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22 Oct 2025
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I am located in Bourges which is a wonderful medieval town with lots of tourism and history. 40 minutes away, we are in the middle of Sancerre reknown for its Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. We are also 20 minutes away from Sologne where huge forests are to be visited. The accomodation is a room with WIFI. Electric bikes are also available for exploring the area.
I have recently sold my business which was hosting and feeding young underage migrants for the regional government. I have bought a small "pied à terre" in Bourges which is walking distance from the city and behind the trainstation.
I am the producer of a local radio program interviewing on site owners of tourism resort or activities. Winter is a good time to prospect for this activity and I have the help of the regional tourism office.
My new abode will need some care, specially the outside area and I would love to have some input from an experience gardener. I am conscious of the climate change and would like to plan a garden which takes this into consideration for the type of plants to plant.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House sitting
Interests
Movies & TV
Politics / Social justice
Events & social
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Charity work
Architecture
History
Music
Books
Writing
Cooking & food
Beach
Water sports
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn about our food and wine culture. You will certainly learn about history as Bourges has been the theatre of many historical events throughout the century. World reknowned wine growing areas are just round the corner and always scenic to see at any time of the year.
Help
The workaways should have an interest in food as it is an important subject to discuss specially in France!!! You will experience French and international food and the exchange of food cultures is more than welcome! I like workaways to plan a 2 weeks stay minimum in my place.
Help requested is generally some maintenance skills of an ordinary house... Some painting, caring of the garden, cooking with me... artists to decorate outside walls would be more than welcome!
Also I will be needing someone responsible to live in my house for the months of March and April 2026. Only highly recommended people on the workaway site need to apply as my 2 cats, Voltaire and Victoire are very special and require lots of TLC.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Accommodation
A pleasant private room with a double bed and cupboards, WIFI. Sharing a bathroom and toilet with me.
What else ...
I like the sharing of cultures which I find very rewarding and enriching. I have travelled to many country myself , visited and lived in some of them for a while( Australia 25 years, Canada, Spain, Uk, USA, Vietnam, Luxembourg,Albania, Finland....). I can show you around the place and I take my job as a host very seriously as you will see from the commentaries of workawayers who have been to my place... I am easy going and loves a good belly laugh, an excellent wine and good company. Buses are free in and around Bourges and 2028 the city has been named the Cultural Capital of Europe. There is a "Maison de la Culture" which shows foreign films and arthouse movies. The "Canal du Berry" is a bike trail worth doing. Markets with fresh produce and colorful stallholders are on Saturdays in the "Halle au Blé", a magnificent building of the end of the 19th century and on Wednesday in the Chancellerie, a very ethnic market in a working class area. The cathedral is UNESCO listed and definately worth a visit as well as the "Palais Jacques Coeur", our Marco Polo...
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Victoire
Voltaire
Host ref number: 547369441567
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5 Oct 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Miguel)
Miguel was a Godsend as I had sold my hotel-restaurant and was in the midst of moving. There was lots of sorting out and organising to do. We worked in perfect harmony and managed to make the transition smooth, thanks to Miguel's calming effect on me as the stress with French administration endless requests made me sometimes a little uptight to… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Sep 2025
Left by Workawayer (Miguel) for host
I stayed in Catherine’s home for one month and it was great to take part in her life change, from proud owner of a restaurant and a hotel who hosted underage migrants in the last years, to her new house in Bourges.
It was a challenging process, exacerbated for a lot of administrative issues. Both of us were flexible with our availability and… read more
It was a challenging process, exacerbated for a lot of administrative issues. Both of us were flexible with our availability and… read more
28 Aug 2025
Left by Workawayer (Anastasia & Cameron) for host
Catherine is the definition of a generous and thoughtful host. We spent three wonderful weeks with her near beautiful Bourges. Catherine is so knowledgeable about the fascinating history and culture of the town, the area and the country. We so enjoyed spending time together; Catherine has lived a fascinating life and is a funny and insightful… read more
24 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Melinda)
Just great to meet such an intelligent young lady! Melinda was fun to have around and she fitted in nicely in my everyday tasks planning. I hope that she will settle in France and that I did not discourage her to settle here :-))) She is determined and willing to help even if the jobs can be a bit weird.... I recommend Melinda to future host and… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Melinda) for host
Where to start? Catherine is a wonderful person. She is supportive, kind and compassionate with a wicked sense of humour.
The food was amazing and every meal was different! And the cake... it was dangerously good! In addition, Catherine took me to view some places around Bourges. Like the astronomy centre, the markets, Sancerre, etc.
The work… read more
The food was amazing and every meal was different! And the cake... it was dangerously good! In addition, Catherine took me to view some places around Bourges. Like the astronomy centre, the markets, Sancerre, etc.
The work… read more
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5 Oct 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Miguel)
Miguel was a Godsend as I had sold my hotel-restaurant and was in the midst of moving. There was lots of sorting out and organising to do. We worked in perfect harmony and managed to make the transition smooth, thanks to Miguel's calming effect on me as the stress with French administration endless requests made me sometimes a little uptight to… read more
(Excellent)
28 Sep 2025
Left by Workawayer (Miguel) for host
I stayed in Catherine’s home for one month and it was great to take part in her life change, from proud owner of a restaurant and a hotel who hosted underage migrants in the last years, to her new house in Bourges.
It was a challenging process, exacerbated for a lot of administrative issues. Both of us were flexible with our availability and… read more
It was a challenging process, exacerbated for a lot of administrative issues. Both of us were flexible with our availability and… read more
28 Aug 2025
Left by Workawayer (Anastasia & Cameron) for host
Catherine is the definition of a generous and thoughtful host. We spent three wonderful weeks with her near beautiful Bourges. Catherine is so knowledgeable about the fascinating history and culture of the town, the area and the country. We so enjoyed spending time together; Catherine has lived a fascinating life and is a funny and insightful… read more
24 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Melinda)
Just great to meet such an intelligent young lady! Melinda was fun to have around and she fitted in nicely in my everyday tasks planning. I hope that she will settle in France and that I did not discourage her to settle here :-))) She is determined and willing to help even if the jobs can be a bit weird.... I recommend Melinda to future host and… read more
(Excellent)
19 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Melinda) for host
Where to start? Catherine is a wonderful person. She is supportive, kind and compassionate with a wicked sense of humour.
The food was amazing and every meal was different! And the cake... it was dangerously good! In addition, Catherine took me to view some places around Bourges. Like the astronomy centre, the markets, Sancerre, etc.
The work… read more
The food was amazing and every meal was different! And the cake... it was dangerously good! In addition, Catherine took me to view some places around Bourges. Like the astronomy centre, the markets, Sancerre, etc.
The work… read more
22 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Tushan )
Contact was made in early March and when I received conformation of the dates I booked him for the duration. Sending back a message for times of arrival as I have to pick up workawayers from a bigger city, I did not receive any answer so I sent another message and still no reply.
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
3 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Tzu Yun) for host
No one can beat Catherine when it comes to cooking. I was in shock when I saw her cellar and pantry. I've never been to a place like this before. As a rice lover, I really appreciated that we had extremely delicious and nutritionally balanced meals every day. I was never hungry when I stayed with Catherine.
The work was very routine. I cleaned… read more
The work was very routine. I cleaned… read more
15 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Thanh)
Thanh is an ace workaway and having him around was a blessing. Fancy finding out about Finland with a Vietnamese, just unreal... I had a really good time riding my bike with Thanh in the forest and exploring the surrounding areas. He got on with everyone and my underage migrants really miss him playing playstation. He is discreet, super efficient… read more
(Excellent)
10 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Thanh) for host
I think you can probably read a hundred positive feedbacks about Catherine from another Workaway. She has a wild sense of humor, open-minded, and totally lack of pretending. I think my words can't describe enough about her, I learned a lot from her journey, lifestyle, and her philosophy of life. I not only have a host but a lifetime friendship. If… read more
27 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Eric)
Eric m'a refait ma terrasse et après 2 mois de pluie constante, je vais enfin pouvoir en profiter. Eric a été de bons conseils pour ce projet qui n'était pas si simple que cela! Il a aimé ma cuisine ce qui est toujours un + pour tout workaway qui passe du temps chez moi... Les jeunes migrants m'ont demandé quand Eric revient car ils ont vraiment… read more
(Excellent)
21 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Eric) for host
Chez Catherine,vos papilles se délecteront de ses excellents plats et sa cuisine vous fera voyager dans le monde entier.
La rencontre avec les mineurs venant de pays différents restera également un très bon souvenir,j'ai beaucoup aimé les aider dans l'apprentissage de la lecture et de l'écriture française.
Je vous recommande vivement un sejour… read more
La rencontre avec les mineurs venant de pays différents restera également un très bon souvenir,j'ai beaucoup aimé les aider dans l'apprentissage de la lecture et de l'écriture française.
Je vous recommande vivement un sejour… read more
27 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Fabio)
Fabio did so much for my place and I am happy to report that the garden is now producing... The tomatoes have started to form and the work that Fabio did improved the look of the entrace of my courtyard by 100%... I must say that the gift of Swiss chocolate was evil as it was so tasty. My Ukrainian refugees cleaned it up in no time. I really… read more
(Excellent)
7 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Fabio) for host
The three weeks with Catherine flew by! I did the work that involved housework, gardening and other maintenance work that came up. The work was easy to manage and doable. The work was discussed together and when necessary we went to the market and got what we needed. Visiting the markets together was also a lot of fun. I've had several Work away… read more
6 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Mark & Angela) for host
Catherine was a wonderful host. We helped around the hotel doing various tasks in the mornings, then after enjoying a delicious lunch cooked by Catherine, we had free time to explore the area, lots to see by walking or catch the free bus into Bourges. Catherine also went out of her way to show us around the area, even making a special Australia… read more
9 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Mark & Angela)
What a treat to have Angela and Mark workawaying with me for 3 weeks! Being Australians had something to do with it and also keen to help in anyways they could. I loved Mark and Angela at meal times as they analysed my ingredients and appreciated the food I served them. Luckily they were there on Australia day so we celebrated with friends and I… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Nancy)
Nancy is keen to learn and we had many conversations about family and China. Country that is still intriguing most of us, European and it must be hard to be a young woman confronted with two cultures, in Nancy's case, British and Chinese. She made wonderful stir fries and I enjoyed taking her shopping in the local markets. She fitted in very well… read more
(Excellent)
23 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Nancy) for host
I had a wonderful time during my 3 weeks' stay with Catherine and I can't say enough how much I appreciate this experience. When it comes to food she's always generous, I was honored to make a simple Chinese stir-fried dish and glad that she liked it. While chatting she's humourous and full of insights towards the structure of the world we're… read more
1 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ulises) for host
This was my first workaway experience and I must say I totally loved it. I enjoyed every moment of it and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend anyone to go to Fussy and spend a lovely time in the company of Catherine.
Catherine was at all times an attentive, caring, and supportive person. She picked me up at Fussy on a Saturday and from that moment… read more
Catherine was at all times an attentive, caring, and supportive person. She picked me up at Fussy on a Saturday and from that moment… read more
6 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Saurabh & Priyanka)
What a pleasure to have had this lovely couple from Goa... They shared their culture in so many ways, cooking and explaining the importance of each of the spices and their benefits on our health. The pack of spices they brought with them in their suitcase was unbelievably exciting to try and discover. I loved their enthusiasm to describe their… read more
(Excellent)
3 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Saurabh & Priyanka) for host
This was our first workaway and we are so glad that it was Catherine. She was just amazing from the time she picked us up from the bus stop to the time she dropped us to the train station after 2 weeks.
We had a very comfortable room to us and she made us some amazing food. We just loved her hospitality and her 2 cats were just perfect. She was… read more
We had a very comfortable room to us and she made us some amazing food. We just loved her hospitality and her 2 cats were just perfect. She was… read more
8 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Abigail)
Thank you Abigail for your commentaries. I do not feel that I deserve all those compliments as I treat all my workawayers as I would like to be treated myself. But it is very flattering nevertheless and as I love cooking, I am always ready for a challenge in the kitchen.
I recommend highly Abigail as a workaway. She fitted well into the household,… read more
I recommend highly Abigail as a workaway. She fitted well into the household,… read more
(Excellent)
8 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Abigail) for host
What a month with Catherine! Before I arrived, I mentioned I was a pescatarian, and she went out of her way to accommodate my dietary restrictions every single meal including every lunch and dinner. Speaking of food, if that is a sector of the world you you love, absolutely come here! I felt like I was learning everyday because her passion for all… read more
18 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Shahar)
Sahar is a lovely young person with heaps of enthusiasm and always willing to help... She got on very well with Anna and Matvii, Ukrainien refugies I am hosting at the same time. My attic has never been so clean after throwing out lot of junk and clearing out unwanted stuff. It was a job that I had seen as taking at least a week but in 3 days it… read more
(Excellent)
16 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Shahar) for host
I stayed at Catherine's for a month. It was a great first workaway experience!
Catherine is lovely with a passion for cooking and helping people. She is a great communicator, you can talk about everything with her and feel comfortable to tell her if anything is wrong.
while I was there I had a great variety of jobs, which included- buying… read more
Catherine is lovely with a passion for cooking and helping people. She is a great communicator, you can talk about everything with her and feel comfortable to tell her if anything is wrong.
while I was there I had a great variety of jobs, which included- buying… read more
25 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica)
Jessica is a happy young woman who fitted in beautifully in my busy household. The migrant boys loved her and still today they speak of her reminincing the times of fitness training at the soccer ground. Jessica accomplished all the task with enthousiasm and she was eager to please. We had lots of interesting conversations and she loved my food… read more
(Excellent)
22 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
I stayed with Catherine for 2.5 weeks in her beautiful home near Bourges. Catherine says in her profile that she takes her role as a host seriously, and I experienced this to be true! She is a generous host. I felt spoiled by the two delicious meals she cooked each day, and I was privileged to sample a variety of international cuisines. She is an… read more
20 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Eimear & Ian)
This absolutely gorgeous, competent, intelligent, funny Irish couple have made my life so much easier during their stay. I would have loved for them to stay another three months and they will always be welcome again at my place. My compost heap and garden have never look so good. Every task was done with Ian meticulous' rigour and Eimar following… read more
(Excellent)
18 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Eimear & Ian) for host
We were delighted to help Catherine at this workaway in central France for 3 weeks. Her lovely home is very comfortable and we had our own lovely big sunny room and access to her library/yoga room too.
She welcomed us warmly and settled us in and we had our first of many lovely meals together that evening before we started helping the next… read more
She welcomed us warmly and settled us in and we had our first of many lovely meals together that evening before we started helping the next… read more
10 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Slimane)
Slimane stayed with me for fifiteen days and he transformed the jungle I had in my hankerchief size garden into a perfectly ordained and re-styled area which I can admire every morning. I watch the flower plants growing with anticipation as I am sure it is going to look great. Slimane repairs things and take the time to undo and redo until it… read more
(Excellent)
3 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Slimane) for host
je viens de passer 2 agréables semaines chez Catherine , elle a été une magnifique guide pour moi ,en m’emmenant visiter plusieurs endroits, villes, etc etc et avec beaucoup d’ explications comme un vrai guide. Pour ce qui concerne les repas, ça je peux vous dire que c’est une vraie cheffe, elle adore cuisiner donc vous mangerez à votre faim. Le… read more
8 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Emeline) for host
Staying with Catherine was an absolute joy. I feel very lucky that I was able to stay with her for two months. The daily tasks she gives are varied, interesting, and well suited to your personal strengths. I was never bored and never given a task that felt like too much work! Her cooking is among the best food I've ever had, and she really spoils… read more
4 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Emeline)
I can only highly recommend Emeline. She is a discreet, friendly and intelligent young woman. At times, during my rest time in the afternoon, I did not even know if she was in as she was so quiet. We had fun doing some tourism around the Loire area. The best thing is she was so open to try all foods, African, Lebanese and yes of course French...… read more
(Excellent)
30 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Karine) for host
It was amazing, this was my first Workaway experience, Catherine was so kind everyday was different, you can feel home in her place. Catherine took care of me when I was sick, she assigned me small things to do like bringing " les baguettes de la boulangerie", prepare the rooms for the guest putting some stuff in the fridge, some laundry. I… read more
8 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
Having Julia around was a Godsend... I learn so much about China and Cambridge in such a short time! All the preconcived ideas you may have about other cultures were debated every night after dinner. Such an intelligent young lady who is going to make a difference in the future I am so sure of it... I loved her cooking and for once I was the one… read more
(Excellent)
5 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
I spent 3 weeks with Catherine and I am so so grateful for this experience. Catherine is one of the most vivid, kind-hearted, compassionate, experienced, adventurous, and generous people I’ve ever met. She’s a whole package and very lovable:))) She really went out of her way to ensure that I’ve got the most out of this experience. She took me to a… read more
25 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Leah)
Leah is a calm, discreet woman of many talents! She did not need to be asked, she just saw the work and quietly did it. She is also a great artist and she did a mural capturing my wishes with expertise and talent. My courtyard is now a piece of Tasmania. I recommend highly any host contemplating to have Leah as a guest and I wish her good luck in… read more
(Excellent)
25 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Leah) for host
If you enjoy good food and historical French countryside, this is the place. The work you'll do at Catherine's depends on the day, each day is something different. You'll stay busy for the most part and she'll always have something for you to do and you may be given a big project based on your skills, my project was a mural. She's a chef and makes… read more
3 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Elena)
Wonderfully endearing Helena! I recommend her to any host…. Helpful, awareness of her environment and definitely a really nice young girl. Loved all our interactions and cultural exchanges. She deserves a happy and fulfilling life.
(Excellent)
3 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Elena) for host
Staying at Catherine's was my first Workaway experience and it has been awesome! I learned lots of new things and acquired new skills ranging from gardening to PC maintenance. Catherine is an excellent ambassador of the department and region, she has shown me the treasures of the territory, we visited lots of beautiful places and I am extremely… read more
25 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Diara)
Diara is a great young woman, very attentive and discreet. It was a pleasure to have her around as she saw the work that needed doing without even me asking... She managed really well my migrant guests who all fell in love with her (who wouldn't?), teaching them English and going for walks or visiting Bourges with them. Diara just need a bit more… read more
(Excellent)
24 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Diara) for host
I had the opportunity of spending 17 days with Catherine and the boys. It was a wonderful experience, full of culture and interesting discoveries. Catherine is an excellent host, she made me visit many amazing places and she's a wonderful guide as well! I hope to get the chance to come back in Fussy one day. Thanks again Catherine!
24 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Diane)
Diane is an excellent yoga instructeur and she has managed to motivate me in doing regular sessions and learning a few poses.
It was unfortunate that her health was not good during her short stay because I had lots of activities planned for the relaxation time.
I have the art work left to remember her passage...
Good luck in future
It was unfortunate that her health was not good during her short stay because I had lots of activities planned for the relaxation time.
I have the art work left to remember her passage...
Good luck in future
(Very good)
24 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Diane) for host
Catherine was so good at taking care of my medical needs as I was having a health challenge with an infection. I appreciate how I felt safe because of that. Because of an infection my time there was not as good as it could have been.
She didn't have me work very hard and was so open to what my skills were to utilize my talents. The days were… read more
She didn't have me work very hard and was so open to what my skills were to utilize my talents. The days were… read more
24 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Maddy)
Maddy is hard working, pleasant chap wit an interesting view on life! I 'll have him back a fourth time and a fifth if I can as he is a top workawayer... Give him a task and he will find a way of doing it even if it is the first time! I love inquiring and curious minds. Hope you will come back soon and I highly recommend Maddy as a workawayer to… read more
(Excellent)
23 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Maddy) for host
I had the pleasure of staying with Catherine AGAIN!! This is the third time I’ve been back to Catherine’s place.
Firstly the food is amazing! She is an amazing person and even more of an amazing chef!!
The work I did during my short stay was some maintenance on the rooms and the restaurant. It is always a pleasure helping and staying with… read more
Firstly the food is amazing! She is an amazing person and even more of an amazing chef!!
The work I did during my short stay was some maintenance on the rooms and the restaurant. It is always a pleasure helping and staying with… read more
29 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Florian)
(Negative)
24 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lucas & Daiana) for host
What to say?? We would have a lot of things to say about our month there. Catherine is amazing, she is really friendly and likes to spend time with the workawayers. She also cooks great and different everyday. For us, it was like staying with a cool aunt: we had interesting and funny conversations, she took us to different places and she cared… read more
17 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucas & Daiana)
What a great couple!!!! I would have loved them to stay forever... They have been with me for a month and the time has flown. They have helped me in every way they could... Sorting out some administration (both accountant!!), potted plants, re-organised shelves, attic... I just had the best time, laughing and telling each other's life story and… read more
(Excellent)
1 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Joaquin & Michelle) for host
We stayed with Catherine almost a month, and it was our first workaway experience, everything was great. Catherine is a very generous person, she is very dedicated in what she does everyday, also she is an amazing chef, we ate delicious food every single day. About the job, it was different every day, some days were relaxed and others were more… read more
23 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Anthony & Amy)
Anthony and Amy stayed only a couple of weeks and it was an interesting experience with a drain to be completed on the end of my courtyard... Anthony did not have the skills to do this and lots of advice came from everywhere!!! Neighbours, migrants... Everyone helped so although, I had anticipated the work to take little more than a couple of… read more
(Excellent)
13 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Anthony & Amy) for host
We spent two weeks with Catherine and really enjoyed our stay. Catherine runs the hotel and restaurant on her own and she never stops! We really admired her attitude with taking in migrants, not a lot of people would be able to do what she does. The work was not hard, but we were always kept busy. Catherine taught us a lot about French food and… read more
29 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Otoniel & Azuani)
Just a great couple! They were happy, able, efficient and taught me lots of things about Mexican life. They really helped and were a great support when I had an electrical problem, specially Otto who really tried very hard to find out where the fault was while Azzu just did wonders with her swan towel folding for my guests. I wish them the best… read more
(Excellent)
30 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Otoniel & Azuani) for host
The experience that we lived with Catherine was so great! She is a brave woman and it is amazing the way how she deals with the challenges.
Thanks Catherine, because you took time to show us the wonders of the surroundings, to drive us to those many places. We will never forget those walks through the woods, the beach day, the tours through the… read more
Thanks Catherine, because you took time to show us the wonders of the surroundings, to drive us to those many places. We will never forget those walks through the woods, the beach day, the tours through the… read more
29 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Arianna & Giacomo)
What a lovely couple... I just cried when they left and they only stayed a short time! I miss our "aperitivos" and our talks. They were so helpful and easy going that I could have hosted them for another month. I wish them good luck for the future and hope that their dreams become reality, they deserve it and I am sure they will achieve it because… read more
(Excellent)
28 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Arianna & Giacomo) for host
It was our first workaway and we didn't know what to expect. However... thanks to Catherine, our experience was wonderful. A full immersion in the French culture, especially the French wine culture, and the culture of cooking which was sooo appreciated by us (Italians :D). We loved to spend time with her talking about everything that came into our… read more
29 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rose)
A pleasure to have Rose around for a month... We got on very well and although Rose had never perform some of the task I asked her to do , she did very well in learning fast! I miss our talks about Brazilian culture and life. The days at the beach with the boys were also part of the good memories. I recommend hosting Rose, she is discreet and a… read more
(Excellent)
29 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Rose) for host
My volunteer experience with Catherine was amazing. For 30 days I was able to experience the true French culture. The work is easy and there was a lot of interaction and cultural exchange between me, Catherine and the young refugees. Catherine is an incredibly wise person and all her knowledge is shared pleasantly and simply. And she goes out of… read more
23 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jakob)
Jakob and I got some amazing times and good belly laughs in the evening about our life experiences... I learned heaps about Russian life with him. He appreciated my food and we had good conversations about produce and recipes. I cannot thank Jacob enough to have extended his stay to help me as my only staff was on sick leave.... Unexpectedly!… read more
(Excellent)
22 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jakob) for host
Сatherina is a wonderful person and you can learn a lot from her. Such things as: organization, cooking, wisdom, kindness, responsiveness, hospitality. Over the weekend she showed me sights and I enjoyed traveling together. I was not a perfect workaway, because I made some mistakes, I hope she will forgive me) I will not get upset, if she gives me… read more
20 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Marcelo)
What a nice gentleman this workaway is!! I strongly recommend him as he is mature, sensitive, has empathy and to top it all up inventive, creative and he knows how to sort! My garage has never been so tidy and so is my library with all my book well aligned... Marcello is only young but talking to him you forget his age and almost feel that this… read more
(Excellent)
18 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Marcelo) for host
I spent 3 amzing weeks with Catherina in the L'echalier, she's a friendly and happy person that i'm sure that can get along very well with anybody, the L'echalier is a small and cousi hotel and restaurant, and Catherine is the boss, manager and cook! very skilled cook! Im sure that you will try many diferents homemade jams, diferent kind of… read more
18 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Luis martinez & Caraveo)
Luiz and Yasmin were the ideal workaway and I can only do one thing... If you searching for a happy, reliable and willing workawayers, TAKE THEM!!! Yasmin sings while working and laughs most of the time... Luiz is serious but so eager to please. They came at Christmas time which is always hectic but they rose to the challenge and decorated my… read more
(Excellent)
17 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Luis martinez & Caraveo) for host
we spend a month with catherine and our experience was amazing, she's super friendly, and all the time, she help us to understand the french culture ( social life, traditional food, the french ways to do several things, cuisine, etc.), she also share with us her knowledge about france and australia, she's a human encyclopedia!! there's no subject… read more
15 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Claudio)
I really enjoyed having Claudio around... He is a nice young man as he took over my kitchen and made the greatest pizza despite the fact that my oven is not a pizza oven!!! He cooked me nice meals to let me have a rest from having to think at what to put on the table at times. He translated my webpage into Italians... We went to Clos Lucé, the… read more
(Excellent)
12 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Claudio) for host
It was my first Workaway's experience and It had a great time there. Catherine is a wonderful woman! I love her life and how she has taken care of me. She teaches me a lot of things with cookings and hotel business. We had a great cultural exchange between French and Italian culture. She has lots of things to teach you!
If you don't understand… read more
If you don't understand… read more
10 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
Catherine is a fantastic host and a legendary chef. She makes such a variety of food, one could not possibly get board of eating lunch with Catherine, dinners in her resturant or trying homemade jams and marmalade’s at breakfast. Even though I couldn’t stay long, Catherine kindly took time out of her busy day to show me around Borges and took… read more
10 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Peter)
I strongly recommend Peter to anyone who needs good company and some maintenance. Peter fitted in nicely in and although his stay was short, the work he did for me was great. Putting up mirrors in my bathroom and shelves in my bar will make my life easier in the future. He is a kind, thoughtful person and we share our life experiences. He briefed… read more
(Excellent)
27 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Allan)
It was nice to meet Alan and to hear his life project... When he was with me, he made a "boite à lire" , painted it and decorated it and the result was great! He also changed photos on my website and took some really good shots of my hotel rooms. He made a good chili con carne and a great guacamole so we enjoyed sharing our food culture. I wish… read more
(Excellent)
15 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Allan) for host
Such a great host! Catherine is an experienced woman in many fields, her passion is to cook but also to create events and projects related to food, cultures and people, she's open and interesting, always generous and well organised, there's a lot to learn from her and I think she gives an example in many ways of the way she sees the world.
It was… read more
It was… read more
16 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Cassie & Damon) for host
Many French people we talked to said 'why on earth are you going to Bourges'. Well, Catherine is the reason one goes to Bourges. She is a wonderful person, a French Aussie, which we loved. The food is beyond amazing, but all the reviews will tell you that. Catherine is very generous with her very valuable time, we weren't there long but we still… read more
30 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Cassie & Damon)
This young couple were a Godsend... after another workawayer let me down for the month of August. Damon fixed up a couple of electrical board which was very much needed and Cassie helped in the kitchen and the garden... i had to get used to the Ozie accent again but I just have to now highly recommend Cassie and Damon to host looking for cheerful,… read more
(Excellent)
15 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Luiza) for host
J'étais avec Catherine pour tout le mois de juillet et ce sont les meilleures vacances que j'ai pu avoir. C'était ma première expérience Workaway. J'ai adoré prendre soin du jardin et regarder les oiseaux dans le nid dans votre jardin.
J'ai aussi aidé aux activités de cuisine et j'ai beaucoup appris en voyant Catherine cuisiner. Je n'avais jamais… read more
J'ai aussi aidé aux activités de cuisine et j'ai beaucoup appris en voyant Catherine cuisiner. Je n'avais jamais… read more
2 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Luiza)
Luiza has just left and I am going to miss her. She was a wonderful workawayer.... I loved taking her around castles ( she liked castles!!) and do we have a lot around here. She was helpful and did a great job with my garden. The roses bloomed and my plants loved so did my cats!!! They got so many cuddles that I don't know if I will be able to… read more
(Excellent)
21 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lucas) for host
I had the chance to meet Catherine for my first time as a workawayer, i told her that i wanted to be a chef( I still want to) so she took me into the kitchen to help and this has been such a great experience to learn from her, a very interesting character to talk with since she travelled all over the world and knows a lot of things about food,… read more
2 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucas)
Lucas has just completed a month with me and it has been a good experience. He is a very discreet and helpful young man who is eager to learn. He has mainly help me in the kitchen and I can understand why he wants to be a chef... Even if I tried to tell him what a demanding job it is. He is reliable and I recommend him highly specially if you need… read more
(Excellent)
6 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Vinicio)
What a pleasure to have Venicio in my house for this past month and a half!!! I heard "d'acccord" (OK) all the time to all the tasks I asked him to do.... I recommend Venicio to all host as he cares about people and he is so thankful for all the things you do for him! Never left the table without thanking me for the meal, never came back from a… read more
(Excellent)
1 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Vinicio) for host
I had a very good Time in the Echalier, Catherine is a really nice personne , that teached me a lot of things during my stay.
She always saw me like a friend and she introduced me her relatives and friends which was really nice for me. Also she showed me the beautiful places that are arround her Town.
The food that she prepares is delicious and… read more
She always saw me like a friend and she introduced me her relatives and friends which was really nice for me. Also she showed me the beautiful places that are arround her Town.
The food that she prepares is delicious and… read more
7 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Renaud & Juliette)
Quelle belle rencontre avec Renaud, Juliette et Ella! A part le fait que j'ai appelé Renaud... Arnaud pour la première semaine, tout c'est bien passé. Comme je ne suis pas née avec un ordinateur ou un smart phone, Renaud a eu une patience extraordinaire avec l'entreprise de téléphonie Orange, les caisses enregistreuses Clyo et la comptable de la… read more
(Excellent)
6 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Renaud & Juliette) for host
Nos trois semaines passées chez Catherine ont été géniales! C'était notre deuxième expérience workaway et nous sommes très heureux de l'avoir passée là! Catherine est une super hôte! Elle est très accueillante, sa cuisine est délicieuse, elle a toujours des histoires et anecdotes à partager! Nous n'avons pas eu le temps de nous ennuyer, entre les… read more
30 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (ErikaJohanna)
This girl can do everything!!! She cooks, she can use a sewing machine, she cleans, she organizes!!! Boy do I miss her... Erika is one the best workawayer I have had and I have had a few. She is efficient, fast learner, incredibly capable and above all a wonderful companion. It has been such a pleasure having her and as she appreciated my food and… read more
(Excellent)
22 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (ErikaJohanna) for host
Catherine was my fourth host, and she really knows what’s Workaway all about!
I felt immediately at home chez Catherine and my 5 weeks with her just flew by, too fast I might ad. Catherine is one of the most warm hearted and helpful persons that I have ever met. I learned a lot about French cuisine, culture and habits, all thanks to Catherine.… read more
I felt immediately at home chez Catherine and my 5 weeks with her just flew by, too fast I might ad. Catherine is one of the most warm hearted and helpful persons that I have ever met. I learned a lot about French cuisine, culture and habits, all thanks to Catherine.… read more
10 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Yuriy)
Great to have Yuryi around my place... He appreciated my food which for this, he gets 5 stars but apart from that aspect, he helped a lot with 2 rooms that he renovated with 4 other workawayers. Despite some earlier communication problems (my fault! I don't speak Russian!!), we got on fine and Yuryi with his broken English and my Brazilian… read more
(Excellent)
10 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Yuriy) for host
This month in France is imbedded in my memory. Catherine is a wonderful chef and fan of organic food from neigbour farms. Apparently, that's why I felt great and my health improved. I got acquainted with the medieval city of Bourges and thanks to Catherine with surrounding castles and towns. There was an especially interesting mineral wine tour to… read more
7 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Matheus & Juliana)
Juliana and Matheus fitted very well and we had lots of fun, specially for the Brazilian theme night and there input into the culture and the food of their country impress my customers. They got engaged just after their stay in my place and I am sure they will have a long and happy life together! I wish them happiness in their new venture in… read more
(Excellent)
5 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Matheus & Juliana) for host
We stayed 4 weeks with Catherine and we had a wonderful experience.. Catherine is a very open-minded host, funny, hard-worker and an amazing chef. Catherine took us to know Bourges, local market, walking in the forest, etc. We had the opportunity to try a lot of different dishes and she was very kind to accept the challenge of cooking vegetarian… read more
16 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Michelle & Robert) for host
Catherine is a terrific host! We stayed with her for about a month this fall. What made her an exceptional host is that she served us 3 fresh, homemade, amazing meals each day and she took time to show us around the region on her very limited free time. As city-folk, perhaps our favorite excursion was going to the farm to pick fresh fruits and… read more
3 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Michelle & Robert)
What a pleasure to have had this charming couple in my place for a month... They ate eveything I put on their plates and THAT has to be worth 5 stars already. Their arrival coincided with my only staff being ill and they took on her job with enthusiasm and professionalism. It was so great to be able to rely on them as they really did a brilliant… read more
(Excellent)
12 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Kathy) for host
Three weeks with Catherine Brys and I'm slightly heavier (the food is too good ), have some great memories and I learned a lot about cooking by observing Catherine in the kitchen -- she is a passionate expert when it comes to food and wine. She is also extremely generous about showing her 'workaways' around the countryside and the surprising town… read more
12 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Kathy)
Kathy was just fantastic.... She stayed with me for 3 weeks and as we worked together many years ago in Tasmania, we had a lot of common memories. She re-organized my hotel reception which really needed a good tidy up and my garden has never look so good! I cannot wait until spring as Kathy and 2 other workawayers Michelle and Robert work under… read more
(Excellent)
3 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Chiara)
Clearly Chiara is a wonderful young woman and I so enjoyed her short stay. She could see when and where I needed help. We had lots of fun together talking about our life experiences. And she enjoyed the trips to visit Sancerre and got on well with my niece Hawa.... But the most precious times were when she talked about food and I realise how much… read more
(Excellent)
2 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Chiara) for host
I stayed only 9 days with Catherine but they were full of amazing and unforgettable moments.
As she is taking care about her lovely hotel, she will take care to you in the same way.
We had a lot of fun togheter and I experienced all the things explained in the description above.
She brought me gently in her world and it was just amazing!!!
She… read more
As she is taking care about her lovely hotel, she will take care to you in the same way.
We had a lot of fun togheter and I experienced all the things explained in the description above.
She brought me gently in her world and it was just amazing!!!
She… read more
1 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Audrey & Keith)
Nice to have met those two world travellers who have shared their global experience with me. It gave me an insight to area of the world I did not know. My garage has never been so neat and I can find all my tools and all my paints! The front garden looks also well and the plants are grateful of the extra care... Visiting areas around my place was… read more
(Excellent)
30 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Audrey & Keith) for host
We spent a wonderful month with Catherine. Obviously she is a world class cook, but she is also generous with her time and took us sightseeing all around the area. We saw the TinTin castle, went to Sancerre and saw the museum there, and many other trips. We are grateful for what we learned in the kitchen, especially how to debone a whole chicken… read more
14 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (JOU CHUN)
If you happen to have Gina as a workaway, leave her in the kitchen to pot around and she will make you the most amazing desserts ever....She is talented , creative, courageous , tenacious and she will be terribly successful in whatever she wants to do in her life... I hope her dream of opening a french patisserie shop in Taipei becomes a reality… read more
(Excellent)
13 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (JOU CHUN) for host
I stayed with Catherine for a month during Christmas and New Year. It was such a wonderful experience. She is an amazing and passionated cook. She made international cuisines and they are all very tasty. She always makes sure the meals you have are well balanced and the ingredients are fresh and organics. She is very generous and gave me the… read more
21 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Karen & Julian)
Karen was amazing helping Virginie, pealing vegetables and doing lots of odd jobs... She fitted in very well and we had good talks. You are a very sweet girl and I hope you get what you want in life. For sure I will get to Colombia and visit one day... And try that amazing Colombian food you cooked with Julian or was it Sebastian???, your… read more
(Excellent)
20 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Karen & Julian) for host
Katerin is a woman who has the best energy of the world ! We had the beat time of our lifes ! More than a job you will find the time for grow up ! The food is the best ! We don't have how to say thank you to her ! For sure we are gonna come back ! And we are gonna wait for her in Colombia
8 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Ryoma & Machi) for host
Cathrine is kind and powerful host!She always took us to many sight seeing, and we could swim in Matin's pool every afternoon. She knows a lot of French culture and funny story.her neighbors,worker Virginie,her parents were amazing! I could learn to very French cuisine.
Merci !
Merci !
27 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Iain & Angela) for host
Catherine is an excellent host who thrives on first time workawayers like us.
The task of stripping, repairing, papering (ceilings included!) and painting two rooms in just over three weeks called for real effort. Without a week's worth of stripping and prepping by Hugo and Shirley from Venezuela, we would not have finished the second room.… read more
The task of stripping, repairing, papering (ceilings included!) and painting two rooms in just over three weeks called for real effort. Without a week's worth of stripping and prepping by Hugo and Shirley from Venezuela, we would not have finished the second room.… read more
27 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Iain & Angela)
It was a pleasure meeting Angela and Iain. They took on the project of renovating 2 rooms and they were joined by another couple workawayers from Venezuela. It worked very well and the exchange of skills and talents was, I feel, beneficial from all sides.... The challenge of cooking vegetarian food was inspiring for me. Showing them the sight… read more
(Excellent)
27 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Hugo & Shirly)
What a great time we had eating Venezuelien food and talking about a country that I do not know... This couple work together with another Scottish couple to finish renovating 2 rooms and they fitted in well. I recommend them to help in whatever project you may have as they are both versatile and competent... Have a great life and come back… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Phillip)
Yvette and Phil are a gorgeous couple, handsome and clever which helps as they were able to see the work which needed to be done... The garden with all the rain this spring had become a jungle and they tidied that up nicely. They loved all the food I put in front of them... It is so refreshing not to have to deal with special diets as this… read more
(Excellent)
24 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Phillip) for host
Come here and help if you can. You won't regret it!
We were blown away by the quality of the food. It's restaurant quality, you sit with the diners and eat pretty much as they do. It really is fantastic. As is the accompanying wine. Catherine is very generous in feeding her helpers in the same way she treats her guests.
Accommodation was in… read more
We were blown away by the quality of the food. It's restaurant quality, you sit with the diners and eat pretty much as they do. It really is fantastic. As is the accompanying wine. Catherine is very generous in feeding her helpers in the same way she treats her guests.
Accommodation was in… read more
26 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jodi & Adam) for host
Catherine was fantastic! Don't miss the chance to enjoy time with her, see the sights she knows well and of course the beautiful food with her chef hat on. When in our downtime we enjoyed relaxing with her lovely cats and of course sitting over lunch with Virginie and Yvette who despite our terrible french made us welcome and a part of their… read more
7 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jodi & Adam)
Jodi and Adam were great workaways and I would have wished they stayed longer but they had lots of plans for their trip.... I did comply to their wishes of having meat and a glass of wine or two!! They worked so hard to finish my project of repairing and painting my shutters that on their last day they were still putting on the last coat... I… read more
(Excellent)
8 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Vitali)
I have just driven Vitali to his next workaway place and I will miss him terribly. Vitali is a quiet man and is a 5 star workaway. He has fixed so many little nagging problems in my place that everywhere I look I will see his signature work! Two of my rooms have been renovated and beautifully finished, thanks to him. He is appreciative of the… read more
(Excellent)
18 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Emiliano) for host
I have learn a lot at Catherine's place.
She is a professional host and knows the area really well. 5 stars accommodation and meals.
Also she knows a lot of history.
Thank you Catherine for everything, I am really appreciate the visits and the advises.
Bourges and the central area is beautiful place to know with a lot of things to visit, I… read more
She is a professional host and knows the area really well. 5 stars accommodation and meals.
Also she knows a lot of history.
Thank you Catherine for everything, I am really appreciate the visits and the advises.
Bourges and the central area is beautiful place to know with a lot of things to visit, I… read more
18 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Emiliano)
Emiliano stayed with me for a month and it was a pleasure having him around as he is full of good will and wants to learn. Although he did not have some of the "useful" skills I needed, he helped cleaning, gardening and washing up. I recommend him to any host as he is a pleasant young man, willing to experience new challenges. i wish him a good… read more
(Excellent)
4 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Raphael & Migle)
I miss Migle in the kitchen!!! And I can now organise my shoes on the great shelves that Raphael built for me in my previously "cat" room. I loved have this wonderful young couple with me for 3 weeks and they could have stayed as long as they wanted as they were good company and we had good exchange of our cultural differences... Migle cooked me… read more
(Excellent)
3 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Raphael & Migle) for host
Big thanks to Catherine for our 3 weeks stay. As you can see from many feedbacks and pictures, Catherine is an amazing cook and wonderful, friendly, sharing and caring person. Time flew very fast, job was very fair and not that hard ! We helped in the kitchen with cooking and doing the dishes, cleaning rooms and some carpentry such as laying a… read more
4 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Shue Fong Alice)
Having Alice around was a joy... She never stayed still and always looked around for ways to help me. She is an intelligent, well ajusted wonderful woman and I really enjoyed our talks. I really want to become a workaway in KL in her house if she will have me because the exchange of culture was just the best ever!! I have now developped an… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Shue Fong Alice) for host
All I can say, I have a "home" in Fussy...:)
We spent great times together, with Catherine, the neighbours, friends and families, all of them welcomed me like part of the family.
Lots of learnings from Catherine about French cultures, food & cooking, sharing of life experiences, books sharing etc.
I enjoyed the busy days with the team… read more
We spent great times together, with Catherine, the neighbours, friends and families, all of them welcomed me like part of the family.
Lots of learnings from Catherine about French cultures, food & cooking, sharing of life experiences, books sharing etc.
I enjoyed the busy days with the team… read more
11 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Sandy & Will) for host
This was our first experience with work-away. We stayed with Catherine for 3 weeks and spent our mornings renovating/decorating a bedroom, relaxing in the afternoons by the fire and teaching English to two of the staff in the evenings which was a lot of fun. Catherine is an excellent chef and has great knowledge about food. She always fed us well… read more
3 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Brian) for host
Catherine is a excellent host,excellent person and a excellent cook there's not a lot else to say as its been said before over and over again that she is a excellent host and did I mention that she is a excellent cook.
14 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (David & Linda)
Well Linda and David have been great workaways and it was a pleasure having them around... David had a go at a dishwasher which had been laying idle for the past three years and got it going while doing a bit of painting! We had fun visiting monuments and sites around the place and thank God they ate everything I put on the plate... Always a… read more
(Excellent)
8 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (David & Linda) for host
Catherine is a wonderful host and great cook. You will enjoy your time here and you will never be hungry! There are many sights nearby and we appreciated Catherine taking time to show us around.
7 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Jerry)
Morgan and Jerry were great workawayers. Jerry with his passion for wine and food and Morgan who did a great job of decorating doors which otherwise would have just been what they are "doors" but now they are an invitation to dream and let your mind wonder... with Becassine or flying of in a hot air ballon! Jerry shared his many bottles of wines… read more
(Excellent)
5 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Jerry) for host
This was our first Workaway experience and we could not have hoped for anything better. Catherine is an outstanding host and we enjoyed every aspect of our stay, particularly the delicious food that she prepares. Starting our days with homemade jams was something that we especially looked forward to everyday. On the weekends Catherine was happy… read more
25 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Youri)
Having this gorgeous family around was such a pleasure... Violette and Ulysses, the children are the most well behaved, polite and gentle I have ever met... They eat everything you put in front of them and they have a great palate. As for Youri, I can never thank him enough for the work he did for me... THOSE DAM DOORS! Now they are done and… read more
(Excellent)
25 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Youri) for host
Catherine is a wonderfully genuine and generous lady who treated us royally just as part of her family. We are forever grateful for the great conversations, the precious sightseeings, the extraordinary gastronomic meals shared with our lovely American co-workers Morgan and Jerry, for the chance to meet your family, for the afternoons in the pool… read more
19 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Kevin)
Kevin is such a "gentle" man and Mr fixitall that it was a pleasure having him around. We has lots of great chats and I know a little bit more about IDAHO and that area of the US. Kevin was very appreciative of all the food I serve in my restaurant and tried everything which was great... Having such a "man" around the house made my life so much… read more
(Excellent)
18 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Kevin) for host
I loved my time here. The 3 weeks flew by and I'm sure I'll return some day. Catherine was a wonderful and engaging host. Conversation was excellent, the food was amazing and Catherine was gracious with her time touring me around to many of the local sights.
I also really enjoyed the work. It is a nice place and Catherine has a managable list… read more
I also really enjoyed the work. It is a nice place and Catherine has a managable list… read more
5 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
All i CAN say is I cried when they left!
(Excellent)
5 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Catherine was a lovely host with the best food service and also plenty of drinks, the accomodation was great, we had a seperate place to live in. We stayed for three weeks and had a great time. Bourges the local big city is very interesting with lots to see and do and all of the shops you could need. Recommended for those who love food and are… read more
15 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Preston & Megan)
It was great having Preston and Megan around for those 2 weeks and they could have really stayed another 2 weeks as far as I am concerned. They were ressourceful and always eager to help in every way they could. Preston cooked some great St Louis Hot spicy ribs and Megan made a gooey cake which Damien my apprentice devored... Showing them around… read more
(Excellent)
15 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Preston & Megan) for host
We loved our two weeks with Catherine! From the moment we met her, she was eager to share her passion for cooking and culture with us. She is so well informed of Fussy, Bourges, Sancerre, etc and made to to point out all of the places we should visit during our stay. She also included us in some of her social activities, including an incredible… read more
22 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Loren & Emily)
Emily and "Skippy" were gems!!! They both fitted in nicely and it was fun to find out about their projects for the future. I think they will succeed as they are willing to learn... Skippy fixed a lot of little nagging things (door bell that don't ring, light fixtures...) and Emily was a happy soldier taking on my courtyard with the high pressure… read more
(Excellent)
22 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Loren & Emily) for host
Catherine was a generous host, and is a talented cook. We ate better than at any other part of our trip. The workdays were quite fair - you'll have to work, but there will also be plenty of time to explore. We may have been lucky to come during a slow period for the hotel. Catherine was eager to show us special local landmarks that we never would… read more
14 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Eszter) for host
We had our first Workaway experience at Catherine's place and we very much enjoyed working in the kitchen and finishing the renovation of her room. It was fun to do some manual labor after many years of office work and it was great to see the results of our work. In terms of food we recommend her place to people who enjoy eating as she is a very… read more
13 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Eszter)
Ester and Tamas stayed with me for one month and they finalized a project that started 4 months ago so I am happy to say that my "boudoir" is finished and I am enjoying every spare minutes I have!
Tamas enjoyed waiting at the tables in the restaurant and exchanging with my customers even without much knowledge of French while Ester helped doing… read more
Tamas enjoyed waiting at the tables in the restaurant and exchanging with my customers even without much knowledge of French while Ester helped doing… read more
(Very good)
4 Mar 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (FernandoCristina)
Such a nice and interesting couple! They fitted in so well, giving me a hand in all sorts of ways... Fernando loved doing almost everything from filling up the fridges to emptying the garbage! And always singing and happy, questioning all the time and curious about all things about my life and my way of working. I thoroughly enjoyed having… read more
(Excellent)
4 Mar 2015
Left by Workawayer (FernandoCristina) for host
This was our first workaway experience, and a really good one. We were lucky in getting to know the hotel and restaurant, but especially, for Catherine Brys. Chez Catherine is a perfect host.
We shared great moments at the end of the days, talking about, life, philosophy and of course, food: the subject in which Catherine is a complete Master. She… read more
We shared great moments at the end of the days, talking about, life, philosophy and of course, food: the subject in which Catherine is a complete Master. She… read more
21 Dec 2014
Left by Workawayer (Chloe & Maddy) for host
Where do we begin.. Catherine is a fantastic host! we couldn't have asked for a better end to our trip, it felt like coming home before we went home. the food Catherine made was incredible, we're talking 3 course meals twice a day! we we're utterly spoilt! Catherine took us around the local town and shown us all the local sites to see, we felt… read more
16 Dec 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Chloe & Maddy)
I highly recommend this lovely couple who are going to have a special place in my heart. I will look at the work they have done for me everyday and remind me that they did such an excellent job considering that another workaway couple did not turn up to help them on the project... Maddy and Chloe are totally self sufficient and work well togeher.… read more
(Excellent)
25 Nov 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Pierre Christohe)
Pierre has fitted in nicely and he has done an excellent job of my website and i have to thank him for his patience as I have so much work that sometimes I cannot concentrate on his demands to better my web presence... He has been adventurous in fixing the most unusual things like chairs, doors and bits and pieces... I wish him good luck in all… read more
(Excellent)
25 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (Pierre Christohe) for host
Catherine is the nice and honest people I've ever met. She welcomed me with an open heart and mind and let me be part of her life for which I am extremely thankful. Those four weeks I lived with her passed so fast, but still, it feels like I've known her for years. She have an amazing characters with tolerant and open souls, I think I´ve barely… read more
12 Oct 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Jaspreet)
Jaspreet was a great workaway as she took me into her food culture which I cannot wait to experience one day in real life... India has to be one my future destination... Thanks for the sharing!
(Excellent)
12 Oct 2014
Left by Workawayer (Jaspreet) for host
Catherine is such a super smart, super intelligent, super hard-working, super generous, super patient, super young lady and I could run out of all the superlatives if I have to describe her and my experience of staying at her place in Sep 2014.
She has a charming place and she looked after me very well, feeding me all the gluten free food. I… read more
She has a charming place and she looked after me very well, feeding me all the gluten free food. I… read more
25 Jun 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Keith & Eileen)
Just a rewarding time having Keith and Eileen around!
(Excellent)
16 Jun 2014
Left by Workawayer (Keith & Eileen) for host
My husband and I are halfway through our month-long Workaway with Catherine and she is the epitome of a perfect host. There are plenty of projects to work on at her home and the hotel/restaurant she runs primarily by herself. She asks for 5 hours per day which is not difficult to do nor is working more because we really want to finish the… read more
1 Apr 2014
Left by Workawayer (Hanna & Marcus) for host
We have had the privilege to stay and work with Catherine for almost 2 months.
The plan was to stay for 4 weeks but we enjoyed our stay so much that we stayed on.
Let us tell you why we loved this place and why you should not miss it:
1. Catherine: She is an open-minded people lover. She is very easy to get along with and goes out of her way… read more
The plan was to stay for 4 weeks but we enjoyed our stay so much that we stayed on.
Let us tell you why we loved this place and why you should not miss it:
1. Catherine: She is an open-minded people lover. She is very easy to get along with and goes out of her way… read more
