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We are a senior couple in a corner of paradise lost in the Breton countryside less than half an hour from the sea. We discovered this place more than 40 years ago and gradually renovated it and transformed it into a place of welcome in the outbuildings of a medieval manor.
We want to share our experience on these 20 hectares of land, our approach to nature, home renovation, our ecological facilities, ... there is always something to do from cleaning interiors to exterior maintenance.
Nous sommes un couple séniors dans un coin de paradis perdu dans la campagne bretonne à moins d'une demi-heure de la mer. Nous avons découvert ce lieu il y a plus de 40 ans et l'avons peu à peu rénové et transformé en un lieu d'accueil dans les dépendances d'un manoir du moyen âge.
Nous avons envie de partager notre expérience sur ces 20 hectares de terre, notre approche de la nature, de la rénovation de l'habitat, de nos installations écologiques, ... il y a toujours quelque chose à faire, depuis le ménage à l'intérieur jusqu'à l'entretien extérieur.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
On our land about fifteen bee hives are installed, and depending on the season Michel can offer an introduction to beekeeping or make you participate in the honey harvest. Beatrice can teach you Esperanto, as well as the basics of raw food, the manufacture of ivy detergent, soaps, ...
Sur notre terrain une quinzaine de ruches d'abeilles est installée, en fonction de la saison Michel peut proposer une initiation à l'apiculture ou vous faire participer à la récolte du miel. Beatrice peut vous apprendre l'espéranto, ainsi que les bases de l'alimentation vivante, la fabrication de lessive de lierre, de savons, ...
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Getting less younger, we now need a helping hand to be able to clean the house and maintain the land, as well as our permaculture garden, currently abandoned.
The help requested therefore includes, depending on the season, hous help, clearing and mowing, tidying up, gardening, etc.
Ayant pris de l'âge, nous avons besoin maintenant d'un coup de main pour faire le ménage dans la maison et entretenir le terrain, ainsi que notre jardin en permaculture à l'abandon actuellement.
L'aide demandée comporte donc en fonction de la saison des travaux de ménage, débroussaillage et passage de la tondeuse, rangement, jardinage, ...
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Esperanto: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I am German, and can therefore practice this language with you. I like to speak Esperanto and introduce it to others. I was an instructor for many years. Beatrice Je suis allemande, et peut donc pratiquer cette langue avec vous. J'aime parler l'espéranto et le faire découvrir à d'autres. J'ai été instructrice pendant de nombreuses années. Beatrice
Accommodation
Room in the mansion. Shared bathroom, toilet, kitchen and living room.
Chambre dans le manoir. Salle d'eau, toilettes, cuisine et séjour partagés.
What else ...
On our land there is a natural pool, as well as walking paths on the land. We provide free bicycles to explore the surroundings. The village is 4 km away, the sea about twenty kilometers.
Sur notre terrain il y a un plan d'eau de baignade naturel, ainsi que des chemins de promenade sur le terrain. Nous mettons gratuitement à disposition des vélos pour découvrir les environs. Le bourg se trouve à 4 km, la mer à une vingtaine de kilomètres.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Depending on the connection, which is usually, but not always, stable. The fiber will arrive in only a few months. En fonction de la connexion, qui est généralement, mais pas toujours, stable. La fibre va arriver dans quelques mois seulement.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
10 to 25 hours per week
Feedback (1)
I spent the month of February at Michel and Beatrice's house and it was a very beautiful time. I immediately felt at home, they are very interesting, easy-going people, and we had a lot in common so I felt super comfortable with them.
With Michel you can learn a lot about navigation, beekeeping,… read more
Feedback
I spent the month of February at Michel and Beatrice's house and it was a very beautiful time. I immediately felt at home, they are very interesting, easy-going people, and we had a lot in common so I felt super comfortable with them.
With Michel you can learn a lot about navigation, beekeeping,… read more
