We felt very comfortable and there was a lot of information to explore the area. The contact with the family was also very pleasant. Menen was a good ...
Read More...Dave & Julie
United Kingdom
Apr 5, 2020 - Apr 10, 2020
Became a member in: 2006
Renewal Date: 16/Jan/2024
We are a family of 6, however as the oldest kids are finding their own way in life, we mostly travel as a family of 4 instead. We are open minded, like to discover new stuff and will take care of your home during the exchange.
Additional languages spoken
English, French, German
Affiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Technology Professionals,
Science / Research,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Entrepreneur, Teacher
Dave & Julie
United Kingdom
Katrin & Stephan
Germany
We felt very comfortable and there was a lot of information to explore the area. The contact with the family was also very pleasant. Menen was a good ...
Read More...We felt very comfortable and there was a lot of information to explore the area. The contact with the family was also very pleasant. Menen was a good starting point for many excursions. We liked Belgium very much and we will definitely come again. Thank you so much for letting us stay in your home!
Read Less...Hanne og Lars
Denmark
Jürgen
Germany
Almudena
Spain
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
We are searching for a summer holiday location preferably in July 2024 or 2025 but we are open to other suggestions although we are limited to the Belgian school holidays.
Our spacious & sunny home is located in a historical and nice town: Menen, equipped with all facilities, including an public EV (11KW & 40kW) charging hubs at 500m of our home and on our driveway. The town has several nice restaurants, it can act as an excellent starting point to explore Belgium as well as the northern part of France or even DisneyLand Paris. It is close to the French border and several other historical cities (within 30 min drive) such as Kortrijk, Ypres or Ghent. A bus stop is only 500m away and the gives you connection to the train in all directions, even the seaside (45 min to sandy beaches in Belgium as well as to the white cliffs in France). In addition, the region is equipped with nicely organised biking routes.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Friendly neighbourhood with all facilities close at hand, including public transport
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Our home is located in a historical and nice town: <a href="http://www.menen.be">Menen</a>, equiped with all facilities & guides, that can act as an excellent starting point to explore Belgium as well as the nothern part of France, as it is located close to the French border and several historical cities (within 30 min drive) such as <a href="http://www.kortrijk.be">Kortrijk</a>, <a href="http://www.ieper.be">Ypres</a> (<a href="http://www.flandersfields.be/">Flanders Fields memorial</a>), <a href="http://www.brugge.be">Brugge</a>, <a href="http://www.gent.be">Ghent</a>, and <a href="http://www.lille.fr">Lille</a> (France; add 1h TGV to Paris) . A bus stop is only 500m away and the gives you connection to the train in all directions, even the seaside (45 min to sandy beaches in Belgium as well as to the white cliffs in France). In addition, the region is equiped with nicely organised biking routes and even indoor Skiing facilities at only 10 mins drive.
Our favourite restaurants
Special places to shop
Walks or jogging paths
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please check our exchange preferences below
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2006
Renewal Date: 16/Jan/2024
We are a family of 6, however as the oldest kids are finding their own way in life, we mostly travel as a family of 4 instead. We are open minded, like to discover new stuff and will take care of your home during the exchange.
Additional languages spoken
English, French, German
Affiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Technology Professionals,
Science / Research,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Entrepreneur, Teacher
Dave & Julie
United Kingdom
Katrin & Stephan
Germany
We felt very comfortable and there was a lot of information to explore the area. The contact with the family was also very pleasant. Menen was a good ...
Read More...We felt very comfortable and there was a lot of information to explore the area. The contact with the family was also very pleasant. Menen was a good starting point for many excursions. We liked Belgium very much and we will definitely come again. Thank you so much for letting us stay in your home!
Read Less...Hanne og Lars
Denmark
Jürgen
Germany
Almudena
Spain
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