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Housesitting in France
What is housesitting?
Housesitting is big in France – fuelled by the number of ex-pats from the UK and elsewhere who have moved there.
So what is it? Essentially it works as an exchange of services between volunteers (housesitters) and homeowners, who are brought together via an online platform, or through referrals. The sitters are on site to look after the owner’s pets and provide security for their home while they’re away – perhaps for a holiday or on business. In return, the sitters typically enjoy rent-free accommodation.
In addition, the cost of utilities (such as electricity and gas) is usually covered by the host, too – leaving the housesitter’s financial commitment limited to transportation, food and entertainment. Where a financial contribution is required by the host it’s usually stipulated as such in their listing.
For more information, you can read our extensive guide to the world of housesitting.
Get started with Trusted Housesitters
Most newcomers to housesitting get started by registering with one of the main online platforms.
The largest of those is Trusted Housesitters who have thousands of opportunities across the world listed at any one time.
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Hi, we're Ian and Nicky, an English couple on a voyage of discovery around the world, and this blog is designed to reflect what we see, think and do. Actually, we'd like to think it also provides information, entertainment and inspiration for other “mature” travellers, too. So please feel free to pour yourself a glass of something suitably chilled and take a look around.
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