4 acres in a small rural market town in the Charente, France

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  Description

  We are an Australian couple who have retired to live in France. We prefer the semi-rural lifestyle that we have in the beautiful warm, sunny Charente. We live in a small town on a 4 acre piece of land with a large old renovated house on the La Lien with a 10 minutes walk to the Mairie. We have a train station in town. There is a beautiful swimming area with, in summer, cafe and canoes 30 minutes walk or 10 minutes on the pushbikes. We are doing work on our house, and getting the grounds and fruit, vege, and flower gardens established and cleaned up. You don't need any particular skills, just a willing attitude, and a healthy appetite, and we love our food!. We have pushbikes and a car that you can use. Angouleme and Poitier are 45 minutes on the TER while Paris, Tours and Bordeaux are about 2 1/2 hours on the TER and TGV. The town has all amenities including supermarkets, brico, bars and cafes. There is a separate self contained gite attached if you wish. We would prefer that our helpers stay for at least a fortnight. Thanks!!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Being in rural France with little English spoken.

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  Help

  We are getting the gardens started, so would appreciate some help with this.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  French
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  Accommodation

  Separate annex with bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, lounge; Or your own van if you wish

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  What else ...

  The boulangeries, patisseries, and cafes are 15 minutes walk. The train station is 15 minutes walk away. There is a beautiful swimming area with cafe and canoes 20 minutes walk or 10 minutes on pushbikes. Angouleme and Poitier are 45 minutes on the TER while Paris, Tours and Bordeaux are about 2 to 2 1/2 hours on the TER and TGV.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have plenty of space for caravans

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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