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Help in our garden and allotment, soak up the local atmosphere and sunshine in Southern Gers, France

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We an English retired couple living full time in the beautifully peaceful countryside of the Southern Gers. We look out onto green fields and woodland with the Pyrenees mountains in the distant. We have two self contained fully equipped units attached to our home, with a maturing Garden and swimming pool for summer use. Our nearest village, Marciac is 7km away so own transport is useful.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    This is a very relaxed part of France, little is hurried. It is a good place to unwind and soak up the local atmosphere and sunshine.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Help is required in all areas of our garden and allotment. We try to be as self sufficient as possible with our vegetables. We also have a field and need help looking after the boundary hedges and fencing. There may also be general building maintenance / decorating help needed.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    We are an English couple and welcome the possibility of improving our French.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Accommodation will be in one of our Self contained units, or caravan with permanent facilities.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The area is well known for it's vineyards, peaceful villages each with its own character. The mountains or Atlantic coast make a good day out. We are an hour away from Lourdes.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have good internet access.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    There is plenty of space here and we do have shower / toilet facilities for campers.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 678958697898

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