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Hi!
Thanks for visiting my profile.
I live in Normandy France for half the year, and the other half I backpack, and sometimes do Workaway myself.
In France, I live not far from the sea, in a very comfortable house, which other workawayers have helped me renovate. Now, I am looking for someone to practice my Spanish with, and tidy up the garden.
We will be able to speak English or French too.
Your own Private bedroom and bathroom. If you have any questions, don't wait to contact me! See you soon James
Hola, gracias por visitar mi perfil!
Soy James. Vivo la mitad del año en Francesa. La otra mitad recorro el mundo (especialmente hispanohablante) con mi mochila, a menudo haciendo Workaway yo mismo.
Vivo en Normandia, Francia, no lejos del mar, en una casa muy acomoda, lo que otros workawayers me han ayudado a renovar.
Ahora, busco alguien para poder practicar mi español, y para trabajar en el jardín
Habitación y baño privado.
Podremos hablar ingles o frances tambien.
Si tienes alguna pregunta no esperate contactarme!
Espero verte pronto!
James
Bonjour et bienvenu!
J'habite en Normandie la moitié du temps. Le reste de l'année je voyage avec mon petit sac a dos, dans les pays espagnolophone, parfois en faisant du Workaway, moi même.
Je cherche votre aide a mettre le jardin en ordre.. rien de
très lourd, desherber et planter.. et a faire un peu de peinture/bricolage à la maison.
Pas loin de la plage, j'ai des velos aque je mets a votre disposition.
WiFi, tout confort.
Vous auriez votre propre chambre et sdb.
Vous pourriez practiquer votre anglais, si ça vous intéresse.
A bientôt!
James
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I speak English by birth and French fluently.
Hablo Inglés de nacimiento y francés con fluidez.
Help
Speaking spanish, sharing the household chores, cooking cleaning washing up etc a bit of light gardening?
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Quiero poder hablar español con fluidez....
Accommodation
A private room and bathroom in my home.
What else ...
Peace and quiet in the Normandy countryside.
5 minutes from the sea, bikes available.
World famous tourist sites within reach include Mont Saint Michel, the Bayeux Tapestry, the WW2 landing beaches..and much more.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
La casa es grande y tiene la fibra.
Space for parking camper vans
Lots of space to park your vehicle.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (10)
She was always willing to have a go at all the odd tasks I asked her to help with, (even the grouting, which nearly defeated both of us!)
She was always cheerful, and good company.
A model workawayer: Happy travelling, Olivia!
We were hosted by James at his home for about a month, at a particular time in 2020, just after the covid lockdown ended. Despite this, he generously welcomed us and we shared that moment of confusion and uncertainty together.
James has 2 houses, one of which is a luxury "gite" rented for holiday guests, while the second is his home,… read more
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She was always willing to have a go at all the odd tasks I asked her to help with, (even the grouting, which nearly defeated both of us!)
She was always cheerful, and good company.
A model workawayer: Happy travelling, Olivia!
We were hosted by James at his home for about a month, at a particular time in 2020, just after the covid lockdown ended. Despite this, he generously welcomed us and we shared that moment of confusion and uncertainty together.
James has 2 houses, one of which is a luxury "gite" rented for holiday guests, while the second is his home,… read more
Very easy to get on with, she was a real asset. I recommend her without reservation.
Good luck with your travels F!
I was delighted to be… read more
She was remarkably motivated and adventurous during her stay, happy to hitchhike off to see… read more
Cheerful, sociable and helpful. Happy to do anything to help out with my renovation or in the home/garden.
Both were able to get on with a job once I showed them how, and could be relied upon to do it well and conscientiously.
Great fun on the cultural exchange side too: Bortsch vs escargots and how… read more
We lived in luxury apartments in the authentic french village, ate delicious food, tried oysters and snails, went to the ocean on bicycles, and sometimes James drove us by car and we met the sunset on the beach with a glass of cider, and we also visited Mont… read more
A source of good advice for the worksite, he has a lot of general building experience,… read more
Thanks Sunil! Travel safely, and do come back !
James
His gites are large and luxurious, and my stay was very comfortable.
He lives in in a beautiful part of Normandy, which you should not miss seeing.
I'm very glad I… read more
I spent my two… read more
Best of luck planting your trees Darian!
Thanks Jon, I hope the ride to Cherbourg went well and the wind didn't get up!
It was a pleasure to have him around. very easy to get on with, calm, eager, willing and able to help out with everything thrown in his direction ( literally, sometimes!).
You'd be lucky to have him!
James
It was fun having you! If you get stuck, you're always welcome to pop back again and check up on our progress.
Not only was Jame's house wonderfully comfortable and accommodating, but the (multiple) chateau's he was so kind to take me to visit were enough… read more
