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Help around my house in the countryside of Sauveterre la Lemance, France

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Last activity : 21 May 2026

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Hi im Chris
am a dutch woman,
living my dream in the country of france with my cat.
Im a cabinetmaker /handyman and sport masseuse.I love the peace of the country.And the walks in the forest.
I travelled around the world my self and like to give people the opportunity to do so too. I'm open minded.

How like to help me out? lend me a hand around my dream place in Le Breil.
I restore a old house.There are a lot of differed jobs to do in and around the house and garden. .
If you think you like to do this for about a weeks (of longer ) please contact me!!!!

Whats there to do::
Latest project are Gardening. Fixing walls ,painting.
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There are various jobs. From gardening till maintenance and restoration.There is a list you can pick from.cleaning,painting, gardening, restoring and building work.
Types of help and learning opportunities

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Help around the house

Light maintenance
Interests

Movies & TV

Cooking & food

Carpentry

Hiking

Beach

Music

Animals

DIY & crafts

Yoga / Wellness

Outdoor activities

Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

living in the country and see some france country live and Cultere.
Help

do you love to get your hands in the dirt? Get ready for the season. (Summer or winter) there is a lot of gardening to do . or like to get paint on your skin?
sometimes it can be heavy tasks if you feel up to it
. there are some tasks for experience with DIY . but you can luen new thinks her to!
Languages spoken

German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
French: Beginner
Accommodation

old farmhouse . you will have a bedroom to your self with toilet and sink
What else ...

great erea for hikes-biking. lot of old villages. and castles. ( bonaguil, biron) transport train. I live 5 min drive away from the small town/train sauveterre la lemance.and 20 min (drive) from a big town were you can do the big shoping. You can drive with me in to town.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans

You welcome at my small land were you campercar/van. There is a nice place were you can park.
Can possibly accept pets

Need to be cat friendly
How many Workawayers can stay?

One
My animals / pets

Minoes

Host ref number: 348479838888

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17 Mar 2026

Left by Workawayer (Christine) for host

Pour ma 1ère expérience en tant que Workaway, j'ai été gâtée de résider chez Chris.
La maison est située dans un endroit calme en campagne, à proximité de très beaux villages typiques du Lot et Garonne.
Chris a rénové une ancienne maison et un ensemble de bâtiments avec beaucoup de goût et beaucoup de courage.
Mes conditions d'hébergement ont … read more

(Excellent )

14 Mar 2026

Left by host for Workawayer (Christine)

Thank you, Christine, for all the work you’ve put in. You’re someone who works really hard, enjoys seeing what needs to be done, and is happy to keep going a little longer because you want to get it finished. Christine has seen a lot of the world and always has a story to tell. Thank you for your help.

(Excellent )

26 Sep 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Mahmoud)

He approached me that he really wanted to work for me. We discussed this with a date when. Still confirm later that he wants to come. After I contacted him if everything is still ok .Unfortunately he didn't come. And has not answered my last email 2 days in advance.but did read it! I haved heard anymore!Very disappointing had gone on help and … read more

(Member cancelled stay at the last minute)

15 Jul 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)

I am very shocked after reading your feedback.
Don't understand why this is posted over a year later.
You did your job well. but it was very difficult to have personal contact with you. You locked yourself in your room. there was no interaction. I also offered to show you the area. all this turned you down. even eating together at the table was … read more

(Neutral )

10 Jul 2021

Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host

I stayed with Chris for one week in early 2020 as the virus first entered Europe. I thought it best to leave feedback, even if a bit late.
I travelled with a two week interrail ticket. I decided to look at last minute hosts to do some work for the last journey before the return to the UK. Chris kindly accepted my request to work, and I travelled … read more from Germany to her place. The area is beautiful with lovely sky and trees. I spent a day walking and running locally.
The work was very well-organized for my visit and was what made the trip interesting. The work was rewarding too. I would excavate earth from the cellar with a mechanical breaker and remove it with the company of Chris’s dog Floyd. I was also to prepare the floor in an outbuilding and lay a new concrete floor with other workmen, while Chris fetched the materials in a tipper truck.
In her absence, I hit my head on a low beam in the cellar that is obscured behind a curtain in the internal entrance to the work area! Despite this, I worked quite hard and finished the jobs early. Chris was very good company initially, and we got on OK. She even offered to give me an acupuncture treatment!
After four days work, my communication with the host during free time became more difficult. She seemed less interested in having me in her place, but not for any specific reasons, except perhaps that the job was nearing completion. Chris was also critical of my traveller's description versus how I conducted myself in my free time during the short week, though the work was very physical with shovelling most of the time, not something that I had been recently acclimatized to. Perhaps being a more remote type of listing, the host here might enjoy the time spent with volunteers outside the working hours more than I might have imagined coming from a busy town. However, the work was hard enough to put me out of action most days.
One day after lunch, she asked me to leave during a slightly heated discussion. This was not a bad thing. I was more than happy to leave, and would soon have suggested it myself if she had not. Chris then insisted I stay! to help the paid workers concrete the floor with wheel-barrows and cement mixer the next day. I agreed to stay as I would need Chris to take me to the train in her car if I was to leave, or I would at least need her help to organize leaving at a good time for a long journey. #redacted text# On The final day, work was tense as I was working with Chris’s friends, and she had already kicked me out in advance for the following day. This left me feeling a bit vulnerable. I researched how to leave if I needed to. I should really have left, but was too far from any town with my big trolley suitcase.
The job completed and looked very good. The next day, Chris gave me a lift early for the first train. Unfortunately, I did not sleep that well and did not have time to prepare my next move beyond getting the first train. To top it, I had half my luggage (90L backpack) stolen at tours station while trying to book a room on the phone in a tired state. That is not Chris’s fault, but this kind of thing should be done before leaving.
I wish Chris the best of luck.:)

(Good )

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17 Mar 2026

Left by Workawayer (Christine) for host

(Excellent)

14 Mar 2026

Left by host for Workawayer (Christine)

(Excellent)

26 Sep 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Mahmoud)

(Member cancelled stay at the last minute)

15 Jul 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)

(Neutral)

10 Jul 2021

Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host

(Good)

15 Aug 2019

Left by Workawayer (Rowan) for host

I had a great workaway experience staying with Chris! She lives in beautiful part of France with stunning forested hills. Chris is a kind and thoughtful person and made me feel at home during my stay. She gave me a variety of jobs I could do and was fair in the work she expected. She took me on trips to explore the wider area where she lives which … read more

(Excellent)

7 Aug 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Rowan)

Rowan is a friendly man and pleasant to have at home. He is a hard worker who can also work independently. He can cook well and wants to learn. the animals are crazy about him! .thank you for your help and company Rowan!

(Excellent)

14 Nov 2017

Left by Workawayer (Alberte) for host

Finally my workaway is functioning so i Can write my review

I stayed with Chris for 2 weeks and it was really nice.
I mainly helped Chris with her job: painting and cleaning. But i also helped around in the House with: gardening, cleaning, painting and re-doing the celler.
I had a lot of Fun with Chris who is a very lovely person. I also meet … read more

(Excellent)

15 Oct 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Alberte)

Alberta is a great workeway.
She loves working and learning. She takes her responsibility.
she is a very nice, pleasant and smart lady who likes to work with/ for people and animals. and fits easily into different companies.She speaks English fluently.
She did the following work for me in full satisfaction: cooked. gardening, taking care of the … read more

(Excellent)

4 Apr 2017

Left by Workawayer (Eva) for host

Dear Chris!
Thank you for everything, my stay at your place was full of new experiences and I am very happy for that!
I am happy that I could do so many various activities. The most I liked renovating wooden furniture, help with preparing for painting the shed and I cannot forget animals care!!!

I will miss you all too! Thank you for the trips, … read more

(Excellent)

3 Apr 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Eva)

Eva is a very friendly person speaks good english. She does her job properly and takes responsibility in its duties. She love to lurn new things. Eva is a pleasant person to work with. And to have at home (internet is important;). Thanks for all Eva for all the help and good care. we will miss you!!

(Very good)

21 Feb 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Dylan)

Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute

(Member cancelled stay at the last minute)

17 Feb 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (James)

Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute

(Member cancelled stay at the last minute)

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Help around my house in the countryside of Sauveterre la Lemance, France

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