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17 Apr 2024
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Welcome as a volunteer in my home ! I need help with general maintenance, renovation and gardening in a nice house with swimming pool located in Nimes, close to many cultural and nature spots.
I am a paediatrician, specialized in child neurology and working in Nîmes, at a private practice. I work a lot outside home but sometimes I work from home. Generally, I am not much at home during the day.
My ex-husband was swedish, that's why we all speak swedish and english, as well as french at home. We lived in Sweden until 2010. As I work a lot, and have 2 dogs to take care of, I need help with my big garden (3000 m2) and house. I have a project to transform a part of the house into a wellfare center for children during 2024 and will need some hands to help with this transformation. My youngest son, Wilhelm (23) does not live at home any longer. He lives in Le Pontet, close to Avignon and works as a riding teacher in a UCPA owned riding school. He comes to visit us regularly, so you will probably meet him. My 2 other children: Alix (19) studies in Montpellier but comes back home during weekends and holidays; and Maxance (29) is living at home after having spent several years in Sweden. Maxance is handicaped with a neurocognitive and neuromuscular disease. He cannot help us with any activity but takes care of himself and does not need help with daily activities.
This year, I need help with cleaning the garden, but may also,need help with taking care of the house, like cleaning or ironing. I can also need help with painting or renovating rooms in the house. As I am working all day, you must be prepared to work alone after receiving instructions.
We eat organic and most of the time vegetarian food. We are used to food allergies, so it is no problem for us if you need special food.
i practice a lot of meditation and spend sme time at a buddhist tempel every month. You might want to follow with me if you can and are interested.
We are very curious about foreign cultures and love exchanging about many different subjects. We have had many successful workaway experiences and would love to continue receiving people from other countries as a substitute for traveling. We prefer to receive couples, if possible, but accept single workawayers as well. A minimum of 2 weeks stay is preferred before short stays.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We speak 3 languages (French, Swedish and English).
Help
Dear volunteer ! We are a French-Swedish family living in a nice house located 15 min by walk from the center part of Nimes in Languedoc-Roussillon (Occitanie), Southern France. We would like to share our french and swedish cultures with you and learn from your culture, while getting some help from you refreshing some parts of the house (painting, arranging what needs to be arranged, cutting hedges, general seasonal gardening, planting shrubs, repairing broken parts of the house, giving us ideas...etc !).
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Swedish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
You will have acces to your own bedroom with bathroom in a separate little house in the garden, just by the swimming pool. We will share the rest of the house with you, in which you will be welcome and in which the internet access is easier.
What else ...
We live in one of the most beautiful parts of France, with perfect climate, good food, easy going people, cultural spots spread around, nature (Camargues, Cévennes), 3,5 hours from Spain and Italy by car, 3 hours from Paris by train, 3 hours from mountain areas, 30 minutes from the mediteranean sea, 40 min from Pont du Gard, 20 minutes by walk to the best preserved arenas of the roman empire...etc. Many festivals can be found all around the year. We love our region and would be delighted to help you discover it !
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 183843355615
Feedback (22)
25 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lynda)
I received Lynda in November-December during 3 weeks. Lynda is a very good gardener and she cleaned up the whole garden (3000 m2) in a very good way, organizing herself almost completely in order to reach the agreed goals. The garden was very nice after her stay.
Unfortunately, I didn't meet Lynda very much as she has her own time-schedule with… read more
Unfortunately, I didn't meet Lynda very much as she has her own time-schedule with… read more
(Very good
)
8 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lynda) for host
I had the pleasure of staying at Murielle's home for 3 weeks in Nov/Dec 2023. Her property is large, and very quiet. You can literally hear the whispering pine trees and be completely surrounded by nature and be in stillness. The neighborhood is very quiet as well. You can enjoy nice leisurely walks close by or walk into the town of Nimes about 40… read more
15 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Vanesa & Mariano)
Vanessa and Mariano are very nice and warm young people. I really appreciated their stay and help and could trust them entirely even let them keep the house while I was away. I warmly recommend them for future experiences.
(Excellent
)
28 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Vanesa & Mariano) for host
Muriel is a beautiful, empathetic person, Serena, someone with whom you can talk about any subject. The stay at your house was our first experience at Workaway and we had a really good time with your company and with the company of your dogs. Her house was for us a kind of sanctuary, since it is surrounded by nature, she gave us everything we need… read more
15 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Hanna)
Hanna stayed a couple of weeks at my place and was always very nice and helpful. She is a very nice company both for the host and other workawayers. The work was well done. I can recommand Hanna for further workaway !
(Very good
)
5 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Hanna) for host
My stay with Murielle was very successful. Murielle has a beautiful house with a garden and the best dogs, it was a real pleasure to work for her. She is an excellent cook and cooked such delicious meals. Her stories were very interesting to me, I feel that I have learnt a lot and that I will only continue to learn more now. I am very grateful for… read more
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Accuracy of profile:
(4.9)
Cultural exchange:
(4.7)
Communication:
(4.6)
25 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lynda)
I received Lynda in November-December during 3 weeks. Lynda is a very good gardener and she cleaned up the whole garden (3000 m2) in a very good way, organizing herself almost completely in order to reach the agreed goals. The garden was very nice after her stay.
Unfortunately, I didn't meet Lynda very much as she has her own time-schedule with… read more
Unfortunately, I didn't meet Lynda very much as she has her own time-schedule with… read more
(Very good
)
8 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lynda) for host
I had the pleasure of staying at Murielle's home for 3 weeks in Nov/Dec 2023. Her property is large, and very quiet. You can literally hear the whispering pine trees and be completely surrounded by nature and be in stillness. The neighborhood is very quiet as well. You can enjoy nice leisurely walks close by or walk into the town of Nimes about 40… read more
15 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Vanesa & Mariano)
Vanessa and Mariano are very nice and warm young people. I really appreciated their stay and help and could trust them entirely even let them keep the house while I was away. I warmly recommend them for future experiences.
(Excellent
)
28 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Vanesa & Mariano) for host
Muriel is a beautiful, empathetic person, Serena, someone with whom you can talk about any subject. The stay at your house was our first experience at Workaway and we had a really good time with your company and with the company of your dogs. Her house was for us a kind of sanctuary, since it is surrounded by nature, she gave us everything we need… read more
15 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Hanna)
Hanna stayed a couple of weeks at my place and was always very nice and helpful. She is a very nice company both for the host and other workawayers. The work was well done. I can recommand Hanna for further workaway !
(Very good
)
5 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Hanna) for host
My stay with Murielle was very successful. Murielle has a beautiful house with a garden and the best dogs, it was a real pleasure to work for her. She is an excellent cook and cooked such delicious meals. Her stories were very interesting to me, I feel that I have learnt a lot and that I will only continue to learn more now. I am very grateful for… read more
17 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Walter) for host
The weather was just more than sunny and warm and I very much liked my work outside. I mainly took care of the garden which meant cutting trees and bushes, getting out bad weed and generally tidying up, feeding the turtles and the faithful dogs when Murielle was in Paris for a weekend. I repaired a door at the poolmanagement, cleaned the new tiles… read more
5 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Walter)
I received Walter for 10 days and was very happy with all the very good help Walter proposed. He helped clean the garden after the winter/spring, repaired a wood door, painted wood protection around the pool, cut hedges..etc. Walter worked very quickly and autonomously. He needed just to receive a few indications and could fix things completely by… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Vero)
I received Vera for 10 days and was very happy with all the very good help she proposed. Vera helped to clean the garden after the winter/spring and helped repairing a wood door among other things. She worked very quickly and in complete autonomy, which was very appreciated as I was very busy during this period. The garden looked really nice after… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (beckaschieber) for host
This was my first Workaway experience and it was very nice! Murielle is so kind, and her house and property is beautiful (it’s also located just a twenty minute walk away from the town centre!). I stayed in the pool house and was mostly tasked with gardening chores (weeding, raking, pruning) and a few household chores. It was quite a quiet… read more
10 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (beckaschieber)
Rebecka stayed in our family for 3 weeks in january and helped us with both gardening and house cores. We appreciated Rebecka a lot as she was always respectful and discrete and worked very well and nicely. We met in the evenings after my work around the table and could share our daily experiences. We were very happy with Rebecka and can warmly… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolina)
Carolina stayed in our home for a whole month in november 2022. We were very happy to have Carolina within us. She is a very respectful young person who works hard and always can be trusted. Everything was done with care and heart and I did not have to give many instructions as Carolina took initiatives and found out herself what was to be done in… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Carolina) for host
Murielle is super welcoming from the first moment, it was very nice to meet her and her children, she generally works during the day and we would meet for dinner and talk, the activities to be carried out in the garden depend on the season but more than 4 -5 hours for 5 days a week because so there is plenty of time to relax and get to know the… read more
30 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (fridalenchen) for host
My stay with Murielle was my first Workaway experience, which I was able to share with a friend. We were warmly welcomed by Murielle, her family and the dogs. Our tasks were mainly focused on the garden and the house, so we did a lot of painting and fixing up the garden.
As Murielle was on the road a lot, we worked mostly autonomously, but she was… read more
As Murielle was on the road a lot, we worked mostly autonomously, but she was… read more
9 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (fridalenchen)
I received Frida and her friend Thyra for more than 2 weeks in september-october 2022. Frida was always glad, hard working, meticulous and a very nice young women. I was not at home during the days as I had to work quite a lot during this period but Frida could easily find out solutions and was very self-going, so it was not a problem at all. I am… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Thyra) for host
This was my first workaway experience ever, and I'm really glad that I stayed with Murielle.
I went there together with my friend, and we did a lot of work in the garden, much painting and took care of the three dogs. Also, there was some renovation work on the pool. So many various tasks!
Murielle wasn't home very often, since she works a lot… read more
I went there together with my friend, and we did a lot of work in the garden, much painting and took care of the three dogs. Also, there was some renovation work on the pool. So many various tasks!
Murielle wasn't home very often, since she works a lot… read more
9 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Thyra)
I received Thyra for 3 weeks in september-october 2022, together with her friend Frida. Thyra was a very nice young women, always glad and hard working. Thyra helped in the garden as well as painting luckers and grids. The work was always very well done and Thyra could work in autonomy which was very appreciable as I had to work during this period… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Melanie)
Melanie stayed at our place for a couple of weeks during the summer 2021. She helped us with all kinds of tasks, including taking care of the garden and of our animals, which she did very nicely and skillfully. She was always willing to help, always happy and very social. Melanie showed a genuine interest in french learning and was very skilled in… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Melanie) for host
This was my first workaway experience and I am so glad it turned out so amazingly!
I stayed with Murielle, Hans, Alix, Maxance and the three dogs for a period of two weeks in July / August of 2021.
The weather was just perfectly sunny and warm and I very much liked my work outside. I mainly took care of the garden which meant cutting trees and… read more
I stayed with Murielle, Hans, Alix, Maxance and the three dogs for a period of two weeks in July / August of 2021.
The weather was just perfectly sunny and warm and I very much liked my work outside. I mainly took care of the garden which meant cutting trees and… read more
10 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Kristina)
Kristina stayed at our place a bit more than 2 weeks. We had a wonderful experience and a very good time together. Kristina did a very good work in the garden, cutting hegdes and cleaning all the parts that needed to be cleaned. She always founded solutions and had a very mature, generous and happy attitude, being able to work in full autonomy.… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Kristina) for host
I had amazing 2 weeks at Murielles in a perfect accommodation and met a very welcoming, nice, warm and open family! I felt very comfortable, enjoyed having chatty dinners with them and be around their lovely place. The tasks were sometimes a bit challenging but okay to manage and once they were done I had enough time to explore the environment. I… read more
6 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (CarolinKlein)
Thank you a lot Carolin for the time you spent in our family, helping us with the organisation of our garden party ! You worked a lot and showed a high level of maturity and skills for your young age. We were very happy to have you within. We had a very good time and are very thankful for everything you did for us. Hope to see you again !
(Excellent
)
30 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (kilometers)
We received Miles in our property during one month and were very satisfied with him. We had very little to show him, as he could work with maximal autonomy, speed and efficiency. Miles cleaned up our entire property (3000 m2) during 4 weeks. It was amazing to see how he could transform our garden to a very beautiful green place in such a short… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (kilometers) for host
My exchange with Hans, Murielle and their family was ideal. I stayed for a full month in their comfortable guest house near the pool, but often ate dinner with them. 100% of the work I did was landscaping on their shaded property, and it was all very manageable. They have all the tools needed, gave me clear instructions, and were very flexible… read more
31 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Heidi)
We had the great pleasure to spend a week with Heidi from Canada who helped us a lot to make our garden as beautiful as the pictures she took of the region ! Heidi is a very nice person who can see beauty in small insignificant things. She was always discrete and respectful and we appreciated her presence and company a lot. We were fascinated by… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Heidi) for host
I feel extremely fortunate to have spent time with Murielle, Hans, and their family in Nîmes. They were very kind and generous, and I enjoyed learning more about their fascinating lives and a beautiful region of France. I worked in their garden, mostly weeding and pruning, which could be strenuous but always manageable and they were conscious of… read more
15 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Stefan & Arjola) for host
It was great fun working in the garden in the sunny south of france. Hans and Murielle opened up their home for us and the three weeks flew by just like that. Nimes is great for exploring the region (Hans and Murielle always helped us out if we needed a ride or some infos). Also, the dinners and long conversations are something that we will always… read more
14 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Stefan & Arjola)
We had the pleasure to receive Stefan and Arjola in our family during 3 weeks in september. Stefan and Arjola are two very nice persons, always polite and willing to help and hardworking. They transformed our garden to a small paradise thanks to their golden fingers and meticulous work. In the evenings, we could sit around a meal and discuss… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Diana & Martins)
Diana and Martins stayed in our family during july and completely integrated our family in a way one can seldom experience. We can say that we now have two new family members, 3 if we count the dog they fetched in Spain during their stay. Diana and Martins are two young very mature persons, serious, profoundly honest, hardworking and intelligent.… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Aneta) for host
I had a nice stay at Murielle's house. She and her family are very open to people from different cultures. They are always polite, ready to help and at the same time respect the privacy of their workawayer.
The work in the garden was pleasant and I was given the freedom to plan my working schedule. I had plenty of time to visit different places… read more
The work in the garden was pleasant and I was given the freedom to plan my working schedule. I had plenty of time to visit different places… read more
1 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Aneta)
We received Aneta in our family for 10 days in the end of april 2018 and beginning of May. Aneta is a very discrete and nice person that we really appreciated a lot. She helped us a lot with our garden and was always nice and smiling. Aneta did not stay long and had to go back to her country, but she will be welcome back anytime if she wants to… read more
(Excellent
)
20 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Luciana & Adrian)
We received Adrian and Luciana in our home for almost a month in february and were very happy with this experience ! They helped us a lot with technical reparations of broken machines and objects and with the garden when the weather allowed for it. They cutted the hedge and cleaned the garden so we could enjoy a nice garden even during the winter!… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Eva Caroline)
We received Eva in our home during 2 weeks. We really enjoyed her company and appreciated a lot her nice way and her help with whatever we needed help with. Eva is a really nice person whom we warmly recommend for other workaway places. THh only thing we regret is not being able to spend more time with her as Eva came during a period where we were… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Eva Caroline) for host
I had a great time in Nîmes with Murielle, Hans, Wilhelm and Alix! They are an open-minded, caring, active, intelligent, and super friendly Family. They were always interested and liked to share their interests with me too. I felt so welcomed and at home! Also the accomodation is comfortable and cozy, the food was always delicious and good, there… read more
11 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Julian)
Sorry Julian for leaving this late feedback ! We received Julian for 3 weeks in december and were very satisfied with this young man who helped us with quite heavy gardening and who always kept a smile on his face, whatever happened ! Julian is a nice young man, interested in other people and other cultures, keen on learning and always willing to… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Julian) for host
I had a really nice time with Murielle, Hans, Wilhelm and Alix in Nimes, staying with the family for three weeks.
I am glad that i was able to take part , on the one hand while helping in the garden( but also a bit in the house) and on the other hand though interesting converstions, going to church and spending time preparing christmas (baking… read more
I am glad that i was able to take part , on the one hand while helping in the garden( but also a bit in the house) and on the other hand though interesting converstions, going to church and spending time preparing christmas (baking… read more
11 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Cheng ta)
We had the chance to receive Chen Ta in our family for 10 days in the end of january. Chen Ta was a bit unfortunate as it was raining for a couple of days and Chen Ta could not really enjoy visiting the city, or even helping in the garden. But although, the chance was not on his side, Chen Ta always kept a smile on his face, always showed a good… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Cheng ta) for host
I passed nearly two weeks in Murielle's family and had an excellent time with them! They were all warm and curious about my culture, so i had a lot to share!
Although the time is short, it's not only the work in the garden that made this journey unforgettable, but also the time I spent with the two cute lovely dogs, ice and Iglu, the day trips… read more
Although the time is short, it's not only the work in the garden that made this journey unforgettable, but also the time I spent with the two cute lovely dogs, ice and Iglu, the day trips… read more
11 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Boglárka)
We had the great pleasure to receive Boglarka (Bogi) in our home and family for a few days in januay and we really do not regret it! Bogi is a wonderful person, giving the best of herself in anything she does, and working really meticulously and with lots of care. She helped us with ironing (best ironing ever seen !), with cleaning some furniture,… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Boglárka) for host
Staying with Murielle, Hans, Alix and Wilhem was an absolutely amazing experience!! This was my very first workaway trip and I feel like it was already worth registering on this site because I got to know this welcoming and lovely family. I only stayed for 8 days (totally 10 days in France) and it flew by so quickly, I wish I could've planned it a… read more
24 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Evan)
Thank you for an excellent 3 week-period spent in our family and helping us with the garden ! Evan is a very nice young man, always smiling and nice. We had the opportunity to learn about his culture which is canadian but also dutch, thus sharing, as we do, a double culture. Evan was also very curious about the french way of living and tryed his… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Tara)
We are very happy about our workaway experience with Tara and Sascha, who spent 2 weeks in our family in october. Tara and Sascha ane two dedicated very hard working young women. They would always help with whatever was proposed, in a very autonomous way and we could trust them entirely. They did all kinds of work, like gardening, painting,… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Tara) for host
We are so satisfied with our decision to come to Murielle, Hans, Wilhelm and Alix. Our two-weeks-stay was just amazing and we had a really trustful feeling in the middle of this nice and friendly family while living in a cozy accommodation! We really liked the way, they integrated us into their family. Also we enjoyed the daily discussions while… read more
15 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Josephine)
We received Josephine one week in the end of september and were very happy to learn to know her. Josi is a very nice person, always happy and smiling and always happy to help. She helped us a lot in the garden and could work in complete autonomy, as we were working a lot and not at home during the days. We felt bad, leaving Josi for herself during… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Josephine) for host
I really enjoyed my time there!!
I think everyone of the family is a very interesting person with special interests and ideas! Unfortunately we couldn’t spend that much time together but the time we spend was great. I appreciated the chats in the evening. Also my work was nice to do because I like to be outside and help in the garden. It didn’t… read more
I think everyone of the family is a very interesting person with special interests and ideas! Unfortunately we couldn’t spend that much time together but the time we spend was great. I appreciated the chats in the evening. Also my work was nice to do because I like to be outside and help in the garden. It didn’t… read more
19 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Vera) for host
I have reallly enjoyed my one week stay with Murielle, Hans, Alix, Wilhelm and their two funny dogs Iglo and Ice (who would turn on their back the second you approach them) ! The family was so friendly and welcoming, they made me feel very comfortable at their home, and the poolhouse where I stayed felt incredibly luxerious after a time of… read more
7 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Vera)
We received Olya during one week and were very satisfied and happy with her. Olya is a hard-working young woman, always ready to help with whatever is proposed and always smiling, extrovert and enthusiastic. She worked concentrated and meticulously. She integrated very quickly to our family and showed genuine interest in our culture and way of… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Pablo & Florencia) for host
Staying with Murielle, Hans, Alix and Wilhelm was a wonderful experience!!! We had an amazing time and we enjoyed not only the work to do, but also our activities together!
We did many different things, like clearing up the garden, painting gates and windows, cutting the grass... Hans was all the time helping us whenever we needed, which was… read more
We did many different things, like clearing up the garden, painting gates and windows, cutting the grass... Hans was all the time helping us whenever we needed, which was… read more
12 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Pablo & Florencia)
We received Pablo and Florentia during 5-6 days and were very happy about this very nice experience. Pablo and Flor are nice and happy persons who always offered their help whatever we did and who showed a true capacity for hard work and well done job. They showed intensive interest and curiosity in our culture and way of living. Pablo and Flor… read more
(Excellent
)
