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Description
We are a french-dutch family with 3 children (22, 19 and 8). After many years in the Netherlands, we found our dream property in the south of France, in the neighbourhood of Carcassonne,
Located in a touristical area, we want to turn it into a 4 rooms B&B and 2 vacation appartments. But it needs first to be partly restored and decorated.
We wil be happy to share our house with you, help you to discover the area and all the activities that can be done.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We seek help with practical and creative projects inside and outside the house.
We welcome people of different ages and nationalities and look forward to learning from you.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Help us to renovate a few rooms of our houses.
Most of the work is sanding and painting (Doors, windows and walls) electricity or plombing skills are welcome. There is as well some gardening that needs to be done and some cleaning works.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Italian: BeginnerThis 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
A room on the second floor with a bathroom dedicated to workawayers
What else ...
Carcassonne is the closest big city, with the Cité médiévale and the canal du midi (both by the UNESCO) There are many interesting cities to visit within one hour, as Toulouse, Béziers, Narbonne of Castres.
Around, many castles, churches to visit and for sportive people plenty of possibilities : of the road bike, kanoe, canyoning, rafting, climbing....
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 enough space voor any campervans
Can possibly accept pets
We love animals
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (8)
We are very thankful to have lived this experience in such a dream place. The atmosphere and the lifestyle gives you such an once in a lifetime journey! :)
The castle still has lots to do, and we were involved in some hard work! Workawayers be aware of really high temperatures and… read more
It was a pleasure to meet you
Good luck next year with your study
Myriam
You were really hard workers.
In the morning painting, plastering, sanding, restoring the walls.
In the evening you were also fantastic cooks. We enjoyed the (vegan) recipes.
I hope you liked being at our place and if you ever want to come back you… read more
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Communication:
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We are very thankful to have lived this experience in such a dream place. The atmosphere and the lifestyle gives you such an once in a lifetime journey! :)
The castle still has lots to do, and we were involved in some hard work! Workawayers be aware of really high temperatures and… read more
It was a pleasure to meet you
Good luck next year with your study
Myriam
You were really hard workers.
In the morning painting, plastering, sanding, restoring the walls.
In the evening you were also fantastic cooks. We enjoyed the (vegan) recipes.
I hope you liked being at our place and if you ever want to come back you… read more
C est un très beau domaine avec votre propre chambre qui peut donner vue sur le canal de Midi car le… read more
Thank you for choosing us for your first Workaway experience. It was nice having you. You integrated very fast our family, friends and habits. We did experience you as a friendly, social and respectful person. The garden and terrace look very good thanks to you! Hopefully we will see you again
Good luck with your study
Myriam, Dick & Chris
For all those tasks Francisco did provide VERY good work.
You don’t need to manage him, he will do the job and even more… read more
But Ricardo did immediately his best to integrate and to proof us he could fix everything. I got the idea that Ricardo likes some variation in his work. So he did different things to our place: fix the wood burner doors,… read more
There is a very old, true genuine french Chateaux truly historic and the surroundings are stunning.
Myriam and Laura where always friendly and making sure i was happy and are very good fun! ;)
The accommodation is beautiful and perfectly clean, Myriam is an… read more
