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Hello Workawayers. I am Anita and I have lived in France with my husband Richard, and my now grown up family, for the past 20 years. My project is maintaining our château and 2 small houses within the grounds. The houses are used to accommodate friends as we like having parties!
We share our home with 2 labradors and a cat with attitude. Be warned the labs like people and hogging the sofas, so you need to be a dog lover!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
It is a good opportunity to improve your language skills and SMILE.
We are situated in Les Alpes mancelles which is a national park, and it is ideal for those enjoying Walking, kayaking and outdoor persuits. For those that like fishing we have carp ponds in the grounds and a catergory one river running through the property. We also have a swimming pool, and access to a tennis court in the village which is free to anyone staying here. The town of Le Mans is 35 km from for the occasional escape from rural life, there is a train station in the nearby town of Sillé le Guillaume.
An ideal stay for someone who would like to explore our beautiful region of France, or perhaps for someone thinking of making the move to France and would like to experience the life before taking the plunge.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
A château is a relentless task, so I am looking for someone to help carry out housework duties and in the grounds of our private home. As we are in rural france a driving licence and a car is a must, plus I may require my workawayer to go to the boulangerie in the village or to the supermarket.
As we are in France a basic knowledge of French would be helpful, however bear in mind that we speak English amongst ourselves.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
Accommodation is a large, comfortable room with an ensuite bathroom and internet access. English TV is available in the sitting room and french tv in the library.
All meals will be available but I can't cater for végans.
We are a non smoking household.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Ample parking behind the chateau
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
