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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
19 Dec 2023
Feedback
2
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Description
This is a beautiful domain in the foothills of the Pyrenees. The view of the high mountains is awesome. In the valley is the great lake Montbel, great for swimming and lake parties.
We have a lot work around our place, the garden, some maintenance and small construction, work in the forest, taking care of the chickens . We're a Dutch couple, speaking French, English, Spanish, German ans some Italian.
We're fully integrated with the local society, love to cook and enjoy the beautiful wines from the area.
For the moment we don't have paid work.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learning the french way of life, gardening, building, cooking and ofcourse partying is essential too
Help
Gardening, work in the forest, some small construction/renovating work
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
We live in an international community here, a nice mix of french, english, german, belgium.
Accommodation
we have several private bedrooms for our workaway.
We love cooking with local bio products, ofcourse the meals are part of your stay
What else ...
This is a domaine in the middle of nowhere, no sign of human life, no lights in the distance, just mountainpeaks and valleys, in the midst of Cathar country, plenty of castles and beautiful sites. The Montbel lake very nearby (15min drive) and the sympathic village of Chalabre (10min drive) and the Mediterranean in 1.2 hours drive. Mirepoix is 25min, Carcasonne 40min and Toulouse is situated 1,5 hour drive. Swimming in the lake, really nice walks around the property and getting to know really a lot of nice people.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a normal internet connection in and around the mainhouse.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
Nice dogs are always welcome. We have 1 female dog of 3 years old.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (2)
My boyfriend and I spent a very rewarding month working away at Tijs and Esther during the summer of 2022.
The property is located near the village of Chalabre on the countryside, in the heart of nature and has a magnificent view of the mountain range.
We had the opportunity to carry out various tasks during our stay (maintenance,… read more
On the rainy days it was a bit hard to find work, as there was no plan for inside work yet.
Hester and Tijs showed me around the area, got me in contact with other workaways around the area and their hosts and… read more
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My boyfriend and I spent a very rewarding month working away at Tijs and Esther during the summer of 2022.
The property is located near the village of Chalabre on the countryside, in the heart of nature and has a magnificent view of the mountain range.
We had the opportunity to carry out various tasks during our stay (maintenance,… read more
On the rainy days it was a bit hard to find work, as there was no plan for inside work yet.
Hester and Tijs showed me around the area, got me in contact with other workaways around the area and their hosts and… read more
