French farmhouse in tranquil countryside, Pays de la Loire, France

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Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    I am retired, speak English and get by in French . I live in the Vendée region of France in a renovated Farmhouse which has attached accomodation. This area is tranquille with lots of wild life , steeped in history and is an hour drive from the 250 kilometres of coast. The property has ongoing maintainence , mainly painting, and minor roof repairs. I am creating an organic/permaculture garden and would love some help with the garden but especially the roof.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
    Help with Eco Projects
    Language practice
  • Interests

    Interests

    Vegetarian or vegan
    Technology
    Self development
    Pets
    Movies & TV
    Culture
    Charity work
    Plant care
    Photography
    Languages
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    Astronomy
    Art & design
    Yoga / Wellness
    Mountain
    Nature
    Fitness
    Cycling
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    This is a typical French countyside hamlet with four other properties around. The neighbours have all the usual farm animals. It is 4 kilometres to the village. The wild life is interesting, I have seen deer, pinemartins, buzzards, hoopoes, red squirles, owls and many more creatures. On a clear night you can see the stars and sometimes the milky way. This area is steeped in history and has many chateaux , medieval villages, great food and wine, and is an hours drive from the coast.

  • Help

    Help

    I need help replacing some tiles on the roof, putting up a piece of guttering on a barn.
    Cutting firewood. General maintainence , clearing areas in preparation for an orchard.Cutting back hedging.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You would have your own space a one bedroom/sitting room, kitchen/dining. We can discuss food as you will have your own kitchen. There are bicycles you can use and perhaps a car.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Helpers on thier time off can if interested visit , the Mervent forest, Vouvant medievil city, lots of chateaux, the coast, La Rochelle, Puy du fou etc best to check on line what the Vendee has to offer as it has so much.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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