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Hello,
I'm looking for help for a week from the 21st of March to the 30th of March and then for 2 weeks in April but those dates aren't as strict - but probably past the 4th of April.
The tasks involve seasonal garden work and some larger natural building projects in the garden too. Help with outbuilding organisation and sorting. And prepping gardens for spring and summer.
I'm Elektra, i'm 30 years old and in charge of this very time consuming property. I'm bilingual, french and english.
The house itself is a small 19th century chateau, with 16 hectares of land, most of which are vines, rented out to a local cooperative. a small portion is a reinstatement project.
I work in TV and make documentaries outside of the work at the house, I travel between france and london for work but for the foreseeable future I'm based in france whilst i edit and organise projects.
What you can expect:
I need helpers, volunteering 5 hours a day 5 days a week (max 25/week). I provide the accommodation, which is in the chateau. You get three meals a day. There is a communal kitty for alcohol and drinks.
It's a relaxed place, after the days volunteering which can be flexible depending on whats finished and weather, there's always a good meal, wine and music. A huge dvd collection and a big library (of books) you are welcome to borrow from. On your days off, if you want to do nothing for the day you are welcome to do so, or I am happy to show you around, go chateau visiting, wine tasting etc.
The area is full of beautiful chateauxs and gardens, lovely towns and tons of activities. You are welcome to use the bikes to explore on your own, the local town with supermarket and boulangries is a 15 minute bike ride away. That town, Doué La Fontaine, has bus routes all over the region and cheap!
So please if you are interested get in touch.
thanks
elektra
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can see what it's like to live on a sort of farm, vineyard and chateau grounds. It's the country life, simple. Wine and cheese, bread and cakes. Hay, flowers and vegetables. I mean what more can i say, its rural france and its pretty cool.
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What you can expect:
I need helpers, volunteering 5 hours a day 5 days a week (max 25/week). I provide the accommodation, which is in the chateau. You get three meals a day, breakfast you sort yourself out, lunch and dinner are sit down meals. There is a communal kitty for alcohol and drinks.
It's a relaxed place, after the days work which can be flexible depending on whats finished and weather, there always a good meal, wine and music. A huge dvd collection and a big library you are welcome to borrow from. On your day off, if you want to veg out for the day you are welcome to do so, or I am happy to show you around, go chateau visiting, wine tasting etc.
The area is full of beautiful chateaus and gardens, lovely towns and tons of activities. You are welcome to use the bikes to explore on your own, the local town with supermarket and boulangries is a 15 minute bike ride away. That town, Doué La Fontaine, has bus routes all over the region and cheap!
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
I provide the accommodation, which is in the chateau. You get three meals a day, breakfast you sort yourself out, lunch and dinner are sit down meals. There is a communal kitty for alcohol and drinks. We do a weekly run to the laundrette as my washing machine is being repaired.
What else ...
The area is full of beautiful chateaus and gardens, lovely towns and tons of activities. You are welcome to use the bikes to explore on your own, the local town with supermarket and boulangries is a 15 minute bike ride away. That town, Doué La Fontaine, has bus routes all over the region and cheap!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
yes, there is high speed wifi
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
I have cats so whatever animal you have has to be okay with that
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Highly recommend her :)
good luck with your travels frida
She is a real pleasure to have around, very considerate of my own space, got on very well with the other helpers.
You're welcome back Georgie :)
Really comfortable to be around and a great part of the group. She works well alone and on a team.
She would a be a great asset to any project,
you're welcome back anytime Laura!
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Highly recommend her :)
good luck with your travels frida
She is a real pleasure to have around, very considerate of my own space, got on very well with the other helpers.
You're welcome back Georgie :)
Really comfortable to be around and a great part of the group. She works well alone and on a team.
She would a be a great asset to any project,
you're welcome back anytime Laura!
She was very diligent, considerate and consistent. Took initiative when needed and was overall such a huge help and a great presence to have around.
She's a kind, interesting and thoughtful person and a great addition to any team. We had some great evenings as a group… read more
I highly recommend these two girls. They drove to my home, which I always love, they were great workers and really improved the work that had to be done with their positive attitude.
Hard working and diligent, they cleaned up after themselves and the other workers I had at… read more
They were both very helpful,kind and considerate. They wanted to work and truly wanted to help. They both worked well alone as well as part of a team,I had no concerns about them with any tasks.
We got on so well, lovely to… read more
Good… read more
He's a very respectful and friendly guy and will be an asset to any project. Hope to see you soon Mads :)
In all seriousness, probably the best helper all round I've ever had. He was so responsible and took care of so many things outside of his duties that he soon became a friend. As well as being so considerate of my home and the day to day… read more
I hope they continue their globe… read more
They both worked really well with everyone around and adapted very easily to all the different types of jobs around the property.
They were a lot of fun, a great asset to the team and a good laugh. Thanks… read more
