Profile information
Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
Our next destination:
New Zealand - from Dec 2023 until Dec 2024 View all
Description
Hello there,
We're a French couple on a one year journey in New Zealand. We both just finished studying and needed to take a break to discover a new country, culture and spend time in the nature to do some manual work. That’s why we're here on a working holiday visa!
We’re looking forward to meeting new people and sharing time and experiences with hosts and other workawayers!
Interests
Outdoor activities
Dancing
DIY & crafts
Nature
Sustainability
Hiking
Cooking & food
Animals
Culture
Camping
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Finnish: Beginner
Japanese: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
Héloïse gave French and German language courses for almost 6 years and would be pleased about teaching you one of these language if you want to.
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Art Projects
Animal Care
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Babysitting and creative play
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Languages
Teaching
More details about your skills
We're an enthusiastic and complementary duo. Elie is a relatively calm person, loves movies and board games, he’s a great cook and an animal lover. He likes hiking, cycling and is always there to lend a hand. Also, he has just finished his engineering studies. On the other hand, Héloïse likes to be active, loves hiking, climbing, cycling, dancing, playing the harp and the piano. She studied political science, used to live one year in Finland, two years in Germany and travelled to many European countries during that time. Discovering new cultures and languages while travelling and taking care of the environment is not a passion but a way of life.
We're hard-working persons and it's a matter of concern to both of us to follow instructions and get the job properly done. We would be really grateful if you consider hosting us during our journey to give us a chance to contribute to local projects and get to know new people!
Age
25 & 23
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Héloïse is vegetarian
Feedback
18 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie) for host
(Come and help us with ...)
We’re really grateful for the time we spent at Adi and Simon's place. They're both very welcoming, kind and funny. We really enjoyed all our conversations about anything, playing rummikub and watching sport or TV shows with them!
Also, they cooked lots of delicious vegetarian food that was different at every meal!
The work was fair, we mainly… read more
Also, they cooked lots of delicious vegetarian food that was different at every meal!
The work was fair, we mainly… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie)
Heloise and Elie were a great help to us on a variety of tasks around the property. They were very diligent and work proud. We would recommend them to anyone. They are also great cooks!
(Excellent
)
4 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie) for host
(Help us be completely ...)
We had such a great time at Yvette's place!
She is a very kind, caring and resourceful person. We spent hours talking about anything, cooking together and playing board games!
Yvette is very flexible on the jobs and we could do many different things depending on the weather.
The place is beautiful, in the middle of the nature and very resourcing!… read more
She is a very kind, caring and resourceful person. We spent hours talking about anything, cooking together and playing board games!
Yvette is very flexible on the jobs and we could do many different things depending on the weather.
The place is beautiful, in the middle of the nature and very resourcing!… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Sep 2024
Left by host (Help us be completely ...) for Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie)
Heloise and Elie were the kind of Workawayers you’d be happy to welcome back anytime! They both had a great attitude towards helping out and did some wonderful work here on my property. They were very comfortable getting stuck in to various jobs like gardening, chopping wood, caring for the chickens and cleaning their coop, Elie was handy with an… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie) for host
(Help on a small homestead and ...)
Our week with Carrie, Alex and Eliana was incredible! They are really interesting, funny persons sharing a lot about their life experiences and many more, we could basically talk about anything with them! They also made sure we had some quality time with them around dinner, with great food, talks and a game of Catan!
The work was fair and they… read more
The work was fair and they… read more
(Excellent
)
Friends
Feedback
18 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie) for host
(Come and help us with ...)
We’re really grateful for the time we spent at Adi and Simon's place. They're both very welcoming, kind and funny. We really enjoyed all our conversations about anything, playing rummikub and watching sport or TV shows with them!
Also, they cooked lots of delicious vegetarian food that was different at every meal!
The work was fair, we mainly… read more
Also, they cooked lots of delicious vegetarian food that was different at every meal!
The work was fair, we mainly… read more
(Excellent)
13 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie)
Heloise and Elie were a great help to us on a variety of tasks around the property. They were very diligent and work proud. We would recommend them to anyone. They are also great cooks!
(Excellent)
4 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie) for host
(Help us be completely ...)
We had such a great time at Yvette's place!
She is a very kind, caring and resourceful person. We spent hours talking about anything, cooking together and playing board games!
Yvette is very flexible on the jobs and we could do many different things depending on the weather.
The place is beautiful, in the middle of the nature and very resourcing!… read more
She is a very kind, caring and resourceful person. We spent hours talking about anything, cooking together and playing board games!
Yvette is very flexible on the jobs and we could do many different things depending on the weather.
The place is beautiful, in the middle of the nature and very resourcing!… read more
(Excellent)
30 Sep 2024
Left by host (Help us be completely ...) for Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie)
Heloise and Elie were the kind of Workawayers you’d be happy to welcome back anytime! They both had a great attitude towards helping out and did some wonderful work here on my property. They were very comfortable getting stuck in to various jobs like gardening, chopping wood, caring for the chickens and cleaning their coop, Elie was handy with an… read more
(Excellent)
26 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie) for host
(Help on a small homestead and ...)
Our week with Carrie, Alex and Eliana was incredible! They are really interesting, funny persons sharing a lot about their life experiences and many more, we could basically talk about anything with them! They also made sure we had some quality time with them around dinner, with great food, talks and a game of Catan!
The work was fair and they… read more
The work was fair and they… read more
(Excellent)
23 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie) for host
(Help us in the garden in ...)
Dallas and John were a ray of sunshine in our journey! We immediately felt like we were with family, we could talk about anything, they were careful and eager to share their knowledge!
In addition, they are really interesting, funny people, wonderful cooks and gardeners!
The work was very diverse and fair, and we really appreciated to see the… read more
In addition, they are really interesting, funny people, wonderful cooks and gardeners!
The work was very diverse and fair, and we really appreciated to see the… read more
(Excellent)
20 Aug 2024
Left by host (Help us in the garden in ...) for Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie)
Eli and Héloise were like a breath of fresh air. They were careful and thorough in their work and approached things in a logical way. They completed some important projects for us and we will remember them when we look at the results. They were warm and natural, and funny and fitted into our household routines very well. We enjoyed their company… read more
(Excellent)
2 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie) for host
(Help at a registered ...)
The Center is a very special place with a peaceful atmosphere and an amazing community life. People care for each other, the morning circles make the days start in a nice and friendly way, the work is diverse and never boring, and there is always delicious fresh food. Thank you for making our stay at the center so restful, full of discoveries and… read more
(Excellent)
15 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie) for host
(Join us in our family home in ...)
Words probably won’t be enough to describe our time with Lauren, John, Eli, Tasman and Bodhi… but it was AWESOME! From the beginning, we felt integrated into the family, we had so much fun playing board games, soccer inside and outside, jumping on the trampoline or doing any science project. Also, we could join them in their activities like the… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jul 2024
Left by host (Join our self sustainable ...) for Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie)
Héloïse & Elie stayed with us for a week and were brilliant. They cooked us delicious food and were very willing to help out here and there, like entertaining our 1 year old, even outside of their agreed work time. So helpful and lovely to have around. They also worked hard at a job that was not much fun (thank you so much guys) and got a lot… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie) for host
(Join our self sustainable ...)
Our week with Ruby, Tristan and Mae was wonderful!
We've got very well welcomed and we directly felt we could talk about anything with them! We really enjoyed the small cabin we were staying at, taking care of their pets when they were away, playing with Mae and sharing any kind of conversation!
The work was fair, we were mainly pulling up the… read more
We've got very well welcomed and we directly felt we could talk about anything with them! We really enjoyed the small cabin we were staying at, taking care of their pets when they were away, playing with Mae and sharing any kind of conversation!
The work was fair, we were mainly pulling up the… read more
(Excellent)
23 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie) for host
(Enjoy the beautiful sea view ...)
We spent 3 lovely weeks with Susan, Jerome, Pia and Ludo! We directly got integrated into their daily life, by celebrating birthdays together, sharing delicious dinners, having interesting conversations while doing the dishes, going to the paddock and meeting some of their friends.
Susan always made sure we had everything we needed and had good… read more
Susan always made sure we had everything we needed and had good… read more
(Excellent)
15 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie) for host
(Coastal eco living in Waipu, ...)
Our stay in Waipu was just amazing! We felt very welcomed from the first moment we arrived, indeed Debbie, Dean, Chris, Jessy and Milan are very welcoming people, enthusiastic, great cook and there's always someone to have a good talk with. Also, Debbie was always making sure that we had everything we needed and is such a kind, relaxed and… read more
(Excellent)
15 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie) for host
(Active family needs help with ...)
Our week at Janice's place was great, she's a really kind person, very active and always in a good mood. Also, she took us to the farmers market on Saturday morning to buy fresh vegetables for cooking! In general, there is always someone for having a talk in the house and to explain you something about the kiwi lifestyle.
We stayed in our own… read more
We stayed in our own… read more
(Excellent)
15 May 2024
Left by host (Active family needs help with ...) for Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie)
Firstly, Heloise and Elie are friendly and helpful by nature with great English. Heloise and Elie have in-depth knowledge of website design and coding. I shared my accommodation website wish list which they transformed into reality. They worked in well with the family cooking and doing household chores. The yard also looks a lot tidier after their… read more
(Excellent)
10 May 2024
Left by host (Help shape my permaculture ...) for Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie)
Heloise and Elie (H and E) joined me for a fortnight. During that time i had other Workaway folks staying, so my little house was slightly crowded but H and E fitted in seamlessly, getting on well with the others and sharing transport to local destinations. Elie, in particular, is a keen cook and has lots of French flair. Heloise is also v capable… read more
(Excellent)
9 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie) for host
(Help shape my permaculture ...)
Our time at Mike’s place was great. We enjoyed being in this amazing house and the great dynamic of that place with other helpers, Billy always happy to play and being able to cook whatever we wanted. Mike is a very good host, really flexible, always happy to teach you new things or to give advice on what to do in the region. We learned a lot of… read more
(Excellent)
13 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie) for host
(Helping hands welcome in our ...)
We really enjoyed spending time at Gudrun and John's peaceful place surrounded by the mountains and taking care of their sheep, alpagas and cats. They were very flexible about the job and would adapt depending on the weather and our skills. Also, cooking for them, their family and friends was a real pleasure. We really appreciated all our… read more
(Excellent)
30 Mar 2024
Left by host (Helping hands welcome in our ...) for Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie)
Héloïse & Elie have treated us to delicious meals in the week they stayed with us. Having been away from home more than usual they coped very well looking after our place and the animals. They were easy to have around, asking questions to get instructions right and were very respectful to our home. We had good conversations over dinner and enjoyed… read more
(Excellent)
13 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie) for host
(Join our family in ...)
We spent 10 amazing days with Hannah, Josh and Clem. There are a wonderful family, very welcoming, great cook and always happy to give some advice about what to do in the surroundings. The work was mostly gardening, helping with house chores and looking after Clem. Clem is a calm and funny toddler, always happy to play outside!
Thank you again for… read more
Thank you again for… read more
(Excellent)
2 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie)
Heloïse and Eli were excellent guests and helpers.
Eloise patiently worked at sanding a staircase in difficult conditions. Elie ground the walls and ceiling of our caravan in preparation for painting. Additionally they both willingly pitched in with whatever else was asked of them.
A real bonus was the humour and mutual learning that was a part of… read more
Eloise patiently worked at sanding a staircase in difficult conditions. Elie ground the walls and ceiling of our caravan in preparation for painting. Additionally they both willingly pitched in with whatever else was asked of them.
A real bonus was the humour and mutual learning that was a part of… read more
(Excellent)
29 Feb 2024
Left by host (Some gardening while enjoying ...) for Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie)
Héloïse and Elie were great workawayers, fine company and cooks. I would recommend and Mishka would definitely second that!
All the best :)
All the best :)
(Excellent)
21 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie) for host
(Some gardening while enjoying ...)
We spent almost 10 days at Pete's place and it was wonderful! Pete's is relaxed, really helpful, an amazing cook, he has lots of knowledge about the local fauna and flora, and is always happy to teach you something about it! We took care of Mischka, the dog, for a couple of day, she was always happy to go on the kayak, help with the gardening or… read more
(Excellent)
7 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie) for host
(Help with house projects and ...)
It was our first workaway experience in New Zealand and we couldn't expect better. Rachael is very comprehensive, flexible and always happy to help. We stayed a week taking care of Mocha, Alfie (a neighbour's dog), and the chicken when they were away. We also did some chair's painting and other house chores. Their house is amazing, we surely… read more
(Excellent)
7 Feb 2024
Left by host (Help with house projects and ...) for Workawayer (Héloïse & Elie)
We hosted Heloise and Elie in late January, they have a quiet demeanor and were very respectful house guests, willing to lend a hand and took on any task with a great attention to detail. Our old deck chairs look great now.
They also house/ dog / chicken sat while we were away and did this very conscientiously for our dog and a friends dog too.… read more
They also house/ dog / chicken sat while we were away and did this very conscientiously for our dog and a friends dog too.… read more
(Excellent)