Give a hand around my small historic castle in Laniscourt, France

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  Description

  Accommodation in a small 17th century castle near Laon, a pretty medieval town, former capital of France, 1 hour 30 minutes from Paris in return for a little help with housework or gardening or small DIY projects. I am retired and I like intercultural exchanges and discovering history and old stones Accommodation in a small 17th century castle near Laon, a pretty medieval town, former capital of France, 1 hour 30 minutes from Paris in return for a little help with housework or gardening or small DIY projects. I live there alone, my partner joins me from time to time because she is not yet retired!. I do not accept paying guests.
  
  Hébergement dans un petit château du 17em siècle à proximité de Laon jolie ville médiévale ancienne capitale de france à 1h30 de Paris contre petite aide ménage ou jardinage ou petit bricolage
  Je suis retraité et j'aime les échanges interculturels et faire découvrir l'histoire et les vielles pierres. J'y vis seul, ma compagne me rejoins de temps en temps car elle n'est pas encore à la retraite!. je ne fais pas d'hebergement payant.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Elderly Companionship

  Light gardening

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Interests

  

  Writing

  

  Hiking

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Books

  

  Photography

  

  Self development

  

  Culture

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  Gardening

  

  History

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Blogging

  

  Art & design

  

  Architecture

  

  Animals
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I can help with learning French and discovering the region and history. I have a good knowledge and practice of essential oils for health
  
  Je peux aider pour l'apprentissage du français et pour découvrir la région et l'histoire. J'ai une bonne connaissance et pratique des huiles essentielles pour la santé

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  Help

  In exchange I expect a little help with house tasks and gardening and small DIY tasks to do together, if you have some artistic talents I would be delighted to share
  
  En échange j'attends un peu d'aide pour le ménage et où jardinage et petit bricolage dans des tâches à faire ensemble, si vous avez quelques talents artistiques je serais ravi de partager

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: 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.
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  Accommodation

  Room in a small 17th century castle isolated in the middle of nature in a preserved and protected nature. Shared bathroom and kitchen
  
  Chambre dans un petit château 17em siècle isolé en pleine nature dans une nature préservée et protégée. Salle de bain et cuisine partagées

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  What else ...

  Visit the medieval town of Laon, see from Paris in 1h30. I can drive to the station or to public transport
  
  Visite de la ville médiévale de Laon ancienne capitale de France à 9km, voir de Paris à 1h30. Je peux conduire à la gare ou vers les transports en commun

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Bien qu'à distance des habitations le château est relié à la fibre pour internet

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  Vega (2 years)

  Leonberg

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