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Hi there,
My name is Bernadette. I've been workawaying for several years and I found it was a wonderful experience and a smart way to travel and connect with local people.
I now live in my country, in the Loire Valley where I bought a house that I have entirely renovated and refurbished.
If you are a total non-smoker, come and share some time with us. You'll need to like to do brush painting and perhaps some other DIY like plastering a wall with cement. You can also help me in the garden.
I ask for 15 to 20 hours per week and we can arrange that you do your hours on 3 days to have 4 days off in a row.
In exchange, you'll enjoy a big sunny room and a private bathroom and 3 meals that we'll share (no booze provided though). If you wish I can provide vegetarian meals (but not vegan) but we generally eat fish or meat once a day.
A one-week stay is the minimum required (2 weeks maximum).
There are many wonders to visit and I'll be happy to give you tips about your program or even to take you to some monuments that I am happy to re-visit or discover with you (I don't know it all)
We are in the middle of the countryside and the nearest public transport is 4 km away, so you'd better have your own car. However I am happy to pick you up or take you to the nearest train station (Saint Mathurin sur Loire) or to give you a ride if I am available or when I go shopping.
Please note :
- I have a friendly dog, she loves all the humans, but her cuddles can be a bit boisterous.
- Also don't forget the countryside is not silent : my neighbours have sheep and hens and roosters and I have a little pond with many frogs and there are many pigeons and other birds all around !...and during the hot summer nights we sleep with the windows open (no air-con haha !).
- You'll also NEED to get a travel insurance.
Thanks for reading this presentation down to the bottom. If you want to apply, please don't copy-and-paste a text that you have already served to other hosts and explain who you are and what is your travel plan. Make sure to include "froggy pond" in the title of your message so that I know you have actually read mine down to the end.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
S’occuper des animaux
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Home sitting
Centres d’intérêt
Dev. durable
Culture
Animaux
Jardinage
Langues
Musique
Histoire
Architecture
Activités en plein air
Randonnée
Cyclisme
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
I was a teacher of French as a foreign language and later I have worked as a tourist guide. I can help improve your French and show you around (truckloads of things to discover in the Loire Valley, not only chateaux ;-)
Aide
Some outer walls need being plastered with concrete ; this is my next project.
I have a nice garden with lots of flowers (no vegetable), where there is always something to do.
Wood work skills also appreciated.
Normal house chores will be shared.
Langues
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Courant
Allemand: Débutant
Italien: DébutantCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
I have taught French as a foreign language in the Alliance Française in México and Cavilam in France
Hébergement
Private room on the first floor with private access : double bed, closet, table and chair (it used to be my room before I moved to the other room which is ensuite). Bathroom on the ground floor with exclusive use. Shared toilets.
Bed linen and towels provided
You are welcome to use the kitchen and the sitting room or pull a chair under the shady cherry tree when it's warm and sunny outside.
Autres infos...
Much to enjoy in summer : walking, cycling, open air festivals... BUT no public transport nearby (my house is in the middle of a cereal farming area). Having a car or, at least, a bike is necessary. However, the nearest town and supermarket are "only" 4km away and I can take the helpers to the train station (8km)
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
The room has a table and a chair where you can connect your computer (see picture). Limitless internet. Good connection
Espace pour garer des vans
The driveway is wide enough for a small campervan.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Un
Mes animaux
Mina (pronounce Meena) (6 ans)
Black labrador x chow-chow
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We had very interesting conversations : she is enthusiastic… read more
She lent me her bike to visit some lovely places on my own (such as Château de Montgeoffroy and the Musée Joseph Denais), and kindly took me to… read more
As a person she is always in a good mood, from breakfast to bedtime. She is easy going and has a good sense of humour that her high level language skills allow her to share with her hosts. She is curious and enthusiastic about… read more
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