Volunteer exchange with a couple in an old stone farmhouse in the beautiful mountains of the Cevennes, France
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: 18 Juni 2025
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Markus & Claudia)
Markus and Claudia were absolutely brilliant. From my rough sketch and after a short explanation about my ideas they planned and built a timber chalet to replace the awning for our caravan. We worked together very efficiently and finished the project which worked out just as I had imagined it. They were great company and enjoyed exploring the area
… read more on foot, mountain bikes and by car. We were delighted that they were the perfect Workawayers for the project.
Vom Workawayer (Markus & Claudia) für Host
The two weeks we spent with Louise and Richard were very special and inspiring in many ways. We were particularly impressed by Richard's thoughtful use and recycling of materials that others would not have given a second life, as well as his carpentry skills, which allowed him to achieve perfect results with the simplest of tools.
Equally
… read more inspiring were Louise's cooking skills, her delicious meals made with fresh produce from the garden turned even Markus (who is rather cautious about greens) into a veggie lover.
Louise and Richard also helped us with valuable ideas of what to do in our free time and encouraged us to go places. They also took the time to take us to the market in Le Vigan.
Last but not least, we will remember the many interesting conversations on many subjects, including the development of their project, cooking, history, UK stories, politics, places to visit and, and, and ...
We had to leave earlier than planned, hoping that the "Swiss Chalet" built during our stay will serve as a shelter and source of inspiration for future guests and work-awayers.
Dear Louise and Richard, thank you so much for your hospitality during our workaway stay.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Nell)
Nell was a very willing and capable helper with a great sense of humour and loads of energy. She made wonderful pasta and pesto from scratch and fish a la bordelaise; no mess, great taste. She was happy to help with whatever tasks we asked her to take on from mixing concrete to picking fruit and clearing undergrowth. We really enjoyed her visit.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Edward & Eleanor )
Ed was a great help with everything we did during his stay. He was remarkably unfazed by the heat and worked away steadily his energy never flagging. His 75km bike ride over some very steep terrain was very impressive. he is great company and we learnt about growing cotton and keeping sheep in rural Australia. A great workawayer.
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Markus & Claudia)
Markus and Claudia were absolutely brilliant. From my rough sketch and after a short explanation about my ideas they planned and built a timber chalet to replace the awning for our caravan. We worked together very efficiently and finished the project which worked out just as I had imagined it. They were great company and enjoyed exploring the area
… read more on foot, mountain bikes and by car. We were delighted that they were the perfect Workawayers for the project.
Vom Workawayer (Markus & Claudia) für Host
The two weeks we spent with Louise and Richard were very special and inspiring in many ways. We were particularly impressed by Richard's thoughtful use and recycling of materials that others would not have given a second life, as well as his carpentry skills, which allowed him to achieve perfect results with the simplest of tools.
Equally
… read more inspiring were Louise's cooking skills, her delicious meals made with fresh produce from the garden turned even Markus (who is rather cautious about greens) into a veggie lover.
Louise and Richard also helped us with valuable ideas of what to do in our free time and encouraged us to go places. They also took the time to take us to the market in Le Vigan.
Last but not least, we will remember the many interesting conversations on many subjects, including the development of their project, cooking, history, UK stories, politics, places to visit and, and, and ...
We had to leave earlier than planned, hoping that the "Swiss Chalet" built during our stay will serve as a shelter and source of inspiration for future guests and work-awayers.
Dear Louise and Richard, thank you so much for your hospitality during our workaway stay.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Nell)
Nell was a very willing and capable helper with a great sense of humour and loads of energy. She made wonderful pasta and pesto from scratch and fish a la bordelaise; no mess, great taste. She was happy to help with whatever tasks we asked her to take on from mixing concrete to picking fruit and clearing undergrowth. We really enjoyed her visit.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Edward & Eleanor )
Ed was a great help with everything we did during his stay. He was remarkably unfazed by the heat and worked away steadily his energy never flagging. His 75km bike ride over some very steep terrain was very impressive. he is great company and we learnt about growing cotton and keeping sheep in rural Australia. A great workawayer.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Sam & Mayte)
Sam and Mayte were very hard working helpers. They are enthusiastic, energetic and willing to learn. We really accomplished a lot during their stay with us.
Vom Workawayer (Sam & Mayte) für Host
We had the best week ever. Richard and Louise are very kind and fun people with a lot to teach us. We cleared a path for a shortcut to the river, cleared brambles of a hill and helped build some stone and concrete steps. They took us on a nice hike and were very forthcoming about working hours. After work we always got a plate of delicious food,
… read more we especially loved salad. We did some gardening as well which was very fun and rewarding. They always had something for our mosquito bites and bruises, for example Mayte’s twisted ankle. Thank you so much for this terrific week full of learning experiences! Love, Sam and MayteDu kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Vom Workawayer (Elina) für Host
Louise and Richard are very nice people with an excellent sense of humour (in my opinion), as well as welcoming and attentive hosts.
They live in a beautiful place in the mountains surrounded by stunning scenery and know lots about the history and geography of the area.
The tasks were as described - we did renovating (painting, glazing,
… read more plastering, varnishing) as well as things in the garden (harvesting, pruning, collecting marigold seeds, gathering leaves, peeling fruit). They explained everything to me and were always nearby when we were working. That way I could ask in case I was unsure about anything. The work was always fun - I got to try many different new things and we were often listening to music at the same time.
We had many cups of tea, Richard made really good porridge in the mornings, and Louise, who is an amazing cook, made many delicious meals. They were very forthcoming about me wanting to eat vegetarian.
We went swimming often, they let me join them when they were meeting friends, they showed me some lovely villages and markets nearby, and I learned some English and French words and phrases from them.
During my stay, I was the only Workawayer there. I slept in the caravan, so I had a space to myself if I wanted one.
I really enjoyed the time I got to spend there with them and absolutely recommend staying with Louise and Richard to anyone who likes being in the countryside and is interested in renovating and gardening :)
Thanks for everything!!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Edouard)
Edouard has great energy, knowledge and skills. We learnt about power steering pumps and how to make huitre gratinées plus lots of other interesting things. He brought his energetic approach to all the work and helped us achieve loads. It was good to have someone with local knowledge and excellent English to help us find a helpful garage man and
… read more to have transport when our car was not working well. We really enjoyed his company and appreciated his work with us.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Kieran )
Kieran spent two weeks with us and he was a really helpful and energetic helper. He readily adapted to our changing work, learnt quickly and was constantly enthusiastic. He brought youthful energy and a bright intelligence. Kieran worked hard, he was competent and ready to take on any task. He was great to work with: we achieved a lot and had fun
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Vom Workawayer (Kieran ) für Host
I absolutely loved staying here! Louise and Richard are some of the nicest people I have ever met in my life and I felt at home straight away.
Their house is in a small, beautiful valley surrounded by nature. It is a very peaceful environment and a great place to work and then relax in. Le Vigan, the nearest town, is close by (and so are various
… read more supermarkets). It is a lovely town and has regular live music in the summer.
The work was very fun and varied. I helped with some wall building, cleared an overgrown path, cut some tree branches, did some strimming, helped build a gate, did a bit of painting and a bit of gardening. Richard is a really hard worker and great to work with. He never demands too much and, while I was there, we were always working as a team. Some of my favourite days were the simple ones where we would fall into the routine of working, eating fantastic food and relaxing in their lovely house or in the surrounding nature.
Having said that, we did some great activities. I really feel like I got a sense of the culture of the region. We went to see live music, played pétanque, visited local markets, ventured into the mountains, went to a music festival and a medieval festival, swam in the nearby river many times, and visited some beautiful villages. Richard and Louise were very kind and regularly included us in their plans.
I can't write a review without talking about Louise's fantastic cooking. I thoroughly enjoyed every single one of her lunches. I also can't forget about Richard who kindly made me his delicious signature porridge every morning with a coffee.
The absolute best part of my experience here was Richard and Louise! They are such good hosts and really made my stay in the Cévennes special. Thank you so much for having me!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Heike)
Heike was a brilliant person to work with, she learned new skills really quickly and always seemed to know what to do next, whatever the task. She is very competent and full of energy which was inspiring. With her help we accomplished a great deal and we had fun too. She worked independently when needed and was always reliable She is very sociable
… read more and great company, her English is excellent. She certainly fitted in with us straight away and we are really looking forward to her next visit!
Vom Workawayer (Heike) für Host
What can I say?! It was absolutely wonderful and the best decision I could have made.
Really from the first moment, Richard and Louise picked me up from the bus, I felt I was with the right people. And then they both don't like goat cheese either - what a relief!
The house, oh what am I saying, the whole property is a dream and is super
… read more beautifully situated in a quiet valley. From there you can walk to Le Vigan (a lovely village with shops, restaurants and cafes) in 30 minutes on a footpath or in 10 minutes on another footpath directly to the beautiful bathing spot on the river. I loved to refresh myself there after or between work (sometimes together with Richard).
Working with Richard is fun. He shows you everything and has confidence in your abilities. So together we built a staircase, plastered the walls in the old kitchen, pruned trees, laid paths, put a lock on the gate and made steps on the footpath to the river (with railings). Richard is always doing something to the house. It was cool when he set up the stereo on the patio in front of the old kitchen and we listened to great music while we were plastering the walls.
Louise is the best cook ever and a perfect tourist guide. The food was amazing and she knows so much about the history of the area. This really inspired me during our trip to the gorge and our walks. We also went to the Market in Le Vigan, meeting some friends and had some beer as well as on one evening to a concert with trance music (absolutely perfect).
They are both just the nicest and warmest people I know. They make sure you feel comfortable with accommodation abd work and integrate you into their lives, meeting their friends. But they also give you the space you want.
Thank you for everything, you are in my heart and I hope to see you again.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Archie)
Archie stayed with us for 10 days during the hottest part of the summer. Despite the heat he joined in with the work we were doing pruning trees and renovating a room that has been neglected for decades. He is friendly and well informed and we enjoyed chatting during mealtimes. He tried his hand at activities new to him and enjoyed visiting the
… read more local town taking the opportunity to run regularly in preparation for a upcoming event. Good luck for the race Archie!
Vom Workawayer (Archie) für Host
I had a wonderful time staying with Louise and Richard for ten days this summer. Both of them are welcoming, warm and wise people. They really looked after me, provided intellectually stimulating conversation and offered me delicious meals throughout the day (thanks Louise). The work was also very interesting and it was insightful to learn various
… read more techniques and acquire knowledge of building practices (thanks Richard).
The house is located in one of the most beautiful locations any transient traveller could wish for, it is situated in a lucious green valley with multiple walking trails to explore literally from the end of the drive way. Beyond, the local village has a beautiful swimming spot and beach by the river. The nearby town of Les Vigan is charming and is culturally very rich, with an abundance of decent live music and artistic exhibitions.
Thanks again, this was a lovely insight into French life and I was really made to feel part of the family!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Vom Workawayer (Greta) für Host
Richard and Louise are great people who made me feel at home since the very first moment. I could have never expected to feel and experience so many things during my workaway stay, but they made it all possible! They are both great listeners and we shared very interesting conversations. Plus, Louise always made sure to cook the tastiest dishes!
It
… read more has been a true pleasure to meet them (and their friends and family!) and help with their beautiful project.
I learnt about pruning trees, fixing stone walls, plastering walls and building floors with Richard, who's an extraordinary teacher, and helped Louise picking plums, apples and weeding the vegetable beds. We cooked a lot together and had many cups of tea! We even went swimming in the river and to see live music 🎶
It was such a great experience that if I could, I would have never left... and I did keeping them in my heart.
I'm sure I will be back at La Cuzelle soon!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Hella and Henrik were wonderful. They worked away in the cool of the early mornings, clearing our overgrown land with great competence and efficiency. They are a self-contained and self-motivated couple whose wealth of experience makes them ideal Workawayers, able to put their hands to a wide variety of tasks and offer helpful advice particularly
… read more concerning fire safety. Thanks for all your help, interesting conversation and positivity.
We stayed for 10 days in this beatiful valley during the warmest period of the summer. it has been 10 unforgettable days in the good company of Louise and Richard. They are kind and welcoming people and we have had benefit of their great knowledge about the area and historical insight. Lots of interesting talks and a lot of laughing too. Louise is
… read more also a great cook and we had "pudding" every day 😋.
We have a lot of admiration in what these people have been doing here and their way of living, trying to take care of the environment so we can keep this beatiful world.
Because of the temperature we could only work in the garden in the early hours and later on in the day and we where always encouraged to seek shelter inside the house.
In the free time we have enjoyed the nearby river and the small villages you can reach by walking.
We can highly recommend workawayers to visit this place.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Antonin)
Antonin was an excellent helper. During his time with us we achieved lots and we learnt a good deal too. His enthusiasm, energy and competence together with his ability to learn quickly and anticipate what needed doing next made our work together productive and pleasurable. He was great company, we worked hard and had great fun too. We look
… read more forward to seeing him again soon.
Vom Workawayer (Antonin) für Host
I had a great time with Richard and Louise. We worked on such a variety of things that I got to learn a lot. Cutting wood, zipping screws, plowing earth, seedling, preparing beds for the plants, building fortresses for eggplants…More than the “what”, it is the “how” that matters here : a mix of relaxed attitude and attention to detail. I liked
… read more that a lot. I also had a lot of free time and a bike to explore the nearby Cevennes and a cosy caravan to sleep in. We had super interesting conversations, nices walks and visits...I miss all of it and wish to visit you this year or the next !Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Juan & Marianela)
We loved having Marianela and Juan stay with us. We did building, plastering, painting and cooking together as well as eating, drinking, swimming and site seeing! They are brilliant people who work hard and have such a positive and 'can do' attitude. We loved hearing their inspirational stories of their travels and their life in Argentina.
… read more They are both competent, intelligent and practical; it was a pleasure working with them. Thank you both and good luck
Vom Workawayer (Juan & Marianela) für Host
We spend a bit more than 3 weeks in this place and was an amazing experience!! We fall in love of that place!! is great!! and Richard and Louise are incredible people. we had a lot of fun with then!! and also a lot of food and really good wine!!! so.... Is the perfect place!!!!!! We miss you guys!! and we hope see you soon!!!!!! Thanks for
… read more everything!!!!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Vom Workawayer (Gabrielle) für Host
Thank you once again Louise and. Richard. A brief visit but lots of great information about the area .... I've booked in to come and pick cherries next May
Thank you Gabrielle
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Melissa)
Melissa joined in with everything and helped us so much. She is a practical, fun loving and energetic and willing to have a go at what ever needed doing. We really enjoyed her company and had lots of laughs together.
Vom Workawayer (Melissa) für Host
I stayed for just over a month with Richard and Louise and it was a fantastic experience. Such a loving, caring and adventurous family who made me feel so welcome from day 1 and after a few days, this place really started to feel like home. No matter what we got up to whether it was mixing concrete, fruit picking, going on outings, gardening,
… read more everyday was so enjoyable! Aveze is absolutely beautiful, there are some lovely walks and fantastic waterfalls around the area! Meal times are the best here, Louise is an amazing cook, the food was delicious and very generous. I highly recommend this place :) Thanks for having me and see you again! Take care Xx Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Armando is a great person to have around. He was fun, easy going, hard working, had a great sense of humour and was interested in learning new skills. He really helped us with our project and we very much enjoyed his company.
Thank you for the fantastic experience,it changes me so much and it gets me prepareted to my trip around Europe.
Really glad of being part of the team,best wishes and good luck for your project.
Armando
Vom Host für Workawayer (inabridges)
Mog was a great to have around, he is an excellent woodworker, built me a work bench which I now use all the time, mixed mortar for wall building, helped in the garden and cooked with the produce, great in the kitchen, interested in everything that was going on at our farm. Mog is hardworking, interesting, fun to have around, reliable and
… read more experienced in many aspects of building and gardening especially alternative, green ways of living
Vom Workawayer (Richard) für Host
Richard and Louise made me feel most welcome on my first workaway. The work was varied and interesting in a beautiful setting and surrounding countryside. Food was good as was their company. Help them with their project and you will not be disappointed. Good luck to you both.
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Richard)
Richard was a great person to have around. He joined in with whatever was going on, he brought loads of skills and experience and was good company too. A really good workawayer, thanks for everything Richard!
Vom Workawayer (Ricky) für Host
I really enjoyed my stay. It's a beautiful place with great people. Richard and Louise are fun, intelligent, and very easy to get along with. After my three-week stay I felt as if I had known them for a lot longer. The work was very varied so it was never boring. The place is peaceful and idyllic but there was still lots to do in the local area.
… read more Thank you so much for a wonderful experience!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Ricky)
Ricky was a great person to have around. He joined in with everything, had loads of energy and enthusiasm and was good company too. I recommend him a a great workawayer.
Thanks for everything Ricky!
Vom Host für Workawayer (Biing Yih)
Biing was a great person to have around. He joined in with everything, was really helpful and good company too. I would recommend him as a really good workawayer! Thanks for everything Biing!
Vom Host für Workawayer (Lenka & Jakub Svetlan)
Lenka and Michal were great workawayers. They worked hard and were good fun too, joining with whatever was going on and making us some great examples of their repective national dishes.
Vom Workawayer (Lenka & Jakub Svetlan) für Host
Very nice and open-minded people, beautiful country...Louise and Richard were very kind and patient with us. We spend the great time in Aveze so we can recommended this place:-) Good experience, thank you
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Eric)
Eric and Leah are a brilliant couple who are enthusiastic, work really hard (it was difficult to get them to stop at times) and are very capable. They were great to have as helpers; they learnt things fast and joined in with everything. Thanks a lot you two, we look forward to seeing you again if you can get down here.
Vom Workawayer (Eric) für Host
Eric and I really had a wonderful time staying with Louise and Richard. They are both excellent hosts. Richard was a great teacher and Louise a fabulous cook, we really ate like kings. Our two weeks staying in the Beautiful Avez went far too fast, though when we left we felt we had known Louise and Richard a lot longer. We loved living in the
… read more little french village and making trips out to all the georgous swimming holes that surrounded it. The work was interesting and mixed so we were never bored. Can´t wait to come back.
Love Leah and Eric.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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