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Last replied
30 Dec 2023
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Description
We're are a family of three : Jeanne, Ulysse (7) and Mathieu. We live in Roussillon, a beautiful village in the Luberon, Vaucluse known for it's red and orange cliffs. The view is unforgettable and there are many places to visit around by walk, bicycle or car. We are restoring a 200 year old house in the village and need help.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We're a family from various origins. I, Mathieu, am Canadian, Jeanne is French, granny is Indonesian and our son is a mix of all those. We traveled a lot and have some experience as workawayers. Over the course of this project, I learned a lot about masonry, carpentry, roofing, window glazing, welding as well as plumbing. I'm not a professional and I'm still learning but can share a lot of information and techniques. My wife is very knowledgeable about the region and the little secret places to visit. We will try our best to make you love our region.
Projects involving children
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Help
We are restoring our 200 year old house in the village and need extra hands since there is so much to do. We mostly need to remove old mortar around rocks and repoint or even rebuild parts of the walls. There is some demolition and cleaning to do. If you have experience in masonry work, it is a real bonus but there is a lot to do that doesn't require experience. It's hard work but we try to make it as enjoyable as possible. My aging mother in law also need some help in the garden so we might ask here and there to spend some time at her place. We try to start working early in the morning to give you time to visit in the afternoon.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Accommodation
We all live with granny at the moment since the house is inhabitable due to the work being done. We have a simple room and even a spot for laying a tent if you prefer. We set up a small kitchen outside with food to cook so you can be autonomous. We are quite busy so we find it's best if you can prepare your breakfast and lunch and we share diner together. Our visitors seem to enjoy this so far as they can decide if they want to take time on their own or not. Don't hesitate to discuss any of this with us. We were workawayers ourselves and take your well-being seriously :-)
What else ...
There are buses from Cavaillon and Avignon that will drop you either in the village or close by. We can arrange a pickup easily. The village has a lot to offer by feet. When possible, we have a bicycle or two. If you come by car, then you will have many places to go including rivers, mountains and such.
Ligne 15 (Avignon - Cavaillon - Apt)
Get out at "Pont-Julien" or "Le Chêne" (we can pick you there)
Ligne 17 (Cavaillon - Roussillon)
Get out at "Roussillon - Aire de Retournement Bus" (the house is on the other side of the road)
Please verify the validity dates of those timetables as they are different in the winter.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (4)
Quelle joyeuse semaine nous avons passé avec mon amie ! Vivre au rythme du village de Roussillon, en aidant à rénover la maison était vraiment une chouette expérience ! Mathieu fait très attention à ne pas vous surcharger de travail, et c'était un plaisir d'utiliser ses mains et de rendre service dans la joie, la bonne humeur et en… read more
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Quelle joyeuse semaine nous avons passé avec mon amie ! Vivre au rythme du village de Roussillon, en aidant à rénover la maison était vraiment une chouette expérience ! Mathieu fait très attention à ne pas vous surcharger de travail, et c'était un plaisir d'utiliser ses mains et de rendre service dans la joie, la bonne humeur et en… read more
thank you for a wonderfull experience! We feel so happy to met you!
Although the work was hard, the time we spent working was mostly pleasant (except a few times when the wall drove us crazy!) :-D We really appreciate your care about us, plan us so many interesting trips and spent so much time talking with us! We… read more
