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Description
We are Monika and Michel; We live in a manor with a old farmhouse ( 16/17th century).
There are two 2 gites here , our private home, the swimming pool, a fitness space, and the Museum of the history of Costumes.
Round here, there are organic cultures. We have 8 acres of woodland and a rather wild garden, bordered down by a small river and its pond.
The village of Valence sur Baïse with its restaurants and shops is 1,5 kilometres away.
The town of Condom with its historical part and Cathedral is 10 kilometres away.
We would welcome help for different tasks and for gardening. Some experiment in masonary and carpentry would be apprecied.
We are openminded and live at an easygoing place.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Art Projects
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
At the other side of the village there is the Abbey of Flaran, a Cisterian Abbey of Flaran where several expositals and concerts take place.
There are many meetings, concerts, international competitions and horse races in Condom and in the villages around.
There are lots of medieval villages, exceptional gardens and castels to visite.around here.
We can visit all sorts of places of interest and sharewith lots of interesting people in our place.
If wanted, we can introduce to the history of costumes and to yoga.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for:
minimum availability of 2 weeks
A general share of the tasks
Help for the keeping, and repairing DIY and gardening.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
We offer a large gite with 2 separate bedrooms, a bathroom, a living-room and terrasse witch could be shared with another workawayer. You are very wellcome to share our (very good) meals and maybe a drink with us, to use the swimming-pool, the fitness tools and wifi. You may occasionally use one of our cars.
What else ...
Valence sur Baïse, the nearby medieval village, is what is called a Bastide. In the South West of France, you will find various sorts of fortified villages. We have an information center in the village witch teaches you about all these structures.
The International Music Festival of Bandas in Condom, Boating on waterways, the international Chess marathon or the Museum of Brandy (Armagnac) are of great interest. There are 19 historical sites listed by the Ministry of Culture in Condom.
Toulouse, Bordeaux, Pau, the Pyrenneean mountains are one hour and a half away.
The atlantic ocean and the Spanish border two hours away.
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?
Two
Hours expected
4/5 heures par jour max, 5 j/sem.
