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10 Jul 2019
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Description
We are presently renovating a 16th century monastery in the French countryside (Marnay-sur-Seine artist-oriented village, 1h train travel from Paris).
The project is destinated for personal use as well as partial use for an artist residency.
We are French family with German and Portuguese origins, with 2 kids (2 and 5 year-old boys).
During the helpers mission our very kind Germano-russian au-pair boy will also be present.
We enjoy good food, strolling through flea markets and French art de vivre.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are looking forward to sharing meals with our helpers and sharing on our cultures.
Marnay-sur-Seine is a 250-inhabitant village with a very rich artistic character, provided with a beautiful botanic garden and a charming café as a meeting place. On hot summer days everybody here enjoys having a cooling bath in the Seine river.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
A construction team is taking care of the main building works.
We are looking for helping hands mainly for the garden maintenance, occasionally also to give a hand to the construction team when needed.
This is why we would be happy to welcome 2 persons enjoying garden works and basic house-maintenance tasks. Helpers willing to decorate the rooms with furniture when needed, may be sometimes assemble furniture such as beds, shelves etc.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
Our 2 helpers will have bedrooms and bathrooms situated directly in our new house. They will of course have free access to our family kitchen + are always welcome to join our meals.
What else ...
Marnay-sur-Seine is a 250-inhabitant village situated 1h train travel from Paris.
Marnay has a very rich artistic character, it is provided with a beautiful botanic garden and a charming café as a meeting place. On hot summer days everybody here enjoys having a cooling bath in the Seine river.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
