Looking for help in the castle and gardens in Burgundy, France

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My family has owned this fortress for over 1,000 years . I live in the castle throughout the year.
I am the father of two girls, one ( 28, married ) lives in the Paris region and the other ( 27 ) has been living near Hong Kong for the last three years. Please do not call me if you can't eat any food from burgundy (like meat).

Ma famille possède cette forteresse depuis plus de 1.000 ans. Je vis dans ce château toute l'année.
Je suis le père de deux filles , l'une (27 ans, mariée) vit en région parisienne et l'autre (26 ans) vit près de Hong-Kong depuis près de deux ans. Ne pas répondre à cette annonce si vous ne pouvez pas manger de la viande ou de la nourriture bourguignonne.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Help around the house
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Beautiful castle , beautiful park , unforgettable experience in an exceptional site.
Usually Workawayers are with others but sometimes they are alone with the owner

Très beau château, très beau parc, expérience inoubliable dans un site exceptionnel.
Généralement les workawayers sont plusieurs mais il arrive qu'ils soient seuls avec le propriétaire.
Help
Located in the middle of Burgundy in the heart of the forest of the Morvan ( very quiet) .
The castle is open to the public but he needs help for DIY including paintings of windows and railings. Some carpentry would be welcome. There are many other opportunities to work indoors or outdoors for example help gardeners or repeat masonry .
A computer programmer with web development experience to update our official website.

Le chateau est situé au milieu de la Bourgogne au coeur de la forêt du Morvan (très calme).
Le château est ouvert au public mais il a besoin d'aide pour le bricolage notamment des peintures de fenêtres et de rambardes. Un peu de menuiserie serait bienvenue. Il y a beaucoup d'autres possibilités de travail en intérieur ou extérieur par exemple aider les jardiniers ou refaire des maçonneries.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
A room or two in the castle, meals with owner

Une chambre ou deux dans le château, repas avec le propriétaire
What else ...
Internet and mobile phones go ( although we are in the countryside )
15 km from Vézelay .

Internet et les téléphones portables passent (bien que nous soyons en pleine nature)
15 Kms de Vézelay.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 heures par jour, 5 j/sem.

Photos

The interior garden

The charming village around

One of our beautiful rooms

Door painted by workaway

There is always a good party and good wine.

The castle from above

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21/09/2020

Left by Workawayer (Helga) for host

I stayed with Philippe and Romane for one week. It was a week full of generosity, experiences, history, kindness, hospitality and great new impressions. Philippe had so many interesting stories to tell, about the castle, the history, about the people who been living there and their efforts for the castle were permanent and obvious.
Both were the… read more

(Excellent )

10/09/2020

Left by Workawayer (Miriam) for host

I'm really sorry it took me so long to write this! Going back to reality after some travels took its toll on the peace-filled days, I'm only getting to sit down and reflect on my time in the place, which almost feels like a surreal dream now. There was one major problem with my stay which is that I didn't stay for long enough! Philippe and Romane… read more

(Excellent )

28/08/2020

Left by Workawayer (Laura & Fernando) for host

This was our first experience and it was very exciting!
Romaine and Phillipe are excellent hosts, very friendly, they made us feel at home and often asked us if we were okay.
The room was very comfortable, the
excellent food, wine and cheese.
The castle and the park that surrounds it magical.
We carry beautiful memories in our hearts of everything… read more

(Excellent )

26/08/2020

Left by Workawayer (Guillaume) for host

What a unique experience ! I stayed 3 weeks with Romane and Philippe and, for that time, I lived something I will probably never forget.
They are both very kind people, easy to talk to, with great conversations and always attentive to any needs (especially if your glass of wine is empty !).
The food was always amazing and the place, of course, is… read more

(Excellent )

07/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Neria)

Thank you Neria, you’ve liven things up.

You did a really good job. Your food was delicious ! We are sure that your next experiences as a workaway will be great.

You are easy-going, never complaining and always trying to help.

Hope you will come back someday !
Philippe and Romane

(Excellent )

30/07/2020

Left by Workawayer (Neria) for host

This was my first workaway, I was there for 3 weeks and it was an incredible experience. A mysterious 1,000-year-old castle is located in a very quiet, green and beautiful area. The Chateau is really big, it has many rooms and I had my own bedroom.

My work involved primarily cooking and gardening. Philippe and Romane were very fair and flexible… read more

(Excellent )

07/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Michelle)

The main tasks that Michelle did were gardening all over the castle grounds and over by the Presbyter, clearing the ivy from the wall in the Presbyter, taking out all the weeds from the big wall on the road, opening the castle in the mornings, painting the railings, helping when you had people staying, cleaning and preparing the rooms for them,… read more

(Excellent )

03/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Michelle) for host

If you are evening considering for a minute "Hey, this looks good!"....GO! I guarantee that you will not be disappointed! This place was honestly one of the greatest places Ive been to. Philippe is honestly one of the nicest, most genuine people I have met and as a host he's incredible! He's clear without being harsh or demanding and always… read more

(Excellent )

12/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Marianela & Julian) for host

This was our first workaway experience and we enjoyed very much our stay. Philippe pick us up from Avallon and drive to the Chateau.

The work was easy, we helped with some gardening, painting, cleaning, cooking and shopping. The working schedule was flexible, morning or afternoon was the same, just the job done. We worked with Jimmy, despite he… read more

(Excellent )

11/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Beth)

Beth Anne was an absolute delight and has a great sense of humor. Friendly, courteous and a hard worker, she completed all asks given to her
During her time off, she enjoyed time with the group and with herself. Should Beth Anne contact you to offer to come and help, you will not be disappointed. Beth Anne, Thank you so much for all your help.

(Excellent )

31/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Beth) for host

Merci pour tout!
Thank you for everything, Philippe. What a positive experience. A generous host, Philippe is smart, funny, and there is never a dull moment when he is around. My first Workaway experience, staying here was very comfortable. The work is straight forward and Philippe's communication style is direct and often humorous. A lot of… read more

(Excellent )

29/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Mark & Emilie) for host

Staying at the Chateau was an absolutely once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and we had a fantastic time. The work was very manageable, and Philippe does everything to make you feel comfortable. He's lived a fascinating life and can tell you all about it. His passion for history (his family's especially) and Burgundy makes this Workaway even better… read more

(Excellent )

26/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Marc)

Hi Marc,
It was really great to spend 2 weeks with you in the castle. You did a really good job. You're a really great "chef". All the dishes you made were just fantastic. I wish i could cook like you do.
Please feel free to come back whenever you want.
Thank you

(Excellent )

22/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Marc) for host

J’ai passé deux semaines dans ce chateau. Un endroit ideal pour revivre cette partie de l’histoire de France que Phillipe connait par coeur et peut vous raconter. Les travaux n’étaient pas fastidieux dans les jardins. Phillipe m’a laissé faire la cuisine pour tous ses convives midi et soir et nous allions, par consequence, faire le marché ensemble… read more

(Excellent )

05/01/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Ruth)

Ruth has been a very good help for me in Burgundy, she worked hard and very easy going. She was in the castle at the same time as few other workawayers and eveything turned well even while preaparing my friend's weeding.
Ruth : feel free to come back whenever you want.

(Excellent )

16/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Ruth) for host

Philippe is a great person that is very proud of his family and share many history moments of Burgundy and Chastellux with all the workawayers. The castle is pretty isolated so If you don't have your own transport make sure you organize well your free time and count on Philippe, he is always available to give you a hide to Avalon. The must of my… read more

(Very good )

04/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Peter & De) for host

19/07/2017

We enjoyed many mixed emotions and an amazing time during our 6 weeks stay with Philippe, we untook a whole range of restoration projects and certainly helped, along with some other fun loving and keen Workaways, bring the Chateau back to life again. Phillippe is a wonderful host and my wife De enjoyed cooking a wide range of his… read more

(Excellent )

03/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Tania) for host

beautiful castle as an illustration of the history of France,a magnificent park in the hills of Burgundy , absolute silence around the castle -I wanted to find in France all this. And even lunch in a Burgundy restaurant!
Et je voudrais participer a le restauration du château....

(Excellent )

14/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jyothsna) for host

What can I say, Philippe spoiled me and other volunteers rotten during our stay at the chateau. It was one of my best workaway experiences ever. He was a courteous gentleman and his royalty shows in everyway. Yet he is so humble and caring. Work is simple and fun. Philippe made sure we had the best of everything. There was a party at the chateau… read more

(Excellent )

02/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Marina) for host

Philippe , thank you very much for the possibility to stay in your beautifil and very old castle, you treat with us very good, we always have had a lot of food that we wanted, you brought us and to showed us other castles, to Avallon, to Vezelay, ets. I started really to love cheese with french baguette. You gave us the possibility to live in… read more

(Excellent )

20/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Kathleen) for host

I stayed at the Chateau for a week in March. It was like having a backstage pass to the coolest movie set on earth but everything is the real deal. If you want to experience a genuine old French castle, this is it. I spent the week cooking, painting, ripping wallpaper down, moving depris out of the castle etc. There were two Argentian couples… read more

(Excellent )

01/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Maike) for host

I stayed a bit more than two weeks at Philippes' place. It was my first workaway experience, and for sure not my last one.
his place is beautiful, the accomodation was good, the food was very delicious and the works were simple and easy to be done. Philippe is a verry open, positive and easy going person, so I felt welcomed and comfortable, I also… read more

(Very good )

28/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Robert) for host

I had a wonderful 10 day stay with Philippe. A 1000 year old castle with a family member in residence is a rare find and the host is a man of high honor yet humble. Philippe provided everything I needed and more to ensure a successful experience. The work was not difficult, pleasant, in fact. The cultural exchange was a highlight as I met family,… read more

(Excellent )

16/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Tomas & Rachel) for host

The Castle carries history that Phillipe responsibly and bravely holds in his hands. His sense for vision and drive for ressurection of 18th century spirit and reassuring you with Traditional Order that seems to be missing in our chaotic world bring you the sense of Security that Phillipe is very attuned to. His sense of royality can be smelled in… read more

(Excellent )

06/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Daniela ) for host

If you want experience how life was in 15th century France this is the place to be. Starting by the beautiful princess room you will get to sleep in, the medieval furniture, the beautifully decorated rooms, all the way to the long list of French wines Philippe will give you to try; the chateau is a life changing experience for anyone that is… read more

(Excellent )

07/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Eliza) for host

Philippe is a very nice person with a lot of stories to share with.He invited me out for meals,drinks and we visited several places in Burgundy on free days.These are all very much appreciated.
The chateau itself is an ancient private family museum and I helped with some translation,and learned a lot about the history of the Chateau and Burgundy… read more

(Excellent )

19/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Brendon) for host

I enjoyed my stay at the chateau. I learned a great deal from Philipe, he found work I was well suited to and was warm and welcoming. He was patient with my level of french and in a bout of illness at the end of my stay, was incredibly helpful. Best wishes for the future!

(Very good )

16/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Judy & Alex) for host

i stayed for 15 days. it was a special experience. the chateau was marvelous(kind of like living in a museum) but i would recommend it for mainly couples who stay together, since it might get a bit scary(at least for me) and lonely at times. overall this was a memorable stay and i enjoyed it:)

(Very good )

15/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (jess & mathu)

Super gentil !!! A bientôt j'espère.
Merci

(Excellent )

14/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (jess & mathu) for host

We stayed with Philippe for 10 days and had a great time. The work is varied, which we liked, and both inside and outside the chateau. We chose from a list of tasks and worked in the morning between 9 and 12 and then again in the late afternoon to water the plants and finish off any work from the morning. We stayed in the chateau and ate all our… read more

(Excellent )

22/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)

Thank you very much for your kind words about your staying in the château.
I hope everything has been allright for you in the other place in Burgundy and then in Champagne
Best regards
Philippe

(Excellent )

20/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host

When I stayed with Philippe it was both of ours first experience with workaway and I really enjoyed my time there. The castle's pretty sweet and Philippe's a really nice guy. Work was quite basic and pretty easy, just did some gardening and helped out where ever was needed. There was always food to be found in the fridge and Philippe was very… read more

(Excellent )

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