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Host rating
100 %
Reply rate
100.0 %
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Feedback
36
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Description
December 23 January 24
We are looking for house keepers!
We renovate our 13th/18th century's old château with 10 hectares of land
Participate in these activities and learn traditional crafts like blacksmithing, stone masonry
Minimum stay; 21 days
We answer to ALL of your requests within a few HOURS max!
You'll get a positive or negative answer almost mediately
Every request is inducting people work in order to read, analyse your profile, discuss with our team , checking the planning etc
So please don't waste our time by just asking, checking the feasibility, or asking more than one host every time, behind the internet or your screen there are real people with limited time.
When we get a request, spend time analyzing it, and finally answer positively, we don't appreciate at all to get a no! just because you've checked more options in the same time.
By wasting our time, you are ruining this amazing system
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
French culture is everywhere, from 2 hours lunch break through meeting of real French people until all the French local cultural events & monuments that are everywhere
Minimum stay; 21 days minimum plz
Help
There is a lot to do over here; pruning trees, moving stones, eco renovation etc. Let us know how you can help.
While helping you'll learn some DIY techniques
Minimum stay;21 days plz
We are not looking for any business related help and we are only looking for home and garden help.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Hebrew: FluentThis 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
In a small independent cottage,with kitchen & shower
Food is provided for 3 meals a day
What else ...
There are many very nice treks and beautiful places around here.
It is a very touristic area, there is an endless options in order to discover the area
The closest public transport arrives to SAINT AMBROIX (buses) or ALES and BAGNOLS SUR CEZE (trains)we will fetch you from there
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have a lot of space so you can park without any difficulties
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours/day, 5 days/week
Host ref number: 13714284224b
Feedback (18)
2 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Eirin) for host
I had to cut my stay short because i would not bare to live there a second longer.
The “meals” provided are not meals but you’re making your own breakfast lunch and dinner. You’re asked to make a shopping list and he will not buy what’s on that shopping list. Not even buying things to make sure you get a full meal (ie no protein). It is so cold… read more
The “meals” provided are not meals but you’re making your own breakfast lunch and dinner. You’re asked to make a shopping list and he will not buy what’s on that shopping list. Not even buying things to make sure you get a full meal (ie no protein). It is so cold… read more
10 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Noemi) for host
Staying at Shraga's place was a short, but very pleasant experience for me. He is an excellent communicator and a very generous person. The tasks were mostly helping out with using a woodchipping machine and working with plans, but on rainy days we were helping out inside.
The accommodation was a separate house in wonderful surroundings. Their… read more
The accommodation was a separate house in wonderful surroundings. Their… read more
7 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Felix)
It was really nice to meet Felix and his help in all sort of tasks was precious
He was really a positive person and cared about the house he was living in an also adapted himself to the different situation and followed advises carefully
Don't hesitate to host Felix you won't regret it
He was really a positive person and cared about the house he was living in an also adapted himself to the different situation and followed advises carefully
Don't hesitate to host Felix you won't regret it
(Excellent
)
2 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Felix) for host
I had a great time working with Sharga and Einat during my stay of around 2 weeks. During my time there I worked mostly together with Shraga on renovating the old château but also did some other tasks where needed. I felt very welcome even though I speak only a little French and was really amazed by the beautiful surrounding nature in Mejannes Le… read more
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Cultural exchange:
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Communication:
(4.7)
2 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Eirin) for host
I had to cut my stay short because i would not bare to live there a second longer.
The “meals” provided are not meals but you’re making your own breakfast lunch and dinner. You’re asked to make a shopping list and he will not buy what’s on that shopping list. Not even buying things to make sure you get a full meal (ie no protein). It is so cold… read more
The “meals” provided are not meals but you’re making your own breakfast lunch and dinner. You’re asked to make a shopping list and he will not buy what’s on that shopping list. Not even buying things to make sure you get a full meal (ie no protein). It is so cold… read more
10 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Noemi) for host
Staying at Shraga's place was a short, but very pleasant experience for me. He is an excellent communicator and a very generous person. The tasks were mostly helping out with using a woodchipping machine and working with plans, but on rainy days we were helping out inside.
The accommodation was a separate house in wonderful surroundings. Their… read more
The accommodation was a separate house in wonderful surroundings. Their… read more
7 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Felix)
It was really nice to meet Felix and his help in all sort of tasks was precious
He was really a positive person and cared about the house he was living in an also adapted himself to the different situation and followed advises carefully
Don't hesitate to host Felix you won't regret it
He was really a positive person and cared about the house he was living in an also adapted himself to the different situation and followed advises carefully
Don't hesitate to host Felix you won't regret it
(Excellent
)
2 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Felix) for host
I had a great time working with Sharga and Einat during my stay of around 2 weeks. During my time there I worked mostly together with Shraga on renovating the old château but also did some other tasks where needed. I felt very welcome even though I speak only a little French and was really amazed by the beautiful surrounding nature in Mejannes Le… read more
2 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jacob) for host
Myself and my friend Marius spend around 2 months at Shraga and Einats place, even tho it was off season there was still plenty of stuff to do. we thoroughly enjoyed staying in the idyllic surrounding, working in the outdoors and getting to know Shraga. It was a great experience and we felt like we were welcome and our work were appreciated. We… read more
18 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jacob)
Jacob an his friend Marius are great guys, they first came as house sitters but continued as normal volunteers, they helped us a lot participating in tough construction works and wood cutting for the wood stoves, they understood the tasks very fast and were very careful with safety issues
The time they spent here was really a cultural exchange, we… read more
The time they spent here was really a cultural exchange, we… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Francini & Benjamín )
It was great to host here Francini and Benjamin, very nice persons ,they helped us a lot mainly with wood construction of two great stairways for our buildings, they also participated in the social life and we hope to see them again
Don't hesitate if you have the chance to meet them you won't regret it
Don't hesitate if you have the chance to meet them you won't regret it
(Excellent
)
11 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Francini & Benjamín ) for host
Hello everyone!
Shraga and Einat, we had a amazing experience, you're wonderful.
We stayed there for around 5 weeks, it's a quite place around nature, you can see local animals, birds and frogs. You can go to visit the river and caves, the landscapes and traditional villages are beautiful. ⛰️🍂
During our time we participated in very interesting… read more
Shraga and Einat, we had a amazing experience, you're wonderful.
We stayed there for around 5 weeks, it's a quite place around nature, you can see local animals, birds and frogs. You can go to visit the river and caves, the landscapes and traditional villages are beautiful. ⛰️🍂
During our time we participated in very interesting… read more
20 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)
It was really a great experience to meet, to host and to work with Laura & Michael, very enthusiastic an skilful couple from Germany, their positive and happy way gave us a lot of energy and got our different ongoing projects more advanced.
Thanks again from Einat, Shraga ( & the birds ;^ )
Thanks again from Einat, Shraga ( & the birds ;^ )
(Excellent
)
16 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
Laura and I stayed at Einat and Shraga‘s place for 5 weeks eventuelly. What a unique opportunity!!
It was hard to leave, cause every detail, regarding the workaway-exchange, was just ideal. Beside the various types of appreciated work we did (while also considering our prior skills we brought to this place), we lived together with another… read more
It was hard to leave, cause every detail, regarding the workaway-exchange, was just ideal. Beside the various types of appreciated work we did (while also considering our prior skills we brought to this place), we lived together with another… read more
8 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
It was really a great experience to meet, to host and to work with Laura & Michael, very enthusiastic an skilful couple from Germany, their positive and happy way gave us a lot of energy and got our differents ongoing projects more advanced.
Thanks again from Einat, Shraga ( & the birds ;^ )
Thanks again from Einat, Shraga ( & the birds ;^ )
(Excellent
)
28 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Erwan)
It was a great experience to meet & host Erwan, trustful person with a lot of patience, don't hesitate.
(Excellent
)
9 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Erwan) for host
I spend 2 weeks at Shraga's place. There is so much things to do and to learn there from landscaping to wood working, eco construction, blacksmithing. Between the site where the school is located and the castle, the potential to do meaningful work is unlimited.
Shraga takes really good care of the workawayers as well and you won't miss anything… read more
Shraga takes really good care of the workawayers as well and you won't miss anything… read more
29 Jul 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Nadav)
This was a great experience to host Nadav in our place, very polite and helpful person who knows many manual skills, it was great to see how he improves his French language knowledge.
Don't hesitate ! meeting an hosting Nadav will be for sure a great exchange experience for all of you.
Don't hesitate ! meeting an hosting Nadav will be for sure a great exchange experience for all of you.
(Excellent
)
22 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Nadav) for host
The last 4 months I stayed at shraga and einat place were incredible. My plan was to stay only for 3 weeks but as soon as I got to the place I understood that this place Worth staying.
This place required hard work but the returns were completely worth it, I learned so much from Shraga, Einat, the artists who stayed there and also from the… read more
This place required hard work but the returns were completely worth it, I learned so much from Shraga, Einat, the artists who stayed there and also from the… read more
17 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Sojin)
Our experience with Sojin was great, she is a very interesting person and she contributed in many domains while staying in our Sculpture parc & Blacksmithing school.
Don't hesitate if you consider hosting her, you won't regret your decision.
Don't hesitate if you consider hosting her, you won't regret your decision.
(Excellent
)
28 May 2020
Left by Workawayer (Sojin) for host
I spent a very happy two weeks in Shraga's place, time passed very quickly because it was full of interesting things and comfortable, I was free to do what I wanted to do in nature.it's like a little paradise in the forest,Shraga cared for me a lot, and I was very grateful and moved. I want to stay there again later.
30 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Gal & Isaac) for host
Staying with Shraga was great!
During the month and a half of our stay we had the unique opportunity to learn about forging and doing preparation work for the future renovation of an old chateau. The work was hard but it was rewarding to take part of a long term renovation process. It really gave us a new perspective on the complexity of such… read more
During the month and a half of our stay we had the unique opportunity to learn about forging and doing preparation work for the future renovation of an old chateau. The work was hard but it was rewarding to take part of a long term renovation process. It really gave us a new perspective on the complexity of such… read more
13 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Gal & Isaac)
Gal and Izy sont restés au parc de sculptures et nous ont beaucoup aidés, par des divers travaux au chateau et au parc, des cours de russe et la creation d'un nouveau site internet.
N'hesitez pas pour les accueillir ça sera une bonne experience
N'hesitez pas pour les accueillir ça sera une bonne experience
(Excellent
)
16 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Aurora) for host
Hi everybody! I'm Aurora, I stained to Shraga place for three week, he is an amazing person, kind, with an amazing project with an old castle!
we visited same places around there, they were wonderful!
I would advised you to visit his place!
we visited same places around there, they were wonderful!
I would advised you to visit his place!
30 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Aurora)
It was realy great to host Aurora in our place, great person with a lot of energy and always positive person, she participated in all sort of works, from construction in the chateau to landscaping in the park, very easy going .
(Excellent
)
30 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Toby)
We apreciated very much the time Tobi stayed with us, a great guy, very flexible, he has knowledge on many subjects, very cultivated, a lot of professional experience in manual work, very interesting to talk to and to spend time together.
Don't hesitate if you consider hosting Tobi, you shurly won't regret this decision!
Hope to see you here again… read more
Don't hesitate if you consider hosting Tobi, you shurly won't regret this decision!
Hope to see you here again… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Evgeniya & Anatoly)
We had a very nice experience by hosting Evgenyia and Anatoly, they helped a lot in various domains; like sawing curtins & cloths for our houses and landscaping in the park.
Also very interesting subjects of discussions.
We hope to see you again any time you want
Also very interesting subjects of discussions.
We hope to see you again any time you want
(Excellent
)
29 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Evgeniya & Anatoly) for host
Hi, everybody! We was staying at this place for one month. With Einat and Shraga we had a good relationships. Shraga has very good sence of humour. Working time was not so difficult. In days off we had small travels around the village in a mountains and caves. We stayed in beautiful eco house. It was our first experience in working away.
2 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Gaelle)
Gaelle stayed here for a few weeks and was very helpfull and interesting person, later on she participated in two blacksmith's courses, we hope to see you soon.
(Very good
)
5 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Alex) for host
I stayed with Einat and Shraga for a just over a week last fall. What I experienced was the level of hospitality one would receive from family or close friends. I helped out with some construction of the shop and had a good time doing it. When I wasn't working I had plenty of time to tour the countryside. They were very conscientious about making… read more
21 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel )
Daniel spent a few weeks in the sculpture park, he did quite a lot of backsmithing and helped us in many duties.
(Excellent
)
27 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Daniel ) for host
i had a great time staying here i learned a lot during my time with einat and shraga, the work was mostly construction and in your free time there are many places to see and visit in the area which einat and shraga are very knowledgeable about and always happy to help out with transportation and planning.
i would definitely come back to visit if… read more
i would definitely come back to visit if… read more
21 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica & Jack)
It was realy nice to host Jess & Jack in our place they are very freindly and did a lot of things in order to participate in this ongoing project.
We all hope to see you again over here.
We all hope to see you again over here.
(Very good
)
24 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jessica & Jack) for host
After spending a few weeks travelling around France in our van we were excited to spend 2 weeks at the park. We were given our own house which was lovely and there was a large communal kitchen and wash area for everyone to use. We spent our days with Micheal who was great to work with clearing land, we all tried to break the language barrier and… read more
1 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Hennes & Leon)
It was great to meet these two young guys, they helped us in differents duties in order to improve the sculpture parc & start new constructions.
They kept their small house & the commun hous tidy and clean
and everybody here was happy to meet them.
They kept their small house & the commun hous tidy and clean
and everybody here was happy to meet them.
(Very good
)
29 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Hennes & Leon) for host
We had a really great time here. There is a lot of work in the area, but the work we did was not too hard. They will tell you, that this place isn't a factory. There was also enough time, to discover amazing landscapes and caves. We a had a small house for ourselfs, but we prepared our meals in the community kitchen. You can meet people there and… read more
17 Dec 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Franz-Josef)
It was great hosting here Franz, we apreciated very much his stay, he helped us with all sort of construction works, it was new to him but for shure it gave him a new point of view and another subject of discussion with his grandfather; the way of plastering walls here and there...
(Very good
)
24 May 2010
Left by Workawayer (Franz-Josef) for host
I had a great time in the Département Gard.
During my stay we were mainly working on the construction of new guest houses, which was a new and interesting task for me.
The hosts are very nice and I had a good opportunity to practise and to improve my French. Besides the landscape is beautiful and I did some excellent hiking tours here.
I… read more
During my stay we were mainly working on the construction of new guest houses, which was a new and interesting task for me.
The hosts are very nice and I had a good opportunity to practise and to improve my French. Besides the landscape is beautiful and I did some excellent hiking tours here.
I… read more
17 Dec 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Silje Kiær)
Silje came here twice, it was great, she broat us her nice way of life, in november she said it is hot like in norwegian summer.
She helped us a lot around the sculpture park, it was also time for many hikes & horse riding around, she even dared swiming in the almost frozen Ceze river...
She helped us a lot around the sculpture park, it was also time for many hikes & horse riding around, she even dared swiming in the almost frozen Ceze river...
(Very good
)
1 Oct 2012
Left by Workawayer (Silje Kiær) for host
I've had two nice stay as a volunteer in the sculpture park. First time I was there, we worked with digging, picking rocks and work on houses that are meant for hosting artists. Last time we worked a lot with masonry, plastering and gardening. The days are always varied and naturally enough influenced by the weather, as it is mainly outdoor… read more
