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Hello!
We are workawayers ourselves for several years, as we like to help with someone's project, share cultural exchange. Our values: respect, kindness, share. Atmosphere: relaxed — serious work, done with joy.
We are Ulrich (German) and Lorene (French). After years in Marseille, we moved to the countryside for a life change — we now live in Forcalquier, a sunny town of ~5,000 people in Provence, 1h from Aix-en-Provence by bus.
Our house is in the old town; our garden, just 1 minute away, has a panoramic view over the town and hills.
Our project
We have a nice permaculture garden, with an amazing view. we are planting fruit trees, trying to grow our own vegs, cutting and making creative project with local bamboos, compost and soil regeneration. It's an experimental garden where we learn, experiment and enjoy !
If you like nature, shared meals, French cooking, outdoor work, cultural exchange, sharing experiences — you'll probably enjoy it here with us. Some tasks can be physical, so it helps to enjoy working with your hands (and even sewing 🙂).
About Forcalquier
In the middle of lavenders fields, Forcalquier is a small but culturally rich city : here you'll find local organic farmers' markets, concerts, artists & crafters, an international open-minded community. Hills and wild landscapes between Provence and the Southern Alps. Nearby: natural swimming spots (lakes, rivers), hiking trails, cycling routes (we have bikes), an indoor climbing gym — and ~320 days of sunshine a year.
About us :
Ulrich — construction & DIY, works collectively, focused and dynamic outdoors.
Lorene — clothes designer, sew teacher, textile art & natural dyeing, loves gardening and creative crafts.
Activities
Mainly outdoor and practical: gardening, tree planting, moving soil — langage exchange, cooking together, sharing meals, walking in nature, visiting the surroundings together, meeting people from different cultures.
Our rythmn :
Mornings, e.g. 9:00–12:00, afternoons free to explore.
Accommodation :
We propose you inside our house : a private room with private bathroom and we share the house and garden!
Why Workaway, with us :
Exchange, learning, sharing skills, meeting interesting people. If you enjoy eco-projects, nature, sunshine, and a creative atmosphere — you'll probably feel good here. -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
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Interests
Events & social
Fashion or beauty
Culture
Charity work
Self development
Sustainability
Plant care
Carpentry
Gardening
Cooking & food
Art & design
Hitchhiking
History
DIY & crafts
Architecture
Writing
Music
Languages
Drawing & painting
Yoga / Wellness
Winter sports
Hiking
Mountain
Cycling
Camping
Sailing / Boating
Water sports
Adventure sports
Nature
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a multicultural Franco-German couple who have traveled a lot throughout our lives. Meeting people from different cultures and backgrounds is something we truly enjoy.
For us, the most important thing is human connection, sharing experiences and exchanging ideas. Workaway is not just about work — it’s about meeting interesting people and creating meaningful exchanges.
We know the region very well and are always aware of what’s happening locally:
festivals, concerts, markets and cultural events. We are happy to share our knowledge of the area and guide our Workawayers so they can really experience the local life of Provence.
There is also a bicycle available if you want to explore the surroundings.
We have high-speed internet, so the place can also work well for digital nomads who need to stay connected while enjoying nature and a slower lifestyle. -
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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Help
We are not a business and Workawayers will be only helping with tasks around our personal house/garden
The activities are mainly outdoor and practical, such as:
gardening
planting trees
moving soil
Some tasks can be a bit physical, so it helps if you enjoy hands-on activities.
But the atmosphere is relaxed: we like to work seriously but with joy. -
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Indonesian: Beginner
Dutch: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Ulrich likes to progress in spanish -
Accommodation
Our house is in the old town, and our garden is located just one minute away, with a spectacular panoramic view over the town and the surrounding hills.
You will have:
a private room (if there's no other workawayer)
a separate bathroom
access to the house and garden
3 meals a day provided -
A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Can host digital nomads
We have fiber internet high speed. You have a table in your room for working.
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Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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