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3 Apr 2023
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Description
Elderly mother/daughter welcome English speaking travelers to our beautiful hillside property in the historic region of Vaison le Romaine where our caretaker needs helpon our property and in our gardens and my daughter needs help with meal preparation.
In France, you would have ample free time to discover the history of our area from time of the Romans on till World War II - in many nearby museums, castles and archeological sites... or choose to take time to relax by the pool or in our gardens.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The surrounding area of Malaucene ( the village itself-was the nearby site of the summer home of the Avignon Popes) includes, in Vaison le Romain,e a museum devoted to Hadrian and early Roman building practices, an amphitheater still in use, vestiges of many roman homes, shopping area and bathes encircling an area that now supports the very famous Vaison Tuesday Market- a destination for thousands of worldwide travelers.
Also - only 40 minutes away - the museums and castles of Avignon.
Help
We would like some help as follows:
In summer - 2 hours every other day watering plants
In winter - help caretaker with DIY projects -
1-2 hours help choosing menu and preparing meals- 5 days per week
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: 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
Bedroom with attached private bath, queen size bed, TV and internet connections, desk and chair located in the 400 year old section of this French "mas" with its private stairway to the kitchen and outdoor areas.
What else ...
There is good local bus service to surrounding areas and rides into Malaucene for the local Wednesday market can be arranged. Our caretaker can do the grocery and supply shopping and provide some transportation around the area - which is also famous for bicycling and walks, however, coming with a car, van or even bycicles would be beneficial.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Our internet is good for research or general entertainment but not speedy enough for gaming.
Space for parking camper vans
Large property so room for any size vechicle.
Can possibly accept pets
There are four cats already here but we have already enjoyed the company of guests with dogs. It seems to work out if the dogs are used to cats.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 3 hours a day, 5 days a week
