Became a member in: 2021
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
We are a family of 4 people, the parents and our daughters (7 and 9). We used to be experienced exchangers, but we had ceased for the last ten years, with underage children. Now they've grown, we're ready to start exchanges again !
Additional languages spoken
English, Italian
Affinities
Pets,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Foodies,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Civil Service Professionals,
Law Professionals
Profession
HR director / judge
Our pets
1 cat 1 hamster
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Pet Care Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Danemark | Norvège | Suède |
Open to all dates | Royaume-Uni | London, Royaume-Uni | Italie |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Large 19th century bourgeois house in the historic center of Poitiers (Cathedral district), on three floors (ca. 300 sq. metres).
Our house keeps many original features (old parquet, high ceilings, moldings, old fireplaces). There is a small walled garden with a swings set for the children. We also have lots of toys for children. We offer 4 bedrooms (1 parents, 1 guest, 2 for children), and additional sleeping facilities on sofa beds. Please note : as it is an old and venerable house, it is not not suitable for disabled persons (many stairs).
We would appreciate your looking after our cat "Chatouille" and our hamster "Grougui". The cat likes to go out in the garden but the hamster stays in its cage. Not much to do, except fill the bowls !
The city is mainly pedestrian. We can lend a small city car to go on tour around the city. Our bikes, including our unique long-tailed bike (custom made), are available to guests.
Paris is 1h30 by train. From Poitiers, you can consider easy day trips by train to :
- La Rochelle (1h30)
- Bordeaux (1h20),
- Angoulême -international city of Comics and Image (40 minutes),
- Tours (45 minutes).
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
The district is an ideal starting point for visiting the historic city, enjoying the student atmosphere (restaurants, bars), or shopping. We are close to the central market (open every day, large fairground market on Saturdays).
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 house is ideally situated in the heart of historic Poitiers. While walking through the city, you will discover many masterpieces of Romanesque Art (Notre-Dame la grande), and Gothic Art (Cathedral, Palace of the Counts of Poitou and Dukes of Aquitaine...). But also the medieval district, with half-timbered houses.
Our neighborhood is very lively, with craftmen (historic manufactory of umbrellas), young designers... And in the evening, the warm atmosphere of a University town).
Our favourite restaurants
Leisure and cultural activities
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Nothing special
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2021
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
We are a family of 4 people, the parents and our daughters (7 and 9). We used to be experienced exchangers, but we had ceased for the last ten years, with underage children. Now they've grown, we're ready to start exchanges again !
Additional languages spoken
English, Italian
Affinities
Pets,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Foodies,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Civil Service Professionals,
Law Professionals
Profession
HR director / judge
Our pets
1 cat 1 hamster
Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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