christophe
France
Aug 4, 2019 - Aug 13, 2019
Became a member in: 2004
Renewal Date: 26/Sep/2025
Affinities
Hiking,
Foodies
Affiliations
Communty Service Volunteers
Profession
Development Director (Retired)
christophe
France
Delphine
France
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our Victorian-era house is in a quiet neighborhood just 12 blocks south of the campus of University of California Berkeley. With four cohousing families who live nearby, we share a yard of flower and vegetable gardens and a central piazza perfect for sitting in the sun with a good book.
We are two adults, one retired and one working for a non-profit legal service organization. Our thirty-something son and daughter live in the Bay Area and Brooklyn, respectively, and may sometimes join us for part of an exchange. We all love to read, hike, eat, shop, travel, see new places and meet new people, and have been successfully exchanging since 2005.
For several of our previous exchanges, we have traveled a day or two early to be able to meet and share a meal with our exchange family, which we have found leads to a wonderful cultural interchange and connection.
We are open to weekend/holiday offers in and around California, as well as longer domestic/international exchanges.
For car exchange, we offer our hybrid-electric Prius Prime that seats 5. Our home is walking distance to BART & bus lines, groceries, restaurants, parks and hiking trails.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
In easy walking distance are the shopping areas of Telegraph Avenue, College Avenue, and downtown Berkeley, with many outdoor activities, restaurants, cafes, bakeries, clothing stores, theaters, and bookstores.
We are a 3 minute drive (or 10 minute walk) from a BART station where you can catch a train into Oakland (10 minutes) or San Francisco (20 minutes). Three organic grocery stores are within a five block radius. The beaches of Santa Cruz, the wine country of Napa Valley, the redwoods of Muir Woods, and the majestic mountains of Yosemite National Park are all within easy driving distance.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
So much to do in Berkeley & Oakland, around the Bay Area, and throughout Northern California! You can start your day at the tide pools of Point Reyes, be walking through the vineyards of Napa by early afternoon, and watch the sunset from the foothills of the Sierra Nevada.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Flexible travel dates. We prefer 3-4 weeks for international exchanges. Our favorite exchange destinations are big cities or beaches.
We will take good care of your home, and expect you to do the same in our home.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2004
Renewal Date: 26/Sep/2025
Affinities
Hiking,
Foodies
Affiliations
Communty Service Volunteers
Profession
Development Director (Retired)
christophe
France
Delphine
France
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