Give us a hand on home renovations in the Vosges, France

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  Description

  We are Martine and Geoffroy, I’m retired, but Martine still works full time. We have grown up children living in different areas of the country.
  We live in beautiful Nayemont- les-Fosses, on the outskirts of St Die des Vosges in Lorraine. We also own a house in Châtenois  Alsace .
  Workers would be able to experience both locations as we would work and stay in Alsace about three or four days a week . The rest of the time would be spent in our house in Nayemont.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  General Maintenance

  Language practice
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We can make you discover the region , visiting places of interest like a water powered sawmill and typical farms and many other things.
  The Vosges mountains are ideally located between Lorraine and Alsace, and would be the perfect playground for hiking and trekking enthusiasts.
  
  Lorraine
  Saint Die is historically famous as it is here that the american continent was first named America in 1507,
  The Lorraine region is famous for its quiche lorraine, pâté lorrain and mirabelle pies, jams, spirits, and so much more.
  
  Alsace
  Our house is strategically located between Colmar and Strasbourg, right in the center of Alsace, It is about 20 km from the German border.
  Alsace is renowed for its Munster cheese, « foie gras » and delicious white wines,

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Renovations are needed on both houses, and workers with building, tiling, painting , drywalling and carpentry experience are needed. Depending on the season, gardening might also be on the agenda.
  
  Projects for workers :
  
  Our priorities at the moment are to insulate our attic, and to install a controlled mechanical ventilation system, Both jobs would take place in our house in Nayemont,
  
  When this is done, we will start working on our house in Alsace,
  
  We are flexible and will make sure that workers are given chores they feel comfortable with,

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  German: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I 'm still trying to improve my English and I believe I'm able to help someone learn French
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  Accommodation

  A bedroom and it's own bathroom at the first floor of our house
  We will share meals ...and we hope, prepare them together and thereby discover new recipes

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  What else ...

  St Dié des Vosges is reachable from Alsace by coach or by train from Epinal , Nancy or Paris.
  And obviously we 'll pick you up at the station no matter what time.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  4/5 heures par jour max, 5 j/sem.