Step into French life with Julie

We live in Normandy, in Elbeuf, which is located 30 minutes from the city of Rouen. Normandy is a beautiful region offering lush landscapes as well as a strong cultural and artistic heritage. We are 1.5 hours from Paris, which allows us to take excursions to the city easily.

My family consists of myself, my partner (who is away on business all week), and my two children: Céleste, 15 years old, who is enrolled in a private school, and Virgile, 17 years old, who is homeschooled.

We live in a lovely house that is very pleasant to live in and well-kept. It is in a great location, just 5 minutes from a bakery, 5 minutes from the forest and nature, and close to schools. We have a beautiful courtyard that allows us to enjoy the sun in the summer.

We have 4 bedrooms. Our guest will have a spacious room (20m2) equipped with a comfortable double bed, a desk, and a reading nook (a single bed). Siblings or best friends are welcome; we can accommodate 3 people in the room.

Our diet is balanced, of good quality, and many products are organic. I cook a lot: cakes, cookies, and sometimes even bread are homemade, fresh orange juice is made with fresh fruit, and pizzas are completely homemade ;-). I would be happy to share this passion for cooking with our guest if they wish. I am lactose intolerant (lactose-free), so I am used to adapting to special dietary needs if necessary.

With an engineering background, I taught for 15 years. I offer French lessons (Montessori-inspired) as well as math tutoring (a universal language). I have also been a firefighter for several years. Therefore, I am attentive to the safety of my home and the people around me. I am trained in first aid.

I welcome children and teenagers of all nationalities; they will be treated as family members and will participate in our family life and its organization. We attend Catholic mass every week (no obligation). Near our home, there is a Protestant and evangelical church.

I offer long, fully immersive stays with schooling, and I invite you to contact me if you are interested in this type of stay. I also offer stays of 1 to 4 weeks, with a customized program. I propose 5 types of activities for which we will establish the schedule together before the stay: French/math lessons, culinary workshops, sightseeing tours, leisure activities, and tennis training. Prices will vary depending on the activities and stay you choose. The base price includes a wide range of activities. If you have other needs (sports/leisure/health...), please feel free to contact me so I can adapt to your needs.