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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
22 Apr 2024
Feedback
43
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Description
Hello,
Beautiful isolated property in the Lot department, in the south-west of France, in the heart of the Causses du Quercy Natural Park.
A very large 7 bedroom house + a renovated 4 bedroom farm that we have been renovating for two years, we finally create our vegetable garden.
We are also renovating a huge breeding enclosure for backyard animals: chickens and ducks to avoid predators.
We are looking for workawayers to spend a sympathetic and convivial stay, in a happy family, epicurean and cultivated in the heart of the local social fabric !
We have already received dozens of collaborators and we keep with them solid bonds of friendship ...
Things to do are neither complicated nor difficult, just build a place open to everyone!
We eat a lot of vegetables, we love them, very varied, but also meat, we do a lot of barbecue and gastronomic specialties. The breeding of sheep and cows is well established here, the conviviality revolves around a good convivial aperitif with friends and neighbors, with cold cuts, foie gras, good wines, etc ...
we love all cultures and Arts, poetry, painting, theater, music, circus... Artists, you're very welcome !
Thank you
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
authentic and beautiful rural area
During 6 years, I was elected from my small town, delegate of the Regional Natural Park of Causses du Quercy (UNESCO Geopark)
responsible for a cultural association of surrealism and citizens of the world, poetry, art, music and contemporary dance very eclectic, with a large opening (see maison André Breton - La Rose Impossible in facebook, instagram and many media like TV or newspaper)
passionate about science, art, culture, gastronomy (I'm a good cooker)
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
we seek above all help for the vegetable garden, and some other activities according to the possible skills :-)
and above all conviviality!
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis 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
large and pretty house, large rooms with a larges beds
shared or individual bathroom depending on availability
What else ...
in a large and beautiful house of 3 floors, we propose large room with a double bed
shared clean bathroom, there are 4 toilets in the house
meals in a large accessible kitchen, preparation of gastronomic specialties
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Internet optical fiber access, and all property have wifi cover high speed
Space for parking camper vans
50 hectares available to camping in nature
Can possibly accept pets
yes of course
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4 hours a day 5 days a week
Host ref number: 219527731847
Feedback (19)
19 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Elizabeth) for host
I'm a bit late to my review due to my membership expiring (just now renewed it - whoops!).
I stayed with Sylvain from the beginning of September until the end of November. My stay with Sylvain was nothing short of wonderful and I miss him and his beautiful home dearly. He is a fabulous cook! When I first arrived he was recovering from surgery and… read more
I stayed with Sylvain from the beginning of September until the end of November. My stay with Sylvain was nothing short of wonderful and I miss him and his beautiful home dearly. He is a fabulous cook! When I first arrived he was recovering from surgery and… read more
2 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Runaao)
Runa is an adorable, very open Japanese woman, she is certainly one of the most in search of Western values!
she appreciates gastronomy with delight, she is a pleasure to see when she tastes a dish!
she is always happy, attentive, loves all kinds of music, we enjoy being with her
she helped us a lot with housework and cleaning... she never says no… read more
she appreciates gastronomy with delight, she is a pleasure to see when she tastes a dish!
she is always happy, attentive, loves all kinds of music, we enjoy being with her
she helped us a lot with housework and cleaning... she never says no… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Runaao) for host
Bonjouuur Sylvain!;)
Thank you again for all of your help:9
I'll explain what I found at your place for your future friends.
First of all, he had been in the hospital for one and a half month and he just came back to his home before I arrived there.
He couldn't eat food because of his recovery but he made me (and another workaway girl and his… read more
Thank you again for all of your help:9
I'll explain what I found at your place for your future friends.
First of all, he had been in the hospital for one and a half month and he just came back to his home before I arrived there.
He couldn't eat food because of his recovery but he made me (and another workaway girl and his… read more
21 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Gizeli Terezinha)
Gizele is an adorable and helpful woman, discreet and friendly, we loved her company, she will come back whenever she wants to our place... Welcome !
:-)
:-)
(Excellent
)
6 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Gizeli Terezinha) for host
It's hard to find words to express how good it was to stay with Sylvain and his family. I felt very welcomed from the moment I arrived at the train station until the moment I left. I didn't know what to expect as this was my first Workaway and the only language I speak is Portuguese, but Sylvain and his family love Brazilian music so it wasn't a… read more
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19 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Elizabeth) for host
I'm a bit late to my review due to my membership expiring (just now renewed it - whoops!).
I stayed with Sylvain from the beginning of September until the end of November. My stay with Sylvain was nothing short of wonderful and I miss him and his beautiful home dearly. He is a fabulous cook! When I first arrived he was recovering from surgery and… read more
I stayed with Sylvain from the beginning of September until the end of November. My stay with Sylvain was nothing short of wonderful and I miss him and his beautiful home dearly. He is a fabulous cook! When I first arrived he was recovering from surgery and… read more
2 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Runaao)
Runa is an adorable, very open Japanese woman, she is certainly one of the most in search of Western values!
she appreciates gastronomy with delight, she is a pleasure to see when she tastes a dish!
she is always happy, attentive, loves all kinds of music, we enjoy being with her
she helped us a lot with housework and cleaning... she never says no… read more
she appreciates gastronomy with delight, she is a pleasure to see when she tastes a dish!
she is always happy, attentive, loves all kinds of music, we enjoy being with her
she helped us a lot with housework and cleaning... she never says no… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Runaao) for host
Bonjouuur Sylvain!;)
Thank you again for all of your help:9
I'll explain what I found at your place for your future friends.
First of all, he had been in the hospital for one and a half month and he just came back to his home before I arrived there.
He couldn't eat food because of his recovery but he made me (and another workaway girl and his… read more
Thank you again for all of your help:9
I'll explain what I found at your place for your future friends.
First of all, he had been in the hospital for one and a half month and he just came back to his home before I arrived there.
He couldn't eat food because of his recovery but he made me (and another workaway girl and his… read more
21 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Gizeli Terezinha)
Gizele is an adorable and helpful woman, discreet and friendly, we loved her company, she will come back whenever she wants to our place... Welcome !
:-)
:-)
(Excellent
)
6 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Gizeli Terezinha) for host
It's hard to find words to express how good it was to stay with Sylvain and his family. I felt very welcomed from the moment I arrived at the train station until the moment I left. I didn't know what to expect as this was my first Workaway and the only language I speak is Portuguese, but Sylvain and his family love Brazilian music so it wasn't a… read more
6 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Irene) for host
It has been my first workaway experience and I only have good words. I felt part of the family from the first moment.
Sylvain, Freddie, and their daughters Siem and Li, they are fantastic people that i have loved meeting (also their dogs Jack and Balzac!). A wonderful atmosphere, interesting and smart conversations, meetings with charming… read more
Sylvain, Freddie, and their daughters Siem and Li, they are fantastic people that i have loved meeting (also their dogs Jack and Balzac!). A wonderful atmosphere, interesting and smart conversations, meetings with charming… read more
17 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Natalia) for host
Look people, to tell you the truth I don't even know where to start ... because it was so good that this family gave me the least I can do and always carry them in my heart. Friendship, complicity, patience, freedom, help, affection, comfort and why not (?) Love! ) because all of that is part of that process which is love). I arrived in March a… read more
3 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (katehsieh) for host
I’ve spent nearly two weeks with Sylvain’s family. I cannot find any words to describe my experience here. It is such a warm-hearted, hospitality and open-minded family. I felt like I was part of the family and shared their life with them during my stay. My room is comfy and the house is big and cozy accompanied by convivial atmosphere. Sylvain is… read more
26 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Gonzalo)
Gonza is very nice, we had a great time with him
(Excellent
)
26 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Gonzalo) for host
Sorry for the late review!
But the time doesn't erase the wonderful weeks I spent with Sylvain and Freddie, Siem and Li, and of course Jack, I miss you all!
It was my first workaway and it was way better than I expected. We really had a cultural exchange, cooking different meals from different countries. Farelle is a beautiful place, surrounded by… read more
But the time doesn't erase the wonderful weeks I spent with Sylvain and Freddie, Siem and Li, and of course Jack, I miss you all!
It was my first workaway and it was way better than I expected. We really had a cultural exchange, cooking different meals from different countries. Farelle is a beautiful place, surrounded by… read more
3 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannes)
Hannes is a wise man who understands people
the discussions are completely open and sincere, and my humor is well received :-)
always happy, tall, handsome and strong, he works hard, he is the ideal workawayer
in a few days, he became a lifelong friend ...
see you soon
Hannes est un sage qui comprend les gens
les discussions sont complètement… read more
the discussions are completely open and sincere, and my humor is well received :-)
always happy, tall, handsome and strong, he works hard, he is the ideal workawayer
in a few days, he became a lifelong friend ...
see you soon
Hannes est un sage qui comprend les gens
les discussions sont complètement… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Hannes) for host
I stayed for ten days in this beautiful part of South-West France. Although it was way too short I had a magnificent time there. I guess this project is WorkAway at its very finest. The family tries to host more exchange workers at a time to create an atmosphere of conviviality and friendship. Which succeeded very well in our case. Besides, the… read more
1 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Harrison)
Harrison is a super boy very friendly and hardworking.
we would have preferred to keep him more time but his trip to visit europe does not leave him enough time ... he is welcome at home when he can...
thank you for his stay at home
:-)
we would have preferred to keep him more time but his trip to visit europe does not leave him enough time ... he is welcome at home when he can...
thank you for his stay at home
:-)
(Excellent
)
1 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Kimmy)
Kimmy is smart, beautifull and happy !
we hope she will come back this summer !
she is perfect just if you have a rice cooker ;-)
we miss you !
we hope she will come back this summer !
she is perfect just if you have a rice cooker ;-)
we miss you !
(Excellent
)
1 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sigbrit)
Nice Sigbrit !
we are waiting your come back !
quick !
that's all !
:-)
we are waiting your come back !
quick !
that's all !
:-)
(Excellent
)
19 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (JING)
Jing will miss us!
she is happy, loves good things, loves cooking and discovering the gastronomic world
We hope she will open her restaurant in central China, we will come to see her!
see you soon Jing
she is happy, loves good things, loves cooking and discovering the gastronomic world
We hope she will open her restaurant in central China, we will come to see her!
see you soon Jing
(Excellent
)
19 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Wei Hsin)
Wei Hsing is an adorable girl, discreet and very intelligent ... a little shy ;-) (in our crazy family) :-D
I hope she had a good stay with us and that she will publish her book she writes every day ...
Wei Hsing you come back whenever you want!
I hope she had a good stay with us and that she will publish her book she writes every day ...
Wei Hsing you come back whenever you want!
(Excellent
)
19 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ana)
We had a great time with Anita who helped us a lot
very friendly, beautiful, intelligent, and artist ... we can not wait for her to come back to see us!
Anita, podrias venir cuando quieras, te esperamos !
very friendly, beautiful, intelligent, and artist ... we can not wait for her to come back to see us!
Anita, podrias venir cuando quieras, te esperamos !
(Excellent
)
1 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lulu) for host
Sylvain, Freddie, Siem and Li, thank you all so much. As soon as I arrived you made me feel at home. The loveliest, kindest family, anyone is very lucky to get a chance to stay with you. Your home is beautiful and so are all of you! And Freddie's parents thank you so much for driving me and letting me into your home. Can't wait to come see you… read more
9 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lulu)
Lulu is the funniest girl we've met, hardworking, happy, smart and very beautiful, we love her and we look forward to her coming back very soon
(Excellent
)
31 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Kelly)
Kelly is an adorable girl, easy, and who knows how to find the mushrooms in our forests ;-)
we'll see you again in Hong Kong !
you come back whenever you want !
Elle parle bien le français !
we'll see you again in Hong Kong !
you come back whenever you want !
Elle parle bien le français !
(Excellent
)
9 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Kelly) for host
I’m so glad to have stayed with Sylvian and his family as my first workaway experience. They are a very loving and welcoming family! Thank you so much for always making me feel like home and allow me to enjoy the authentic peaceful French lifestyle in this beautiful paradise. They showed me the beautiful villages nearby and I had so much fun… read more
3 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Zoe)
the beautiful Zoe is full of energy, lively, and loves everything (except meat), she is passionate about art and also surrealism, it's good ... Zoe practice acrobatic discipline of circus arts, contemporary dance , everything that animates life ... We can only appreciate Zoe
(Excellent
)
3 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Zoe) for host
It was awesooome, I felt like I was a part of their family! I looved my room and the work was also fun! They're a wonderful family, they looove art, and their house and the landscape was sooo lovely! I miss sitting next to this huuuge fireplace and just reading, with a mug full of tea in my hand..it was soo cosy! They also showed me the house of… read more
9 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Saidat)
Saidat is a beautiful girl, very calm, intelligent and artist, become a friend we will see again, that's for sure
(Excellent
)
2 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Izabel) for host
I stayed with Sylvain and his family for 3 weeks, and it was amazing, like a little paradise. I enjoyed every minute and they were really lovely, like my own family. This was my first workaway experience, i got to know the life of the family, the village and all the people that i’ve met was really kind. I don’t know if i could have a better place… read more
31 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Izabel)
Izy is very nice and lovely ...
she is very discreet when she hides to smoke a cigarette while savoring the landscape ;-)
she misses us a lot, and we hope she will come back soon!
otherwise we will go to see it in Budapest!
Thank you Izy for your visit!
kiss
she is very discreet when she hides to smoke a cigarette while savoring the landscape ;-)
she misses us a lot, and we hope she will come back soon!
otherwise we will go to see it in Budapest!
Thank you Izy for your visit!
kiss
(Excellent
)
30 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Azusa) for host
I spent such a wonderful 3 weeks at here!
Actually, I was a little bit comfused because the culture is totally different from my country's. However including that fact, it was still fascinating and full of smiles.
Even though I tried this work-away for the first time, there were no problems. Besides, this town is tranquil and beatuiful.
Thank you,… read more
Actually, I was a little bit comfused because the culture is totally different from my country's. However including that fact, it was still fascinating and full of smiles.
Even though I tried this work-away for the first time, there were no problems. Besides, this town is tranquil and beatuiful.
Thank you,… read more
19 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Marino) for host
Sorry for my late review !
First of all thank you a lot for accepting me at last moment . I was staying in another place before I came here but actually I was not so comfortable with my previous host... That's why I decided to come to Sylvain's house. But my choice was totally right ! I was so happy to spend 1 week with all of you because you… read more
First of all thank you a lot for accepting me at last moment . I was staying in another place before I came here but actually I was not so comfortable with my previous host... That's why I decided to come to Sylvain's house. But my choice was totally right ! I was so happy to spend 1 week with all of you because you… read more
9 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Marino)
Marino came by asking us at the last moment because the atmosphere of her other host was cold and she was bored ... Thank you Marino for joining us with your good mood! we were able to discover many things about Japan and also instant soup ;-)
you met people of culture and openness, you leave with Japanese surrealist writers and a mission for the… read more
you met people of culture and openness, you leave with Japanese surrealist writers and a mission for the… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ottilie) for host
I only stayed 10 days with this gorgeous family but I had the most phenomenal time! The little village has so much to offer and I loved meeting friends, visiting Peche Merle, going to village fêtes and Ecaussystème festival and of course tasting the delicious food (mainly cheese) and wine!
A Workawayer's lifestyle here is very chilled so I… read more
A Workawayer's lifestyle here is very chilled so I… read more
9 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ottilie)
Ottie is really nice, easy, quiet ... we loved it all this trip unfortunately too short, I hope we will meet again very quickly
you come back whenever you want, the cabécous, the good wine, the culinary specialties are waiting for you
big kisses !
you come back whenever you want, the cabécous, the good wine, the culinary specialties are waiting for you
big kisses !
(Excellent
)
9 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Clara)
we adopt you whenever you want!
Clara is the top of the workwayers top !
see you very soon
signed: your news family !
kiss ;-)
Clara is the top of the workwayers top !
see you very soon
signed: your news family !
kiss ;-)
(Excellent
)
9 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Cara)
Cara is very friendly, listens to others, discreet and a little shy, she is very endearing.
Thank you for these few days, your stay was too short, come back quickly!
kiss
Thank you for these few days, your stay was too short, come back quickly!
kiss
(Excellent
)
1 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Leonora) for host
We stayed at sylvains and his family for almost two weeks and it was incredible! From the very first moment, sylvain, his family and friends welcome us with opened arms! We came all the way from Nice and by the first night we agreed that it was worth the long drive.
Through our days here we helped with gardening and painting. The work was very… read more
Through our days here we helped with gardening and painting. The work was very… read more
15 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Leonora)
we do not know if you have progressed in French, but our bad English has become less bad ;-)
Leo and Laura are wonderful, they helped us with gardening and painting and they prepared us a great Danish meal, they enjoyed the pool and walks, surprises, inauguration and aperitifs!
we hope it will come back soon, there is so much more to discover here… read more
Leo and Laura are wonderful, they helped us with gardening and painting and they prepared us a great Danish meal, they enjoyed the pool and walks, surprises, inauguration and aperitifs!
we hope it will come back soon, there is so much more to discover here… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Somjai) for host
Oh my Buddha, this is my first workaway experience too and it's unbelievable. It's more amazing than I expected, big private room (better than airbnbs i had but it's free) I met other 3 nice workawayers. Sylvain took us to the most beautiful places I've ever seen. I was so happy and lucky to be with such a nice family and friends.Most of the time… read more
15 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Somjai)
Bim came for a few days, we immediately appreciated her tranquility, her friendliness, she interprets traditional Thai dances, prepared us to eat, she was able to work on her drawings by internet in the morning, and help us in the afternoon.
Bim ! you come back whenever you want !
Bim ! you come back whenever you want !
(Excellent
)
15 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Mathilde) for host
I stayed two weeks in Farelle and it was impossible to be bored !!
I really enjoyed my time there.
I've met so many different and charming people (familly's friend or other workawayer) ! Li and Siem are amazing girls !
I'm glad i could help in one way or another.
It's a great place to be ;)
I really enjoyed my time there.
I've met so many different and charming people (familly's friend or other workawayer) ! Li and Siem are amazing girls !
I'm glad i could help in one way or another.
It's a great place to be ;)
15 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Mathilde)
Thank you Mathilde for making us progress in English to understand and better communicate with the other workwayers from Mexico, Thailand or Denmark
Do not miss her preparing her tiramisu and her crêmes brûlées !!!
Mathilde, at our place, it's your home, come when you want!
Do not miss her preparing her tiramisu and her crêmes brûlées !!!
Mathilde, at our place, it's your home, come when you want!
(Excellent
)
15 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Valeria & Maria)
Thank you Maria for coming to spend these days in Farelle with 4 other workwayers: Mathilde, Leonora, Laura and Bim
Super nice time, laughs, good meal (yummy! Las enchiladas that you have prepared!), Tourism, salsa lessons but also gardening and painting!
you will always be welcomed !
Super nice time, laughs, good meal (yummy! Las enchiladas that you have prepared!), Tourism, salsa lessons but also gardening and painting!
you will always be welcomed !
(Excellent
)
30 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (TING TING )
Thank you Ting Ting
we had a great time with you, we miss you now
it is very difficult to evaluate someone, especially when a friendship is born !
Kind Sylvia (Ting Ting) is a very nice girl, quiet, cool, attentive, always smiling, who cooks very well, she painstakingly painted our hallway without staining her clothes ;-)
and in addition she is… read more
we had a great time with you, we miss you now
it is very difficult to evaluate someone, especially when a friendship is born !
Kind Sylvia (Ting Ting) is a very nice girl, quiet, cool, attentive, always smiling, who cooks very well, she painstakingly painted our hallway without staining her clothes ;-)
and in addition she is… read more
(Excellent
)
29 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (TING TING ) for host
This is my first workaway experience and it was GREAT!!! I stayed at Sylvain’s house for 2 weeks, Sylvain and his family were very nice and treated me as a family member. The work there was easy and simple. I really enjoyed my time there. Oh and last but not least, Sylvain is a great Chef. I think I’ve gained some weight XD.
I miss them already!!!
I miss them already!!!
