Discover a cultural seaside town with a local family in Douarnenez, France

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  Description

  I'am Frederique, I'm 54 and I live in a wonderful place called Douarnenez.
  It's in Brittany, in the west of France. It's a very lively city on the sea side. There are regular concerts, at any time of the week, exhibitions, two movies theartre and of course several beaches !
  I have two daughters, Louise and Zoé, 20 and 23 years old. Louise met wonderful people in Australia and New Zealand thanks to Workaway and I found it great ! Now I would like to allow people to discover the place where I live and at the same time get some help.
  I live in a nice old house with 3 bedrooms and I did a lot of work on it. Now there are lots of little things to do to make it perfect. So I need help with painting, hanging shelves, pictures and also taking care of the garden because I left it abandoned (it's a small garden).
  I work at home (I'm a tour manager) and I have free time, so we can do the work together.
  I occasionally need help when I'm sure to be at home :
  May 1st to 15th
  June 9th to 20th
  June 30th to July 11th
  August 18th to 31st

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Videography

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Self development

  

  Politics / Social justice

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Events & social

  

  Culture

  

  Music

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Gardening

  

  Languages

  

  Photography

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Fitness

  

  Dancing

  

  Beach

  

  Hiking

  

  Cycling
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Douarnenez has a vibrant cultural scene, with numerous festivals. I know the organizers and can put you in touch if you'd like to volunteer.
  
  Brittany is a very culturally rich region. There is a language inherited from Gaelic. I speak it and can teach you the basics of this language.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  I need help sanding and painting walls and doors.
  Hanging shelves and curtain rods.
  I'm not very skilled and lack confidence, so I'm looking for people who are used to doing these small task.
  I just finished some major work on the house and now I have to clean it from top to bottom.
  Gardening: weeding, planting.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Breton: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  I can teach you the basics of French and also Breton (the language of Brittany)
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  Accommodation

  My house has three bedrooms.
  One of them is for me, and I keep one for one of my daughters when she visits. That leaves a large bedroom with two double beds. If none of my daughters are coming, it's possible to use the second bedroom.
  If I have guests coming and no room is free, we can set up a tent in the garden with a comfortable mattress. But that will be a one-off.
  For meals I find it interesting that we share the chores and everyone cooks. It's a great way to share favorite recipes.
  I eat very little meat and would be delighted to welcome vegetarians; it will allow me to discover new recipes!
  I favor organic food and I buy my food at the market (there are several during the week, and we have many vegetable growers).
  As I am just starting out in this profession, I earn very little money. I can provide food but any special requests will have to be handled by the volunteers

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  What else ...

  I live a 30-minute walk from the town center and it's only 10-minute bike ride. I can lend you a bike and occasionally my car, if I can guarantee you're a good driver.
  In Douarnenez, we love spending evenings in the bars and restaurants along the port. I can take you with me so you can meet people.
  I play tuba in a marching band. If you play a musical instrument, I can put you in touch with other musicians.
  
  Smoking is not permitted in the house, especially not in the bedrooms, but it is possible to do so on the terrace.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  I don't have a closed office to work in. I work myself at the dining table... but if you need to work on your computer we could manage it.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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