Multilingual family welcomes help with household projects and gardening in Gers, France

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  Description

  We are a creative Canadian couple currently renovating a beautiful rural property in south of France. 1h30 away from Pyrenees and Spanish border, 2h from Atlantic 2h30 and Mediterranean coasts. We started the renovation 2 years ago, we changed the roof, we rendered the exterior walls and other works inside and outside. Now we are working at second floor: bedrooms walls and floors plus new washrooms. Currently we are using the original washroom and toilet. Location is great, we have 2ha of land, orchard, very dark and beautiful night sky, wildlife ranging from small rodents to deers and wild boars.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Technology

  

  Sustainability

  

  Self development

  

  Politics / Social justice

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Events & social

  

  Farming

  

  Culture

  

  Plant care

  

  Photography

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Carpentry

  

  Art & design

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Mountain

  

  Hiking

  

  Cycling

  

  Camping

  

  Beach

  

  Adventure sports
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We speak several languages, including English, French, Spanish, Romanian and Farsi.
  Narcisse she is an expert in Middle Eastern culture ( poetry, literature, philosophy) and she is making extremely delicious eastern dishes. She is interested to know more about sustainable gardening and self sufficiency.
  Paul is undertaking any renovation/restoration tasks and can teach from woodworking to plumbing. He is very interested to learn how to fix engines, permaculture and pomiculture,

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  Help

  Various tasks inside of the house such as helping us on carpentry, floor and walls repairs or installation, and general help.
  Most task are physical but we won’t ask you to do anything that we wouldn’t undertake ourselves. Outside we will need help cutting grass, taking care of the orchard, watering plants and land maintenance. If you like cooking you can also join us in meal preps.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  Persian (Farsi): Fluent
  Romanian: Fluent
  French: Intermediate
  Catalan: Beginner
  Italian: Beginner

  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

  We offer a bedroom in our house, washroom and toilet are downstairs, not yet renovated. We are enjoying a variety of cuisines, North American, European and Middle Eastern dishes.
  Barbecuing in the evening is both relaxing and entertaining. Sometimes if Narcisse isn’t too tired she can bake some delicious deserts; otherwise we’ll just have to settle for her charming company!
  In our orchard everyone is welcome to help themselves with a variety of fruits, including different types of figs, pears, apples, plums and grapes.
  We eat together breakfast, lunch and dinner and we like to socialize with our guests most evenings, you are also welcome to do your own things.

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  What else ...

  The property is located in a rural area, under 10 min drive to the closest town. You will need own transportation if you’re planning to visit the area on your own. Of course you are welcome to join us when we are visiting around or going out.
  Great villages parties all month of August and plenty of sightseeing around ( Marciac-jazz festival, Cathedral Sainte-Marie, Flaran Abbey, Pyrenees mountains, several lakes around, etc)

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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

  Internet is wifi 4-5g, not fiber

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

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

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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