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Description
We are a couple who swapped the office for the outdoors and started renovating an old stone farmhouse in the beautiful and spectacular mountains of the Cevennes region in the south of France. Our land is in a secluded valley just 5 minutes walk from a small village and 5 minutes drive from a medium sized town which has all the typical Southern French characteristics as well as lots of local idiosyncrasies.
Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsCultural exchange and learning opportunities
We really enjoy meeting new people and helping them get the most from their experience of travelling in this beautiful area.
Help
In 2024 we will need help from June onwards. If you have experience of gardening or building we would welcome your skills, if not we are happy to teach what we know and value your enthusiasm.
There is always a variety of jobs to be done in the garden , the orchards and the surrounding countryside as the seasons change; picking fruits and nuts: plums, cherries, blackberries, wild strawberries, elderberries, mushrooms, chestnuts, walnuts, grapes and apples. The valley is terraced with walls needing repair or rebuilding and the farmhouse had been empty for several decades so there was everything to do. We have put on a new roof, new floors and windows and have a woodstove and a shed full of wood to burn. Lots done but still more to do.Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: FluentAccommodation
We have a caravan for those who like their own space and a bedroom in the house. We have mains water and electricity and a proper bathroom. Shade for visitors' siestas and picnics with chairs and tables is on a wisteria covered terrace.
What else ...
We are here for the adventure and love to share it with our family, friends and visitors. Let us know if you would like to hear from previous holiday workers.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
About 25 hours per week but that is flexible and depends on the person's interests and what is happening at the time!
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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
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
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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
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
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
It… read more
Thank you Gabrielle
Really glad of being part of the team,best wishes and good luck for your project.
Armando
Thanks for everything Ricky!