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Host rating
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Last replied
16 Jan 2023
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Description
We are a couple in our 50’s. Our daughter (aged 28) is also with us for a few months while we settle in. . we have two dogs and a cat. We are looking for help with decorating and setting up the potager/vegetable garden. Any help with improving our spoken French would also be very much appreciated! We are also happy to help anybody looking to improve their English.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Animal Care
Language practice
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Main language is English so more than happy to help with language skills. There are lots of gems up in the attic if anybody has an interest in old books etc.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We moved into the chateau in July and have lots of decorating and renovating to do. We will also be in desperate need of help from anybody with gardening experience in setting up a sizeable potager/vegetable garden. Looking for help as soon as possible.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Chinese (Cantonese): FluentThis host offers a language exchange
we would very much welcome the opportunity to practice our basic french. Also very happy to help somebody with their english speaking skills
Accommodation
We can offer accommodation either in the chateau or in the attached gite.
What else ...
We are located within an hour of Moulins, Vichy and Roanne. You can walk into town where there are a few restaurants, bakeries etc. Lyon is less than 2 hours away also. Lapalisse and Digoin are both 25 minutes away.There is a pool and a tennis court within the grounds which can be used. we also have bicycles if anybody wants to explore the local countryside on two wheels!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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