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Hello there!
It would be great if you would like to come and enjoy staying in a lovely 1820's restored stone farmhouse in exchange for helping me with my large garden over-looking fields and forest on the edge of a very quiet and peaceful hamlet in rural North Burgundy.
While I used to do a lot of gardening, unfortunately I've recently had trouble with my thumb, very annoying! The garden needs general maintenance, and if possible, I'd like to create some pathways with bricks .
There is also a rudimentary theatre barn that needs some maintenance & upkeep and another barn that needs help in clearing and cleaning.
The house is 1h30 south of Paris, in the Yonne (Puisaye-Forterre) district not far from the mediaeval town of JOIGNY which has a train station, and from where I can pick you up if you don't have a car.
As a native English speaker I can help anyone wishing to improve their English and if you would like to brush up on your French then there will be plenty of opportunity at the weekends.
We love the theatre and cinema - so if we're going we would happily invite you
We love to dance at live music concerts in local bars/restos - so if you'd like to come you'd be most welcome
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
I love to exchange thoughts and ideas on all kinds of subjects, cultural and everything else!
As a native English speaker I can help anyone wishing to improve their English and if you would like to brush up on your French then there will be plenty of opportunity at the weekends.
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In a general way there will be gardening outside, putting down bricks/tiles for pathways, help with my barns inside, clearing and cleaning.
There is also possibly some painting/lacquering which would be very helpful!
If you are by chance a computer buff I would love to learn more about my computer/smartphone.
Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Französisch: Fließend
Unterkunft
There is a ground floor bedroom which is a nice, and large 22m² (or 66ft²) room with 2 single beds, also equipped with table and chairs, cupboards, sofa and soft furnishings. The bedroom is south-facing and looks out directly over the garden with a separate bathroom across the corridor where the ground floor lavatory is.
Was noch ...
In your leisure time, there are lovely walks around the area, and there are mediaeval towns and villages to visit, plus the Burgundy vineyards of Chabilis, Coulanges, etc.
We do have 2 second-hand bicycles if you'd like to bike.
And there's always the possibility you might like to just read, write or paint/photograph a beautiful local scene ... or simply be in the garden!
If you like Live Concerts, we sometimes go to free pop/rock/blues concerts in bars and restaurants at the weekend.
If you like Art, we sometimes go to preview/vernissage evenings at the various art galleries around - but of course it depends on their dates.
Sometimes we go to the Cinema (although it'll probably be in French) or the theatre, and we also have Netflix.
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Internet Zugang
Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
Wir besitzen Tiere
Wir sind Raucher
Familien möglich
Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen
The wi-fi also works in your bedroom
Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans
There's a large courtyard for parking. Very happy to have you If you have a pet with your Campervan, that's not a problem...if nicely trained!!
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Do come again next year, we'd be delighted.
We had amazing two weeks at Nicky's beautiful home in the French countryside. Nicky was without a doubt one of the best hosts we've ever had. She and Mimi (her partner) taught us so much about the region they live in. They took us to the market where we tasted the delicious French… read more
I gladly recommend them to all other Workaway Hosts in need of their help because you definitely won't… read more
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Do come again next year, we'd be delighted.
We had amazing two weeks at Nicky's beautiful home in the French countryside. Nicky was without a doubt one of the best hosts we've ever had. She and Mimi (her partner) taught us so much about the region they live in. They took us to the market where we tasted the delicious French… read more
I gladly recommend them to all other Workaway Hosts in need of their help because you definitely won't… read more
I helped her in the garden during my stay, as it is a huge area. I held a presentation for Uni at… read more
I had an amazing time in her big but cozy country house.
I was supposed to do some gardening but it snowed so much that I helped with some construction help in the house instead (or at least I tryed... I am not that good at construction as Nicky will confirm, lol). fortunately,… read more
Very many thanks Vanessa!
They are proficient with chainsaws and know how to make bonfires out of a mass of wet leaves and thick branches - quite a feat!
I would highly recommend them to all other workaway hosts.
Many thanks to you both and come by to visit… read more
I would highly recommend her to all other Workaway hosts!
Thank you so much Paul for all your help which has made such a difference here!!
Wishing you all the best in your travels, Nicky
and I wish you all the best for your future. Nicky
Thank you Rob!
Nicky is a person with very deep and rich personality. This makes me feel like one week stay was to little to get to know each other better. I would definitely stay longer if I could, especially the… read more
He was good company, thoughtful and hugely helped me with the cutting of big branches in my large garden.
Thank you Cederique!
My work was clear: garden and reinforcing… read more
Good luck with your studies Tina!
10/10 would workaway here again :P
