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Description
We are an English couple in Nimes, in the departement of Gard. The property has a very spacious garden yet is very close to the bustling town centre (Pop of Nimes is 150,000) Nimes is a Roman town and there are things to do all year round.. It’s about 35 min from the sea, and near to Avignon, Arles, Uzes and many other beautiful historic towns and villages. The property is comfortable and you will be well fed. The accommodation is a separate, fully-equipped appartment with TV and wifi and loads of books, so you can be independent if you prefer.
We have reversible air con for winter and summer.
Sue is a good cook (we are not vegetarian) and an experienced teacher of French and English . Chris still works in UK but comes and goes to Nimes!
Currently we are working on improving our garden, repairing stone walls, which you need strength for. We have had our pool overhauled and need to treat the wooden deck, as well as the wooden shutters. There’s some indoor painting too.
We are happy to take couples (king size, single bed + travel cot) and we have a no smoking rule indoors.
25 hrs of jobs a week, but you are free to decide when/how you do the jobs. You might prefer to work solidly for 4 days and then go out and about for a long weekend. We will do our best to help you see the sights.
We have a lovely place and as you can see from our feedback, we love hosting people. If you have skills or experience which can help us, we would love to hear from you
Workaway is a wonderful set-up for active people. We have been lucky to meet and become friends with some amazing people. We always look forward to meeting new travellers who can help us, and whom we can help in return.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can walk into town from the house. Nimes has a vibrant atmosphere with bars and restaurants.
Visiting local historical and beauty spots: Uzes, Pont du Gard, Aigues Mortes, Arles, Uzes, Avignon and the Med are all within reach. There are very good transport links and I am happy to help you get to where you want to go. It’s a great area for walking and biking (we have a bike you can use)
I can help workawayers improve their language skills (French/English)
Help
We are looking to host someone who has experience of working already, preferably having skills that fit our jobs.
Indoor jobs: some woodwork, shelving, painting,
Outdoor jobs : making new garden area, tree pruning, building drystone wall,
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Italian: Intermediate
Accommodation
Independent, well equipped accommodation with Wifi and TV available. Separate studio with kitchen and bathroom, private terrace and garden. There's a big pool and shady places to relax,swim and enjoy some tasty food, or if you prefer, I will buy food for you to cook for yourselves.
What else ...
We are now on our eleventh year of welcoming Workawayers, and we love making new friends and introducing them to this beautiful part of France. The area is rich in history, great for cultural activities, also sport such as running, cycling, canoeing, you name it. The garden and pool are delightful and great for relaxation. Hope to hear from you....
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of room
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
25 hrs weekly, 5 days a week
Feedback (10)
Thank you both.
I had a great 3 weeks with Sue and Chris! I lived in the beautiful guest house, which I enjoyed very much! They've helped me in everything I needed, and Sue cooked amazing meals as well. I, personally painted the deck around the swimming pool, the living room and the kitchen. In exchange Sue gave me french lessons! We had interesting… read more
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Thank you both.
I had a great 3 weeks with Sue and Chris! I lived in the beautiful guest house, which I enjoyed very much! They've helped me in everything I needed, and Sue cooked amazing meals as well. I, personally painted the deck around the swimming pool, the living room and the kitchen. In exchange Sue gave me french lessons! We had interesting… read more
Thanks again and best of luck… read more
Sue offers a very good opportunity to stay/live in Nimes just walking distance to the town centre. She was always quick to say thanks and show appreciation for any works done. Great Food, Great accommodation, Great company
Yes, the accommodations were lovely, Sue's cooking excellent, and their home incredibly well-located for access to historical, artistic and natural sites of Languedoc-Provence.
And sure, there is always interesting work to help with and they are accommodating to one's interests:… read more
