedroom in our modern, bright and comfortable home.
  
  You will also have access to:
  • a bathroom shared only with the children
  • a large, well-equipped kitchen
  • living room, office space, laundry room
  • high-speed Wi-Fi
  • laundry service
  • all meals included
  • a folding bicycle for getting around easily
  
  The neighbourhood is calm, pleasant and very convenient, with shops, bakeries, parks and services within walking distance.
  
  Getting to Paris is easy: the RER C takes you from Saint-Michel-sur-Orge to Bibliothèque François Mitterrand in Paris in about 25 minutes. From our house, it’s about a 10-minute bus ride to the train station.

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  Autres infos...

  During your free time, you will find many things to enjoy nearby. The train station is about 10 minutes away and gives easy access to Paris (bibliothèque François Mitterrand station (25–35 minutes by RER). Our town has many cafés, bakeries, shops, and parks within walking distance.
  
  There are also plenty of activities available close by: tennis courts, paddle on nearby lakes, horse riding, gyms, language classes, forest walks, bike paths, and cultural events organized by the town.
  
  For sightseeing, Paris, Versailles, Fontainebleau and many beautiful castles or museums are easy to reach by public transport. It’s a great area if you want both nature and city life.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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