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Help with my house and garden near Poitiers, France

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    13 Aug 2026

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    50

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If you are not an EU Citizen and planning to visit France to work, volunteer or study, YOU WILL NEED THE CORRECT VISA. To find out more information please contact the embassy in your home country BEFORE travelling.

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello WorkAwayers ................

    *************** Looking for a Girl/Man Friday ...... Could that be you? *****************
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    Due to poor health, I fatigue quickly so cannot now do the things I did prior, looking for someone that can do these jobs under instruction if necessary ie. the garden needs some pruning and TLC, and jobs around the home including DIY.
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    I live in a small village approx 40 minutes south of Poitiers in a typical 200 years old stone-built village house.
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    Your room has been totally and sympathetically completely renovated from bare walls and roof, there is UK TV and good WiFi, if English is not your first language I can help with improving though you must have reasonable English to start with otherwise you will not understand my instructions, I provide 3 meals a day and tea or coffee is available throughout the day.
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    I can teach you how to use hand and power tools, I am also able to teach you the basics of playing the guitar, making and baking different types of bread and cooking in general if you so desire.
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    I prefer people to stay a minimum of a month.
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    I live here with Baboo my dog who likes going for walks, looking forward to hearing from you, have a great day :)

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Teaching
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Music
    Cooking & food
    Gardening
    Languages
    Photography
    Carpentry
    Nature
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I can help if you're learning English
    I can teach you to cook and how to make different types of bread
    I can teach you to play the guitar

  • Help

    Help

    I could really do with people with Building Trade Knowledge/experience in Carpentry, Plumbing, Plastering etc.

    If you are a french speaker you could help me with my basic french and I can help you with your English

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: 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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Lovely Double Bedroom, the best room in the house, newly renovated, see Photo

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Good WiFi

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Baboo

Host ref number: 263888493812

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The image depicts a room with a window, featuring a table and chairs, and a bookshelf, with a white background and a gray floor, conveying a sense of simplicity and minimalism.
The image shows a loaf of bread with a golden-brown crust, sitting on a table or countertop, with a white background and a few objects in the background. The bread is likely for consumption.
The image features a dog with light-colored fur, floppy ears, and a black nose, gazing directly at the camera against a dark background.
The image shows a loaf of bread with a golden-brown crust, featuring a prominent seam down the center, resting on a white surface. The background is out of focus.
The image shows a stack of golden-brown flatbreads on a white paper towel, with a bowl of food in the background.
The image depicts a room with a couch, a bed, and a fireplace, featuring a wooden beam and a blue wall, with a grey carpeted floor.
The image depicts a bowl of noodles with vegetables and a pair of chopsticks resting on top, set against a kitchen countertop.
The image depicts a bowl of soup and a stack of flatbread on a tray, with a spoon to the right of the bowl.
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The image depicts a plate of fried chicken, featuring four pieces arranged on a white paper towel-lined plate, with a subtle watermark in the center.
The image shows a close-up of a folded flatbread, with a golden-brown crust, on a blue plate with a white rim.
The image shows a pile of freshly baked baguettes on a black baking tray, with a dark background and a hint of a white wall.
The image depicts the interior of a greenhouse, featuring a wooden table with gardening tools and supplies, surrounded by a rustic wooden wall and a clear plastic roof.
The image depicts a rustic stone house with a lush garden, featuring a patio area, a grey umbrella, and a variety of plants and trees.
The image depicts a brick structure with a metal grate, accompanied by a wooden chair and various objects on top, set against a stone wall background.
The image depicts a rustic, weathered house with a satellite dish on the roof, surrounded by a small yard with potted plants and a stone bench.

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