Bonjour! How’s it going?

Let me start from the beginning. I was born in Versailles, near Paris, but quickly moved to a small town in Normandy where I had an amazing childhood. At 20, I moved to China, and after a few more adventures and plane tickets, I ended up in San Francisco—a city I couldn’t seem to leave for more than two weeks, until Europe called me back. I spent some time in Germany and Spain before returning briefly to San Francisco, and now I’m living in New York City.

I work as an engineer for a startup, which keeps me pretty busy during the week. But on weekends, I love going out—movies, brunches, parties—you name it, I’m probably there.

I live in a cozy one-bedroom apartment in Hell’s Kitchen, a lively neighborhood in Manhattan known for its great restaurants and vibrant gay bars. It’s also super convenient with plenty of subway lines as it is just a few blocks away from Times Square. I’ve got a sofa bed in my living room , so I can host one or two people if you ever want to visit!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm a fan of William Butler Yeats' quote, "There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven't yet met". I think this is pretty much the philosophy of the Couchsurfing community.

I happily hosted Clement, Camille, Caroline, Lea, Adele, Ian, Nico, and more than 30+ people. I always had a good experience and hope to meet you soon.

Interests

Plastic bubble popping. I'm not kidding, I think I could spend days doing this and still have fun every time it pops. I'm a big fan of music, food (newly vegan) and wine. I love the smell of freshly cut grass and sunny days.

Music, Movies, and Books

TV Shows and Movies: L'Auberge espagnole, Mr.& Mrs. Smith, Lost in Translation, Jiro Dreams of Sushi, Pina, Urbanized, Objectified, The Devil Wears Prada, Bridesmaids, L'Arnacoeur, Ocean's Eleven, Wall-E, The Bubble, Puccini for Beginners, Ratatouille, Fanaa, Little Miss Sunshine, Toy Story, Date Night, Once Upon A time, New Girl, The Big Bang Theory, House, Torchwood, Dexter, Six Feet Under, Brothers and Sisters, Skins, Les Guignols, House of Cards

Music: Newkid, Washed Out, Of Monsters and Men, Suzanne Vega, Perfume Genius, The Fresh & Onlys, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, M83, Death Cab for Cutie, Bob Dylan, Matt and kim, U2, Pet Shop Boys, MIKA, MGMT, Estrella Morente, Blondie, Black Eyed Peas, Better Than Ezra, Nina Simone, El Ten Eleven, AIR, Wax Tailor, Phoenix, Foster The People

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was a polyphasic sleeper for three months.

Teach, Learn, Share

At the moment I'm learning German twice a week at NYU. I'm also experimenting with AI.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can host and show you around when I’m free. I’ve been living in NYC for five years, so feel free to ask for recommendations if you’re looking for good spots or things to do!

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bhutan, British Indian Ocean Territory, Canada, China, Cuba, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, France, Germany, India, Spain, United States