Help with some renovations on a beautiful old Mill on the edge of a national park near Valbonne, France

France

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05/01/2021
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2021

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We have taken over a beautiful old Mill on the edge of a national park. It is in a magical position of calm but only 2 km from Valbonne and 20 minutes form Nice airport... the sea is 12Km away!
very interested in anyone that knows about gardening / carpentry / painting / electrics / plumbing / tiling / forestry / landscaping / pool building etc.

Also have an 1952 BMW to restore if you know anything about cars!!!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have some professional builders on site from a variety of counties, looking to do traditional methods. On the landscaping side of things we have forest and gardens to be done from scratch.
Help
The project involves building, decoration, and development of the beautiful old stone house . Drystone walling, creation of a lake/natural swimming pool, landscaping, forestry and creation of a vineyard from scratch... the list is endless. Also have a 1950's old BMW to restore if you know anything about cars!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
Yurt / bedroom within the house or camping... plenty of space to park up a camper van.
What else ...
There is so much to do in the Cote d'azure... we are in the middle of a vast cultural and sporting area! However, with Covid I would ask that anyone coming here to be careful about where they went during their downtime.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Photos

with a little imagination you can see a swimming lake

Dry stone walling in progress, with some well awaited rain promising

Our loan mowers

another terrace to chill out and have breakfast in the sunshine

Houes sits on the edge of the river Brague that runs from Valbonne to Antibes via Biot... lovely walk through the National Park

yurt with terrace underway... looking down towards the river

creating planters on the terrace

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walk way down by the river

Big structural wall coming out!

Valbonne... Cote d'Azure

Feedback left by and about host (18)

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(5.0)

Cultural exchange:
(4.5)

Communication:
(5.0)

13/10/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Mark)

Lovely easy going lad, a real pleasure to have about the place. just gets on with things without needing to be told but will follow directives when given.
In his downtime, he takes himself off to work on his writing or goes and explores.

Highly recommend and sorry to see him move on.
Not a bad word came from him the whole time he was here ... a… read more

(Excellent )

14/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Agnes)

What a lovely girl. Interesting fun and helpful.
I can recommend Agnes to anyone, she is practical and proactive a real pleasure to have around and makes the best apple tart I have ever had!

(Excellent )

12/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Agnes) for host

Lulu is an amazing woman, easygoing, friendly, fun. Makes you feel at home and comfortable from the first minute you arrive. The place is incredible, a really beautiful. luxury house, in a lush garden with its own little river, renovated with great style. Much more advanced that what you see on the photos! Don't hesitate to go if you enjoy some… read more

(Excellent )

26/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Víctor) for host

Lulu is a fantastic woman. I was only a week, but enough to know the history of this amazing couple. I have greatly enjoyed his sense of humor and his incredible positive energy to realize his dreams.
I would love to know that this incredible project is improving every day.
A big hug to both of you!

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Lulu es una mujer fantástica. Solo estuve… read more

(Excellent )

12/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lady milena & Roland cristi) for host

Lulu and Karl are so lovely, funny, generous people. Lulu is very kind and we love her sense of humour . we passed almost four months, Was an excellent time!!. so hard to leave this place.

This n is a fantastic place, the yurt very comfortable, we loved wake up with a beauty view from the yurt.
Many things to do, so never get boring. We would… read more

(Excellent )

08/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (arnaud)

Many thanks to Arnaud, he was a friendly forth right and amusing guest, he worked hard for us and made the most of his free time visiting all the cultural and natural sites, not someone to sit still.
(You say you would like to return one day... our door is always open and I hope next time we can give you a 5:asterisk_symbol: experience!)
Best of… read more

(Excellent )

08/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (arnaud) for host

I had about a month with Lulu, Karl, Jake and Sergii and it was a really nice experience. Great place in a beautiful spot next to the Brague. Everyone is working hard for making that place more beautiful and I wish I could come back to see the end of this project. Such a nice time. See you. Arnaud

(Neutral )

28/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Paola)

Bubble friendly Italian who is pretty handy in the garden.
She is easy to get along with and proactive.

I recommend her to anyone.

(Excellent )

11/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Paola) for host

Lulu is a generous, funny and lively woman. She's very patient, kind and optimistic.
She needs different kinds of help, so probably she'll ask for different tasks and you'll not be bored. She's flexible about job timetables. You'll work for 5 hours per day, respecting workaway rules.
She uses to host about 5 workawayers at the same time, and this… read more

(Excellent )

28/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Pascal)

What great guy!

Mr Bean (slight look alike ;) ) was such a pleasure to have about. He is pretty handy with appliances and electrics and is quick to take initiative and fit in with everyone.

Was very sorry to see him go and he is welcome back at any time !

(Excellent )

13/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Pascal) for host

I confirm all previous comments!
A new beautiful experience very rewarding humanly
A beautiful place and a super warm and cool atmosphere thanks to Lulu.
In this natural setting, you seem to be cut off the world and yet close to everything (Antibes, Cannes, Grasse ...) And if you like walking, this place will be perfect for you. Starting just by… read more

(Excellent )

27/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Walter) for host

Lulu and her family are very friendly, the atmosphere in the house is great, I spent 8 days helping in the garden and remodeling the house, traveling to Cannes and Nice, the beaches are beautiful, Even though I do not speak English we always found the way to communicate , I felt very good and I really liked this experience. I had a lot of time to… read more

(Excellent )

18/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sergy) for host

I had a really great time at the moulin; everyone were super friendly and helpful. Sadly I have to go home for a bit but hope to be back soon to help Lulu and Karl realise their amazing dream! I will really miss my chats with Miss Willow the dog too!

(Excellent )

01/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Justas) for host

I spent all 4 months in this lovely place (my friend Justas left earlier to finish his studies) and it was extraordinary experience. The atmosphere was warm and friendly, people are openminded and welcoming. Places around are just waiting to be explored - forest paths by the river, Valbonne village, hills with beautiful views. We were doing… read more

(Excellent )

28/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (jeremy) for host

I had a wonderfull time with lulu and the other workaways/workers. Everyone has a lot of personality and were very welcoming. I look forword to visiting in the future if im in the area!
Although the town is small there are a lot of very nice paths in the woods to hike and explore.

(Excellent )

06/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Miles)

What a lovely young man. A breath of fresh air and always ready to learn something new... he soon fitted in and became part of our odd bod very extended family... Good luck Miles and do come and see us gain some day x

(Excellent )

24/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Miles) for host

I had about a month with Lulu and the gang and it was a really nice experience. Was made to feel very welcome, learnt some super handy skills (especially stone walling) and got to meet some great characters! I was the only workawayer but there were plenty of other people working on or popping in to the site/house to hang out with. The place is… read more

(Excellent )

13/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Tobi)

Tobi and Kati were great company and really helped lots even if the visit was short and sweet... they would be most welcome back!

(Excellent )

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