Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 09/Sep/2020
I am a Literature teacher and my daughter studies economics.
Additional languages spoken
U.S. English, Iberian Spanish
Affinities
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
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University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals
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Teacher
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Open to all dates | England, Royaume-Uni | Dublin, Irlande |
Open to all dates | Grèce |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Very quiet 1 bedroom in a flat set in a very large park in Lyon suburbs (https://www.internations.org/lyon-expats/british), in the green valley of the Saone River. We have a nice view on the Monts D'or (https://www.google.com/maps/place/28+Chemin+de+la+Creuzette,+69270+Fontaines-sur-Saône/@45.8286448,4.8576374,433m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x47f495128fadb589:0x472755491faf6586!8m2!3d45.8286411!4d4.8598314) where you can go for nice walks or bike rides through typical Monts d'Or villages where houses are made of golden stones (https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monts_d%27Or). Our two bikes are available plus city bike rental nearby (https://velov.grandlyon.com/home).
There is a huge fenced private park around the flat with a tennis court and children's playground. There is one shower room and one bathroom plus toilet; One fully equipped kitchen; three bedrooms with a double bed in each. Free parking space in the park.
Go to Lyon by Bus (TCL Lines 70 and 33 -http://www.tcl.fr/) or local trains (https://www.ter.sncf.com/auvergne-rhone-alpes/gares/87723700/Sathonay-Rillieux/prochains-departs) or drive to the nearest Subway station (Metro Cuire or Vaise) to go shopping or enjoy the local restaurants like Bocuse's or bouchon restaurants, typical restaurants of Lyon (https://www.thefork.com/restaurant+bouchon-lyonnais+lyon). The Beaujolais area is 1 hour's drive with lots of vineyards to visit (https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/aug/13/beaujolais-vineyards-wine-route-top-10-guide). You can also plan a day trip to Annecy, the old city and the lake (https://en.lac-annecy.com/).
If you like French cuisine, nature and European culture, this place is for you!
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Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our neighborhood is quiet and green. We cannot see any road from the flat ony trees. At the same time we are connected to the city by buses and trains. There is a small supermarket down the street and a bakery, an italian restaurant and a drugstore up the street. The Saone river is nearby. You don't need a car but having one makes things easier.
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Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
From our flat, it is a 20 minute drive to Lyon to visit the city, go shopping; a 30 minute drive to Anse Lake (plan d'eau du Colombier, Anse) to swim; a 10 minute drive to the famous restaurant Paul Bocuse in Collonge-au-Mont-d'Or; a 5 minute drive to the Monts d'Or to go hiking; a 5 minute walk to reach the forest of Sathonay; a 10 minute walk to the Voie verte, a 5km green path where you can run or bike.
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Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
No smoking. No loud noise after 10 pm. No pets.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 09/Sep/2020
I am a Literature teacher and my daughter studies economics.
Additional languages spoken
U.S. English, Iberian Spanish
Affinities
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals
Profession
Teacher
Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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