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Hello there!
It would be great if you would like to come and enjoy staying in a lovely 1820's restored stone farmhouse in exchange for helping me with my large garden over-looking fields and forest on the edge of a very quiet and peaceful hamlet in rural North Burgundy.
Apart from general gardening, since I can't wield a chain saw or a hedge cutter I'd be very grateful if you could help me with that. I also have in mind a DIY garden project .
The house is 1h30 south of Paris, in the Yonne (Puisaye-Forterre) district not far from the mediaeval town of JOIGNY which has a train station, and from where I can pick you up if you don't have a car.
As a native English speaker I can help anyone wishing to improve their English and if you would like to brush up on your French then there will be plenty of opportunity at the weekends.
We love the theatre and cinema - so if we're going we would happily invite you
We love to dance at live music concerts in local bars/restos - so if you'd like to come you'd be most welcome
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
I love to exchange thoughts and ideas on all kinds of subjects, cultural and everything else!
As a native English speaker I can help anyone wishing to improve their English and if you would like to brush up on your French then there will be plenty of opportunity at the weekends.
Aide
In a general way there will be gardening and cutting branches with chainsaw/hedge-cutter, putting down bricks/tiles for pathways, possibly creating the pergola project...
There is also some painting/lacquering which would be very helpful!
If you are by chance a computer buff I would love to learn more about my computer/smartphone.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Français: Courant
Hébergement
There is a ground floor bedroom which is a nice, and large 22m² (or 66ft²) room with 2 single beds, also equipped with table and chairs, cupboards, sofa and soft furnishings. The bedroom is south-facing and looks out directly over the garden with a separate bathroom across the corridor where the ground floor lavatory is.
Autres infos...
In your leisure time, there are lovely walks around the area, and there are mediaeval towns and villages to visit, plus the Burgundy vineyards of Chabilis, Coulanges, etc.
There's always the possibility you might like to just read, write or paint/photograph a beautiful local scene ... or simply be in the garden!
If you like Live Concerts, we sometimes go to free pop/rock/blues concerts in bars and restaurants at the weekend.
If you like Art, we sometimes go to preview/vernissage evenings at the various art galleries around - but of course it depends on their dates.
Sometimes we go to the Cinema (although it'll probably be in French) or the theatre, and we also have Netflix.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
The wi-fi also works in your bedroom
Espace pour garer des vans
There's a large courtyard for parking. Very happy to have you If you have a pet with your Campervan, that's not a problem...if nicely trained!!
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Deux
Nombre d'heures attendues
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Do come again next year, we'd be delighted.
We had amazing two weeks at Nicky's beautiful home in the French countryside. Nicky was without a doubt one of the best hosts we've ever had. She and Mimi (her partner) taught us so much about the region they live in. They took us to the market where we tasted the delicious French… read more
I gladly recommend them to all other Workaway Hosts in need of their help because you definitely won't… read more
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Do come again next year, we'd be delighted.
We had amazing two weeks at Nicky's beautiful home in the French countryside. Nicky was without a doubt one of the best hosts we've ever had. She and Mimi (her partner) taught us so much about the region they live in. They took us to the market where we tasted the delicious French… read more
I gladly recommend them to all other Workaway Hosts in need of their help because you definitely won't… read more
I helped her in the garden during my stay, as it is a huge area. I held a presentation for Uni at… read more
I had an amazing time in her big but cozy country house.
I was supposed to do some gardening but it snowed so much that I helped with some construction help in the house instead (or at least I tryed... I am not that good at construction as Nicky will confirm, lol). fortunately,… read more
Very many thanks Vanessa!
They are proficient with chainsaws and know how to make bonfires out of a mass of wet leaves and thick branches - quite a feat!
I would highly recommend them to all other workaway hosts.
Many thanks to you both and come by to visit… read more
I would highly recommend her to all other Workaway hosts!
Thank you so much Paul for all your help which has made such a difference here!!
Wishing you all the best in your travels, Nicky
and I wish you all the best for your future. Nicky
Thank you Rob!
Nicky is a person with very deep and rich personality. This makes me feel like one week stay was to little to get to know each other better. I would definitely stay longer if I could, especially the… read more
He was good company, thoughtful and hugely helped me with the cutting of big branches in my large garden.
Thank you Cederique!
My work was clear: garden and reinforcing… read more
Good luck with your studies Tina!
10/10 would workaway here again :P
