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Come and help with DIY projects and gardening in Hostens, France

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  • Last activity: 7 Dec 2023

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello travellers!

    Come and meet us in our "lake house" (as my daughter calls it)!

    Our rural (and wild, between land and water!) village:
    Hectares of pine and oak trees, five lakes in total, two beaches and a leisure centre (paddle, mountain bike etc.), for 1400 inhabitants! In the Landes de Gascogne Natural Park, in Gironde. 45 minutes from Bordeaux and the Bassin d'Arcachon.

    Our single-parent family:
    My daughter (6 years old), our dog Gaïa, our two hens and myself (ethnologist, specialist of the African field).
    Benevolence, joy, sensitivity to life, open-mindedness.

    Our project :
    I warmly welcome you and your family. My daughter plays with your children. My dog and my hens also welcome your animals.
    You help me to improve my big house (bought 4 years ago) and to maintain my garden.
    Together, we live the joy of meeting and sharing!

    Until I meet you, have a nice trip!


    Hello les voyageuses et les voyageurs !

    Venez nous rencontrer dans notre « maison du Lac » (comme l'appelle ma fille)!

    Notre village rural (et sauvage, entre terre et eau!) :
    Des hectares de pins et de chênes, cinq lacs au total, deux plages et une base de loisirs (paddle, vélo VTT etc.), pour 1400 habitants ! Dans le Parc naturel des Landes de Gascogne, en Gironde. À 45 mn de Bordeaux et du Bassin d'Arcachon.

    Notre famille mono-parentale :
    Ma fille (6 ans), notre chienne Gaïa, nos deux poules et moi-même (ethnologue, spécialiste du champ africain).
    Bienveillance, joie, sensibilité au vivant, ouverture d'esprit.

    Notre projet :
    Je t'accueille chaleureusement, toi et ta famille. Ma fille joue avec tes enfants. Ma chienne et mes poules accueillent aussi tes animaux.
    Tu m'aides à améliorer ma grande maison (achetée il y a 4 ans) et à entretenir mon jardin.
    Ensemble, on vit la joie de la rencontre et du partage!

    En attendant de te rencontrer, bon voyage !

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    As an ethnologist, I share with you my field experiences in Africa and my knowledge of world cultures.
    I will introduce you to the local wild, edible and medicinal plants, as well as to the local history and culture.
    I introduce you to paddle (I lend you mine).
    I lend you my bike.

    En tant qu'ethnologue, je partage avec toi mes expériences de terrain en Afrique et mes connaissances des cultures du monde.
    Je t'initie aux plantes sauvages, comestibles et médicinales locales, ainsi qu'à l'histoire et à la culture locales.
    Je t'initie au paddle (je te prête le mien).
    Je te prête mon vélo.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    DIY:
    - wall stripping
    - repainting walls
    - laying parquet in two rooms
    - create a dry toilet and shower in my garden
    Maintenance/help:
    - changing chandeliers, putting up frames etc.
    - trimming hedges, mowing, watering fruit trees
    Languages:
    - practising English and Spanish for me
    - teaching my daughter a language

    Bricolage:
    - détapisser des murs
    - repeindre des murs
    - poser du parquet dans deux pièces
    - créer des toilettes sèches et douche dans mon jardin
    Entretien/aide:
    - changer des lustres, poser des cadres etc.
    - tailler des haies, tondre, arroser les arbres fruitiers
    Langues:
    - pratiquer l'anglais et l'espagnol pour moi
    - enseigner une langue à ma fille

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    French: Fluent
    English: Intermediate
    Spanish: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    3 single rooms available with a double bed and a wardrobe for your belongings.
    Washing machine available
    Of course we share meals together!
    However, we remain flexible according to schedules, especially for lunch.

    3 chambres individuelles disponibles composées d'un grand lit et d'une armoire pour tes affaires.
    Machine à laver disponible
    Nous partageons évidemment les repas ensemble!
    On reste cependant flexible selon les emplois du temps, surtout pour le déjeuner.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Next to the house: five lakes, paddle, nature park with mountain bike area
    Cycle paths, horse riding centre.
    Bordeaux, Bassin d'Arcachon, Landes, oceans.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    4-5 hours/day max, 5 days/week.

Host ref number: 126346285183

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