Cultural exchange, companionship & countryside life with animals in Sampans, France

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  Description

  We are a mostly english speaking family living in the village of Sampans (near Dole, Jura region, eastern France). We have a daughter (28 years old) who would enjoy the company of an English-speaking person for conversation, cultural exchange, and shared activities.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Home sitting
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Jardinage

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Nature

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Menuiserie

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Langues

  

  Art et design

  

  Animaux

  

  Ferme

  

  Animaux de compagnie
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Staying with us is a chance to discover the authentic French countryside lifestyle while also sharing your own culture.
  🏰 Local history & culture: Our manor is located near the medieval town of Dole, birthplace of Louis Pasteur, with charming streets, canals, markets, and museums. Dijon, Besançon, and even Geneva are within reach for day trips.
  🥖 French cuisine: You’ll share meals with us and taste regional specialties of Franche-Comté, such as Comté cheese, vin jaune, and local charcuterie. If you enjoy cooking, we’d love to exchange recipes from your country too.
  🐐 Animals & rural life: Daily life with our dogs, cat, goats, and chickens offers a gentle immersion in countryside living. You’ll see how small-scale animal keeping fits into family life in this region.
  🌿 Nature & outdoors: The Jura is full of hiking trails, rivers, and rolling countryside. Perfect if you enjoy walking, cycling, or simply relaxing in nature.
  💬 Language & culture exchange: While the main aim is to practise English with our daughter, we can also help you practise French, making this a true cultural and linguistic exchange.

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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

  We are a family living in the village of Sampans (near Dole, Jura region, eastern France). We have a daughter (28 years old) who would enjoy the company of an English-speaking person for conversation, cultural exchange, and shared activities.
  We are offering free accommodation and meals in our home, in exchange for your companionship. This is not a job — it’s a cultural exchange and an opportunity to experience life in rural France. If you’re a student needing a quiet period to study, this would be perfect.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Français: Courant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
  Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
  
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  Hébergement

  A private bedroom with a double bed in our manor
  All meals included
  A welcoming and calm environment in a unique historic property with a private park
  The chance to enjoy authentic French countryside life with pets and nature all around

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  Autres infos...

  We prefer to host non-smokers only to keep the house and environment healthy. I can arrange transport from Geneva, Switzerland.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  Our home is well-suited if you need quiet time for remote work or study alongside companionship: 📶 Internet: We have reliable Wi-Fi throughout the house. 🛏️ Private space: You’ll have your own room with a double bed, and there are quiet spots around the manor and park for reading, studying, or working online. 🕐 Flexible schedule: We don’t need fixed hours — just regular time spent with our daughter for conversation, meals, and companionship. You can easily balance this with your own projects. 🌿 Peaceful setting: The countryside location is calm and relaxing, perfect for focus, while larger towns (Dole, Dijon, Besançon, Geneva) are close enough for a change of scenery when you want it. This setup could be ideal if you’re a student, remote worker, or digital nomad who wants a base in France while sharing English conversation and cultural exchange.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Un

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  Mes animaux

  

  Boo Radley

  Great cat!

  

  Aries (7 ans)

  A Cavalier King Charles

  

  Nomi (5 ans)

  a malinois

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