Volunteer(s) helping us with gardening and housework, possibly some other projects in Provence Alpes Azur, France

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  Description

  We are a franco-american family living in the Alps, our two children are aged 11 and 17. Lori works from home as a translator, and used to travel for her work before COVID. Our home is located in a beautiful area in the southern Alps at 1000m elevation, near lac de Castillon. Our property borders two rivers, the Verdon and the Ivoire. We have a huge yard and there are many tourism opportunities nearby, although we are somewhat isolated with no neighbors or amenities within a 6km radius. It is easy to get here by train from Nice or Digne les Bains (our home overlooks the tourist train station which is currently closed for works, as of May 2021, the trains are replaced by buses, the nearest bus stop is 6 km from the house).
  
  We have two guest rooms in the main house, and a small indepedent studio.
  
  Things to do in the immediate area include hiking, swimming, fishing, boating, cycling. There are great opportunities for day/weekend trips to places like Digne les Bains, Annot, Entrevaux, Puget-Theniers, Nice... travelling on the small tourist train that departs from the station right by the house (4 stops/day). The nearest village is 6 km away, population approx 550. The lake is about 8 km away, we are also not far from Castellane.
  
  We speak mostly French at home, with a little English here and there. If you want to improve your French, you will definitely have the opportunity to do so!
  
  Couples (children welcome) or single women preferred.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  We speak mostly French at home, with a little English here and there. If you want to improve your French, you will definitely have the opportunity to do so!
  
  Things to do in the immediate area include hiking, swimming, fishing, boating, cycling. There are great opportunities for day/weekend trips to places like Digne les Bains, Annot, Entrevaux, Puget-Theniers, Nice... travelling on the small tourist train that departs from the station right by the house (4 stops/day). The nearest village is 6 km away, population approx 550. The lake is about 8 km away, we are also not far from Castellane.

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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

  Help with gardening and housework, cooking. Entertaining our 9 yo daughter as well!

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Français: Courant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  We speak French & English fluently. Happy to improve our Spanish or Italien, or other languages!
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  Hébergement

  2 x 12m² Bedrooms: one with single bed and sink, one with double bed and sink in the main house, on the same floor as the rest of the family. Or, 35m² studio with 3 beds and kitchenette.

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  Autres infos...

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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

  We have two routers, very reliable wifi connection all through the house. No 3G or 4G mobile data available outdoors nor in the house (or very spotty!)

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Plenty of parking, possibility to hook up to electricity and water as well

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  We are open to hosting pets, particularly smaller dogs, if they get along well with other animals & children, keep in mind we have 3 cats, chickens & rabbits... lots of space here but the property is not fenced.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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