Catherine & Jon
United Kingdom
Jun 19, 2023 - Sep 30, 2023
Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 14/Sep/2023
Married to frenchman Francois, living in france for last forty years, three children, six grandchildren, ex english teacher, husband was charge d,affaires and before shipyards and oil rigs. Would like to see more of the world, culture and history of places, etc.
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Hiking,
The Arts
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Catherine & Jon
United Kingdom
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Pet Care Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Large old stone family house with 5 bedrooms and outdoor pool. Private established garden of 8,000 sq metres .
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
St Eutrope is a very small country hamlet with an old chapel dating from the 16th century. Quintin famous for it’s fabrication and exportation of linen was placed third this year in the televised competition best Petite Citée de Caractère is within walking distance, you can visit the castle overlooking the lake of Anne de Bretagne and the chateau, a strong Protestant hold during the revolution, The road system is good enabling you to visit many other sites in Brittany such as Quimper, Mont Saint Michel , Dinard and the beautiful pink coast.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
We are ideally suited for visiting brittany, one hour from Saint Malo, 45 minutes from the stunning pink granite coast , 20 from the beach, we have two nearby lakes plus the Nantes Brest canal ideal for walking or biking. You can get to the Mount St Michel , Concarneau, Quimper easily for a days visit. Quintin itself is one of the little cities of character with a lake and chateau. In july there are firework celebrations for Bastile at the lake and in November quintin hosts the street singers competition . Participants come from as far as Japan.
Our favourite restaurants
Special places to shop
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Pw
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 14/Sep/2023
Married to frenchman Francois, living in france for last forty years, three children, six grandchildren, ex english teacher, husband was charge d,affaires and before shipyards and oil rigs. Would like to see more of the world, culture and history of places, etc.
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Hiking,
The Arts
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Construction
MoreLessOur pets
1 chat, 2 chevaux, poules, paons...
Catherine & Jon
United Kingdom
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