Help with gardening and stay at exceptional castle in Saint-Loup Lamaire, France

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  Description

  Bonjour,
  
  We are Sophie & Charles, impassioned by the restauration of the sur Thouet in South Loire Valley. We are looking for some help in differents ways but mainly for the garden between April 15 and September and also possibly to welcome visitors or guests,
  Sometimes help in the house, or with computer work to make the sur Thouet known in many countries.
  On the basis of volunteering, we wish to welcome people with a Student profile 18 to 28 yo, non smoker, single , preferably from abroad, for a week or two max, to allow them to more easily discover an exceptional site in France.
  Help is only around home and garden on the volunteering basis. ( No wages )
  
  Bonjour, Nous sommes Sophie et Charles passionnés par la restauration du sur Thouet in South Loire Valley. Nous recherchons de l'aide principalement pour le jardin et ponctuellement dans d'autres activités comme l'accueil des visiteurs, ( nous sommes ouverts au public à partir du 15 Avril, May, jusqu'en Septembre. )
  Des compétences en informatique seront un plus.
  Sur la base du bénévolat nous souhaitons accueillir des personnes enthousiastes et énergiques avec un profil Etudiant ( 18 to 28 ans, non fumeur, célibataire ) de préférence venant d'autres pays sur une semaine parfois deux, pour leur permettre de découvrir plus facilement un site exceptionnel en France en échange du logement, du petit déjeuner et déjeuner, et de 4 h par jour de travail principalement au jardin, 5 jours sur 7.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Gardening

  Animal Care

  Help around the house

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We can provide bedroom and meal ( breakfast and lunch ) and in return for half days of work ( 4 h per day, 5 days a week ) mainly in the garden, We look for volunteer ( no wages ) and need help mainly garden. We think that we can offer a good deal for students ( 18 to 28 ) who want a break abroad and discover a jewel of architecture in France, and practice french.

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  Help

  Mainly help in the garden and possibly inside the home , if you are passionate about nature, art, history and architecture it's perfect.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Beginner
  French: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  Nous pouvons aider à vous faire progresser en Français. Nous proposons un échange qui s'adresse principalement aux profils étudiants.
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  Accommodation

  A private room in the Castle or the keep for one or two weeks. Simple family meals.
  
  Une chambre privée dans le Château ou le Donjon pendant une ou deux semaines. Repas simples en famille.

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  What else ...

  Visit around if you have a car : Saumur, Royal Abbey in Fontevraud, Loire Valley Castle,..Puy du Fou,..Futuroscope...
  
  On site : Enjoy the garden and the Orangery in Saint-Loup.
  We are on the way for Saint-Jacques de Compostelle, if you like hiking, near the river for canoeing, ( june, july and August usually ) near the lake for birdwatching....biking...
  
  We lead a simple life in a magical place, we are looking for friendly and honest people, full of energy, with a good education, not complicated, and motivated to help. (English or French speaking if possible, but you don't need to be fluent )

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Salon ou chambre, nous sommes dans un monument historique donc la connection est possible mais pas toujours extrêmement rapide.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  4 h par jour.