House-and pet-sitting in the beautiful Pyrenees foothills, France

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello,
    we are Georgina & Stephan, an international couple that spends parts of the summer/year in our renovated Casa located in the foothills of the beautiful Pyrenees, between Toulouse and Tarbes.
    We are of Mexican and German origin but have lived and worked for many years in the USA and England.
    Georgina is a multidisciplinary entrepreneur, nature lover, coaching clients and has her passion project: a line of gourmet spices.
    Stephan worked over 25 years in Investment banking, loves reading books and his new interests are nutrition and history.
    We enjoy traveling, reuniting with our adult children, family and friends as much as possible.
    We also live and travel with our 2 companions "Galán" (German Shepherd -Labrador) rescued in USA and "Roco" (Golden Retriever - Border Collie) rescued in México, who, of course are also with us in France :).

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Politics / Social justice
    Sustainability
    Pets
    Culture
    Self development
    Farming
    Charity work
    Plant care
    History
    Books
    Art & design
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Writing
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Team sports
    Nature
    Mountain
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
    Cycling
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We offer English, Spanish and German language practice to anyone staying with us.
    Georgina is a creative cook who incorporates flavors and ingredients from beautiful Mexico in fusion with the wonders in the local farmers market.
    This is a beautiful area in the Pyrenees where you can get away from it all, relax and take in the good mountain air.
    It's great for hikers as there are streams, forests and wildlife to discover.
    Nistos Nordic Ski Station is a half day trip to enjoy the sunsets. Grottes de Gargas. Lourdes, the major Catholic pilgrimage site, are less than 1 hour away and sites like Gavarnie, Lac d'Oô.
    Also, a couple of stops of the 'Camino de Santiago' passes through the area, most notably the town of St. Bertrand de Comminges.

  • Help

    Help

    Lounge-balcony Project:
    - outside insulation, floor tiling, carpentry.

    Otherwise:
    - Fire wood cutting
    - Gardening: weeding, grass trimming, preparing garden,
    -Outdoors projects: maintenance wood furniture,
    -Housekeeping
    - Language teaching practice, especially German or French language

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    We are interested in improving our French language skills and can offer in return English, German or Spanish lessons.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Bedroom with lounge space in the attic.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    As the location is quite rural a means of transport might be helpful to explore. Otherwise you can use the bicycles and we normally do a trip to one of the sites, i.e. St. Bertrand de Comminges or to Lac Oo.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Fast fibre internet .

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Ample of space to park your van.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

Host ref number: 426987422583

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