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Join a couple in their sixties and enjoy life in beautiful Provence around Marseille, France

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  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello
    We are a couple ( In our sixties ) living around Aix en Provence ( 12 kms) and Marseille ( 45 kms ) , The sea is about 1h from our house .We are based in a small village Vauvenargues in the beautiful country side with beautiful walks , cycling tracks in the forest ,relax and calm atmosphere. Vauvenargues is located in the National Nature Reserve of Sainte-Victoire . We would like to offer somebody accomodations and food in exchange for light help. One of our daugther lives in Ireland and our main motivation is to improve our spoken english . We have two bikes and the workwayers can use them . It's new the family grows we have a young dog Ulysse and two young cats Filou and Stella.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Discovering the Provençal heritage , the Calanques of Marseille , Marseille city and Aix en provence , Mountain Sainte Victoire ... Picasso Cezanne and a lot of beautiful things .

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We need help mainly for gardening in our organic vegetable gardens in Vauvenargues and in our family home in Marseille and also we need help for DIY around or in the house .

  • Languages spoken

    French: Fluent
    English: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    An exclusive bedroom with a double bed for the workawayer , shared bathroom . We cook simple meals with local products and good wine .

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Visited the town Marseille , Aix en provence , go to the sea , the beach or the Calanques of Marseille . Hiking in the Sainte Victoire mountain just close to our house .You can use the bus for go to Aix en provence , the sea and Marseille .

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 3-4 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 562957555182

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