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We are a friendly, lively family of four: Alison, John and two kids who have flown the nest: Ben, 21, and Maddy, 28. We have lived in Normandy for over 30 years and would be very happy to welcome you to this lovely part of France. Set in an idyllic cider apple orchard with resident barn owls, this is a great base for exploring Normandy with its D-Day sites, rolling countryside and lots more! We are really close to a local green way which goes all the way to the Mont-Saint-Michel.
We also have a second home by the seaside in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue which is currently under renovation. There would be the chance to head up the Cotentin too to spend some time there and help out with jobs like painting etc...
Vire, our nearest town, has a decent sized swimming pool, cinema, theatre and bowling alley. The local food is great and we all enjoy sitting down together in the evening for dinner or a barbecue.
Getting here couldn't be easier. The nearest train station is in Vire, about 15 minutes away and there is a regular train service from Paris.
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Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage d'entretien
Projets DIY créatifs
S’occuper des animaux
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Petits travaux d'entretien
Garde de maison et d'animaux
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Centres d’intérêt
Arts du spectacle
Langues
Jardinage
Cuisine et alimentation
Soin des plantes
Histoire
Livres
Voile / bateau
Danse
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Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Workaway is a wonderful cultural exchange and a win-win for everyone involved!
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Aide
We are really looking for a hand around the property with some light building help for example some painting and help with the gardening including weeding and outdoor maintenance. If John and I both need to be in our home by the seaside some cat sitting would be really welcome too.
A positive attitude, self discipline and pride in getting a job done well are must. No slackers, pretty please!
On the domestic front, we expect our workawayers to muck in with the daily routine of preparing and cooking collective meals plus tidying up afterwards. There is a washing machine avaiIable for laundry. -
Langues parlées
Allemand: Courant
Anglais: Courant
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Hébergement
We have a detached house with two bedrooms plus bathroom with shower just for the volunteers which would suit a couple and /someone travelling by themselves. As to internet access, we have an unlimited connection.
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Autres infos...
Chez nous is also home to several cats, so anyone coming to stay would ideally be cat friendly and enjoy a cuddle with Adolphine and Kara from time to time. As a family, we have a varied diet and it might be complicated to adapt the family cooking to suit strict vegans. Non-smokers only, please, as my husband is asthmatic.
We are also English-speakers, so this is not necessarily the best spot to brush up on your French!
As we live in an orchard and the grass can be long, hay fever sufferers might find it a bit too sneezy. -
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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Espace pour garer des vans
Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.
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Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
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Mes animaux
Adolphine
She arrived during lockdown and is now part of the crew! An interesting character...
Kara
Happy little cat who likes a chat and a cuddle.
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They were both very happy bunnies … read more
We did some weeding, restored some furniture and shutters and helped with loading and unloading the van and setting up the tables for the fairs. Start in the mornings for the fairs was early but after helping out you … read more
We would be very happy to recommend Alice as great company and an excellent workawayer, prepared to roll up her sleeves and get … read more
I helped with weeding and painting while I was there. I got on really well with everyone and was even able to see Maddy perform her EP for the first time.
P.S. You will become a football fan. Ben, John, and I watched a ton of matches and I really … read more
Just before I left France to go back home to Burma (Myanmar), having went to stay with them made me feel like I'm already home away home.
Alison took really good care of my needs - from my personal health to what I eat, treat me with her amazing home dishes … read more
Jon is so wonderful and knowledgeable about antiques, he's quite funny and a great conversationalist. Alison is incredibly sweet, helpful, and knows everything to know about the … read more
There are a friendly family and we love it there. We enjoyed the beautiful view from the Normandy by a cold beer with john. The work in the garden was also interesting because we learn something about gardening and would be visited them anytime again. :)
Merci beaucoup
We would strongly recommend Francis … read more
