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1 Jul 2024
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Description
Big house surrounded by rivers in a lovely little village needs life and hands.
I am Antoine, living in a 250 years old manoir surrounded by rivers and free lands of 10 hectares. I am 65 years old.
My project is to make it as beautiful as possible before selling the place .
The village I live in is very small and hidden by trees at the foot of hills. Vineyards are only at 20 kms far.
I only host young people willing to learn something, share french culture and have good times together.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Interests
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Sustainability
Farming
Culture
Technology
Carpentry
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Music
Cycling
Hiking
Nature
Outdoor activities
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Your help should be seen as a way to learn something you don't know or enjoy what you're able to do. My house is a real playground where you can choose what kind of tasks you want to do among the thousands tasks of the to-do list .
I can teach french , make discover plants, trees , wild animals of our countryside, talk about sustainable way of life…
The village has only 34 inhabitants, so forget discos and pubs but there are plenty of other activities such as canoë, riding, walk, meditation near a water fall...
Some visits of little typical Aube and Haute Marne towns are possible: Chaumont(25kms), Bar/Aube(25kms), Troyes(75kms), Langres(50kms).
As told before , no need to contact me if you just expect kust an accomodation . I like to host people who share culture , time, knowledge, music and...good beer, good food.
Help
Help in everyday life on a country-side area.
Help with gardening according to season : it can be planting, watering, removing weeds, harvesting,
Help with green spaces : pruning, mowing grass.
Help with painting and decorating rooms .
Cooking together and playing music would be nice too.
Languages
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I am interested to learn dutch or german.
Accommodation
Two rooms about 20m² are available with a double bed. One single bed room. Sight on nature. Bathroom shared.
No noise except owls, water falls and some dog barkings.
Some spider webs can be stucked on the ceiling and a mouse can be seen before catching it... But be sure there is the modern confort we all find everywhere.
What else ...
Two bicycles are available, a canoe, a guitar, a synthetiser , a djembé, music , books.
We are on Via Francigena , a pilgrim’s way to Rome.
It's possible to arrive in Chaumont or Bar/Aube.I will pick you up somewhere if needed.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (7)
We try to play the guitar together but I had some trouble to follow him..:-))
He took part in the cooking and also got some food by fishing some truits… read more
During my stay of a few weeks, I met his friends, had dinner with them on occasion and went to a great blues event.
Working hours where fair and he provided me with a good variety of tasks to do.
Antoine’s place and… read more
Le lieu est… read more
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We try to play the guitar together but I had some trouble to follow him..:-))
He took part in the cooking and also got some food by fishing some truits… read more
During my stay of a few weeks, I met his friends, had dinner with them on occasion and went to a great blues event.
Working hours where fair and he provided me with a good variety of tasks to do.
Antoine’s place and… read more
Le lieu est… read more
I'll rate it ten stars out of 5!!
Truly honestly super recommended
👍🏼thank you for exchanging opinions and really interesting conversations!
👍🏼 thanks for diners with very nice interesting couples, how makes great inspiration also!
👍🏼 teaching French, makes be learn so much!
👍🏼 proper French meals!! And French… read more
