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Bourg-en-Bresse, Rhône-Alpes, France
@pauline-darmedru
Member since 2018
Hi there! I’m Pauline. After 5 intense years living in Paris, I decided to trade my office badge for a backpack and a solid pair of sneakers. My 2026 project? An adventure with my boyfriend Valérian, taking the time to live, breathe, and most importantly... taste everything! My lifestyle in 3 words: Food, Sports & Togetherness. 🥑 Team Veggie & Foodie: For me, discovering a culture starts in the kitchen. I’m a vegetarian, but a gourmet one! We love cooking for our hosts: our specialty? Eco-friendly, delicious meals that prove you don’t need meat to have a feast. 🏃♀️ All-terrain Sporty Soul: When I’m not eating, I’m probably running, hiking, or looking for a wave to surf (I can finally stand up on the board!). We’re a dynamic duo, always up for an active outing. And of course, we know how to balance all that sport with a good party! We’re always up for a local beer, a night out discovering the city’s vibe, or just laughing until our stomachs hurt. 🐾 Animal lover: I’m a huge fan of all furry friends! If you have a dog or a cat, they’ll probably get as much attention from me as you do (maybe even a bit more, sorry!). 🌱 Eco-warriors: We both worked in the field of ecological and social transition. To us, traveling isn’t about "consuming" monuments; it’s about understanding how people live. We’d pick an evening of "fixing the world" over a local beer any day rather than following a paper tourist guide. Why host us? We are easygoing, curious, and love sharing experiences. We highly respect our hosts' privacy, but we are mainly here for the human connection. If you want to learn a few French words or test our vegetarian cooking, we are your humans! Looking forward to meeting you on the road (or around a table)!
Interested in Comedy
Interested in Foodie
Fluent in English
Fluent in French
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
After spending years racing against the clock in Paris, we decided that our 2026 journey would be all about human connection and authenticity. We don’t want to just 'visit' Italy, we want to live it! For us, the best advice doesn't come from guidebooks, but from locals met around a table or on a hike. We are hungry for new encounters, sharing recipes, and having passionate discussions about the world. We love the idea of travel being an exchange of knowledge and experiences, and we can’t wait to discover your daily life and share a bit of ours with you! Ultimately, we’re just here to make great memories, share big smiles, and have a lot of fun with awesome new friends!
Music, Movies, and Books
Books: Changer l'eau des fleurs de Valérie Perrin, Les thanatonautes de Bernard Werber, La tresse de Laetitia Colombani, La nuit des temps de Rene Barjavel... Moovies: Ce qui nous lie, five, Pearl Harbor, OSS 117... Musics: Fred Again, Supertramp, Theodora, French songs, Marguerite...
One Amazing Thing I've Done
I’m probably the most indecisive person on the planet, so choosing ONE specific moment is a real dilemma for me! But I’ve realized that my best adventures always share the same magic recipe: a breathtaking landscape, glowing sunshine, wonderful people, and above all... incredible food!
Teach, Learn, Share
Teach or share : 🥑 Vegetarian Cooking 🇫🇷 French Language: We can teach you French (or some funny local slang). 🌱 Sustainability: We love discussing the ecological transition, sustainable alternatives, and social projects. 🐶 Pet-sitting: Happy to take your dog for a run with me or just give your cat some extra cuddles while you’re busy Learn : 🇮🇹 The Italian way of life: Your favorite local recipes, the best hidden gems in your city, and some Italian basics.
What I Can Share With Hosts
🥑 A vegetarian feast: We love cooking! We can prepare a full dinner to show you how delicious and hearty meat-free meals can be. 🍻 Good vibes & Laughter: We’re always up for a local beer, a night out, or just sharing ridiculous travel stories. We truly believe that "fun" is the most important part of any trip! 🇫🇷 French immersion: If you’re learning French, we’d be happy to practice with you and teach you some fun local slang you won’t find in textbooks. 🌍 Deep conversations: Having worked in the environmental and social fields, we love discussing sustainability, travel stories, and different ways of living.