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*** UPDATE 14/01/2022 ***
Hello!
We are a family of 5; Hélène (37,mother), Jean Charles (37, Father), Salomé, Tao and Isiah (6,4 and 3) living in the countryside in Normandy, close to the sea and numerous historical places.
We love to meet people from everywhere, we love traveling backpacked and we are used to host couchsurfers.
Well, now it's our turn to ask for help! We are looking for somebody interesting in sharing our life and help us with children.
We live in a wonderful place, but you have to love nature, easy life and animals ! My husband is a farmer (dairy cows and horses) and I'm a veterinarian.
We need your help for a few hours a day, then you are free and you have a car to move freely.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
S’occuper des animaux
Aide dans une ferme
Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
We leave in an incredible region of history; specially concerning Second World War, many places and museums to visit.
Then you'll discover fantastic landscapes; in the north; La Hague, with its cliffs upon the sea (smells Ireland!), small harbours and islands (between us and great britain), the famous Mont Saint Michel in the south, and the natural park where we live (a good place for birds' lovers).
We can afford french classes if you are interested.
Then, if you re interested in dairy cows and horses, we have many things to share.
And...of course we'll learn from each other!
Projets impliquant des enfants
Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.
Aide
The essiantial point is help with children. Then if you want to help us in another way, you're welcome but feel free.
During the (horse) breeding season, from Mars to July, I (Hélène) work 6 morning on 7. That would be perfect if you can prepare the "3"on the morning; breakfast, dressing and take them by car to school or kindergarden (All takes about 1h30).
As children and me are less in a rush...
During the day, you are free to visit, stay home or help on farm if you are interested. I only work 2 afternoons, the others I spend my time dealing with my horses at home.
Then, kids are back around 5 pm or later if i'm at work.
Then, we would like you to cook something simple for dinner and help for (basic) tidying of the house ; that takes another 1h30, depending if you like to cook or not 😊
We also welcome help on some week-ends because Jean-Charles works all days, and sometimes I'm on duty too. But of course we can plan and find someone else if you want to leave for a few days.
Everything is adjustable !
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Français: Courant
Hébergement
We live in a big old farmhouse in the countryside.
The house has 2 bigs rooms at the first floor and 5 upstairs. We have two bathrooms so, it's easy to share. We lend you our room, which is quite big, with a double bed. We can easily install a desk if you need, and wifi connection.
Autres infos...
We lend you a car to visit the surroundings. Then, if you want to go far there is a train station 20 minutes far from home.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Espace pour garer des vans
Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Un
Nombre d'heures attendues
4/5 heures par jour max, 5 j/sem.
Feedback (5)
It was more than a good experience and I don’t know how we could manage without her during that real crazy month of work..
Maike is nice, open minded, easy going and she sincerely enjoy to be around children, that we really appreciated.
Wish you… read more
The time Katharina spent with us was really perfect!
She was directly integrated in the family and the kids (and us!!) loved her a lot!
For sure we miss your presence, conversations and fantastic meals!!
Katharina directly feels what you need and make your life so comfortable ! She’s a very caring person and… read more
I had a wonderful stay (about 3 weeks) with this family! And I can only confirm all the positive things from the previous comments 😍 I was warmly welcomed and was right in the middle of the hustle and bustle of family life on the beautiful "Manoir". You… read more
She was like a sister for us, and easily integrate the family !
She’s an easygoing person, interested in everything, with a lot to share.
She managed with the kids with only a few words of French at the beginning, and after 4 weeks, able to make sentences and shopping… read more
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It was more than a good experience and I don’t know how we could manage without her during that real crazy month of work..
Maike is nice, open minded, easy going and she sincerely enjoy to be around children, that we really appreciated.
Wish you… read more
The time Katharina spent with us was really perfect!
She was directly integrated in the family and the kids (and us!!) loved her a lot!
For sure we miss your presence, conversations and fantastic meals!!
Katharina directly feels what you need and make your life so comfortable ! She’s a very caring person and… read more
I had a wonderful stay (about 3 weeks) with this family! And I can only confirm all the positive things from the previous comments 😍 I was warmly welcomed and was right in the middle of the hustle and bustle of family life on the beautiful "Manoir". You… read more
She was like a sister for us, and easily integrate the family !
She’s an easygoing person, interested in everything, with a lot to share.
She managed with the kids with only a few words of French at the beginning, and after 4 weeks, able to make sentences and shopping… read more
I took care of the children, I played with them, we walked inside the farm, which allowed me to make a small hello every day to its inhabitants with 4 and 2 legs.
The farm is located in the middle of a natural park but also 30 km at most from the sea and its beaches. So many… read more
Elie was very available for children, he liked to spend time with them playing and… read more
From the beginning on everything was very uncomplicated and Hélène was very patient with the questions I had before I came.
Her and Jean Charles are open minded, generous, understanding and also have a great sense of humor. No matter if I was planning my trips or while babysitting, the… read more
She stayed with us during 2 weeks, taking care of our 3 children from 1 to 4 yo. She was incredibly fast to understand what to do and the kids really liked her.
Then it was really easy between us, she’s nice, funny, autonomous, easy to speak with, and a very good (healthy food !) cooker !
She spent her time… read more
