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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
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Interests
NatureYoga / WellnessArchitectureArt & designCooking & foodDIY & craftsDrawing & paintingHistoryLanguagesMusicPerforming artsCultureEvents & socialPetsSustainabilityCultural 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
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: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I need practice (and help?) to improve my French.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!
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Let me know about your van, I'll measure the space!
Can possibly accept pets
Let me know about your pet(s) and their requirements
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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Thank you again Andrew for the nice evenings, your… read more
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Thank you again Andrew for the nice evenings, your… read more
Unfortunately there was insufficient… read more
They were willing to help with anything asked of them (a wide variety as we were hosting a concert and art exhibition).
Blake's French is excellent, as is his knowledge of French history and culture. Danny didn't have a chance here to use is… read more
One of the best parts was Minerve! It was the… read more
I got to experience and do many things, learnt and tasted a lot about beer and brewing, got to go along to various french markets and festivals.
Overall a wonderful stay and workaway, where I was taken very well care of!
The work Was very diverse..
painting furnitures, helping at the Market, and some cleaning stuff around the House.
It was a… read more
There was nothing that she wasn’t willing to try, with enthusiasm, good humour (and great patience with my poor French) and if she didn’t have a task to hand she’d find one!
As my first workawayer her experience was invaluable in my learning how to be a good host.
I can confirm the… read more