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Host rating
65 %
Last replied
28 Mar 2024
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55.6 %
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Description
ABOUT THE HOUSE
A family historic XVII century castle in Normandy France next to the sea and D day beaches . Light carpenting and painting work mainly on windows shutters and doors Depending on skill some inside painting ( house listed with National trust) could be done
ABOUT ME
Born and bred in France, I studied in France and overseas (Stanford University in California) lived and worked 10 years in Australia and have now settled back in France. This house has been in my family for more than 100 years and enjoyed as my childhood summer home.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Traditional French Historical house. Learn about period furniture . Interaction with the owner and other workers . lots of tourist attraction nearbuy , Family cooking etc...
Food and Board, Some wages Great surroundings in historical property with national trust listed gardens next to the sea.
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Help
Painting includes Shutters Windows, garage doors Light carpenting could be included
Electricity will include the creation of outdoor lighting
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
Self contained fully equiped two bedroom cottage
What else ...
Beach is 3 miles away, lots of sight seeing Bikes at your disposal Car on a irregular basis could be loaned
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
To be discussed around 20 hours /week
Feedback (1)
The property is in a beautiful region of Normandy and it’s easy to travel around for exploring. The property itself is magical with rose gardens, a moat with swans and even a gorgeous retired pony. Our tasks were gardening and Jean was flexible with our schedules which was great for sightseeing.
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Feedback
The property is in a beautiful region of Normandy and it’s easy to travel around for exploring. The property itself is magical with rose gardens, a moat with swans and even a gorgeous retired pony. Our tasks were gardening and Jean was flexible with our schedules which was great for sightseeing.
We… read more
