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We are 60 years old, we have 4 children and 7 grand children. We also have 2 dogs. My husband works in Paris but comes every week-end and holidays. I spend winter in Paris and stay from April till septembre in our chateau. The castle is our passion, we love to share it ! There is a lot to do in the 80 rooms and in the park while discovering French way of life in a 17th century castle.
Of course we have local French workers employed for the work related to paying visitors and Workawayers will only be helping towards the private part of our home and family meals !
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We all speak english but you can learn french by staying in a preserved historical monument in the middle of wild nature. If you love nature and want to discover wild landscapes and if you like history and want to discover French way of life then we will be happy to welcome you to our château !
Help
Join our family and experience life in a beautiful and huge castle in Massif Central (Lozère). You will certainly find the way to help us that suits you best : inside or outside… maintenance of interior of the castle or outside in the park, help with cooking and clearing, way. The ways to help us are diverse. You will share our family life and that of our 4 children and 7 grand children and stay in a place full of history.
Of course we have local French workers employed for the work related to paying visitors and Workawayers will only be helping towards the private part of our home and family meals !
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Italian: Intermediate
Accommodation
You will stay in a room in the castle and share you meals with us. Our 4 children aged 27 to 37 live in Paris but often come here with our grandchildren.
What else ...
During your free time you can visit the region : hikes, canyoning in Gorges du Tarn and visites are possible all around. Aubrac offers a unique landscape. If necessary you will be able to use the family car.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
The castle has an outdoor parking lot on which a van can park
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
4/5 heures par jour max, 5 j/sem.
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The family is just a joy to be around. Véronique went far and beyond to make me feel at home and at ease at the chateau and was the most excellent French teacher as well
The Chateau is just a marvel, it's glory is still very vivid in my mind, leaving me with with a sense of awe. It was a pleasure… read more
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The family is just a joy to be around. Véronique went far and beyond to make me feel at home and at ease at the chateau and was the most excellent French teacher as well
The Chateau is just a marvel, it's glory is still very vivid in my mind, leaving me with with a sense of awe. It was a pleasure… read more
