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15 Apr 2024
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Description
Germaine & Bernard eat what they produce.
They have a small vineyard, garden and orchard.
Bernard tend a few beehives and is willing to share his passion.
This is your opportunity to experience French rural life.
They ask the helpers to do various odd jobs at the property,
be communicative and not engrossed in " screen-based activities ",
therefore, leaving their " virtual world " behind.
They must be interested in their tasks, the people and things that surround them.
They also must be involved in houseworks.
Here, what is interesting is the self-sufficient lifestyle.
Unfortunately, they cannot cater for vegetarians.
The hosts speak French and they get by in English.
If you meet to these conditions, you will be very welcome.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They can experience the French rural lifestyle.
They can improve their French language.
They can get introduction to beekeeping
Help
Must have the habit of working physically and manually.
Able to take the initiative by his own.
Languages
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I wish to improve my English
Accommodation
Accomodation at the family house, includes access to these facilities : WIFI internet, TV, DVDs ... A bedroom inside the house.
What else ...
Leisure Pursuits available in the area are : canoeing ; rambling ; visits within the region... such as prehistoric caves, typical rural villages, visit of Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, Bergerac, Sarlat, Périgueux, etc...
These activities are to be done by your own means.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5 hours a day 5 days a week
Feedback (6)
They are hardworking and very well organized. In addition I have not yet met people their age,… read more
Germaine cooks wonderful dishes, Bernard's wine is great and sitting under the… read more
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They are hardworking and very well organized. In addition I have not yet met people their age,… read more
Germaine cooks wonderful dishes, Bernard's wine is great and sitting under the… read more
Il s'est très bien adapté à notre mode de vie, malgré le demi siècle d'âge qui nous séparait.
C'est un aide que nous recommandons à tout hôte cherchant un garçon sérieux, travailleur et de très bonne éducation.
Il est venu chez nous dans un but très précis, notammant pour apprendre le français,… read more
My tasks were mainly in their nice garden. I was able to learn new things about growing vegetables and about growing grapes for wine, since Bernard and Germaine have their own small vineyard. Bernard also let me help him with one step in the… read more
They are warmest, generous people. They made me feel relaxed and comfortable from the first moment.
I had great experience in their place. They showed me the way of life in Dordogne and it was exactly French country life that I imaged. It is beautiful!
I enjoyed helping eco project,… read more
