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Hello
We, my husband Alain and I, are hot air balloonists. We live in the coutryside, in a small hamlet very close to a village with all amenities.
Of course we love flying, but also taking care of our environment, walking along the river, gardening (little), reading, listening to music and enjoying life and good meals.
We are also travellers.
We are partly renovating a house and improving the environment around. So some gardening will be involved but the priority is the work to be done on the building.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
If you want to practise and impove your French, I wll be most willing to help you with the language and the grammar. If you're a beginner in English I can also help you progress.
You like cooking? we can cook together and I can show you some recipies from traditional French cooking to Asian and vegetarian/vegan.
Alain can show you a lot about house building and restoring.
We also like to learn from others and your experience is always welcome.
Last, but not least, if you're there for a long stay, you can also learn about ballooning - a new experience!
Help
March/ April ;
Some gardening but mostly help with maintainance tasks
April / May / June
Help with building tasks. Help with painting and decorating.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
German: Beginner
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I have always been interested in speaking other languages wherever my trips have taken me. Currently I am improving my Italian.
Accommodation
A detached house with bedroom, bathroom, lounge and kitchen,
We usually rent it as a B&B.
So it might not be available all the time. Meanwhile you'll have your own room in the house.
Depending on the schedules of the tasks, we will share some meals, mostly lunch. We can also cook together if you like. We're open to any possibilities.
We can welcome at the same time: one person or a couple.
If you're a couple in a camper van or a camper there is a quiet place for you to stay.
What else ...
Come and join us, we'll be happy to welcome you like a friend and help you discover our environment and French culture.
We're at a walking distance of the village. You can explore it's charming streets, have a coffe at the bookshop, visit the museum and go for shopping.
We also have bicycles available to go around further.
When I drive to the village or to the city, you're always welcome to come with me. and visit more.
Buses are also available for Limoges, the big city, 40km away.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Parking on a private land right in front of the house
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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I learnt about wood working and roofing, and day to day lots of general practical things, language skills,… read more
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I learnt about wood working and roofing, and day to day lots of general practical things, language skills,… read more
We wish you success for your future… read more
He knows everything about mecanics and nearly everything about electricity, painting, maintainance and a lot of other. Not only he works hard and well but he also gets involved in the job. Great company too when it comes to share a… read more
