Come and help to estorate an old house in a charming hamlet in Languedoc- Roussillon, France

France

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18/08/2019
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2019

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Description
We have this old house with stone walls in a charming hamlet in Languedoc- Roussillon. This village is actually a port, bordering the Canal du Midi. This canal lined with greenery and old towpaths is classed as an remarkable UNESCO World Heritage site. We fell in love with this romantic spot along the water where live ducks, geese and raccoons ...

Life is sweet here ! For us the point is to finish renovate this old house.

Jean Paul is an educator for children in difficulty and I was in press editor. We have left the city to a new life here, much healthier and quieter! Jean Paul is passionate about cycling. We have been traveling in Europe, Austalia, United States, India, Népal, Hong Kong, Thaïland, Indonésia...
Type of help
Building
Help in the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
After work you can stroll along the canal, on foot or by bike (we have bikes for you) or do what you want !
The village is touristy, there is coffee shops, bookstores, restaurants and artistics shops. the life is very quiet here. We are calms persons who like to be calm. The city (Narbonne) is about 20mn. There is bus to go there.
Help
We need someone quickly to help us finish renovating our house. We only use environmentally friendly materials. For the moment, it's all about painting, ceilings, walls and woodwork.
Languages spoken
français, anglais
Accommodation
You have your privacy room with double bed (160 X 190) and privite bathroom (toilet, shower, lavabo) with a view of a pretty square planted with mulberry trees.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
4 hours a day, 6 days a week

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The canal near the house

Feedback left by and about host (8)

04/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Lena)

Lena est adorable, discrète et fait très bien son travail. Elle est attentive aux règles de la maison et s'adapte très bien à toutes situations. ma fille l'a adorée. C'est avec grand plaisir que nous l'avons accueillie à la maison. Je lui souhaite de poursuivre sa voie et de réussir dans ses projets, et qui sait, peut être la reverrons-nous… read more

(Very good )

03/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lena) for host

I spend a wonderful week in this beautiful area with Isabelle and her family. The work wasn’t too hard and very rewarding and they always made sure that I took enough breaks. I spent my free time riding one of their bikes along the Canal, strolling through the little village and Isa always made sure to include me in all the family activities. I… read more

(Excellent )

04/11/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (kevin)

Kevin and Sylvia arrived at home as they went : on their wonderful bike, smiling and happy to travel this manner across Europe. In addition to being curious and courageous people, going to meet passionate about cycling and artists of all kinds like them, they are workers who deserve to be known. Kevin and Sylvia were immediately adapted to the… read more

(Excellent )

03/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (kevin) for host

We spent one week with Isabelle and Jean Paul, their friends and the cats. We worked hard, we were fed well, we slept well, we worked hard some more.... Isabelle and Jean Paul are very generous, fun to work with and they make sure you have a nice time and that you don't work too hard, because the nature of the work is tough, dusty building site… read more

(Excellent )

30/09/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Susana)

We received Susana home for 15 days and during this period we became friends. Susana is a very nice person to live, smiling, full of positive energy and always ready to help. It was very easy to share our lives as Susana easily adapts to the situation and is always looking to experience new things. In our house to renovate Susana was a great help,… read more

(Excellent )

18/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (Susana) for host

I had a superb time during my two weeks stay with Isa and Jean Claude. They made me feel at home at once, taking me out to see the pretty villages around and markets or to join a meal with their friends. Isa is a great cook, and only uses organic ingredients so super healthy and tasty, and you won't be hungry! They live in a small and quiet… read more

(Excellent )

15/09/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Joseph)

Joseph has only a short time with us, a short week, but we had time to get to know him because he is a very warm person, easy to access, very aware of others and especially very mature for his age! Besides Joseph came to us when we had a hard enough job to do. We had to dig in our future kitchen to redo the floor with a drain and a wall of stone… read more

(Excellent )

14/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (Joseph) for host

I worked with Isa and John-Paul for a week. It was a very nice week. The work is hard but, it is fair. Many breaks are taken to rest and hydrate. We break for a good organic lunch shared together. Isa includes you in her outings with friends and invites you to do things with her. In only one week we went to the beach for a birthday party,… read more

(Excellent )

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