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Graeme & Lorraine
Australia
Jun 5, 2020 - Jun 29, 2020
Pas d'échange 2020/No exchange 2020
France - Aquitaine - Arcachon
ID : FR00107053
Became a member in: 2017
Renewal Date: 04/Nov/2020
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We are a Franco-Spanish family with two boys aged 11 and 14. We speak English, French, Spanish, German and a bit of Italian.
Before getting married we’ve lived in France, Spain, UK and in Germany and we’ve thoroughly visited most of Europe as well as Canada, USA, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
Having spent many holidays in our summer house in Arcachon and in Spain we now search to share Arcachon’s beauties as well as visiting with our children other great places.
About us
Additional languages spoken
English, Spanish, German
Affinities
Tennis,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Hiking
MoreLessAffiliations
Banking / Finance
Profession
Bank/ Finance
Pereire beach, view after 1' walk from our house
Banc du chien, boat excursion, view Cap Ferret
Our usual beach, 100m from the house
Cosy corner in the garden
View from the garden
Cosy corner in the garden
Back of the house, view from garden early November
Terrace in front of the house
Main house: children's room
Main house: children's room
Main house: bedroom
Main house: living room
Main house: living room
Kitchen
Kitchen
Main house: bathroom
Summer house, bedroom
Summer house: bathroom
Arcachon with Pyla Dune and Banc d'Arguin behind
Bike track along the Pereire beach, 3' from home
Pereire beach
Arcachon bay
L'Herbe, Arcachon bay
Pyla dune, highest dune in Europe
Bassin d'Arcachon- Cabanes tchanquées
Bordeaux vineyards' map
- Sleeping capacity8
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
We are looking for a home exchange in ...
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
*** Booked exchange summer 2020 months ago, subject to COVID-19 now...***
Please, DO NOT SEND ANY EXCHANGE REQUEST FOR 2020.
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Arcachon is a highly praised coastal destination in south-west France, near Bordeaux.
For more information on Arcachon, pls visit :
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/france/southwestern-france/arcachon
http://www.francethisway.com/places/arcachon.php
http://www.arcachon.com/en/accueil.html
Our house is a traditional « arcachonese » house, entirely refurnished 9 years ago. Although it’s a summer house it’s fully equipped and cosy, as we spend a lot of time in Arcachon.
There is a main house (70sqm) plus a separate "cabin" in the garden (independent room with its own bathroom ; 15sqm).
The main house is composed of 2 large bedrooms (parents’ bedroom (1.60 bed) and a children’s bedroom with 2 bunk beds (4 children capacity), a bathroom with separate WC, a living room and open kitchen.
Two terraces (north and south), as well as a small garden (south, calm, behind the house).
Our house is not a huge house, what we were looking for was mainly the location, for us the best neighbourhood in Arcachon.
Type
House - single floor/ Second home
Amenities
- Cleaning service available
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- Garden
- Heating
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- DVD
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Seaside
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Situated in Arcachon, ville de printemps, between Pereire and Ville d'hiver, less than 100 meters from the sea.
It's a very calm residential area but at the same time close to all the commodities: 15’ walk from the railway station (we live in Paris throughout the year), and 2 buses lines nearby.
Close to the beach (less than 100m) and 2’ from the nicest beach of Arcachon (Pereire).
Close to the bicycle path that allows you to go to dune the Pyla or do the Arcachon bay tour.
City center is 15’ walk or 5’ with the bike.
Residential neighbourhood, with basic shops nearby (bakery, pharmacy, small supermarket) as well as nice restaurants.
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Diving
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Horseback Riding
- Lake
- Public Swimming Pool
- Sailing
- Scuba Diving / Surfing
- Windsurfing
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Park / Playground
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Train Station
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Dune du Pilat, Arcachon bay, Bordeaux, etc.
Bordeaux is 1h and Paris less than 3h (LGV Paris- Bordeux 2h + 45’ TER Bordeaux-Arcachon). Spain is 3h (train or car), Basque country; Biarritz is 2h.
Things to do: everyone will find what they are looking for
- beach
- a short trip by boat to Banc d’Arguin, Banc du chien, îles aux oiseaux, etc
- cycling throughout the multiple cycling tracks
Arcachon has multiple activities: sailing, windsurf, tennis, horse riding (forest or at the beach), surf, golf, etc
For more information on Arcachon, pls visit :
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/france/southwestern-france/arcachon
http://www.francethisway.com/places/arcachon.php
http://www.arcachon.com/en/accueil.html
Our favourite restaurants
- Will be found in guest guide.
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We are a busy and active family, we love being outdoors and travelling, but we also need resourcing at home. We’ll expect the same respect for our home as we’ll have towards our hosts and their house.
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant Care Not Needed
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is not possible
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Weekend Home Exchange
Youth Exchange
- Year of Birth: 2005
- Languages : French, Spanish, English
- Looking for: Canada, UK, Ireland
- Year of Birth: 2007
- Languages : French, Spanish, English
- Looking for: Canada, UK, Ireland
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