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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
6 Nov 2023
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Description
Hello,
Welcome to Dordogne.
We are a 70 years old couple restoring a castle and running a farm, doing a little of everything; woods, sheep, goats, garden, crops, chickens etc.. .
When the weather is bad Brice goes back to his previous activity of making and restoring violins.
We are located at a walking distance to Mareuil a small village with shops and weekly market.
We are strictly non smoker.
We would like a stay of at least three weeks.
We are situated in the Natural Regional Park Perigord Limousin
The country is well known for historical sites, excursions, and nice walks. The locals are very friendly.
We speak English and French.
A bientôt
Brice and Helene
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We speak English and French. We can sing and play music....
Projects involving children
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Help
We are looking for wood-work skills .
General help with sheep, goats, woods, crops and garden.
Music lessons. Good company in general.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
Accommodation
In exchange for help we provide food and accommodation in a separate bedroom with bathroom or a separate house of three bedrooms and full bathroom a big kitchen/living. A couple would be welcome or a singles .We have room up to 6 hosts .
You are free to take your meals with us or do your own cooking, all this to be arranged.
What else ...
A local bus twice a day to Angouleme and Perigueux for 2 Euro.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 heures par jour max, 5 j/sem.
Feedback (10)
There was my first time in French countryside with the warm-hearted French family. I arrived at the good time during Christmas and New Year holiday. The house full of life and happiness by the family members and people around and sharing time with the little kid have made… read more
I loved helping out and learning about farming, the animals and the delicious food that was mostly made from what we harvested throughout the day. The property was incredibly… read more
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There was my first time in French countryside with the warm-hearted French family. I arrived at the good time during Christmas and New Year holiday. The house full of life and happiness by the family members and people around and sharing time with the little kid have made… read more
I loved helping out and learning about farming, the animals and the delicious food that was mostly made from what we harvested throughout the day. The property was incredibly… read more
We host her three weeks and she was full of enthusiasm every single day , willing to work and doing her best. I sometime called her " the little Mouse" as she makes no noise in the house. She composed delicious salad , took good care of the kitchen, the garden , the sheep's ,the dogs. Rosa you are always… read more
They are very kind, treat you with a lot of hospitality and are open to teach and show you as many things as possible!
I learned a lot about planting, taking care of the sheep’s and the whole farm lifestyle in general.
Furthermore I really had the chance of improving my French skills because… read more
I've learned many new things about cooking, gardening, and the nature on their beautiful eco farm, appreciated Brice's stories about his interesting career! Helene… read more
I think that Anniek has to work on listening and to gain maturity to deserve to be "excellent" .
I recommend Anniek for her fast learning , her youth and positive attitude.
I really enjoyed helping Hélène in the greenhouse. She teached me as much as she could about botanique which I found super interesting.
Around noon she prepared… read more
The beautiful place and the house are literally saturated with history. The work was simple and varied. Helene is a very hospitable hostess who tried to make us feel comfortable and delight us with local dishes. Helene was patient with my terrible… read more
We did a lot of good and hard work together .
I wish Mark the best for his journey .
Thanks again and very good luck.
It… read more
We all misses you . Good luck with your travel and come again.
We got spoiled! Such a kind, friendly and extremely well educated young man . He combines intellect & manual intelligence to a degree we have not met before (at 68 we've already met a lot of people!).
Jan stayed with us for 3 weeks. Jan took… read more
