DIY home decorating projects and learn about brewing beer in Homps, France

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    In the Minervois midway between the beautiful cities of Narbonne and Carcassonne close by the Canal du Midi. Black Mountains to the north, Pyrenees to the south, beautiful beaches to the East, there really is so much to do here. I bought a bakery and am turning it into a craft brewery, with little help from the dog and two cats. That keeps me really busy so the gardening and building renovations (mainly just painting and decorating actually) are getting neglected. Also, lots of my customers speak English so my French isn't improving. If you can help out with any of these, or want to learn how to brew, this is a wonderful place to be! Lac de Jouarres, (swim/kayak/sunbathe) 15 minute walk. Minerve - ancient fortified capital and amazing geology 60 minute cycle. Mediaeval Carcassonne 22 minutes (1€) by train. Roman (and modern) Narbonne 13 minutes (1€) by train. Canal du Midi - 5 minute walk. Homps has 8 restaurants and a supermarket open 7 days a week! Olonzac has restaurants, shops, bars and a weekly market

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Nature
    Yoga / Wellness
    Architecture
    Art & design
    Cooking & food
    DIY & crafts
    Drawing & painting
    History
    Languages
    Music
    Performing arts
    Culture
    Events & social
    Pets
    Sustainability
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I'm happy to help with your English. This region is packed with history and natural beauty. There may be opportunity to learn about beer making.

  • Help

    Help

    The garden is getting neglected and I could do with some help with cleaning, painting and decorating. Also I really need help and encouragement with my French!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    I need practice (and help?) to improve my French.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You'll have your own bedroom and be the only user of the family bathroom unless there are other guests. The living space is a big open plan kitchen/dining/living room with a big terrace and there's a big garden if you need more space!

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Let me know about your van, I'll measure the space!

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Let me know about your pet(s) and their requirements

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 566223373999

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