Help with renovating a castle and garden in Orchaise, in the Loire valley, France

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  Description

  We live in a beautifull castel in Loir et Cher (41), in the Loire valley : 10kms from Blois, 20kms from Chambord, Amboise, Cheverny, Beauregard, the famous gardens of Chaumont sur Loire .
  In the middle of the oenologie region of Montlouis, Vouvray... And many restaurants.
  A riding stable is 1 km from the castel, in the village of Orchaise-Valencisse, many walks in the forest and cycling on the banks of Loire.
  We love to repair an old building , we live in Orchaise since 2 years and we love the region, alan was physiothérapeuthe and I am a painter, next year, we would like to open the castel for " artists- residences "
  
  Nous vivons dans un beau château dans le département du Loir et Cher (41), dans la vallée de la Loire à 10kms de Blois, 20kms de Chambord, Amboise, Beauregard, Cheverny, les magnifiques Jardins de Chaumont. Au milieu des régions oenologiques de Vouvray, Montlouis et de nombreux restaurants; un centre équestre est situé à 1 km dans le village de Orchaise-Valencisse.
  De nombreuses promenades en forêt, à pieds, à vélo et sur les bords de loire ...
  Nous avons un petit chat Molly qui malheureusement est très effrayée par les chiens.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  General Maintenance

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We 'll work together to repair the building, Alain is physiothérapeute and I am a painter .
  We live in a great cultural région with many buildings and historic places to visit.
  We are very happy to meet new people and new culture and it is a wonderfull place for quiet creation.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  Renovations skills in a castel.
  We need help for restoration ( reparation ) in a few rooms in the castel and paths outside.
  Painting- Sanding- Cleaning- Construction...
  
  Compétences en Rénovation.
  Nous avons besoin d 'aide pour la restauration de différentes pièces du château et des chemins extérieurs.
  Peinture, Ponçage, Nettoyage, Construction...

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  French: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  A big flat in the 2nd floor in the castel : bedroom, bathroom, equipped kitchen, dining room, office.

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  What else ...

  You are welcome for the months of November December 2017 and 2018.....
  We are 2 people with many friends, we like food and wine and friendship. We have a cat Molly which doesn't accept dog. Our neighbours have horses and cats and dogs.
  The train station of Blois is 10 kms from the castel.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  4/5 heures par jour max, 5 j/sem.