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Host rating
100 %
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Last replied
18 Jul 2026
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Reply rate
88.9 %
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Feedback
7
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Description
Joe and Vivienne after 21 years in our beautiful castle we moved, 4 years ago, just 30 minutes away to another, smaller, but very beautiful home.
We are able to offer free accommodation and food in exchange for gardening and a small amount of maintenance. We are in St Vigor des Monts - 14 kilometres from the beautiful town of Villedieu Les Poeles. We are in a rural position surrounded by stunning hills and amazing bike rides and walks for those that enjoy the countryside.
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Visiting the World War II D-Day beaches and many other sites in Normandy.
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Help
Help needed with gardening, painting and general maintenance around the castle. Ideally we would look for someone late 20's upwards
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate -
Accommodation
We have comfortable accommodation for the helpers with their own bathroom and can guarantee good food.
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What else ...
We are a non-smoking house. Joe and Vivienne would be happy to show any volunteers the area - which is fascinating for those interested in World War II history plus we are close to Le Mont St Michel, Bayeux and many other interesting sites.
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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
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
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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?
One
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My animals / pets
Ming
Lottie
Border collie plus an English Pointer
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First of all, they saved me from a difficult situation: One evening a person from another volunteering who was to come and pick me up at the station did not give me any sign of life just before my arrival at the station.
I then sent a message to Vivienne and Joe and they … read more
We weren’t looking for anyone but Stephanie’s host cancelled at the last minute so she came to us. We now know that angels don’t just have … read more
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First of all, they saved me from a difficult situation: One evening a person from another volunteering who was to come and pick me up at the station did not give me any sign of life just before my arrival at the station.
I then sent a message to Vivienne and Joe and they … read more
We weren’t looking for anyone but Stephanie’s host cancelled at the last minute so she came to us. We now know that angels don’t just have … read more
