Became a member in: 2020
Renewal Date: 25/Jun/2021
I am Kate, I am British and have lived in France for 20 years. I am a musician having taught piano for many years and also play the flute and saxophone in a local swing/blues band. My other interests include drawing/painting, reading (especially spiritual books), gardening and healthy eating. I live with my partner in a village 10" from Les Milles. I have 3 adult children.
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Large Families,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
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Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
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Long-term Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is not possible
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Traditional village house situated in a quiet residential road, 3" walk from Les Milles village centre. Perfect location for taking the bus to Aix-en-Provence or for visiting the region by car. Easy access by car from Marseille airport, 15-20" away. Ideal for a couple, two friends or a single person interested in exploring the region.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Second home
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
The neighbourhood is calm and friendly with a small number of houses in the street. The bus stop is almost opposite the house, and the nearby village centre comprises a café/bar, bakery, bank, florist, medical centre, pharmacy and where there is a small market every Monday morning. Les Milles is situated 40" from Marseille, 15" from Aix-en-Provence centre,15-20"from the Marseille (Marignane) airport, and 10-15" from the high speed train the TGV (Aix-en-Provence). There is a post office and a large commercial centre just next to the village.
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Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
The village is only 2 or 3 minutes walk from the house, and there is a bus stop serving Aix-en-Provence just across the road. There is a delightful restaurant just off the village square, and it's always easy to find a pizza. There's a very pleasant walk behind the house towards the village, alongside the River Arc, and crossing the bridge at the furthest point alongside a parking area is an attractive green space, where one can return via the village. There is free parking available in all of the roads around the house, and a boules park just across the road.
There is also the "Camp des Milles" that you can find on Google just a few hundred metres from the house, and a "Salle des Fetes" directly behind the house where there may be shows or concerts depending on the timing of your visit.
Our favourite restaurants
Leisure and cultural activities
Health or fitness clubs
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
It is important for us that the house is left in the same condition as it was on your arrival and that any personal possessions are respected. We prefer guests to please take their shoes off when entering the house, and to check that the house is properly locked up and all windows and shutters shut on departure. We also ask that you please respect the neighbours if you would like to listen to music, by keeping the volume at a reasonable level and/or shutting the windows.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2020
Renewal Date: 25/Jun/2021
I am Kate, I am British and have lived in France for 20 years. I am a musician having taught piano for many years and also play the flute and saxophone in a local swing/blues band. My other interests include drawing/painting, reading (especially spiritual books), gardening and healthy eating. I live with my partner in a village 10" from Les Milles. I have 3 adult children.
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Large Families,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals
Profession
Health and safety co-ordinator of construction sites
Our pets
3 chats
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