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Nurture nature and enjoy the outdoors in Provence, France.

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello there my name is James.
    I am a passionate gardener and have lived in Provence for 35 years. I am outgoing and social. My native language is English but I also speak both French and Spanish pretty well. I worked as an auctioneer with both Sotheby’s and Christie’s among other things.
    Life without a project isn’t life…so I am always working on something. I paint ( oils and watercolours) sculpt in stone and generally have a garden or house scheme on going.Primarily couples are most welcome.

    Hola, me llamo James.

    Soy un jardinero apasionado y he vivido en Provenza durante 35 años. Soy extrovertido y sociable. Mi lengua materna es el inglés, pero también hablo francés y español bastante bien. Trabajé como subastador tanto en Sotheby's como en Christie's, entre otras cosas.

    La vida sin un proyecto no es vida... así que siempre estoy trabajando en algo. Pinto (óleos y acuarelas) esculpir en piedra y generalmente tengo un esquema de jardín o casa en marcha. Principalmente las parejas son las más bienvenidas.

    Bonjour, je m'appelle James.

    Je suis un jardinier passionné et j'habite en Provence depuis 35 ans. Je suis extraverti et sociable. Ma langue maternelle est l'anglais, mais je parle aussi assez bien le français et l'espagnol. J'ai travaillé comme commissaire-priseur chez Sotheby's et Christie's, entre autres.

    La vie sans projet n'est pas la vie... donc je travaille toujours sur quelque chose. Je peins (huiles et aquarelles) sculptées dans la pierre et j'ai généralement un plan de jardin ou de maison en cours. Principalement, les couples sont les bienvenus.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Nature
    LGBTQ
    Culture
    Drawing & painting
    Plant care
    DIY & crafts
    History
    Languages
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Books
    Art & design
    Architecture
    Cycling
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    There’s so much to see and do in the area a year wouldn’t be enough time to enjoy it all.
    I have bikes and the nearest village is only 4kms away. There’s great walking locally and I have a swimming pool (0pen May to September). Travellers will experience the way of life in Provence, local markets, brocante and much more.

    So you can see it in the area that a year will not last long enough to enjoy you all.

    Ten bikes and the most recent village are only 4 km away. There is a large walk to the area and a swimming pool (from May to September). The travelers experience the form of life in Provenza, local markets, flea markets and much more.

    In favor, revise the calendar before thinking about writing... muchas gracias.

    There is so much to see and do in the area that a year wouldn't be enough time to appreciate it all.

    I have bicycles and the nearest village is only 4 km away. There are good local walks and I have a swimming pool (May to September). Guests will experience the Provençal way of life, local markets, flea markets and much more.

    Please check the calendar before thinking of writing ... Thanks a lot.

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    Hay tanto que ver y hacer en la zona que un año no sería tiempo suficiente para disfrutarlo todo.

    Tengo bicicletas y el pueblo más cercano está a solo 4 km de distancia. Hay un gran paseo por la zona y tengo una piscina (0pen de mayo a septiembre). Los viajeros experimentarán la forma de vida en Provenza, mercados locales, brocante y mucho más.

    Por favor, revisa el calendario antes de pensar en escribir... muchas gracias.

    Il y a tellement de choses à voir et à faire dans la région qu'une année ne serait pas assez de temps pour tout apprécier.

    J'ai des vélos et le village le plus proche n'est qu'à 4 km. Il y a de bonnes promenades locales et j'ai une piscine (de mai à septembre). Les voyageurs découvriront le mode de vie en Provence, les marchés locaux, les brocantes et bien plus encore.

    Veuillez consulter le calendrier avant de penser à écrire... merci beaucoup.

  • Help

    Help

    General gardening and help with maintenance.Olive tree pruning ,watering pots, sweeping and raking,painting. Cooking together is a must! The local food markets are a wonder to behold …..

    Jardinage général et aide à l'entretien. Élagage des oliviers, arrosage des pots, balayage et ratissage, peinture. Cuisiner ensemble, c'est un must ! Les marchés alimentaires locaux sont une merveille à voir...

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    German: Beginner

    This 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

    Accommodation

    Large bedroom with a double bed and bathroom.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    My home is situated in the foothills of Les Alpilles just 4km from the centre of St Rémy. There are many beautiful walks from the house. And trekking in the local hills is wonderful.
    Ideally placed for exploration of the principal sights of Provence.There are bikes available too.Best option is that you have a car.

    Ma maison est située dans les contreforts des Alpilles, à seulement 4 km du centre de St Rémy. Il y a beaucoup de belles promenades depuis la maison. Et la randonnée dans les collines locales est merveilleuse.

    Idéalement situé pour explorer les principaux sites touristiques de la Provence. Il y a aussi des vélos disponibles. La meilleure option est que vous ayez une voiture.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Fibre Optic

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    A small to medium size vehicle is fine, the parking is secure and both power and water can be accessed.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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