A sunny yard features old stone buildings with tiled roofs, shuttered doors, and windows. A tree and a small glass structure stand on green grassy ground.
A bright sun shines over a large green field bordered by tall trees. Shadows stretch across a stone patio, creating a peaceful, serene, and natural scene.
This is a simple bedroom featuring two metal frame single beds, wooden floors, a ceiling fan, large windows with shutters, rugs, and minimal furnishings.
The image shows a kitchen with wooden cabinets, a tiled backsplash, a stove with an oven, a sink, countertop appliances, shelves, and a tiled floor.
A traditional country house with light-colored walls and red tiled roof, a courtyard, outdoor steps, shutters closed, and clear blue sky on a sunny day.
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Enjoy a calm lifestyle in the middle of rural France, Allier

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    I have a house in a little town called Chantelle, situated in the middle of rural France, Allier. Here I have very large garden that requires care and attention. The garden has hundreds of fruit trees, a spice garden, vegetable garden, and so much more. The help I am looking for is quite simple and requires no professional skills. There are a lot of options also depending what season it is. The town is small and serene with a local bakery, a couple of bars and resturants, bank, post office, brocantes, etc. A lot of medieval architecture and historical sites. People who enjoy a calm lifestyle in the country side will enjoy staying here, for sure!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Gardening
    Outdoor activities
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I have a lot of experience gardening both from France and my native country Sweden, I will gladly share my knowledge on the topic with you. I always try little experiments here and there and would love to have input from interested people. Improvements where you see fit is a welcome dicsussion!

    There are always events happening around Chantelle and the neighbouring villages, with a multitude of natural and historical sites to explore on your time off. If you have any questions about what to do I can give you many tips!

    I am fluent in swedish and english, if anybody would care to practice. I am myself learning french and currently speak at a basic level and would love to practice speaking some more, if you speak french.

  • Help

    Help

    I mostly need help with gardening, ranging from light to heavy. This includes:
    - Cutting grass
    - Triming trees
    - Picking vegetables, fruit, and spices
    - Cutting wood, sorting wood
    - Helping maintain machinery
    - Clearing weeds
    - and any other help that may occur

    Please note that the gardening work is weather dependent, and therefore help is mostly needed during spring and summer season. If its winter season or cold weather other tasks could maybe be given.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Swedish: Fluent
    French: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A short walk form the main house there is an annex that can comfortably house 4 people. There is large and fully equipped kitchen area with a fridge, freezer, stove, utensils, sink, etc. There are 2 single beds downstairs and one queen size bed upstairs. There is also a very up-to-date bathroom with a shower, toilette, and washing machine. Most food is to be prepaired by house guests. Occationaly a BBQ or so at the main house.

    No food is supplied on a regular basis. However 10€ per day and person is offerd, so guests can prepair their own food.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    During your time off there is a lot to explore in the surrounding areas! Besides the many natural and historical sites, there are many wineyards, St Poucain, a beautiful gourge that follows along Anne de Bourbone castle, and of course very good resturants and culinary experiences. Transport in the area requires a rental vehicle since there are no buses. It does, however, make the area great for somebody who enjoys long walks!

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have fiber connection.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Many options to park a van.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Pets are fine, but the property has a lot of loop holes. Possible workaway project….

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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A bright sun shines over a large green field bordered by tall trees. Shadows stretch across a stone patio, creating a peaceful, serene, and natural scene.
This is a simple bedroom featuring two metal frame single beds, wooden floors, a ceiling fan, large windows with shutters, rugs, and minimal furnishings.
The image shows a kitchen with wooden cabinets, a tiled backsplash, a stove with an oven, a sink, countertop appliances, shelves, and a tiled floor.
A traditional country house with light-colored walls and red tiled roof, a courtyard, outdoor steps, shutters closed, and clear blue sky on a sunny day.
A sunny yard features old stone buildings with tiled roofs, shuttered doors, and windows. A tree and a small glass structure stand on green grassy ground.

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