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Description
We live in a small hamlet that is a good base to visit Tarbes, Pau, Toulouse, Bordeaux or even further afield. Skiing is an hour away at La Monge, or if you are a cyclist Tourmalet, Col d’ Aspin are all close. The accommodation is a self contained studio apartment, en suite bathroom, small kitchen etc.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This area is rural not the location if you are seeking city life. But markets, French food, wine, French classes, French conversation, choirs, tennis etc are all available.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We have 12 hectares to maintain and a knee operation in the offing. Experience in strimming, Tractor driving, mowing, decorating’, general building help would be useful, but all these skills plus others can be taught.
Dog walking will be required, just 1 griffon cross.
You will need a current driving licence.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
See above for accommodation, meals are light breakfast, lunch and an evening meal together, you will have the facility to cook and eat separately if you wish.
The site is non smoking.
What else ...
Use of a car could be available dépendant upon other demands, rail transport is close, airport is 35 minutes away. Be aware buses are non existant and taxis very expensive.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
