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We are a 60 and 68years old french couple, we are used to have foreign people helping us (4/5 hours a day).
We are usually looking for volunteers all the time, mostly for period around 3/4 weeks or more .
You will not have any house keeping to do, we just expect some help with our disabled daughter,Barbara (for example: do some training like walking in the pool in summer, go for a walk outside, play with Barbara in the garden). We are only looking for girl as volunteers.
We are living in a very nice area ,close to Montélimar (1km), close to Avignon (80km), and to the gorges de l'ardèche (french gran canyon) (40km). In june and July, you will enjoy lavender field all around.
It's also very sunny and warm.
I think we are typically french.
we love good food and good cheese.
we are naturist (nudist/fkk) (in our pool in summer or hammam, jaccuzzi, or sauna in winter), we need someone like us, having no problem with nudity.
We are used to very healthy food (many vegetables and fruits from the garden.
Special diets are possible (vegetarian for example), but vegan (like no honey, no eggs , no cheese or no butter) would be difficlt to manage for us.
we have chickens (3 fresh eggs a day).
Key words : disabled, disability, disabilities
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Language practice
Elderly Companionship
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
improve their french, discover the south of France, discover french cuisine.
Help
We are looking for an open minded girl, funny, sporty, creative, who can help Barbara, but also, someone who will be happy to play with her in the pool in summer,or in the garden, and simply play with her.
She doesn't need special care, she is able to eat alone, she can use a wheel chair, she understands quite well, but she doesn't speak. She is now 25 years old, very friendly and enjoyable. She is going every day in a special institut (from monday to friday, except Wednesday, and when she is in vacation .
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: 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
private bedroom in a big house with pool jacuzzi sauna and hammam, nice garden with fruits and vegetables, close to Montélimar in Provence, south of France.
We will share all the meals together, you won’t have to spend money.We have a piano, a guitare,a flute, musicians are welcome!
What else ...
there are really many things to visit around (Avignon , a wonderfull touristic area the gorges de l'ardèche, chateau de Grignan, lavender field in june and July).
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Very good internet connection (optic fiber)
Space for parking camper vans
Place to park a van
Can possibly accept pets
Only small pets suitable with our chicken 🙂
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 327795231868
Feedback (93)
1 Jun 2025
Left by Workawayer (Yukiko) for host
Michel, Valérie et leur fille Barbara sont une famille pleine d’amour.
Michel et Valérie aiment beaucoup Barbara et ont été très gentils avec moi, une volontaire de Workaway.
Ils sont très attentionnées et souriants.
Barbara est une fille très mignonne. Elle m’a montré de l’affection dès notre première rencontre.
Elle aime beaucoup les gens.… read more
Michel et Valérie aiment beaucoup Barbara et ont été très gentils avec moi, une volontaire de Workaway.
Ils sont très attentionnées et souriants.
Barbara est une fille très mignonne. Elle m’a montré de l’affection dès notre première rencontre.
Elle aime beaucoup les gens.… read more
26 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Yukiko)
Youkiko a passé trois semaines avec nous.
C’est une jeune femme très agréable, très flexible, très intéressée par la cuisine et la culture Française.
Elle aime beaucoup les enfants et les animaux, elle est très fiable et gentille.
Je recommande Youkiko.
C’est une jeune femme très agréable, très flexible, très intéressée par la cuisine et la culture Française.
Elle aime beaucoup les enfants et les animaux, elle est très fiable et gentille.
Je recommande Youkiko.
(Excellent
)
6 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Vera & Shevaun)
Shevaun stayed with us for three weeks, she was an excellent volunteer. Shevaun is very easy to get along with, she is very educated and cultured, always open to sharing her general culture, we really appreciated this cultural exchange. Shevaun very quickly understood how to support our disabled daughter. She appreciated our cuisine and our… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Vera & Shevaun) for host
The time spent here with michel, valerie, and babara was good! I stayed for about 3 weeks and the schedule is very structured so you know what you are doing everyday and when your free days are. on our off days, michel would bring us to explore the nearby villages etc and it was nice :-) michel is an amazing guy and very friendly (and funny), he… read more
16 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucy)
Lucy was a fantastic volunteer. She just spent one and a half weeks with us but was immediately like a family member, we didn’t had to explain how to handle with Barbara, she really always did her best to help us.
We will be very happy to welcome her again in summer ( Dorito show her the lavender fields blooming).
Thank you again, Lucy, big hugs… read more
We will be very happy to welcome her again in summer ( Dorito show her the lavender fields blooming).
Thank you again, Lucy, big hugs… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lucy) for host
I‘ve had a wonderful time with this family! It was my first workaway experience and it couldn’t be a better one! I just contacted them a few days before I went there. Therefore I just stayed 1 1/2 week I felt like a completely family member after one day! Baba is such a lovely soul! Even when communicating was difficult with her (bc she only… read more
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1 Jun 2025
Left by Workawayer (Yukiko) for host
Michel, Valérie et leur fille Barbara sont une famille pleine d’amour.
Michel et Valérie aiment beaucoup Barbara et ont été très gentils avec moi, une volontaire de Workaway.
Ils sont très attentionnées et souriants.
Barbara est une fille très mignonne. Elle m’a montré de l’affection dès notre première rencontre.
Elle aime beaucoup les gens.… read more
Michel et Valérie aiment beaucoup Barbara et ont été très gentils avec moi, une volontaire de Workaway.
Ils sont très attentionnées et souriants.
Barbara est une fille très mignonne. Elle m’a montré de l’affection dès notre première rencontre.
Elle aime beaucoup les gens.… read more
26 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Yukiko)
Youkiko a passé trois semaines avec nous.
C’est une jeune femme très agréable, très flexible, très intéressée par la cuisine et la culture Française.
Elle aime beaucoup les enfants et les animaux, elle est très fiable et gentille.
Je recommande Youkiko.
C’est une jeune femme très agréable, très flexible, très intéressée par la cuisine et la culture Française.
Elle aime beaucoup les enfants et les animaux, elle est très fiable et gentille.
Je recommande Youkiko.
(Excellent)
6 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Vera & Shevaun)
Shevaun stayed with us for three weeks, she was an excellent volunteer. Shevaun is very easy to get along with, she is very educated and cultured, always open to sharing her general culture, we really appreciated this cultural exchange. Shevaun very quickly understood how to support our disabled daughter. She appreciated our cuisine and our… read more
(Excellent)
6 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Vera & Shevaun) for host
The time spent here with michel, valerie, and babara was good! I stayed for about 3 weeks and the schedule is very structured so you know what you are doing everyday and when your free days are. on our off days, michel would bring us to explore the nearby villages etc and it was nice :-) michel is an amazing guy and very friendly (and funny), he… read more
16 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucy)
Lucy was a fantastic volunteer. She just spent one and a half weeks with us but was immediately like a family member, we didn’t had to explain how to handle with Barbara, she really always did her best to help us.
We will be very happy to welcome her again in summer ( Dorito show her the lavender fields blooming).
Thank you again, Lucy, big hugs… read more
We will be very happy to welcome her again in summer ( Dorito show her the lavender fields blooming).
Thank you again, Lucy, big hugs… read more
(Excellent)
15 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lucy) for host
I‘ve had a wonderful time with this family! It was my first workaway experience and it couldn’t be a better one! I just contacted them a few days before I went there. Therefore I just stayed 1 1/2 week I felt like a completely family member after one day! Baba is such a lovely soul! Even when communicating was difficult with her (bc she only… read more
7 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Munera) for host
This was my first Workaway experience, and with a bit of nervous excitement, I headed to Montboucher. There, I was welcomed by the most amazing family. Michel and Valérie are truly wonderful hosts! They’re used to having volunteers around and make you feel right at home from day one. Their place is a big slice of nature, full of sunshine and good… read more
6 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Munera)
We had the incredible chance to host Munera 6 weeks. She was immediately so easygoing, really like a family member!
Muna has a big heart and a wonderful sensitivity, she is has been perfect with our disabled daughter, she had absolutely no problem to understand her needs and communicate with her.
We had great cultural exchanges.
She simply made… read more
Muna has a big heart and a wonderful sensitivity, she is has been perfect with our disabled daughter, she had absolutely no problem to understand her needs and communicate with her.
We had great cultural exchanges.
She simply made… read more
(Excellent)
6 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Maya)
We had the chance to welcome Maya for three weeks at home, the time passed very quickly. Maya is incredibly sociable and pleasant to be around, she was adorable with our disabled daughter. From the first day we felt like we had known Maya forever. We were able to benefit from fantastic cultural exchanges.
We miss Maya, don't hesitate for a second… read more
We miss Maya, don't hesitate for a second… read more
(Excellent)
5 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Maya) for host
I had a great time with Barbara, Michel and Valerie. I spent 3 weeks with them.
They are a very kind and warm family, they treated me like I was a part of the family, from the first moment, and made me feel very comfortable. Barbara is so lovely, I got attached very fast. She loves people, she likes hugs and kisses, and it's cheerful to be around… read more
They are a very kind and warm family, they treated me like I was a part of the family, from the first moment, and made me feel very comfortable. Barbara is so lovely, I got attached very fast. She loves people, she likes hugs and kisses, and it's cheerful to be around… read more
25 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Margherita)
We have hosted Margherita 4 weeks in 2022 and 4 weeks in 2023. She was a wonderful volunteer, very easy going and very mature . Her previous experience with kids was very profitable ( you don’t have to explain anything, she knows immediately how to help!).
Do not hesitate to choose Marge , if you have this chance!
Do not hesitate to choose Marge , if you have this chance!
(Excellent)
10 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Margherita) for host
I’m so late at leaving this feedback but here I am!! I spent two months with this wonderful family and I couldn’t recommend it more, it has been a really soothing experience: the time table is fixed and it’s very clear what you’re supposed to do and when. Spending time with Barbara may seem difficult during the first days but she’s so cheerful and… read more
20 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Viviana)
Viviana has spent 3 weeks with us. She has been a wonderful volunteer, very easy going and helpful.
She immediately understood how to handle with Barbara.
We had great cultural exchanges. Viviana is always interested in giving informations about Columbia and it was a real pleasure for me to visit our region with Viviana.
We will be always very… read more
She immediately understood how to handle with Barbara.
We had great cultural exchanges. Viviana is always interested in giving informations about Columbia and it was a real pleasure for me to visit our region with Viviana.
We will be always very… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Viviana) for host
I stayed around 3 weeks with Barbara, Michel and Valerie and my time with them was wonderful.
The family is super nice, they do care that you have a good experience here in France (the food is the best) and your time exploring places nearby and learn about French culture.
Barbara is a very sweet girl, you just need a little patience discovering… read more
The family is super nice, they do care that you have a good experience here in France (the food is the best) and your time exploring places nearby and learn about French culture.
Barbara is a very sweet girl, you just need a little patience discovering… read more
18 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Mizuki)
We had the chance to welcome Mizuki for around 7 weeks with us.
This experience was an opportunity for a cultural exchange but also a very friendly one. Mizuki immediately behaved like a member of the family, particularly with our daughter Barbara.
Mizuki, after learning English during a one-year stay in Australia, made great efforts to learn… read more
This experience was an opportunity for a cultural exchange but also a very friendly one. Mizuki immediately behaved like a member of the family, particularly with our daughter Barbara.
Mizuki, after learning English during a one-year stay in Australia, made great efforts to learn… read more
(Excellent)
17 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Mizuki) for host
I spent about 7 weeks with Barbara, Michel and Valerie. This was my first workaway experience and a wonderful experience I will never forget. I enjoyed every minute of my time with them.
They are all friendly and very welcoming.
Valerie's meals and Michel's tomato salad are so delicious I can't stop eating them.
Barbara is very friendly and has a… read more
They are all friendly and very welcoming.
Valerie's meals and Michel's tomato salad are so delicious I can't stop eating them.
Barbara is very friendly and has a… read more
2 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Beata) for host
My time with Michel, Valery, and their daughter Barbara was absolutely incredible! From the moment I stepped into their home, I felt like part of the family. Even though I had zero experience, they made me feel totally at ease with taking care of Barbara, spending time with her was such a joy!
Beyond the caregiving duties, I created a lot of… read more
Beyond the caregiving duties, I created a lot of… read more
10 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Beata)
Nous avons eu la chance d’accueillir Beata cinq semaines chez nous. Beata est une jeune femme très agréable, cultivée, ouverte d’esprit, tres énergique.
Beata a été adorable avec notre fille handicapée , Barbara. Elle a été immédiatement capable de s’adapter à toutes les situations.
Beata a un grand sens de l’humour .
Je recommande vivement Beata,… read more
Beata a été adorable avec notre fille handicapée , Barbara. Elle a été immédiatement capable de s’adapter à toutes les situations.
Beata a un grand sens de l’humour .
Je recommande vivement Beata,… read more
(Excellent)
17 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Kanae) for host
I stayed in few weeks with this family .Barbara is really cute girl. She gave me lot of love. She made me remembering what is important thing almost of adulte people forget. It was first time to stay with handicap passenger at the same house in few weeks. This experience made me growth for my carrer as a nurse. My french language skill is also… read more
10 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Kanae)
Kanae has spent 5 weeks with us.
She was a wonderful volunteer, very easy going and very smart, always in a good mood. She was always doing her best to help us. She was really wonderful with our disabled daughter.
We had a real cultural exchange, we know much more about Japanese culture, and we did our best to explain our French traditions.
She… read more
She was a wonderful volunteer, very easy going and very smart, always in a good mood. She was always doing her best to help us. She was really wonderful with our disabled daughter.
We had a real cultural exchange, we know much more about Japanese culture, and we did our best to explain our French traditions.
She… read more
(Excellent)
28 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Dayane)
Dayana has spent 6 weeks with us, she is probably one of our best volunteers.
She is very efficient, smart and easygoing. She understood immediately how to handle with Barbara, but it was so natural from her that Barbara had enjoyed all the time spent playing with Daya.
Her cat Lilli was also a pleasure for us.
We really miss Dayana, you can feel… read more
She is very efficient, smart and easygoing. She understood immediately how to handle with Barbara, but it was so natural from her that Barbara had enjoyed all the time spent playing with Daya.
Her cat Lilli was also a pleasure for us.
We really miss Dayana, you can feel… read more
(Excellent)
17 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Dayane) for host
I had such a special and wonderful time staying with this incredible family. It's truly bittersweet to say goodbye after spending over a month with them, but I know deep down that we will meet again. In fact, I'm already thinking about returning during a different season!
Michel and Valerie are more than just wonderful hosts; they treated me (and… read more
Michel and Valerie are more than just wonderful hosts; they treated me (and… read more
30 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Katie)
Katie was an incredible volunteer !
She was like a sunshine in our home.
She is incredibly easygoing, energetic, creative, sporty, empathetic.
She simply loves good life (good food, good cheese, good tomato salads 🙂).
She was immediately like a family member, wonderful with our disabled daughter.
I strongly recommend Katie, she is a very quick… read more
She was like a sunshine in our home.
She is incredibly easygoing, energetic, creative, sporty, empathetic.
She simply loves good life (good food, good cheese, good tomato salads 🙂).
She was immediately like a family member, wonderful with our disabled daughter.
I strongly recommend Katie, she is a very quick… read more
(Excellent)
12 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolina)
We had the chance to host Carolina two months with us . She was a really easy volunteer, always in a good mood, ready to help, very positive. She has improved her French skills a lot, we had a lot of cultural exchanges , and to be honest, I must admit I had a very confused image about her country, and generally about South America.
If you have the… read more
If you have the… read more
(Excellent)
21 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Carolina) for host
Sorry for the delay :( but better late than never.
I was with them for about two months. They are an extraordinary family, with whom you learn many things. Here was my first volunteering (I was previously an Au-pair in Germany and my experience was not very good) so I was very scared (I have to say it), but they are very friendly, happy and loving… read more
I was with them for about two months. They are an extraordinary family, with whom you learn many things. Here was my first volunteering (I was previously an Au-pair in Germany and my experience was not very good) so I was very scared (I have to say it), but they are very friendly, happy and loving… read more
12 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Aletta)
Aletta was probably one of our best volunteers. She is terribly generous, smart, curious, open-minded, efficient.
If you have the chance to host Aletta , you will be disappointed to see how quick she understands how she can help you without asking her anything. She had wonderful exchanges with our disabled daughter and understood very quickly how… read more
If you have the chance to host Aletta , you will be disappointed to see how quick she understands how she can help you without asking her anything. She had wonderful exchanges with our disabled daughter and understood very quickly how… read more
(Excellent)
3 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Aletta) for host
I spent about a month and a half at Girard's. They're the best, and I'm not even kidding !!!!! I am super grateful to have found this family. For me, it was much more than just a workaway.
The task is to "work" with Barb 3 days a week (maybe 4, depending on national strikes :D) with small breaks throughout the day. Barb is very comfortable on her… read more
The task is to "work" with Barb 3 days a week (maybe 4, depending on national strikes :D) with small breaks throughout the day. Barb is very comfortable on her… read more
11 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
Valerie and Michel are two of the kindest and most generous people I have ever met. My month-long stay with them helped with my French practice and taught me a lot about myself as I cultivated patience and routine while staying with the family. Laughs with Barbara and the family were plenty and the food was spectacular. I can’t wait until I see… read more
6 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica)
We have had the chance to host Jessica one month, she was a wonderful volunteer. She was immediately like a family member, so easy going that if was very relaxing to live with her.
She always did her best to help us.
She is very reliable, that’s very important when you are a helper for disabled people or kids.
Jessica is sporty, hard worker, she… read more
She always did her best to help us.
She is very reliable, that’s very important when you are a helper for disabled people or kids.
Jessica is sporty, hard worker, she… read more
(Excellent)
21 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lucia) for host
It was a wonderful time with Valérie, Michel and Barbara. The meals by Valérie (and cakes!!) and the Tomato salads by Michel were super tasty and I already miss it!! I really learnt a lot about french Culture and about the language; they are used to "teach" it & very fit in french grammar. Michel also knows the best spots in the region and shows… read more
13 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucia)
Lucia has spent one month with us, she was a wonderful volunteer, very easy going. She always did her best to help us, she very quickly found how to communicate with our disabled daughter Barbara.
Lucia is a dynamic, sporty always in a god mood.
I am sure she will do her best to be helpful for any kind of job and she will be flexible for a team… read more
Lucia is a dynamic, sporty always in a god mood.
I am sure she will do her best to be helpful for any kind of job and she will be flexible for a team… read more
(Excellent)
15 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Mika)
Mika spend almost 3 weeks with us, and she was very quickly onboard. She immediately understood how to help and be useful.
To be honest, I was a little bit afraid by the vegan profile, but it’s never been a problem, Mika is a very honest person, she is very open minded and it’s easy to understand her point of view.
I hugely recommend Mika, you… read more
To be honest, I was a little bit afraid by the vegan profile, but it’s never been a problem, Mika is a very honest person, she is very open minded and it’s easy to understand her point of view.
I hugely recommend Mika, you… read more
(Excellent)
3 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Mika) for host
I was able to arrange a 2-and-a-half-week stay with the family very short term, greatly due to the excellent communication and willingness to help/inform me from the host’s side. I came knowing little to nothing about the region nor the language, still, I learned a lot from Michel, Valerie and Barbara from being so kindly included in family… read more
22 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Yu-Hsin)
Cindy was a wonderful volunteer.
She is a very efficient , open minded and curious girl.
It was a great cultural exchange.
Cindy is a very smart girl, who will always do her best to help you, without needing a lot of explanation.
I really hope to have the opportunity to welcome her again !
She is a very efficient , open minded and curious girl.
It was a great cultural exchange.
Cindy is a very smart girl, who will always do her best to help you, without needing a lot of explanation.
I really hope to have the opportunity to welcome her again !
(Excellent)
15 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Yu-Hsin) for host
Sorry for the late feedback :p
It has been around 2 weeks since I left this lovely family, yet I can't stop missing them🥰🥰
It was my first workaway experience and it was definitely the right decision to make. I stayed with them for 3 weeks in August. I felt like a family member from the second I stepped into their house. Michel, Valérie, and… read more
It has been around 2 weeks since I left this lovely family, yet I can't stop missing them🥰🥰
It was my first workaway experience and it was definitely the right decision to make. I stayed with them for 3 weeks in August. I felt like a family member from the second I stepped into their house. Michel, Valérie, and… read more
14 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Violeta)
We first met Violeta with her parents, her dad is from Chilie and her mum from Belgium, that makes her multicultural and very open minded.
She is very confortable with foreign languages.
Violeta is a funny happy young woman, always in a good mood very easy going, but also very energetic and reliable.
Violeta has a lot of experience with kids even… read more
She is very confortable with foreign languages.
Violeta is a funny happy young woman, always in a good mood very easy going, but also very energetic and reliable.
Violeta has a lot of experience with kids even… read more
(Excellent)
11 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Violeta) for host
This was my first workaway experience. I got to spent 2 amazing weeks with this warm and kind family! Helping Barbara taught me patience and understanding. Thanks to Michel I got to see a lot of cool places in the south of France and Valérie helped me so much improving my French! Even though Barbara is incredibly sweet, we had to get a little bit… read more
29 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ronja)
Ronja has spent 3 weeks with us in August, she was really a wonderful volunteer, this period was not the easiest one ( it was really hot around 40° , and Barbara was at home with us during her summer holidays).
Ronja was always doing her best to find how to help without having to ask her anything!
Ronja is really sporty, she was usually waking up… read more
Ronja was always doing her best to find how to help without having to ask her anything!
Ronja is really sporty, she was usually waking up… read more
(Excellent)
27 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ronja) for host
I spent awesome three weeks at Valerie's and Michel's place in August and I'm already thinking about coming back! If you come to Montboucher, lots of cheese, good food and a funny surrounding are waiting for you. There is a pretty clear routine/ work scedule and you will have plently of time to work on your own stuff or read a book. Michel went to… read more
3 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Remo & Kathryn)
we were lucky enough to welcome Kathryn for 5 weeks with us.
She is a very pleasant young woman, full of energy, very efficient and organized.
She can easily work in a team, she is very flexible and pleasant.
Thank you Kathryn for your kindness and your help, we will welcome you again with pleasure!
She is a very pleasant young woman, full of energy, very efficient and organized.
She can easily work in a team, she is very flexible and pleasant.
Thank you Kathryn for your kindness and your help, we will welcome you again with pleasure!
(Excellent)
7 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Remo & Kathryn) for host
I had a fantastic time with Michel, Valerie, and Barbara. I stayed for about five weeks and had a blast. I was able to play the piano in my free time, relax in the garden, bike to Montelimar, and many other things. It was cherry season, so I picked as many cherries as my heart desired and had a wonderful time hanging out with Barbara. She is so… read more
5 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Janine & Dominic)
We were lucky enough to host Janine for three weeks to help us with our disabled daughter.
Janine is a very easy-going young woman, she is always spontaneous, she is a nature lover, curious to understand her environment. She is hard-working, sporty, energetic.
Janine can adapt to all situations, working alone or in a team.
Thank you Janine for… read more
Janine is a very easy-going young woman, she is always spontaneous, she is a nature lover, curious to understand her environment. She is hard-working, sporty, energetic.
Janine can adapt to all situations, working alone or in a team.
Thank you Janine for… read more
(Excellent)
26 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Anastasia) for host
A bit late on my experience, but my stay with Michel, Valarie, and Barbara but incredible! They are so kind, warm, and inviting. Spending time with Barbara by going on walks, playing with her, and going to the market was rewarding to see. They truly are an amazing family! Valarie's cooking is AMAZING (and Michel's tomato salads I still think… read more
25 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Harper) for host
I originally contacted with Michel and Valérie just over two years ago (right before COVID) and was overjoyed this year when they said they remembered me and that I was still welcome to stay with them. It was more than worth the wait!! They were incredible hosts. Valérie's cooking, Michel's conversations, and their lush gorgeous garden were the… read more
23 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Harper)
We had been in contact with Harper just before covid (for about two years), and when she messaged us, it was like a no-brainer that she had to join us and Harper was probably one of our best volunteers, she was lovely with our disabled daughter. She is very accommodating, always pleasant, she has always made an effort to be useful.
I hope she… read more
I hope she… read more
(Excellent)
23 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Linh Chi)
We had the joy of welcoming Linh Chi for 3 weeks with us, this time went by very quickly, too quickly. Linh Chi is very mature despite her young age, she is very dynamic, very funny, curious and open-minded .
Future host, do not hesitate, you can only be satisfied.
Thank you for everything Linh Chi, come see us again!
Future host, do not hesitate, you can only be satisfied.
Thank you for everything Linh Chi, come see us again!
(Excellent)
20 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Linh Chi) for host
I stayed three weeks with Michel and Valerie. They were incredibly welcoming and generous hosts. My entire stay here was a culturally enriching experience and I am thankful for their guidence for exploring town and surrounding areas. We had quite a few shared laughs and good food. Can only recommend this position to other workawayers.
30 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Nora) for host
I stayed with Valerie, Michel and Barbara for four weeks and it has truly been amazing. Barbara is incredibly sweet and kind. Although it might take a day or two to get accustomed to her it is impossible to not absolutely love her. Michel and Valerie are also incredibly kind and welcoming hosts. It was my very first workaway and I immediately felt… read more
28 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Nora)
We welcomed Nora for four weeks, she is a very mature young woman but also very funny and creative, she is full of energy. Nora has been a fantastic help to our daughter Barbara, always listening to her needs.
She is a very artistic young person, she is very pleasant to live with.
If you plan to welcome Nora, do not hesitate, she will be able to… read more
She is a very artistic young person, she is very pleasant to live with.
If you plan to welcome Nora, do not hesitate, she will be able to… read more
(Excellent)
21 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)
we were lucky enough to host Hannah for 3 weeks in October/November.
Hannah immediately fitted in with the family and the team of volunteers. You couldn't imagine such a pleasant volunteer, she is always in a good mood and very friendly. Hannah grew up in a big family that allowed her to find a solid balance.
We hope to see Hannah again very soon,… read more
Hannah immediately fitted in with the family and the team of volunteers. You couldn't imagine such a pleasant volunteer, she is always in a good mood and very friendly. Hannah grew up in a big family that allowed her to find a solid balance.
We hope to see Hannah again very soon,… read more
(Excellent)
19 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Aliz)
We welcomed Aliz for 4 weeks, but we had the impression that it was very short as she quickly adapted to our house. The overall situation in Europe was really not easy with the coronavirus, but Aliz did her best to join us despite everything, it meant a lot of organizational and flexibility efforts for her. As soon as she arrived, she was… read more
(Excellent)
16 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Aliz) for host
I have spent 4 weeks with Michel, Valérie and Barbara but it has been a huge experience! They are all very friendly and welcoming, I felt comfortable at their place. They have a clear daily routine that gives you plenty of free time during weekdays and you will always exactly know when and how you should help Barbara. It may take some time to get… read more
22 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Luisa)
We hosted Luisa as a volunteer helper for 3 weeks.
Luisa participated in the care for our daughter Barbara, age 25, who is severely disabled.
Luisa was an excellent volunteer, always ready to help. She was creative and reliable. While having very friendly relations with our daughter, she also had a very fine understanding of the situation due to… read more
Luisa participated in the care for our daughter Barbara, age 25, who is severely disabled.
Luisa was an excellent volunteer, always ready to help. She was creative and reliable. While having very friendly relations with our daughter, she also had a very fine understanding of the situation due to… read more
(Excellent)
18 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Luisa) for host
Dear Michel, Valerie and Barbara,
first of all thank you for hosting me and thanks for giving me the opportunity to get to know you and your family.
We spend 3 weeks together and I am very grateful for the experience. It was interesting to spend time with Barbara :) She is a really good teacher for happiness which was very impressive. Moreover… read more
first of all thank you for hosting me and thanks for giving me the opportunity to get to know you and your family.
We spend 3 weeks together and I am very grateful for the experience. It was interesting to spend time with Barbara :) She is a really good teacher for happiness which was very impressive. Moreover… read more
12 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Libera)
We had the pleasure of hosting Libera for a month. She is a very pleasant young woman, very easy-going, very efficient.
She was really perfect with our disabled daughter.
Libera is fluent in French and English, she is always in a good mood.
If you're lucky enough to be able to host Libera, don't hesitate a second, but we look forward to welcoming… read more
She was really perfect with our disabled daughter.
Libera is fluent in French and English, she is always in a good mood.
If you're lucky enough to be able to host Libera, don't hesitate a second, but we look forward to welcoming… read more
(Excellent)
14 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Maya)
I'm sorry for leaving this feedback so late, Maya has certainly been one of our best volunteers.
Maya has always tried to take advantage of the possibilities offered by her stay, she is curious, intelligent and hardworking by nature.
Maya is young but very mature and very responsible, we have always been able to trust Maya, always efficient,… read more
Maya has always tried to take advantage of the possibilities offered by her stay, she is curious, intelligent and hardworking by nature.
Maya is young but very mature and very responsible, we have always been able to trust Maya, always efficient,… read more
(Excellent)
2 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Maya) for host
My stay at Michel and Valérie's house was just such a very cool time!
(beside the mosquitos which loved to almost "eat" my entire legs since the first day) But even these tiny and annoying animals couldn't ruin this great experience!
I really appreciated that I felt welcome from the very first moment.
They all feel like a second family after a… read more
(beside the mosquitos which loved to almost "eat" my entire legs since the first day) But even these tiny and annoying animals couldn't ruin this great experience!
I really appreciated that I felt welcome from the very first moment.
They all feel like a second family after a… read more
24 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie Aimée)
We had the chance to welcome Marie for four weeks. Marie is very organized, hardworking and of a very strong character, but very pleasant. She understood how to communicate with Barbara without difficulty.
we will welcome Marie again with pleasure.
thank you again for your help
we will welcome Marie again with pleasure.
thank you again for your help
(Excellent)
21 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Marie Aimée) for host
I've had a very lovely stay at their home. Michel and Valerie are two very generous and loving people who invite you into their home and life and treat you like family from the moment you arrive.
You have your own bedroom which gives you the space for yourself you need sometimes.
Michel would always take us out on trips to the surrounding cities… read more
You have your own bedroom which gives you the space for yourself you need sometimes.
Michel would always take us out on trips to the surrounding cities… read more
27 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (clairevb25) for host
I couldn't have had a better experience. Michel and Valerie were wonderful hosts who make you feel welcome and comfortable. they also helped so much with my French! Barbara was amazing and so fun to get to know/ hang out with. It was a very outdoor and active which I love. I will definitely return.
26 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (clairevb25)
Claire spent a month with us, and we miss her dearly, she is like our American daughter.
Claire is very intelligent, efficient, energetic, athletic, ampathetic, always in a good mood, easy-going, open-minded, hardworking.
Her French is perfect.
Her priorities have always been to be useful without disturbing.
We hope to see her again, thank you… read more
Claire is very intelligent, efficient, energetic, athletic, ampathetic, always in a good mood, easy-going, open-minded, hardworking.
Her French is perfect.
Her priorities have always been to be useful without disturbing.
We hope to see her again, thank you… read more
(Excellent)
26 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Josephine)
Jo was a fabulous volunteer, She teamed up with her friend Aude, for our greatest happiness.
Jo is always very dynamic, she is very creative and always in a good mood. Jo is very athletic and will have no difficulty in joining a team. She adapted straight away to our family life and was adorable with our disabled daughter.
It's very difficult to… read more
Jo is always very dynamic, she is very creative and always in a good mood. Jo is very athletic and will have no difficulty in joining a team. She adapted straight away to our family life and was adorable with our disabled daughter.
It's very difficult to… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Josephine) for host
1st experience ! And oh my god... what an experience.
We were welcomed like we already knew each other. It went so easily between us. I spent a month with them and I got the opportunity to know a bit about themselves.
Valérie was so nice to me. I had an injury on my foot and she was very concerned about my health and got me to her very nice… read more
We were welcomed like we already knew each other. It went so easily between us. I spent a month with them and I got the opportunity to know a bit about themselves.
Valérie was so nice to me. I had an injury on my foot and she was very concerned about my health and got me to her very nice… read more
20 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Aude)
Aude a été une volontaire extraordinaire, elle est pleine d’énergie, créative, travailleuse, honnête, dynamique, je ne lui trouve sincèrement aucun défaut.
Elle a fait équipe avec son amie Jo, les deux sont très complémentaires, et font une équipe parfaite.
Aude peut très facilement s’intégrer à une équipe et assurer une relation avec… read more
Elle a fait équipe avec son amie Jo, les deux sont très complémentaires, et font une équipe parfaite.
Aude peut très facilement s’intégrer à une équipe et assurer une relation avec… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Aude) for host
C'était mon 1er workaway et JE N'AURAIS PAS PU RÊVER MIEUX ! 🤩
Je me suis sentie chez moi dès que je suis arrivée ! Valérie, Michel & Barbara sont très accueillants, ils m'ont donné l'impression que j'étais un membre à part entière de leur adorable famille 🥰.
Ils sont ouverts d'esprit, généreux, attentionnés, sincères, patients, authentiques et… read more
Je me suis sentie chez moi dès que je suis arrivée ! Valérie, Michel & Barbara sont très accueillants, ils m'ont donné l'impression que j'étais un membre à part entière de leur adorable famille 🥰.
Ils sont ouverts d'esprit, généreux, attentionnés, sincères, patients, authentiques et… read more
15 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Rachel)
Rachele has been a fantastic volunteer. From the first day we had the impression that we had always known each other.
She is an intelligent, sensitive, cultured, open-minded young woman.
She gave all her love, without restraint, to our handicapped daughter.
we lived with Rachele 3 weeks of cultural exchange that we hope to relive.
Thank you… read more
She is an intelligent, sensitive, cultured, open-minded young woman.
She gave all her love, without restraint, to our handicapped daughter.
we lived with Rachele 3 weeks of cultural exchange that we hope to relive.
Thank you… read more
(Excellent)
9 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Rachel) for host
After doing 3 other Workaways, this is one of my favorite and I can’t recommend it enough. Valeri and Michel are incredibly kind and considerate people who treat you as a member of their family, and they are there for you if you need anything. I felt “at home” from day one. Work expectations are clear and spending time with Barbara is a joy. I… read more
9 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Magdalena & Joo Ho ) for host
This was my first Workaway experience and I can say that it went beyond all my expectations.
Michel and Valérie are very welcoming, open and super kind . I felt comfortable from the beginning on and I really appreciate that they've always been patient with me speaking French.
Also Barbara is such a lovely young lady. She will try to take all your… read more
Michel and Valérie are very welcoming, open and super kind . I felt comfortable from the beginning on and I really appreciate that they've always been patient with me speaking French.
Also Barbara is such a lovely young lady. She will try to take all your… read more
31 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Magdalena & Joo Ho )
We had the chance to welcome Magda for four weeks, she immediately showed great human qualities while knowing how to be useful without needing to specify our needs.
Magda is a very pleasant young woman who loves life. It was really a pleasure to share with her our culture, our cuisine, our cheeses, our wine.
We highly recommend Magda, she can help… read more
Magda is a very pleasant young woman who loves life. It was really a pleasure to share with her our culture, our cuisine, our cheeses, our wine.
We highly recommend Magda, she can help… read more
(Excellent)
1 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Mel)
Mel a été une volontaire extraordinaire, laisser un feed-back est très difficile , Mel est maintenant comme notre fille. Elle est venue pour passer un mois avec nous, elle est restée 4 mois qui sont passés tellement vite.
Mel est très agréable, c’est une jeune femme très intéressante, nous avons eu de nombreux échanges culturels , mais aussi très… read more
Mel est très agréable, c’est une jeune femme très intéressante, nous avons eu de nombreux échanges culturels , mais aussi très… read more
(Excellent)
25 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Mel) for host
This was my first workaway. I thought I would stay for a month but ended up staying four months. Michel and Valérie are not just warm-hearted and generous but are experienced hosts so they are accustomed to meeting and welcoming people from all over the world into their home. The rooms are spacious and comfortable with sliding glass doors to the… read more
4 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (lotusrosa)
Rosa a passé deux semaines avec nous, ça a été un grand plaisir. Rosa est pleine d’énergie positive, elle est toujours disponible , très facile à vivre agréable et efficace.
En choisissant Rosa, vous n’avez aucun risque d’être déçu.
Nous espérons avoir la chance d’accueillir Rosa de nouveau bientôt.
Merci pour ton aide Rosa !
En choisissant Rosa, vous n’avez aucun risque d’être déçu.
Nous espérons avoir la chance d’accueillir Rosa de nouveau bientôt.
Merci pour ton aide Rosa !
(Excellent)
3 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (lotusrosa) for host
Super première expérience !
Merci à MiChel et Valérie
J'ai passée des très bon moment avec Barbara qui est super affectueuse.
😊😁
Merci à MiChel et Valérie
J'ai passée des très bon moment avec Barbara qui est super affectueuse.
😊😁
18 Feb 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Naroa)
Nous avons eu la chance d'accueillir Naroa pendant 4 semaines, c'est une jeune femme très agréable, très dynamique, toujours de bonne humeur, très facile à vivre. Elle s'est adaptée immédiatement à notre fille handicapée, à la famille et à la maison. Naroa saura toujours se rendre utile et n'aura aucun mal à travailler avec d'autres volontaires.… read more
(Excellent)
17 Feb 2021
Left by Workawayer (Naroa) for host
This was my first workaway and I know I have made friends for life! I stayed one month and from the first day felt safe and comfortable. Barbara is a ball of joy who’s always wanting to give you kisses and hugs so you’ll never doubt that she loves you! Valérie is attentive, caring and an incredible cook and I knew she was there if there were any… read more
28 Jan 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)
We had the chance to host Andrea from mid August until mid September 2020.
Andrea is a very energetic, very reliable and very organized young woman. She is also very funny, very open minded and very friendly.
She can very easily integrate into a team and will not hesitate to take responsibilities.
You will certainly not regret welcoming Andréa.
We… read more
Andrea is a very energetic, very reliable and very organized young woman. She is also very funny, very open minded and very friendly.
She can very easily integrate into a team and will not hesitate to take responsibilities.
You will certainly not regret welcoming Andréa.
We… read more
(Excellent)
25 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Dorothee) for host
I stayed for four weeks with Mechel, Valérie and Barbara. It was a grat experience for me and I felt very welcome there. Thanks to Valérie we had really delicious meals. We did also a few trips in the area. I can Just say that I am really greatfull for this great stay and I hope it was not the last time.
15 Dec 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Dorothee)
Dorothée is a very pleasant young woman, she is very fast and efficient. She quickly adapted to our family and to Barbara. She can very easily work in a team. She is very open-minded and quickly understands how to help.
Despite a difficult situation with the coronavirus, she has always been pleasant, I highly recommend Dorothée for her many… read more
Despite a difficult situation with the coronavirus, she has always been pleasant, I highly recommend Dorothée for her many… read more
(Excellent)
13 Nov 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Stella)
Stella has been a perfect volunteer, she is always in a good mood, always very energetic and ready to help.
Stella is always looking to understand and improve herself, she always shows a lot of ampathy.
If you choose stella you can always trust her you will never be disappointed.
Thank you stella for your kindness and your help, you will always be… read more
Stella is always looking to understand and improve herself, she always shows a lot of ampathy.
If you choose stella you can always trust her you will never be disappointed.
Thank you stella for your kindness and your help, you will always be… read more
(Excellent)
3 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Stella) for host
Valerie and Michel are absolutely wonderful, kind and generous people. Their daughter Barbara is such a happy girl and I could see that as soon as I arrived. Valeries cooking is absolutely amazing, she makes the best soups you will ever have! Michel could always make me laugh and showed me how good jam and cheese can be as well as lavender ice… read more
11 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Ingrid) for host
I have found about this workaway in the last minute host.
I had never volunteered with a disabled person but have thought about this experience for a while. And as I was available and Valérie and Michel was looking for someone, I applied and got it!
I have volunteered with them 2 weeks just before the lockdown happened
I would sum up my… read more
I had never volunteered with a disabled person but have thought about this experience for a while. And as I was available and Valérie and Michel was looking for someone, I applied and got it!
I have volunteered with them 2 weeks just before the lockdown happened
I would sum up my… read more
2 Nov 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Ingrid)
Ingrid was a perfect volunteer. She is used to volunteer, she is active and efficient, she is always positive and do her best to improve the organisation. She is a perfect team worker. She has a good communication skills, she is really fluent in french, spanish and english, and I am sure that she can quickly pick up a new language.
If you choose… read more
If you choose… read more
(Excellent)
25 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Luca)
Lulu has been a great volunteer, but above all an incredible friend, she has a huge heart. From day one she had understood everything.
Lulu is very flexible, fast, energetic, sporty, intelligent, rustic, she will easily integrate into a team if you are lucky enough to welcome her.
Thank you again Lulu for all the love you have given us, but… read more
Lulu is very flexible, fast, energetic, sporty, intelligent, rustic, she will easily integrate into a team if you are lucky enough to welcome her.
Thank you again Lulu for all the love you have given us, but… read more
(Excellent)
21 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Luca) for host
This was my first Workaway experience - and honestly, I feel so lucky that I found Michel,Valerie&Barbara’s profile! They were incredibly friendly from the first moment I arrived, and treated us ( there was another volunteer) like we were their nieces visiting! I can genuinely say I’ve never met kinder people in my life. Michel always has a story… read more
19 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Agnes)
We had the incredible chance to welcome Agnès for a month.
She is fantastic, always in a good mood, very energetic and athletic. She got on wonderfully with the second volunteer. She anticipates all the help you would'nt even expect from a volunteer. She was immediately like a family member.
We hope very much to see Agnes again soon.
Thank you for… read more
She is fantastic, always in a good mood, very energetic and athletic. She got on wonderfully with the second volunteer. She anticipates all the help you would'nt even expect from a volunteer. She was immediately like a family member.
We hope very much to see Agnes again soon.
Thank you for… read more
(Excellent)
17 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Agnes) for host
My stay with Valerie and Michel was absolutely amazing! They were soooo kind and generous, always looking after me and the other volunteer.
We went on lots of trips, my favorite was hiking in the mountains which was beautiful! But also many old towns, castles and the ardeche :)
Valerie’s cooking was absolutely delicious and she was so good at… read more
We went on lots of trips, my favorite was hiking in the mountains which was beautiful! But also many old towns, castles and the ardeche :)
Valerie’s cooking was absolutely delicious and she was so good at… read more
14 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
I have spent with Michel, Valerie and Barbara 2,5 months, even though initially I planned to stay for only 1 month. I would stay longer with a big pleasure if only I could have my visa longer :)
And I want to thank them a thousand times for this awesome stay with them because it was absolutely great and unforgettable experience of a lifetime!… read more
And I want to thank them a thousand times for this awesome stay with them because it was absolutely great and unforgettable experience of a lifetime!… read more
10 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Anna spent 3 months with us, she was one of our best volunteers. She is an intelligent, athletic, hardworking and organized young woman who shows a lot of empathy. I highly recommend Anna who knows how to adapt effectively to many situations. Anna has an excellent English level and her French became quite fluent after a few weeks with us.
We hope… read more
We hope… read more
(Excellent)
6 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Annika) for host
I had two wonderful weeks with Katia and Luc, there are lovely hosts who care a lot about their helpers. I felt at home immediately at their beautiful place (good vibes only). It was a very nice project we worked on (best of it was the home made Pizza à la Katia at the end) and it was a lot of fun. The work was diversified and never too much. I do… read more
9 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Roberta) for host
21 Jul 2020
Left by Workawayer (Tetiana) for host
I stayed with Valerie, Michelle and Barbara for more than four months, although I originally planned to stay for about two, but because of the coronavirus, I could not leave for some time. It helped me get to know this family and myself better :)
Barbara's parents - Valerie and Michelle - are very sympathetic, attentive, easy-going, simple, kind,… read more
Barbara's parents - Valerie and Michelle - are very sympathetic, attentive, easy-going, simple, kind,… read more
14 Jul 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Tetiana)
Tetiana stayed with us for 4 months, during all the confinement, it was not the easiest time, but she was an extraordinary volunteer.
I was a little afraid that his diet would be difficult, but there was nothing simpler.
Tetiana is a young woman of great honesty and sincerity, she does her best to simplify everything, while remaining very… read more
I was a little afraid that his diet would be difficult, but there was nothing simpler.
Tetiana is a young woman of great honesty and sincerity, she does her best to simplify everything, while remaining very… read more
(Excellent)
24 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria)
Maria was an excellent volunteer. From the first day she knew how to integrate as a member of the family. She is very pleasant, sensitive, intelligent, hardworking. She can very easily work in a team. If you choose Maria, you cannot be disappointed.
Maria, we hope to see you again soon, after this damn coronavirus, pay attention to you and your… read more
Maria, we hope to see you again soon, after this damn coronavirus, pay attention to you and your… read more
(Excellent)
22 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host
My stay with Barbara, Valerie and Michel has been amazing.
This was my first workaway so I was not sure what to expect, also, I did not have any experience helping someone with any type of disability. However, everything was so easy with this family. To start with, the communication was fast, efficient and easy. Also, since I arrived I felt very… read more
This was my first workaway so I was not sure what to expect, also, I did not have any experience helping someone with any type of disability. However, everything was so easy with this family. To start with, the communication was fast, efficient and easy. Also, since I arrived I felt very… read more
2 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Yuvitza)
Yuvitza was an excellent volunteer, she is very easy going, always ready to help, and integrated very easily into the family. She has always been adorable with our handicapped daughter.
It is very reliable and I am sure that by choosing Yuvitza, you will never be disappointed.
Thank you for your help, we hope to see you again one day. Good luck in… read more
It is very reliable and I am sure that by choosing Yuvitza, you will never be disappointed.
Thank you for your help, we hope to see you again one day. Good luck in… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Yuvitza) for host
My first workaway, and it was great !! Wonderful!!! You really feel part of the family, and the house is beautiful , although I was in the winter season, you could enjoy the sun. Michel and Valery are beautiful people and great parents, I learned a lot with them. Valery's food is very delicious, and she is a very pretty mother!!!!. Michel is very… read more
17 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Anna was just a perfect volunteer. She immediately adapted to our family life, and sympathized with the other volunteers. It's impressive to think how quickly Anna understood Barbara.
I am sorry to have taken so long to leave this feedback, we hope to have the enormous chance of welcoming Anna back to our home.
Kisses Anna, come back quickly we… read more
I am sorry to have taken so long to leave this feedback, we hope to have the enormous chance of welcoming Anna back to our home.
Kisses Anna, come back quickly we… read more
(Excellent)
4 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
What can I say? My time spent in Montboucher with the Girard family was truly wonderful. With it being my first workaway, I was obviously a little apprehensive about how things would pan out, living with strangers for a long period of time etc...but Michel and Valerie welcomed me with so much warmth and kindness, I soon felt like I was in the… read more
25 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Uta ) for host
The time I spent with Barbara was really great. From the first day on she enraptured me with her happy aura which always put a smile on my face. Michel and Valérie were very hospitable, friendly and frankly to me. They always took good care of me. When Barbara was not at home, Michel planned trips with us so besides of just working we would also… read more
24 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Uta )
Uta was just perfect, she is efficient, pleasant, always ready to help. Uta was a great help, she gave our daughter Barbara a lot of love, without ever causing a problem. Uta is very athletic and strong, physically and mentally.
If you have the chance to welcome him, do not hesitate.
Thank you for everything Uta, and come back home soon!
If you have the chance to welcome him, do not hesitate.
Thank you for everything Uta, and come back home soon!
(Excellent)
18 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Miriely) for host
This was my first workaway experience and I can seriously say that it changed my outlook on life.
When I applied to this workaway the first thing that I noticed was how happy Barbara looked in all of her pictures and, after spending almost a month with the Girard family, I can understand why. She's so loved and well taken care of by both of her… read more
When I applied to this workaway the first thing that I noticed was how happy Barbara looked in all of her pictures and, after spending almost a month with the Girard family, I can understand why. She's so loved and well taken care of by both of her… read more
7 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Miriely)
Miriely spent a month with us, she was an excellent volunteer, very efficient, very friendly, funny, active. Miriely is a very open young woman, her engineering background and her professional experience must allow her a wide variety of volunteering.
I highly recommend Miriely, who will always be welcome here.
I highly recommend Miriely, who will always be welcome here.
(Excellent)
26 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Giovanna) for host
Merci Michel et Valérie pour tout!! Was my first experience on workaway and I must say was an incredible experience, i learn a lot from them and work with Barbara was the best thing I ever done.
Was a real family for me, they teach me french, we do together little trip around the region.
I stay with them one and a half month and if I can come… read more
Was a real family for me, they teach me french, we do together little trip around the region.
I stay with them one and a half month and if I can come… read more
24 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Giovanna)
Giovanna a été une volontaire extraordinaire!
Elle s'est tout de suite intégrée et adaptée. Après seulement un mois avec nous, elle se débrouillait très bien en français (elle parle très bien l'anglais, et, bien sur l'espagnol, sa langue natale).
Vous pouvez faire totalement confiance à Giovanna, elle est très fiable, ordonnée, et… read more
Elle s'est tout de suite intégrée et adaptée. Après seulement un mois avec nous, elle se débrouillait très bien en français (elle parle très bien l'anglais, et, bien sur l'espagnol, sa langue natale).
Vous pouvez faire totalement confiance à Giovanna, elle est très fiable, ordonnée, et… read more
(Excellent)
24 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
I am really sorry for Catherine for this very short experience.
I contacted Catherine because her profile appeared last minute nearby, she was trying to end before the scheduled date on a first trip, I just think she was bored, and her host too.
I think that in only one week of Catherine's presence, I did a lot of excursions, but probably not… read more
I contacted Catherine because her profile appeared last minute nearby, she was trying to end before the scheduled date on a first trip, I just think she was bored, and her host too.
I think that in only one week of Catherine's presence, I did a lot of excursions, but probably not… read more
(Good)
3 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
I have decided to leave this review because I think it is important to share an honest experience. My decision to come here was heavily based on all the positive reviews I read, but it would have been very helpful to read a more open review too.
Before I continue, I would like to make it clear that despite some of my experiences here, I have the… read more
Before I continue, I would like to make it clear that despite some of my experiences here, I have the… read more
11 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Thea)
Thea spent about a month with us, she was probably one of our best volunteers.
Thea is very organized, always in a good mood, very energetic and sporty.
She was really adorable with our daughter Barbara and with us. We regret very much Thea, and wish she could come back.
Thank you for everything Thea!
Thea is very organized, always in a good mood, very energetic and sporty.
She was really adorable with our daughter Barbara and with us. We regret very much Thea, and wish she could come back.
Thank you for everything Thea!
(Excellent)
4 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sharon (Hiu Ting))
Sharon was a very pleasant volunteer, she is very open and has made great efforts to adapt to our culture. She showed interest in our culture, our region, our cuisine.
Sharon speaks German and English very well, and I'm sure she will learn French very quickly.
Sharon was adorable with Barbara, she always did her best to help us.
Thank you Sharon,… read more
Sharon speaks German and English very well, and I'm sure she will learn French very quickly.
Sharon was adorable with Barbara, she always did her best to help us.
Thank you Sharon,… read more
(Excellent)
3 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Valentina)
Valentina has spent one month with us, she was really easygoing, funny and wonderful with our disabled daughter Barbara, and all of us. Valentina was a very positive volunteer, alway ready to help, she will always do her best.
I am sorry Valentina, I have just seen I totaly forgot to leave my feedback about you.
You are always welcome !
I am sorry Valentina, I have just seen I totaly forgot to leave my feedback about you.
You are always welcome !
(Excellent)
19 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Valentina) for host
I spent one month with Valerie, Michel and Barbara and it was a wonderful experience! Valerie cooks amazing and Michel is really funny (I know everyone says the same, I couldn’t avoid mention it too, ahahaha), both are really lovely and friendly and make you feel at home from the first moment. Barbara is a wonderful girl, she is happy and funny… read more
31 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rabea)
Rabea est pleine d'energie, elle est très rapide et toujours de bon humeur. Elle est très créative et très sociable, ideale pour un trvail d'équipe.
Elle s'est intégrée immédiatement sans aucun problème.
Merci pour ton aide et ta gentillesse Rabea, et reviens vite nous voir, tu es vraiment la bienvenue!
Elle s'est intégrée immédiatement sans aucun problème.
Merci pour ton aide et ta gentillesse Rabea, et reviens vite nous voir, tu es vraiment la bienvenue!
(Excellent)
30 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Tatiana)
Tatiana spent three weeks with us during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. She has been fantastic, she is perfect for community life, never poses any problem and always looks for the best solutions.
Tatiana is very easy going, she was immediately a member of the family (her cat too :))
Tatiana is very mature, perfect for teamwork, she… read more
Tatiana is very easy going, she was immediately a member of the family (her cat too :))
Tatiana is very mature, perfect for teamwork, she… read more
(Excellent)
22 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Tatiana) for host
There is not much to say about this incredible family that another Workawayer haven’t said yet. Barbara is one of a kind girl – sensible, sweet, with a great sense of humor and so much love to give. Her smile is something else… Valérie and Michel, her parents, are great people – intelligent, generous, interesting, adorable couple. If you… read more
30 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Brie)
Brie is a very dynamic young woman, she has a lot of energy, she is very sporty. She spent six weeks with us, she has always been adorable with our daughter and has always done her best to help us. I'm sure she can do many services, she learns very quickly, she is very sensitive and will return you all the affection that you can bring her.
I'm… read more
I'm… read more
(Excellent)
29 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Brie) for host
Michel and Valerie were so helpful and welcomed me into their home graciously. They helped me out of a tough situation considering my first workaway was an awful experience. Working with Barbara was a complete joy. I absolutely adore her, if I was ever having a rough day she always cheered me up(: Valerie is a great cook and she went out of her… read more
23 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Khismar )
I would need more stars to qualify Khis!
Khis was a wonderful volunteer, she was really perfect. Khis is a very intelligent and sensitive young woman, she guesses everything without having to specify your expectations. She is very funny, she loves life, nature and sport. It comes from a family community that gives it great stability.She can adapt… read more
Khis was a wonderful volunteer, she was really perfect. Khis is a very intelligent and sensitive young woman, she guesses everything without having to specify your expectations. She is very funny, she loves life, nature and sport. It comes from a family community that gives it great stability.She can adapt… read more
(Excellent)
18 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Helene)
A big thank you to you Helen, for your help and your kindness. Helen immediately became part of our family, she gave Barbara all her love and always knew how to guess her needs. Helene is very interested in today's world with a great sense of life in society. She can very easily work in a team and will not pose any problem to the group.
I highly… read more
I highly… read more
(Excellent)
10 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Kam Ling)
Kam Ling is a very serious and hard-working girl. She has made great efforts to adapt to our culture, which is probably very different from her own. She is funny open minded, dynamic.
Thank you for your help and your cheerfulness
Thank you for your help and your cheerfulness
(Excellent)
30 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Kam Ling) for host
I was here for 3 weeks and it was wonderful. Barbara is the cutest and most loving girl in the world! And Michel is the nicest and most intelligent person! I cannot thank more to them for giving me such nice experience. The work was really simple. The environment is beautiful and food is great. I am missing France now.
4 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Elena) for host
Michel, Valérie and Barbara are a great family! I felt immediately welcomed and home at their place. They were so open and it felt like they really care about you. I enjoyed the 4 weeks with them a lot and was really sad when I had to leave!
Barbara is a very happy person, It´s just heartwarming when she just laughs out loud out of nowhere and… read more
Barbara is a very happy person, It´s just heartwarming when she just laughs out loud out of nowhere and… read more
3 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Elena)
Elena is a very nice girl, she is very hardworking and very organized. Everything has always been very simple with Elena. She is interested in everything, she made very big progress in French in just one month. She has a lot of energy, she loves life and will transmit her energy. She immediately adapted herself very easily to the family and… read more
(Excellent)
4 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Kavita) for host
My time with Michel, Valerie, and Barbara was amazing! I never felt like I was working because entertaining Barbara is so much fun. Barbara is wonderful--full of smiles, laughs, and always giving you hugs and kisses. Michel and Valerie take the time to make sure you are always comfortable and that you have enough free time to explore (Michel will… read more
3 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Kavita)
Kavi only stayed two weeks with us, but it's as if we've known each other forever. She is always in a good mood, always ready to help. She is passionate about cooking. She was immediately like a big sister for Barbara and as our big daughter. Kavi is radiant with happiness.
Thank you Kavi and come back soon, we're all waiting for you!
Thank you Kavi and come back soon, we're all waiting for you!
(Excellent)
19 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jena)
Jena spent a month with us.It's a very nice young woman, she has a lot of skill, (Pilates teacher, private chef, etc) she is very reliable, sensitive and always ready to help.It has always been fantastic with our disabled daughter, Barbara.
We hope to see jena soon, and welcome her again.
Thank you Jena for your help and your good mood!
We hope to see jena soon, and welcome her again.
Thank you Jena for your help and your good mood!
(Excellent)
6 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Aliza)
Ali has been an extraordinary volunteer, she is very intelligent, fast, sporty, funny, dynamic.
She was a big help with Barbara.
She immediately became part of the family .
Ali was really amazing.
We would be very happy to receive Ali again.
Thank you Ali, come back soon.
She was a big help with Barbara.
She immediately became part of the family .
Ali was really amazing.
We would be very happy to receive Ali again.
Thank you Ali, come back soon.
(Excellent)
7 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Aliza) for host
Thanks a lot for this unic experience and for being such wonderful people.
I felt imidiatly at home and welcomed.
I enjoyed spending time with you, to eat the good food, playing music, talking to the other workawayers and being with Barbara.
Barbara has such a nice personality even though she acts a bit spoiled some times. She knows exactly how… read more
I felt imidiatly at home and welcomed.
I enjoyed spending time with you, to eat the good food, playing music, talking to the other workawayers and being with Barbara.
Barbara has such a nice personality even though she acts a bit spoiled some times. She knows exactly how… read more
11 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host
Oh where do I start with this family... they welcomed me into their family from the very first day on and I spent four amazing weeks with them. Michel took us to many beautiful places in the area and we talked a lot about a variety of topics like cultural differences or the cuisine of our countries.
Valerie cooked the most amazing French meals (I… read more
Valerie cooked the most amazing French meals (I… read more
3 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Alicia)
Alicia is a very easygoing young woman, always smiling, always in a good mood, very friendly, very interested in other cultures. She is very easy to integrate into a team and will not pose any problem, she is able to analyze very quickly any new situation, and will adapt to it. She is very hardworking and efficient.
I can only highly recommend… read more
I can only highly recommend… read more
(Excellent)
1 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Alicia) for host
Simply AMAZING !! I cannot thank the Girards more for this experience. I stayed for only two weeks (a last minute fill in during Barbara’s holiday period) and I was by no means ready to leave by the end.
Michel and Valeria immediately made me feel welcomed and part of the family (literally within a minute of meeting them both). Michel went out of… read more
Michel and Valeria immediately made me feel welcomed and part of the family (literally within a minute of meeting them both). Michel went out of… read more
5 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophie)
Sophie has been an excellent volunteer, always ready to help, always in a good mood. she has been very patient with our daughter and has always done her best to understand and help her.
She is very sociable and very easy to integrate into a team.
Thank you for your help and kindness, Sophie, we hope to see you next year!
She is very sociable and very easy to integrate into a team.
Thank you for your help and kindness, Sophie, we hope to see you next year!
(Excellent)
14 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host
I stayed with the Girards for one month and it was a great experience! It was fun getting to know Barbara, playing with her and going on walks. At the beginning you have to get used to how she expresses things, but I quickly understood her. She is happy, loves her shoes and I had fun watching cooking shows with her. In the morning I and the other… read more
2 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Catherine)
Catherine was amazing with our disabled daughter. She is very professional, but also very friendly, always attentive to Barbara's needs. She immediately became part of our family and immediately became friends with our second volunteer.
Catherine is very positive, full of energy, with her you will save a lot of time.
We are very happy to know that… read more
Catherine is very positive, full of energy, with her you will save a lot of time.
We are very happy to know that… read more
(Excellent)
19 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Molly)
Molly was an excellent volunteer and she soon became a friend of the family. She is very intelligent, with a very fine analysis of life as a whole. She is very sporty, loves good food and life. She is very flexible and always very fast, she improved very quickly her level of French. She is very nice and open-minded.
You can not be disappointed by… read more
You can not be disappointed by… read more
(Excellent)
7 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Molly) for host
It is difficult to leave the usual comments here, because I did not have an expected experience. The time I spent with Barbara, I truly believe, changed my life. The Girards are kind, smart, interesting, caring, and all the other words I can find. They are also deep. Barbara is hard work. But she also responds to things you do not know she… read more
5 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
Laura was one of our best volunteers and we easily saw her as a member of the family. She was immediately very friendly with our daughter.
Laura is an amazing cook, she has made some amazing pastas and pizzas.
Laura is always in a good mood and ready to help. She is very generous.
if you have the chance to host Laura, you can not be… read more
Laura is an amazing cook, she has made some amazing pastas and pizzas.
Laura is always in a good mood and ready to help. She is very generous.
if you have the chance to host Laura, you can not be… read more
(Excellent)
5 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jeanne)
Jeanne was an incredible volunteer. She is very sociable, she has great qualities that makes her an ideal team leader.
jeanne is a young woman of great intelligence who quickly analyzes the different situations, and who will always do her best to help.
She is a great artistit, but she is also an extraordinary cook who made us discover delicious… read more
jeanne is a young woman of great intelligence who quickly analyzes the different situations, and who will always do her best to help.
She is a great artistit, but she is also an extraordinary cook who made us discover delicious… read more
(Excellent)
18 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Shelby)
Shelby is a fantastic girl, she has a great experience of disability, she has shown incredibly patient with Barbara, while being very kind. She is always very cheerful and positive. Thanks again for your help, shelby, and come back soon, we miss you !
(Excellent)
18 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Mandy)
Mandy has been an excellent volunteer, she is very curious and wants to know everything about our culture. She is very sporty and dynamic. She has incredible energy. If you can allow her to taste good cheeses and good wines, you will help make her happy. She has been a great help and kindness, we are looking forward to seeing her with her family… read more
(Excellent)
13 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Mandy) for host
My first workaway and the first family I'd stayed with and I highly recommend them! Loving people that enjoy life. With the Girard's, you will be able to learn a lot of about French culture, food and the surrounding area. Michel truly enjoys showing you the surroundings and making sure you feel at home. Valerie keeps the house in order and our… read more
12 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ioana)
Ioanna has spent 4 weeks with us, she was immediatly part of our family. She is a very easy going girl, always ready to help, always in a good mood. She is very dynamic, and easy to integrate in a team. She was always happy to spend some time with our daughter. I can only recommand, she is welcome anytime :)
Tahnk you for your help Ioanna!
Tahnk you for your help Ioanna!
(Excellent)
5 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ioana) for host
In the month that I've spent at the Girards I've learnt patience, tasted the most delicious fromages and I was able to understand a french conversation and express myself with the help of Michel and Valerie. Barbara is a kind soul always ready to play, no matter the time of the day, Michel is a great father, always with a smile on his face and… read more
30 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host
I came to this family and felt immediately like a part of the family. It was just wonderful. I always felt comfortable with everyone in this family and I learned a lot of things and above all, my French got a lot better during the 3 and half months. Especially thanks to Valérie! Because she heard every little mistake I did and corrected me nicely… read more
29 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophie)
We welcomed Sophie for a little over three months, it was three incredible months. Sophie was just perfect! She is very nice, always in a good mood, always ready to help, very reliable, with a huge heart.
You will never be disappointed by Sophie.
We hope to see her again next summer with her family.
Come back quickly Soso :)
You will never be disappointed by Sophie.
We hope to see her again next summer with her family.
Come back quickly Soso :)
(Excellent)
29 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Virginia)
Thank you Virginia for your help and your presence. Virginia is a very friendly girl, very interested in our culture, very sensitive, always ready to help without having to ask, we had a lot of good times together, and we hope to have others when she comes back to visit us!
thanks for everything Virginia!
N'hésitez pas à accueillir Virginia si… read more
thanks for everything Virginia!
N'hésitez pas à accueillir Virginia si… read more
(Excellent)
9 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Virginia) for host
My stay of 6 weeks with the Girad family was an amazing and unforgettable experience. They are extremely open and kind and were an absolute pleasure to live with. They really made me feel comfortable and welcome in their home. Barbara is such a special gem of a person and after only a day or so I already felt very close to her! Michel, Valérie and… read more
14 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Katja) for host
I spend five weeks with this wonderful family and can say that I really enjoy every single day there.
Taking care of Barbara doesn’t felt like working, more like spending time with a family member. Not only because she was most of the time just happy and calm, but also because Michel and Valerie did everything to make everybody feel like home and… read more
Taking care of Barbara doesn’t felt like working, more like spending time with a family member. Not only because she was most of the time just happy and calm, but also because Michel and Valerie did everything to make everybody feel like home and… read more
13 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Katja)
Katja has spent one month with us. She was an excellent volunteer, very reliable, always ready to help, very open minded, very sporty, looking for a healthy life.
She has been immedialtly like a part of our family, and a sister for Barbara.
If you have the opportunity to host Katja, do not hesitate, you cannot be disapointed with her.
She will be… read more
She has been immedialtly like a part of our family, and a sister for Barbara.
If you have the opportunity to host Katja, do not hesitate, you cannot be disapointed with her.
She will be… read more
(Excellent)
31 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Aurora)
Merci encore pour ton aide et ta gentillesse Aurora, nous avons maintenant l'impression d'avoir une fille mexicaine, tout s'est passé si vite, tout a été si simple et si naturel avec toi. Nous ne pouvions pas espérer mieux que toi, nous sommes tristes de ton départ, mais nous savons que tu vas revenir l'an prochain. Nous t'attendons déjà!
Thank… read more
Thank… read more
(Excellent)
31 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Alice)
Alice was a marvelous volunteer,reliable, very friendly and sweet. She fitted into our family quickly, and grasped Barbara's needs very quickly, and we really enjoyed our time with her, time went very fast. Absolutely no issues with Alice, she is simply perfect! I wish she will be able to come back again in the future, we miss her
(Excellent)
30 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Alice) for host
I just spent 3 and a half lovely weeks with Barbara, Valérie and Michel. They welcomed me into their beautiful home straight away and made me feel part of the family. The garden is amazing with lots of fresh fruit that we could pick for ourselves. On our time off we could explore the region and Michel took us on lots of trips the the lavender… read more
16 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Mary)
Mary was an excellent volunteer, she was immediately very warm and affectionate with Barbara. She is very hard working and reliable. She has a very great sense of humor and is very open-minded. She immediately became a member of the family, she became interested in our culture and our cuisine. Living with Mary allowed us to share our common… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Mary) for host
Michel, Valerie, and Barbara are wonderful family to stay with and I am grateful to have been so warmly welcomed into their home and allowed the opportunity to hang out with Barabara.
Michel tells the funniest jokes ;) and is a great guide for excursions and day trips. He is generally smiley, kind, and informative.
Valerie cook's like the wife of… read more
Michel tells the funniest jokes ;) and is a great guide for excursions and day trips. He is generally smiley, kind, and informative.
Valerie cook's like the wife of… read more
27 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Verena ) for host
Valerie and michels house is really THE kind of workaway you are imgining. They are super nice and lovely. They really take care of you and your ears!
For me it was the first real and close contact to a disabled person but as Barbara is super lovely and easy going it was a great experience! You're never alone and if there's any kind of problem or… read more
For me it was the first real and close contact to a disabled person but as Barbara is super lovely and easy going it was a great experience! You're never alone and if there's any kind of problem or… read more
19 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Verena )
Excellent is really a minimum about Verena!
She was a very pleasant volunteer, always in a good mood, always cheerful, always ready to help. She is a very sporty, intelligent young woman of a very positive character. It was a pleasure to welcome Verena into our family. I sincerely hope that she will be able to come back very soon very soon.
She was a very pleasant volunteer, always in a good mood, always cheerful, always ready to help. She is a very sporty, intelligent young woman of a very positive character. It was a pleasure to welcome Verena into our family. I sincerely hope that she will be able to come back very soon very soon.
(Excellent)
22 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Tatiana)
Tatiana was a great volunteer. She spent 7 weeks with us, but we immediatly had the feeling that she was part of our family. Everything was easy with Tatiana, she is very reliable, and her experience with kids was very important for us, especially with our disabled daughter, Barbara. She was able to understand immediatly what Barbara… read more
(Excellent)
6 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Tatiana) for host
I stayed with the family for 7 weeks in March and April and I absolutely loved it. Michel and Valerie are great hosts and really tried to make sure I was enjoying my time there. They live in a beautiful part of France and staying with them is a great way to experience Provence. In my spare time I visited sites in the surrounding area, took bike… read more
19 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (BARBARA) for host
It’s hard to talk about this amazing family, this is an unforgettable experience and I’m sure you will love. They will do everything they can to make sure you feel at home and they will take care of you as their own daughter and you will feel all the love they have to share. Valerie and Michel are awesome parents and they are always making sure… read more
14 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (BARBARA)
Babi is an incredible, amazing woman. Her huge sensitivity makes her understand immediatly any new situation, she is very energetic, and she is using all her energy with intelligence and sensitivity.
She has been a wonderful volunteer, and was like a big sister with Barbara , our disabled daughter.
We immediately considered Babi as part of our… read more
She has been a wonderful volunteer, and was like a big sister with Barbara , our disabled daughter.
We immediately considered Babi as part of our… read more
(Excellent)
31 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Valerija)
I am sorry for my late answer, Valerija was a great volunteer, she is very energetic and positive girl, always smiling and and in a good mood. I strongly recommand Valerija , who will always be welcome !
(Excellent)
15 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Valerija) for host
I stayed with this family during 1 month and I have to admit, that although I was never away for such a long time, I did not regret coming not even for a second. My priority at the first was to improve my french, of course, but at the end I got so much more than that. Michel and Valerie are people that really know how to get the best out of their… read more
19 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Gillian) for host
I stayed with the Girards for about 6 weeks during January and February. I was able to practice and improve my French, and I was very well fed with this family (even as a vegetarian)! Michel and Valerie are so accommodating and helpful, this is simply just an amazing family. Barbara has a smile that is contagious, she showed me to enjoy the little… read more
3 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Gillian)
Gillian was a fantastic volunteer, always ready to help, always in a good mood. She drastically improved her French. If you are looking for a perfect girl, do not hesitate, you will never be disapointed with Gillian.
(Excellent)
19 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Melanie)
Merci Mélanie pour ton feed back, mais avant tout, merci pour ton aide et ta gentillesse. Nous nous sommes tout de suite sentis très proches de Mélanie et de son adorable petite chienne Bella. Pour Barbara cette expérience a été très riche.
Je reste impressionné par le choix très courageux de Mélanie de remettre en cause une situation matérielle… read more
Je reste impressionné par le choix très courageux de Mélanie de remettre en cause une situation matérielle… read more
(Excellent)
18 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Melanie) for host
J'ai été chez les trois un mois. Quelle famille! T'es un part de cette famille immédiatement. J'ai passé beaucoup les moments incroyables et magnifiques. C'etait une experience extraordinaire. On a fait beaucoup les visites beaux ensemble et on a mangé tjs ensemble. Quel plaisir! Le "travail" avec Barbara / Louane ( mdr ) a été interessant,… read more
28 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jennifer)
Jennifer was an excellent volunteer, she immediately adapted to our family and gave Barbara all her love and her attention . She is sensitive, intelligent, efficient and reliable.
If you welcome Jennifer, you can not be disappointed.
She keeps its place in our heart, and we hope to see her again very quickly.
Thank you for your help, and see… read more
If you welcome Jennifer, you can not be disappointed.
She keeps its place in our heart, and we hope to see her again very quickly.
Thank you for your help, and see… read more
(Excellent)
26 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jennifer) for host
I don’t think there’s much I can write here that hasn’t already been said 100 times in the feedback below. I can only reaffirm that this really is an incredible, loving family and that I had a wonderful experience. I feel very lucky to have met Barbara, Valerie and Michel and I’m certain we’ll meet again very soon! Bisous
14 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Claudia) for host
I stayed with this family nearly five weeks and i enjoyed every day. Barbara is a sunshine and a happy girl with a lovely smile. We had a great time together in the pool, whirlpool, sauna, long walks around and amusing moments with Louan. Thanks a lot Michel and Valery for the amazing time. Michel picked us up and showed us the stunning place… read more
30 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Claudia)
thank you so much Claudia! you are a wondefull woman, your family can be proud of you. I hope your stay with us will leave you good memories and at least if you just keep some of them in your head, do not forget our french cheese and our fresh rosé, and tomatoes salad and sunny days with us :)
thank you for all the love you gave to Barbara, I… read more
thank you for all the love you gave to Barbara, I… read more
(Excellent)
15 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Christy)
Christy is an amazing girl, she is full of energy, she has a huge heart and full of love. This is an incredible opportunity to meet a girl like that. We spent two wonderful months with her. What a luck for Barbara ! If we did not have a visa limit to three months, I'm sure we would always be together.
thank you to exist, thank you for your help,… read more
thank you to exist, thank you for your help,… read more
(Excellent)
30 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Christy) for host
I've been trying to come up with a reference for this family and this job for about a week now, but I feel as though I keep hitting a wall. How do I possibly even BEGIN to describe my experience here?
Workaway is amazing because you pour through family after family and reference after reference and become invested in someone else's life before… read more
Workaway is amazing because you pour through family after family and reference after reference and become invested in someone else's life before… read more
14 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Claudia) for host
Une petite lettre à ma famille française…
Cher Michel, Chère Valérie,
Pour moi, c’est très difficile de trouver les bons mots… Rien ne peut exprimer exactement que vous comptez pour moi.
Le mois en France c’était la première fois pour moi d’être très loin de chez moi. Une nouvelle expérience, vraiment excitante et aussi un peu… read more
Cher Michel, Chère Valérie,
Pour moi, c’est très difficile de trouver les bons mots… Rien ne peut exprimer exactement que vous comptez pour moi.
Le mois en France c’était la première fois pour moi d’être très loin de chez moi. Une nouvelle expérience, vraiment excitante et aussi un peu… read more
12 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Claudia)
Claudia est une jeune fille extraordinaire !
Elle s'est très vite adaptée à la famille et à Barbara et s'est toujours montrée courageuse, responsable.
Elle est très sportive et autonome et ouverte d'esprit. Elle a un bon niveau de français et d'anglais.
Claudia nous a apporté toute son aide, mais aussi toute son affection et elle a réussi à… read more
Elle s'est très vite adaptée à la famille et à Barbara et s'est toujours montrée courageuse, responsable.
Elle est très sportive et autonome et ouverte d'esprit. Elle a un bon niveau de français et d'anglais.
Claudia nous a apporté toute son aide, mais aussi toute son affection et elle a réussi à… read more
(Excellent)
31 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Bella)
Bella, no adjective can describe your generosity, your kindness, your cheerfulness and your sensitivity.
You only stayed two weeks, but we immediately felt like you were part of the family, and we miss you as such.
We strongly recommand you because of these strong qualities.
We can't wait to see you again!
You'll always be welcome here.
You only stayed two weeks, but we immediately felt like you were part of the family, and we miss you as such.
We strongly recommand you because of these strong qualities.
We can't wait to see you again!
You'll always be welcome here.
(Excellent)
27 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Bella) for host
As a first workaway experience I don't think I could have wished for anything better than my time with the Girards. The family are instantly welcoming; a feeling that persisted throughout my two week stay. Amazing food, interesting and open conversation, lovely trips to the local area and lots of laughs. There is a generosity of spirit within the… read more
9 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Michelle)
Thanks a lot Michelle for your help and your good mood. You have been a perfect volunteer, and it was a pleasure to share our culture with you, and especially your " Kaese Kuchen" :) that we will try to copy, I hope as much as possible :). It was so easy to live with you from the beginning that I can only recommand you for any future host. We hope… read more
(Excellent)
9 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Michelle) for host
it is really admirable how they handle their destiny. I learned how to keep things simple and calm. Barbara is a sweet girl who is easy to like and even if I don´t know what she is understanding, I believe she catches a lot! thank you very much for hosting, good food and getting clean in your spa.
1 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)
Emma was a fantastic volunteer, always in good mood, always smiling, very effective, open to new experiences (even eating snails :)). We felt immediately that she was part of the family. She was always ready to help, without even having to ask. I can only recommend Emma. She will always be welcome.
(Excellent)
20 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host
This was my fourth workaway experience and I have to say it was amazing. I felt so welcomed and part of the family. Also I felt it has been the best place so far for being immersed in the French culture. We spoke French all the time at the house which was excellent for practice, the food was great and we also did lots of visiting which I am very… read more
26 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Josefine)
Finn spent a month with us, she immediately adapted herself. She is very easy going, very creative , friendly and responsible. She will be an ideal volunteer to take care of children. She will be also perfect to take of animals. She will be always welcome.
(Excellent)
7 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Elisabeth) for host
It was my first experience and it will be difficult to improve thanks to your wonderful family which I have been fortunate to be part of. I miss Barbara!!
7 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Elisabeth)
Elisabeth is a fantastic girl, she has been probably one of our best volunteer. She made everything seem so easy and simple. She is very reliable and very funny in the same time, she has been very quickly a part of our family. If you choose Elisabeth, I am sure that you will never regret your choice. She will always be welcome.
(Excellent)
29 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Elisa)
Thank you Elisa for your help. I know it was not so easy for you, Barbara, who is normaly very healthy just caught a cold, the weather was not so good, she was in vacation exactly during your very short stay (10 days) with us :( , But I know you did your best and you gave all your love to Barbara.
I am sure that, at the end it was a very… read more
I am sure that, at the end it was a very… read more
(Very good)
26 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Elisa) for host
I've stayed with Barbara, Michel, Valerie and another workawayer from 14th to 23rd of february so I've just come back home.
This was my first workaway experience and I had great expectations wich were pretty honoured.
Let's start saying that the situation was a bit unfortuned for many reasons against us all:
- Barbara was on holiday during all… read more
This was my first workaway experience and I had great expectations wich were pretty honoured.
Let's start saying that the situation was a bit unfortuned for many reasons against us all:
- Barbara was on holiday during all… read more
1 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Kate) for host
Well I don't even know where to begin.. I am just so beyond grateful to have met this wonderful family that I have now became part of!! The minute you arrive they immediately take you in like as if you have known them for years . I have never felt so comfortable before around strangers. It was my first work way experience and it was amazing !!… read more
31 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Kate)
Kate was fantastic. Super helpful, kind, enthusiastic, good humored and
mature. She is very openminded and always cheerful. she was like a second mom to Barbara. We miss her , she is now like a family member. She will always be welcome at home. I would highly recommend her as a workawayer.
mature. She is very openminded and always cheerful. she was like a second mom to Barbara. We miss her , she is now like a family member. She will always be welcome at home. I would highly recommend her as a workawayer.
(Excellent)
10 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Miriam)
Miriam was like a sunshine, always cheerful , always ready to help, very kind to Barbara, I recommend Miriam for all its qualities and her very easy character you will never be disapointed !
(Excellent)
29 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Miriam) for host
Dear Michel, Valérie and Barbara,
although I am writing this rather late, I still think about the three weeks I've spent with you in September only with positive memories. I felt welcomed from the very beginning, you are so hospitable and enable so many things that wouldnt have been possible otherwise. For example the Trips to Marseille and… read more
although I am writing this rather late, I still think about the three weeks I've spent with you in September only with positive memories. I felt welcomed from the very beginning, you are so hospitable and enable so many things that wouldnt have been possible otherwise. For example the Trips to Marseille and… read more
17 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Rachel)
There aren't enough smiley faces to express how much we enjoyed and valued Rachel's help with Barbara. Her energy and enthusiasm are infectious. She is a very open minded (even to french cheese!), clever, funny, friendly, sensitive young woman Great fun to be around . We will miss her a lot. Welcome back any time.
(Excellent)
14 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Rachel) for host
I spent just over 4 with Michel, Valerie and Barbara. They are absolutely gorgeous people, funny, open and lovers of great food. Barbara is a gorgeous girl and lots of fun to be around - I miss her laugh! I was able to explore the area, read a lot and even get a piercing in my free time!
An awesome first work away experience! :) Merci !!
An awesome first work away experience! :) Merci !!
5 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Julie & Charlotte)
We must be the luckiest workaway hosts ever, as we seem to get totally lovely people who come and stay.
Julie, you were and are a pleasure . Nothing was too much trouble and you were always up for helping us. You have been so kind and friendly with Barbara...
It's been a pleasure to share our camemberts and red wines with you :-). Once again… read more
Julie, you were and are a pleasure . Nothing was too much trouble and you were always up for helping us. You have been so kind and friendly with Barbara...
It's been a pleasure to share our camemberts and red wines with you :-). Once again… read more
(Excellent)
5 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Marouscha)
Marouscha was a fantastic volonteer, very dynamic, open minded, very reliable, high adaptability.
always in a good mood. She will always be easy to integrate in a team.
Marouscha, thank you so much, you will be always welcome!
always in a good mood. She will always be easy to integrate in a team.
Marouscha, thank you so much, you will be always welcome!
(Excellent)
30 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Marouscha) for host
Leaving feedback completely crossed my mind; but wow! Barbara, Valerie and michel definitely made my time in france unforgettable! I immediately felt like I was a part of their family!
Valerie is the most amaaaaazing cook, I gained like 2 kilo's in one month in France so that says a lot haha! Michel is super funny and barbara is just way too… read more
Valerie is the most amaaaaazing cook, I gained like 2 kilo's in one month in France so that says a lot haha! Michel is super funny and barbara is just way too… read more
23 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Aurelie) for host
My sunny experience with Barbara, Valérie and Michel was a really good one. Barbara is so heartwarming and gives you a lot of love. The work with her really gave me a lot of appreciation. In the end I really had the impression we could communicate in a deep way. She understands a lot if you speak to her in french. Living with other girls and the… read more
10 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Aurelie)
impressive young woman. Great sensitivity . Many talents (piano , vocals) .
Very good driver , very good level of French and English.
Very reliable .
thank you again for your kindness with Barbara
thanks a lot for your help
Very good driver , very good level of French and English.
Very reliable .
thank you again for your kindness with Barbara
thanks a lot for your help
(Excellent)
15 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Melissa)
Melissa is an incredible young woman. She is very cultured, curious , open-minded , dynamic . Passionate about art . very sociable. I know we will stay for ever in touch with her Thank you Melissa for your help:
(Excellent)
13 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Janka Flora & Simon)
more than excellent!
very energetic young girl, full of sensitivity, after a few days with us she became a member of our family. We miss her a lot, but we know she will come back!
Janka thank you
very energetic young girl, full of sensitivity, after a few days with us she became a member of our family. We miss her a lot, but we know she will come back!
Janka thank you
(Excellent)
8 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Carlie) for host
Wow. What a heartwarming beautiful experience I had here. I spend the month of august in a amazing home. Michel and Valerie such kind and generous people. I instantly felt like one of the family. Valerie is very caring and cooks the most amazing food. I was super excited at every meal time! Michel is always smiling and laughing he is such a fun… read more
7 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Carlie)
Carlie have spend few weeks with us and we really miss her a lot :-(
She is always in a good mood, always positive.
What can I say about her, she is has been a fantastic volonteer, helping us with our 18 years old disabled daughter.
You cannot be disappointed by Carlie !
She is always in a good mood, always positive.
What can I say about her, she is has been a fantastic volonteer, helping us with our 18 years old disabled daughter.
You cannot be disappointed by Carlie !
(Excellent)
11 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Katherina V) for host
What to say if not THANK YOU very much! It was my first workaway experience and i can surely say it simply couldn't be better! Michel and Valerie are great hosts always caring of workawayers!!!
Since the first day I felt like a part of the family and I enjoyed it so much to stay with these amazing people!
I spent three weeks at their… read more
Since the first day I felt like a part of the family and I enjoyed it so much to stay with these amazing people!
I spent three weeks at their… read more
2 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Katherina V)
Thank you Katherina for your help! Katherina is a very serious and helpfull workawayer, her goal was to practice french, and that's amazing how she has improved her skill in only 3 weeks. She is very reliable and hardworking, always ready to help, she is very interrested in french and russina culture. She was always very kind with Barbara.
(Excellent)
29 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
I spent four weeks with Michel, Valerie and Barbara and I will always keep these 4 weeks in good memory. The work with Barbara was most of the time really funny and relaxed. She is a little sunshine and laughs a lot, which I think is really adorable and inspiring. When she was in the institute, I had much freetime and was able to see a lot of the… read more
15 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
Julia has spend 4 weeks with us, helping us with our disabled daughter, and we are still missing her a lot. She was really a great workawayer, very friendly and rialable. She has improved her french skill very quickly . She is really easygoing, and now she loves camembert :-)
(Excellent)
15 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Mirjam)
Mirjam was a fantastic workawayer, she is always in a good mood, open to everything, easygoing, and after only some days with us, she was really part of the family. She has spent 2 weeks and we have the feeling that we know her since many years. She is very friendly ,curious , relialable. I recommand strongly Mirjam, you will surely not be… read more
(Excellent)
