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Last replied
2 Nov 2023
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Description
Me & My Husband live in a Chateau in Loir en Valle, France. It is located between Le Mans & Tours. It is a unique building with beautiful Gardens. The oldest Part of the Chateau is from 14th century.
Some of the rooms do require some Renovations / facelift done as they are outdated.
The following projects.
1) Bathroom Renovations
2) Kitchen renovations
3) Gardening
4) Other Renovations
We require someone that has knowledge in the following areas
1) Basic Painting (advanced knowledge is highly appreciated)
2) Gardening
3) General Cleaning (Dusting, Vacuuming, etc..)
4) Some General Labour work (Rubble Cleaning - moving rubbish from upper floors to outside) while we are demolishing the Bathrooms & Kitchens.
It is important that you speak & understand English where there is no difficulty in communication and at the same time we would appreciate to have someone to communicate with us in French when needed.
You will need your own Transport as there are no transport Services nearby. However, We can assist you if you need a trip to the local shops for groceries (But can not borrow the car).
If you require a weekend trip to e.g. Paris, We can drop and pick you up from Train Station in Tours or Le Mans for 20 Euros each way. The trip from our Chateau to the train station is about 50 minutes.
Every few days we will provide BBQ in the Garden (Depending on the weather).
Accommodation will be offered. Rooms are ok to live in, but the Bathrooms require renovating due to being outdated.
Must work at least 5 hours a day (Excluding breaks) during workdays only. Free time Weekends.
Must also be a fit person and have travel health insurance.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Here you will have country living experiance with interaction with Local French Culture. There are English speaking families living here as well that are from England, Australia, Scotland & USA.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
By Law, There will be a Minimum wage Payment offered for the hours worked. Minimum Wage (25 Euros per Day)
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Armenian: Fluent
Swedish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
French
Accommodation
Accomodation (own bedroom and bathroom toilet) will be offered.
What else ...
Please Note: Any attempt to contact us through a fake account will be reported.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes, Indeed
Space for parking camper vans
Free parking is availiable
Can possibly accept pets
Small pets only
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
