Help with gardening and renovation projects in Moux, France

France

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15/01/2021
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2021

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Description
We ( Johan and Wilna ) living in departement Aude and L’ Hérault in France. In a small town, Moux. Moux is situated between Carcasonne and Narbonne.
. We also got a farm near Pouzols - Minervois. About 18 km from Moux. On the farm we need gardening skills. Boschgutting, cleaning up, planting etc. Our very old house in Moux need cleaning / renovaties.

Its a very beautiful area, near the sea. We often travel to the Nederlands to visit our family. We wil be staying in Amsterdam and in Apeldoorn.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have travelled a lot and have stayed in different countries. Wilna is an South African an Johan Dutch. We speak English and Dutch and a little French. You can learn the languages from us and our culture.
Help
Gardening: bush trimming, planting and landscaping.
renovation projects: painting, carpentry, plumbing, electricity, cleaning etc
Some times we are looking for someone that would like to drive our Renault Master bus from Amsterdam to Moux and back. A drivers license would be handy.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
Please contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
You will have your own room in Moux with free internet and on the farm a caravan. We cook and eat together.
What else ...
Carcasonne and Narbonne are very old cities with castles, shops and beaches.
We often got out for the day to do shopping, have dinner or have lunch.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
In Moux on the parking space near by or on the farm.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week.We like Workawayers to stay two weeks or longer.

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Feedback left by and about host (12)

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Accuracy of profile:
(4.5)

Cultural exchange:
(4.0)

Communication:
(4.0)

28/12/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Candela)

I saw a review of a former host 20/11 ...how can that be? She was with us from half of October till 15 December!
She speaks very little English. Actually only Spanish! She work hard and can is a good painter.

(Good )

28/12/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Noam)

Hi Noam,
Asked for a few day but stayed more then one week! Nice to be with. We had a big laughter and lots of jokes. He love gardening and that was very helpful. He girlfriend visited us and help planting . She was friendly and helpful. Always welcome to came and stay with us!

(Excellent )

21/10/2020

Left by Workawayer (Noam) for host

Wilna and johan are really welcoming ..
They have a beautiful farm with a lot of renovation to do .. it was a nice experience for me , i learned a lot..
with wilna youll have lots of great food !!and lots of laughs .

(Excellent )

28/12/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Christophe)

Christopher was a few weeks with us. Always willing to help. Very skilled. He can work well with other workers and know what to do and what had to be done. Easy to please and pl3easnt to have as a guest.
My house love you. Please came soon
Christopher était avec nous quelques semaines. Toujours prêt à aider. Très talentueux. Il peut bien… read more

(Excellent )

22/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Bader)

Feedback for Bader,
Bader and another person form hlepx drove my Renault Master bus to the Netherlands and back. We picked up stuff there. He drove the bus properly and was always willing to help with some extra work. He is a pleasant man to deal with and always up for a joke. May always visit me again.

(Excellent )

19/08/2020

Left by Workawayer (Bader) for host

I stayed with Wilna and Johan for 2 weeks. It was one the best decision I have ever taken.
Wilna (the general) is an inspiration and one of the strongest people i have ever met, she is an inspiration to all of us. She is also very generous and welcoming, i really felt like home.
We stayed at their home in Moux and we drove every morning to the… read more

(Excellent )

11/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (barbara & Marco)

Marco was a wonderfull help. We was driving and work with the excuvator. After lessons from Dave an experience driver. Dave said Marco lean fast and handel the excuvator well. Marco work hard. He did a good Job. Thank you!
Little Linda was very sweat and always play around me. That was lovely

(Very good )

24/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (barbara & Marco) for host

Staying at Wilna and Johan's was an experience.
They live in a big and old house full of everything you can think! Unlucky, for their past bad experiences , is not so easy for them to trust everybody .
We were working at their land all day. Marco worked hard with the excavator, I worked a little in the house, cleaning where and when possible, and… read more

(Very good )

07/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

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(Neutral )

08/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)

Anna is fun to be around and you can have a great laugh with her. She like the animals and like to play with them. She goes for walks in the forest with the dog. I hope she will came and visited us again. To be recommended!

(Excellent )

01/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Marc)

Marc is a flexible person and adopt easily to people and tasks. He is fun to be around and you can have a great laugh with him. He is quiet handy at different tasks sometimes very unexpected. I hope he will came and visited us again. To be fully recommended!

(Excellent )

01/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Marc) for host

Wilna & Johan are wonderful hosts. The work is in a farm 18km away from their house and in their house also. Their house is a beautiful house from XIX century that needs minor restoration. The rooms of the house are great with high cealings and even chimenes in some rooms. Wilna is great giving advice of how to do each task. Recommended :)

(Excellent )

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