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Help with my little piece of forest and creating at an old ex-farm house in Cornac, France

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  • Description

    Description

    Salut !

    I am Paul, 37 years old, local specimen, currently working for healthcare. and renovating for many years.

    I like listen to music, enjoy an evening of cinema or a nice conversation, reading different kinds of books. Going out sometimes.
    Also a big variety of outdoor activities, walking or biking the forest or rawing the river.
    Of course many other things too.
    However what I prefer is food...

    I live with 12 cats. Very nice and different ones.
    I don't have mice.

    The construction i renovate was made in the early XIX century, for making wine and small cattle.
    I want that it could be used for its purpose, of local production, with what nature will give it.
    And making it cross another century.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Events & social
    Sailing / Boating
    Pets
    Movies & TV
    Team sports
    Nature
    Books
    Writing
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Animals
    Carpentry
    Languages
    Plant care
    History
    DIY & crafts
    Water sports
    Winter sports
    Mountain
    Hiking
    Adventure sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    My home is quiet, peaceful, and its surroundings are very protected, just aside Dordogne valley.

    I consider culture as a set of social rituals : as a meal, telling stories and sharing information about life or crafting, Museums and visits are not so far though.

    The region is quite touristic in summer, far less populated in winter. But the diversity of the land has been preserved and its nature is still wealthy.

    Bests seasons for those who like changes are autumns and springs.
    I can show you places here that others visitors will never see.

    If you like cooking, I would be honoured to share tastes.

  • Help

    Help

    Inside :
    The most important part is making a water circuit for central heating.
    However there is always something to do.

    Outside :
    Sculpting brambles.
    Cut wood.
    Shapennig trees.

    In general :
    Help to maintain a clean home for humans and other animals.
    Cooking.

    And have fun.

    I work part-time for an institute and need a volunteer's help only two days by week (variable) following a long, slow and efficient rythm ; quality more than quantity but with reflexion and intensity.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    I can speak french as my native language. Spanish that I used a lot for those past years. My english is a bit rusty but I manage it not so badly.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    There is hot water, electricity, wood heating, internet connection.

    Number of volunteers is limited by the nature of current tasks and possibilities for hosting : groups of several peoples can be hosted only in those conditions.

    There are two rooms available with a big bed in each.

    There is one bathroom for everyone with shower and bath, and one toilet apart.

    I provide food, and am strictly omnivorous.
    I love vegetables but also cooking them with water, oil, milk, butter, cream, and animal fat.
    Cheese, Bread and Wine are sacred.
    And Fat is life.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I have already hosted several people in different circumstances. I remember living with seventeen roommates long time ago.

    Lot department has very few public transports. I can help you to organise your trip.

    Notice this place can seem remote, the next town is at one hour by foot.

    I am very thankful for the help and exchange of ways of perception.

  • 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

    Optical fiber

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Due to the land configuration, I prefer not to allow trucks directly, but I can think of it, case by case. The same for tents.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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A small insect is perched on a person\'s finger, with a body of water and trees visible in the background. The insect is likely a dragonfly or damselfly. The image is likely a photograph for a magazine or newspaper.
The image depicts a serene natural setting, featuring a small waterfall or stream flowing into a body of water, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.
The image depicts a serene outdoor scene with two individuals in a lush grassy area, surrounded by trees and a blue sky, engaged in gardening activities.
The image depicts a serene outdoor scene, featuring a clothesline with hanging laundry, set against a backdrop of trees and a clear sky, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
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The image depicts an orange and white cat climbing a tree with green leaves, set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a rustic stone house with a wooden door and windows, featuring a tiled roof and a serene natural setting with trees and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a rustic house with a metal scaffolding in front, featuring a ladder, a bucket, and a car parked on a dirt road in the background, surrounded by trees.

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