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Hi everyone,
We are a family of 4, Sebastien and Laurence, with our two children, Louise who is 13, and Morgan who is 10 years old. We also house 3 cats and sheeps!
We live on Oleron Island, and our house is a 5 minute bikeride (or 10minute walk) from the coast and nearest village, Saint Denis d'Oleron. From the beach and harbour, you can see the famous Fort Boyard and La Rochelle. We live in the countryside, but have several old bikes you can use to make use of the many cyclepaths/trails and beautiful beaches that Oleron has to offer.
in the north of island, near the house, are the best SURF's spots of the island (but not for beginners), you can go by bike (4 km). Sebastien is surfer and will come with you, and explain these spots for confirmed surfers. For the beginners surfers, you need a car to go on the south's spots of the island .
We need some help especially for outside work:
- We have a large garden where we grow lots of organic fruits (raspberries, blackberries, redcurrants, blackcurrants..) so we always need help mulching, weeding, watering, mowing, etc.,
- There's always a bit of housekeeping on offer, cleaning, cooking etc.
You have to prepare your meal, we give you some basic food.You have your own kitchen. Sometimes we can eat together.
Your room will be slightly seperate from our house but in same building, or in a caravan near.you hace your own shower, and composting toilets in the garden.
We speak french, english and spanish.
We prefer couple or group of friends, or surfer confirmed alone
We hope to hear from you soon!
Bonjour à tous
Nous sommes une famille de 4 personnes, Sébastien et Laurence, avec nos deux enfants Louise 13 ans et Morgan 10 ans. Nous avons aussi à la maison 3 chats et des moutons.
Nous vivons sur l'ile d'Oléron, et notre maison est à 5 mn à vélo de la mer et du village de Saint Denis. Depuis la plage et le port, on peut voir le fort Boyard et La Rochelle.
Nous avons des vélos à votre disposition pour découvrir les pistes cyclables de l'ile, ses plages et ses paysages.
Nous sommes proches des meilleurs spots de surf du nord de l'ile (pas pour les débutants), en vélo à 4 km. Sébastien est surfeur et pourra (si il est pas trop occupé) vous amener surfer aux meilleures conditions sur les spots du nord de l'ile.
Pour les surfeurs débutants, vous devez avoir un véhicule pour aller sur les spots du sud de l'ile.
Nous avons besoin d'aide , surtout pour du travail dehors, au grand air:
-dans le grand jardin ou nous cultivons en agriculture biologique des framboises, cassis, groseille, arbres fruitiers : cueillette, arrosage, mulching, désherbage...
-dans la maison, pour cuisiner, faire le ménage..
Vous préparerez vos repas vous même, nous fournissons la nourriture de base.Nous pouvons parfois manger ensemble.Vous disposez de votre propre cuisine et douche.Et les toilettes sèches sont au fond du jardin.
Votre chambre est séparée de notre habitation, mais dans le même bâtiment, ou en caravane....
Nous parlons Français, anglais et espagnol
Nous préférons accueillir des couples ou groupes d'amis, ou des surfeurs confirmés seul.
a bientôt
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Practice language, discover culture and the island,
Help
gardening with culture of fruits, picking fruits , building
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
Your room will be slightly seperate from our house but in same building, or in a caravan near.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
All campervans are welcome, we have place
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4 hours a day
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They were always ready to help me and to go surfing!!
You're welcome amazing kiwis!!
Would highly recommend this workaway to anyone who likes… read more
We picked up rosehips and cleaned pepper. We shared the kitchen with other workawayers and cooked sometimes together. In the afternoons we explored the north of the island by bike. There's a lighthouse and a… read more
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They were always ready to help me and to go surfing!!
You're welcome amazing kiwis!!
Would highly recommend this workaway to anyone who likes… read more
We picked up rosehips and cleaned pepper. We shared the kitchen with other workawayers and cooked sometimes together. In the afternoons we explored the north of the island by bike. There's a lighthouse and a… read more
They were always ready to help me
i hope you enjoy the island, the beach, the bike's road , and the surf.!!!!
They come in autum 2021, by bike during their trip, and come back in april 2022
You 're always welcome !!!!
Estoy muy contento después de la experiencia vivida en Oléron con esta familia tan cool!!! Estuve durante 10 días ayudando a Sebastian con varias tareas para preparar la llegada del invierno. El trabajo fue relajado y flexible, me dejó mucho tiempo libre para disfrutar de la isla y hacer otras actividades. Gracias por los… read more
I stayed three weeks and met other wonderful Workawayers during that time. We went surfing often and explored the island by bike. Sébastien is hard-working but always helpful when you ask. He showed me Chassiron (surfspot in the north) and we went surfing together two… read more
They helped us a lot with the blackberries picking..
I hope you enjoy the island, the beach, the bike's road...
he helped us a lot with the blackberries picking, he was always ready to help me
i hope you enjoy the island, the beach, the bike's road , the skatepark and some surf.
You 're welcome
Good luck in your trip
I hope you enjoy the Island and the beach , and the lot of surf sessiont!!
Good luck for your travel in CanadaHasta luego
I hope you enjoy the Island and the beach , the waves here!!!!
Good luck for your travel
Cheers
They helped us with the blackberries' picking, and we surfed together.
Good luck in your trip!!!
The hall environment is really friendly,
plus in summer you get to enjoy fresh food from the island - what a treat! I definitely recommend this place, especially if you're an uncomplicated person who loves… read more
The work was never too much and you could even schedule it the way you want to. Sebastian showed me around the island and introduced me to all the surfspots, even borrowed me one of his boards.
Thank you Sebastian!
the island is good to explore by bike what we also had access to. I advise
It was a fantastic opportunity to just calm down and relax, doing beach trips and seeing a bit of Oléron. Would definetely recommend it, the stay was the best part of my france experience so far!
I hope you enjoy the Island and the beach , perhaps too much sun and heat!!
Good luck for your travel in Europe
Cheers
He helped us a lot with different tasks. He come here to surf, but what a pity the conditions of waves were average, and i don't have time to surf together
I hope you enjoy the ocean in Oleron and your first european waves f!!
tudo bom, and keep your mind free!!!
He helped us a lot with different tasks, he's always there when you need him,he's an independant, and nice person...and a good surfer who enjoyed the waves of the island!!
When you come back!!! there's again waves and work for you here!!!!
He helped us a lot with different tasks.
He's always there when you need him,he's an independant, and nice person...
I hope you enjoy the ocean and the waves !!
You're welcome
He helped us a lot with different tasks.He's always there when you need him,he's an independant, and nice person...
I hope you enjoy the ocean and the surf's sessions!!
You can come back when you want, see you soon
He helped us a lot with different tasks.He's an amazing fig's cutter!!!
He's always there when you need him,he's an independant, and nice person...
We have some surf's sessions here, I hope you enjoy the ocean and the waves !!
We often think of you, when we see the painting you did in the kitchen!!!!
You're welcome,… read more
They helped us a lot with the garden and destroy the old shed!!!!
i hope you enjoy the island, the running on the beach, the bike's road and the surf's sessions.
You have to come back to make more surf Cyrille!!, perhaps next year????
They helped us a lot with the garden, picking the fruits, weeding. One week after they left, they come back!!!and this time they helped us with the birthday of our daughter, by making amazing cakes!! They are amazing cookers, very approachable with our kids who were delighted they come… read more
he helped us a lot with the garden, the blackberries picking, he was always ready to help me
Sorry, that you had to leave earlier to go back in Chile for a death in your family.
Nevertheless, i hope you enjoy the island, the beach, the bike's road and some surf.
You have to come back to go… read more
Living on this beautiful island, so close to nature and the ocean was really amazing.
Picking the berries and labelling the jam was fun to do.
Thank you very much!
They helped us a lot with different tasks, fruits picking, breaking the wall!!!.
They are always there when you need her,they are independant, and nice persons...
I hope you enjoy countryside and the ocean; and John his surfing's sessions!!
See you later in canada
He helped us a lot with different tasks.
He's always there when you need him,he's an independant, and nice person...
I hope you enjoy the ocean and your first waves in surf!!
You're welcome
he helped us a lot with the garden.he was always ready to help me
i hope you enjoy the island, the running on the beach, the bike's road and some bath in the spring's ocean.
You have to come back to make surf!!
You're welcome Jonas, see you soon
