Gardening, woods and fresh air in the countryside, simple life in Perche Sarthois, France

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  Description

  I’m Jean-Christophe, and I need help to take care of my garden in the countryside during the weekends ! I like talking, exchanging, and meeting new people.
  
  I offer short stays with me during the week-ends for 1 or 2 peoples to help me with this big garden ! Gardening, weeding, taking care of the trees and the flowers, small projects, there is always something to do ! Depending on the season tasks changes a lot.
  I do not require more than 2-3 hours a day, to let you chill and enjoy the countryside the rest of the day
  
  My house is in Perche Sarthois, and is a beautiful 19th century house in the middle of meadows, fruit trees and century-old trees. It is 2 hours by road or train from Paris.
  
  The English-style park requires regular care for the beauty of the place.
  We have a lot of fruits and vegetable : apples pears strawberries blackberries pumpkins artichokes cabbage etc. We use those for our personal use. During Spring time, the garden has a lot of flowers too !
  
  The countryside is peaceful and hilly, close to animals. We are surrounded by hundred of cows and horses. If you love nature, you will love your time here. If you’re keen to cultural and touristic destinations, we are close to Chateau de la Loire.
  
  You will have breakfast, lunch and dinner, all typically french, coming for the most part either from the garden or from small producers in the region. We ensure short-circuit -organic- and quality food
  
  je propose des courts séjours à la campagne (2 heures de route ou de train ) dans le Perche Sarthois , dans une belle maison du XIX ème siècle au milieu des prés, arbres fruitiers et arbres centenaires .
  Le parc à l'anglaise nécessite un soin régulier pour la beauté du lieu.
  La campagne est paisible et vallonnée , à proximité des animaux .
  Nous veillons à une alimentation de circuits courts -bio- et de qualité

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Language practice

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Sustainability

  

  Farming

  

  Events & social

  

  Self development

  

  Culture

  

  Plant care

  

  Languages

  

  Music

  

  Gardening

  

  History

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Performing arts

  

  Art & design

  

  Architecture

  

  Winter sports

  

  Hiking

  

  Mountain

  

  Cycling

  

  Water sports

  

  Adventure sports

  

  Nature

  

  Outdoor activities
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I offer accommodation, an in-depth rural experience and a glimpse into local history and culture on weekends to decompress from the hustle and bustle of the city.
  
  The house has a large library.
  Artistic and cultural heritage of the Loire castles nearby.
  Plus there are opportunities for local hikes or bikes tour in the nearby hills and forest.
  
  Je propose un hébergement et une expérience rurale approfondie les week-ends pour décompresser des tumultes de la ville. La maison dispose d'une grande bibliothèque. Patrimoine artistique et culturel des châteaux de la Loire à proximité

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  Help

  We need help in our big garden : gardening, harvesting fruits in the fall, preparing jams, watering vegetables, introduction to cuttings, small tasks in the house
  
  Aide dans le jardinage , récoltes des fruits à l'automne , préparation des confitures. Arrosage du potager , initiation au bouturage

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  German: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  Je suis curieux pour apprendre en échange les bases d'une nouvelle langue
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  Accommodation

  Country room - independent bathroom. Comfortable but quite cool in winter Kitchen to share or cooking together - cosy fireplace
  
  
  Chambre à la campagne - salle de bain indépendante. Comfortable mais assez fraiche en hivers
  Cuisine à partager- cheminée

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  What else ...

  I’m working in Paris during the week, that’s why I can go to my house only in the weekends
  I can pick you up from the nearest train station @ la Ferté bernard / Vendôme - Villiers-sur-Loir TGV or you can hitch hike !
  
  You will have a lot of spare time to enjoy nature :)
  
  Je vous prend en charge depuis la gare la plus proche @ la Ferté bernard / Vendôme - Villiers-sur-Loir TGV

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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