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Hello, we are two gay men.
Paul (55 years old) & Pierre-Yves (52 years old)
We are horticulturalists.
Gay guys are welcome.
Paul is native origionally from Paris, Pierre-Yves, from Lyon,
Here we speak mostly in french, we hope this is not an obstacle for you, we wil be glad to improuve your french.
Paul speak some English,
We live with two cats in a peaceful location in the French countryside. Our farmhouse, built over 200 years ago in local stone, is full of charm and features.
This life is a real pleasure for us, and we love sharing it with people who appreciate peace and quiet, far from the city!
We are very sociable.
Life at home is very simple; we eat lunch and dinner together. We would be happy sharing all meals during your stay. During the week we prepare all the meals, but on the weekend you must participate in their preparation.
Our life revolves mainly around outdoor work, in all weather conditions.
We run a nursery from home, which leaves us little free time to maintain the house and garden.
We don't ask volunteers to participate in professional activities. We ask them for help in our personal lives. Our projects therefore include gardening and clearing land.
We'r not looking to replace locally paid tradespeople with unpaid volunteers.
Given the nature of these tasks, we favor men.
We are openly gay and therefore LGBT-friendly. If you are homophobic, it goes without saying that you'd be better off finding another place to live.
Gay men are welcome.
At the heart of our property, you'll find a large and charming swimming pool, away from the prying eyes of the neighbors, which allows us to practice naturism.
Our house has Wi-Fi and high-speed internet.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
House sitting
Interests
Vegetarian or vegan
Culture
Pets
Farming
LGBTQ
Gardening
Beach
Hiking
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We will be happy to teach you French, our native language, to help you discover French culture.
We will teach you horticultural techniques and give advice for your plants. We will share with you our passion for flowers.
Help
Workawayers are only helping in our private home and private garden,and not with any business-related tasks.
We need help with garden. We chop wood for heating in winter.
We sometimes need help with meal preparation when we don't have time to do it.
In summer, we try to be self-sufficient and grow our own vegetables, so the volunteer is in charge of the vegetable garden, weeding and harvesting.
We are sometimes away, so we need help looking after the house for a few days.
Of cours, we'r not looking to replace locally paid tradespeople with unpaid volunteers.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
Initially, we have for the volunteers a bedroom and private bathroom.
Our meals times are flexible. Paul is French and pride himself on his cooking skills. we hope that these pleasures may be share.
Paul is a vegetarian, so there is no meat in the meals he cook.
For logistical reasons, your arrival at our house will be on Monday and your departure on Friday.
During the week we prepare all the meals, but on the weekend you must participate in their preparation.
What else ...
The house is located close to the Bordeaux airport.We are between Perigueux station and Angouleme station, and transport can be arranged. The larger towns with all their attraction's are not far.In this area people largely very sociable, that said the setting in which the house is found really offers the choice of nice peace and quiet and/or the social experience from living and speaking, working/thinking in French . For your free time we lend you bikes.
Merci and we hope to speak to welcoming you à la maison soon,
Paul & Pierre-Yves.
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?
One
My animals / pets
Blush
Host ref number: 569879378863
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17 Nov 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Yolo)
Yolo est resté 15 jours chez nous.
Il nous a apporté une aide précieuse.
Il comprend très vite ce qu'on lui demande et travaille consciencieusement.
Malgré la barrière de la langue, nous avons quand même eu des échanges très intéressants, il nous a appris beaucoup sur son pays.
Nous avons eu de bonne conversation autour de la table.
Nous avons… read more
Il nous a apporté une aide précieuse.
Il comprend très vite ce qu'on lui demande et travaille consciencieusement.
Malgré la barrière de la langue, nous avons quand même eu des échanges très intéressants, il nous a appris beaucoup sur son pays.
Nous avons eu de bonne conversation autour de la table.
Nous avons… read more
(Excellent
)
18 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Jaime & Giles) for host
Paul and Pierre-Yves want things done in a certain, exact fashion, so to show initiative meant opening myself up to being told off and laughed / sneered at. In NZ we value initiative and have a kinder way of saying things, so these comments built into a big break in confidence for me. I discovered that it was better to simply do exactly as… read more
18 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Alina) for host
J’ai passé deux semaines chez Paul et Pierre-Yves et je me suis sentie très à l’aise chez eux : ils sont très accueillants, ouverts et m’ont montré avec beaucoup de plaisir la langue française – ma liste de nouveau vocabulaire est d’ailleurs énorme maintenant !
Concernant leur ferme où j’ai vécu et travaillé pendant ces deux semaines, Paul et… read more
Concernant leur ferme où j’ai vécu et travaillé pendant ces deux semaines, Paul et… read more
16 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Alina)
Alina est resté deux semaines chez nous.
Ce fut une expérience formidable !
Elle a mis tout son cœur au travail, toujours prête à rendre service.
Nous avons dû nous absenter pendant les weekends pour notre travail, elle a su garder et gérer la maison.
Nous avons eu des échanges très intéressants. Elle s'intéresse à tout, est curieuse de tout,… read more
Ce fut une expérience formidable !
Elle a mis tout son cœur au travail, toujours prête à rendre service.
Nous avons dû nous absenter pendant les weekends pour notre travail, elle a su garder et gérer la maison.
Nous avons eu des échanges très intéressants. Elle s'intéresse à tout, est curieuse de tout,… read more
(Excellent
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17 Nov 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Yolo)
Yolo est resté 15 jours chez nous.
Il nous a apporté une aide précieuse.
Il comprend très vite ce qu'on lui demande et travaille consciencieusement.
Malgré la barrière de la langue, nous avons quand même eu des échanges très intéressants, il nous a appris beaucoup sur son pays.
Nous avons eu de bonne conversation autour de la table.
Nous avons… read more
Il nous a apporté une aide précieuse.
Il comprend très vite ce qu'on lui demande et travaille consciencieusement.
Malgré la barrière de la langue, nous avons quand même eu des échanges très intéressants, il nous a appris beaucoup sur son pays.
Nous avons eu de bonne conversation autour de la table.
Nous avons… read more
(Excellent)
18 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Jaime & Giles) for host
Paul and Pierre-Yves want things done in a certain, exact fashion, so to show initiative meant opening myself up to being told off and laughed / sneered at. In NZ we value initiative and have a kinder way of saying things, so these comments built into a big break in confidence for me. I discovered that it was better to simply do exactly as… read more
18 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Alina) for host
J’ai passé deux semaines chez Paul et Pierre-Yves et je me suis sentie très à l’aise chez eux : ils sont très accueillants, ouverts et m’ont montré avec beaucoup de plaisir la langue française – ma liste de nouveau vocabulaire est d’ailleurs énorme maintenant !
Concernant leur ferme où j’ai vécu et travaillé pendant ces deux semaines, Paul et… read more
Concernant leur ferme où j’ai vécu et travaillé pendant ces deux semaines, Paul et… read more
16 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Alina)
Alina est resté deux semaines chez nous.
Ce fut une expérience formidable !
Elle a mis tout son cœur au travail, toujours prête à rendre service.
Nous avons dû nous absenter pendant les weekends pour notre travail, elle a su garder et gérer la maison.
Nous avons eu des échanges très intéressants. Elle s'intéresse à tout, est curieuse de tout,… read more
Ce fut une expérience formidable !
Elle a mis tout son cœur au travail, toujours prête à rendre service.
Nous avons dû nous absenter pendant les weekends pour notre travail, elle a su garder et gérer la maison.
Nous avons eu des échanges très intéressants. Elle s'intéresse à tout, est curieuse de tout,… read more
(Excellent)
9 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Jordan) for host
Here I am with another 1-star review for this profile. They already have many but keep pretending the problems only come from workawayers...
A short list of what's wrong with them :
- ABUSIVE behavior : they come into your room whitout being invited, laugh at your clothes or hair, criticize pretty much everything you are or do for them...
-… read more
A short list of what's wrong with them :
- ABUSIVE behavior : they come into your room whitout being invited, laugh at your clothes or hair, criticize pretty much everything you are or do for them...
-… read more
3 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Jordan)
Jordan est resté 3 semaines chez nous.
Ce fut une expérience vraiment décevante.
Certes il a travaillé avec de la bonne volonté mais il ne sait pas du tout intégré à la vie dans la maison.
Il n'a jamais préparé un repas, il se croyait certainement au restaurant.
Il n'a pas respecté les règles de la maison.
Il mangeait dans la chambre alors que… read more
Ce fut une expérience vraiment décevante.
Certes il a travaillé avec de la bonne volonté mais il ne sait pas du tout intégré à la vie dans la maison.
Il n'a jamais préparé un repas, il se croyait certainement au restaurant.
Il n'a pas respecté les règles de la maison.
Il mangeait dans la chambre alors que… read more
(Negative)
15 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Zan)
Zan est restée une dizaine de jours chez nous. Ielle a tres bien effectué le peu de travail ( nous étions dans une période creuse pour notre travail ) que nous lui avons demandé.
Ielle est très discrète, bien élevé et propre.
Nous avons eu des échanges très intéressants avec ielle.
Nous te souhaitons le meilleur pour ton avenir !!!
Ielle est très discrète, bien élevé et propre.
Nous avons eu des échanges très intéressants avec ielle.
Nous te souhaitons le meilleur pour ton avenir !!!
(Excellent)
14 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Zan) for host
Paul et Pierre-Yves étaient absolument magnifiques. C'était un expérience très enrichissant et tranquille. Avant mon séjour chez eux, j'ai demandé de parler seulement en français, et ils étaient vraiment accommodants. Mon français n'est pas bon et j'ai peur du parler, mais ils ont écouté bien et ils m'ont corrigé gentiment, même s'il était… read more
1 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Antonino)
Antonino est un garçon adorable.
Il est très gentil, très intéressant, très cultivé et plein de talents.
Nous avons dû nous absenter et il a su gérer notre maison et l'arrosage de la pépinière seul.
On peut lui faire confiance.
Il est très bien élevé, et a participé activement à la vie de la communauté.
Nous avons beaucoup échangé sur nos… read more
Il est très gentil, très intéressant, très cultivé et plein de talents.
Nous avons dû nous absenter et il a su gérer notre maison et l'arrosage de la pépinière seul.
On peut lui faire confiance.
Il est très bien élevé, et a participé activement à la vie de la communauté.
Nous avons beaucoup échangé sur nos… read more
(Excellent)
31 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Antonino) for host
I spent two weeks at Paul & Pierre, and had a wonderful time! They took good care of me, provided delicious food and a lot of fun facts along the way! Would highly recommend if you want a peaceful and relaxing experience! Will definitely come back again! Thank you for the fun moments, Paul & Pierre!
4 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Nir) for host
I had spent almost two months with Paul and Pierre-Yves.
1. French - I couldn't have asked for a better language experience. Both understand English but would insist (in a good way!) on talking FRENCH. For people looking to improve their French, that is the place.
2. Countryside—This is probably the most beautiful area I've ever visited. It has… read more
1. French - I couldn't have asked for a better language experience. Both understand English but would insist (in a good way!) on talking FRENCH. For people looking to improve their French, that is the place.
2. Countryside—This is probably the most beautiful area I've ever visited. It has… read more
22 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jade)
Merci beaucoup Jade pour ton aide.
Les deux semaines passées avec toi ont été un réel plaisir.
Nous recommandons Jade qui a su tout de suite s'adapter.
Elle était très motivée par le travail, inutile de lui expliquer les tâches plusieurs fois. Nous avons tout de suite ressenti un réel intérêt pour notre métier.
Elle a aussi très bien compris les… read more
Les deux semaines passées avec toi ont été un réel plaisir.
Nous recommandons Jade qui a su tout de suite s'adapter.
Elle était très motivée par le travail, inutile de lui expliquer les tâches plusieurs fois. Nous avons tout de suite ressenti un réel intérêt pour notre métier.
Elle a aussi très bien compris les… read more
(Excellent)
14 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jade) for host
J'ai passé deux très bonnes semaines chez Paul et Pierre-Yves, ils m'ont beaucoup appris sur le métier le savoir-faire horticole, et j'ai pu accompagner Paul au marché. C'est des personnes détendues et on a bien rigolé pendant les repas (qui étaient très bons au passage). La région est très belle, y'a de belles ballades à faire, je… read more
25 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Berta) for host
I spent two weeks with Pierre -Yves and Paul on their beautiful flower farm, and it was a calm, soothing experience. This is a beautiful french village, with enormous sunflower fields, green hills and charming stone houses. The farm has beautiful flowers, which attracts several kind of butterflies. Although we didn't speak a lot - mostly because… read more
5 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca & Šimon)
Thank you Rebecca for your passage and your help with us, it's was Formidable.
Bec spent two weeks at home and she immediately adapted to our lifestyle which made everyone feel comfortable, from the second day we were joking like old friends.
Bec helped us with the usual work of our farm with a lot of generosity and without counting his working… read more
Bec spent two weeks at home and she immediately adapted to our lifestyle which made everyone feel comfortable, from the second day we were joking like old friends.
Bec helped us with the usual work of our farm with a lot of generosity and without counting his working… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rebecca & Šimon) for host
Amazing Workaway! Paul and Pierre-yves are wonderful, kind and funny guys. They made me feel at home very quickly and even though I don't speak any French, that didn't stop us from having some good laughs. The work was some general gardening which was lovely to do in the sunshine looking out onto fields.
Thanks again Paul and Pierre-yves!! Hope… read more
Thanks again Paul and Pierre-yves!! Hope… read more
26 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (MATHEUS) for host
i spend a 15 days with Poul and Pierre and had such a great experience !
The work : the main thing that i did was help then to prepare the flowers. It was not hard, but was necessary attention and care. The hour of work were exactly what they scheduled, some days even less.
Cultural exchange: Poul and Pierre were very kind always trying to… read more
The work : the main thing that i did was help then to prepare the flowers. It was not hard, but was necessary attention and care. The hour of work were exactly what they scheduled, some days even less.
Cultural exchange: Poul and Pierre were very kind always trying to… read more
31 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host
Je laisse ce feedback tard car j'ai beaucoup réfléchi à mon expérience chez Paul et Pierre-Yves.
Paul est une personne très intéressante et grâce à lui j'ai beaucoup appris, on à passé beaucoup de temps ensemble, et j'ai eu la chance d'aller au marché avec lui ,j'ai rencontré pas mal de gens très sympa et j'ai au même temps visité des villages… read more
Paul est une personne très intéressante et grâce à lui j'ai beaucoup appris, on à passé beaucoup de temps ensemble, et j'ai eu la chance d'aller au marché avec lui ,j'ai rencontré pas mal de gens très sympa et j'ai au même temps visité des villages… read more
26 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lola)
Merci Lola pour ta visite et ton aide durant ces 4 semaines.
Nous avons particulièrement apprécié Lola, c’est une personne dynamique, toujours de bonne humeur et pétillante. Sa joie de vivre animait les repas et les discussions que nous avions ne manquaient pas de convivialité. Nos amis l’ont aussi beaucoup appréciée.
Ce fut un plaisir de lui… read more
Nous avons particulièrement apprécié Lola, c’est une personne dynamique, toujours de bonne humeur et pétillante. Sa joie de vivre animait les repas et les discussions que nous avions ne manquaient pas de convivialité. Nos amis l’ont aussi beaucoup appréciée.
Ce fut un plaisir de lui… read more
(Excellent)
23 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lola) for host
First of all: thank you paul and Pierre-Yves for inviting me! It was a lovely stay.
This was my first workaway. I stayed with Paul, Pierre-Yves, Petite and Masca for 4 weeks in Mai. Their life-style is different from what I was used too: they eat locally, super fresh, bio, organically, vegetarian with thought for the environment… They live in the… read more
This was my first workaway. I stayed with Paul, Pierre-Yves, Petite and Masca for 4 weeks in Mai. Their life-style is different from what I was used too: they eat locally, super fresh, bio, organically, vegetarian with thought for the environment… They live in the… read more
1 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Isaak Eden) for host
TL;DR: longer working hours than agreed upon before, less social interactions than expected
I wanted to stay approx. a month at Paul and Pierre-Yves' place; unfortunately it did not work out for me and I left after 4 days. Therefore I would like to share my experience, so other people with similar expectations and backgrounds like me can make a… read more
I wanted to stay approx. a month at Paul and Pierre-Yves' place; unfortunately it did not work out for me and I left after 4 days. Therefore I would like to share my experience, so other people with similar expectations and backgrounds like me can make a… read more
15 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Isaak Eden)
Il est difficile de donner un avis sur Isaak étant donné qu'il est resté 4 jours alors qu'il avait décidé de rester minimum 4 semaines ....
(Neutral)
10 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Noel Mark) for host
Paul and Pierre-Yves will forever be a shining example of how the world hasn't run out of abundant kindness. Considering that I put myself at a risk of contracting the virus before being welcomed into their wonderful house, they lovingly decided to practice social distancing in order to let me pursue one of the best workaway experiences that has… read more
28 Jul 2020
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin) for host
Bonne expérience globale avec Pierre-Yves et Paul. Ce sont des personnes très gentils.
La maison est grande, confortable et propre. La chambre et la salle de bain privative est vraiment un plus.
La piscine est belle et quand il fait beau et chaud ça fait du bien de se baigner. J’en est bien profité cet été.
Ils ont aussi un vélo, ceci est… read more
La maison est grande, confortable et propre. La chambre et la salle de bain privative est vraiment un plus.
La piscine est belle et quand il fait beau et chaud ça fait du bien de se baigner. J’en est bien profité cet été.
Ils ont aussi un vélo, ceci est… read more
23 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Vanessa) for host
I spent three weeks with Paul and Pierre-Yves and Mascara and Petite. The communication was a bit difficult. Maybe also because of my lack of French. Nevertheless, they tried to involve me in their daily routine. Every Tuesday evening we went to the next village to join a sports course. Even Mascara joined the workout :) I had the possibility to… read more
25 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (lucypezza)
Lucy stayed with us for 6 weeks and everything went very well. She is a very nice and very funny girl (a little head in the air !!!)
She knew how to adapt to our daily life and our work. She helped us a lot, without counting her hours and in all weathers (rain, cold, ...), she is very courageous.
She likes to learn, to discover, she is curious… read more
She knew how to adapt to our daily life and our work. She helped us a lot, without counting her hours and in all weathers (rain, cold, ...), she is very courageous.
She likes to learn, to discover, she is curious… read more
(Excellent)
19 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (lucypezza) for host
This was my first Workaway, I stayed with Paul and Pierre-Yves for about 6 weeks at their home in the Dordogne and had a truly lovely time, they are both very friendly and welcoming. Paul can speak English, Pierre-Yves not so much, but whilst there I did want them to communicate with me solely in French so that I could improve, and it most… read more
7 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mizio) for host
I stayed at thisplace for a couple of weeks towards the end of September 2019.
I worked 6/7 hours a day, out of my own will and looking at what P&P were doing. The work involved loading/unloading van (plants, small trees, pots etc), removing grass from pots and cleaning/clearing work areas. All this until I got injured on one hand, just 4 days… read more
I worked 6/7 hours a day, out of my own will and looking at what P&P were doing. The work involved loading/unloading van (plants, small trees, pots etc), removing grass from pots and cleaning/clearing work areas. All this until I got injured on one hand, just 4 days… read more
5 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rosario)
Thank you Rosario for your precious help.
Rosario immediately adapted to our house as if he had lived here before.
He is athletic and good in his body and mind.
He worked a lot, not counting his hours.
The work has always been well done and clean.
He is a very interesting person, open-minded, cultured and curious about everything.
His experience… read more
Rosario immediately adapted to our house as if he had lived here before.
He is athletic and good in his body and mind.
He worked a lot, not counting his hours.
The work has always been well done and clean.
He is a very interesting person, open-minded, cultured and curious about everything.
His experience… read more
(Excellent)
26 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Rosario) for host
I'm very honored to have known Paul and Pierre. I passed two weeks with them working and speaking. They helped me to improve my French and I appreciated their patience to make me know a lot of things about the language and about plants.
I hope to come back and I thank you so much!!!
I hope to come back and I thank you so much!!!
19 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Luis)
Thank you Luis for your help.
We enjoyed Luis for those hours of work he did without looking at his watch.
He is very kind, very interesting and very cultured.
He did not hesitate, in addition to his work, to take part in the house and clean up his room
We enjoyed Luis for those hours of work he did without looking at his watch.
He is very kind, very interesting and very cultured.
He did not hesitate, in addition to his work, to take part in the house and clean up his room
(Excellent)
8 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Luis) for host
The time I've spent with Paul and Pierre has been very pleasant. They've got a nice land where they grow plants, flowers, bushes and trees and later, they sell them in the market of village.
The work I've been doing was not hard but really interesting, they know very much about gardening and they are very happy to explain you anything about and to… read more
The work I've been doing was not hard but really interesting, they know very much about gardening and they are very happy to explain you anything about and to… read more
19 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Luis)
Thank you Luis for your help during your stay.
We were very satisfied with your work, your openness and your ease in adapting to our home.
We can only recommend Luis. He is a person who can be trusted because he managed the house and the work during our absence of a few days.
We were very satisfied with your work, your openness and your ease in adapting to our home.
We can only recommend Luis. He is a person who can be trusted because he managed the house and the work during our absence of a few days.
(Excellent)
8 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Luis) for host
I’ve been for 2 weeks at Paul’s house in the middle of the countryside in the southern province of Aquitaine. Living with Paul, Mascara (his dog) and Petit (his cat) was pleasant and fun!
The work was easy and enjoyable, mostly watering the plants (a lot of plants by the way), gardening, cutting the grass and general maintenance. The food was so… read more
The work was easy and enjoyable, mostly watering the plants (a lot of plants by the way), gardening, cutting the grass and general maintenance. The food was so… read more
27 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (David) for host
I liked working at Paul's, after all the hustle and bustle of cities it was nice to just kick back, he said what needed doing and then left you to it, in the evening I could just relax and do my own thing, it was simple easy and just what is needed to wind down, food was nice, he showed me that meat isn't the only thing needed to eat well, thanks… read more
7 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Guadalupe & Evelyn) for host
Thank you Paul for receiving us at your home. You were always attentive and we felt very comfortable and accompanied with Mascara and Petit, we will miss them!
We learned a lot about caring for plants and flowers, as well as preparing the soil for a vegetable garden, we really enjoyed being in contact we nature and with a fantastic view. We also… read more
We learned a lot about caring for plants and flowers, as well as preparing the soil for a vegetable garden, we really enjoyed being in contact we nature and with a fantastic view. We also… read more
18 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Carneiro_07)
I think marco enjoy his first experience at home
I let him be independent with work schedules. he showed autonomy when he was preparing his own meals when he wanted
his personality is appreciable because he is calm peaceful and stress-free, and also dreamy
I let him be independent with work schedules. he showed autonomy when he was preparing his own meals when he wanted
his personality is appreciable because he is calm peaceful and stress-free, and also dreamy
(Very good)
15 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Carneiro_07) for host
It's nice to write his feedback from a friendly welcoming in Angoulême with Mascara her dog and a lovely cat. Paul has a patient personality and he could help me with my basic french communication, the work is simple to do, in a place full of farms and plantation and the contact with the nature from this region of france is priceless. Paul and… read more
10 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Young)
thank you young for all these compliments.
but first of all, thank you for your help.
for his first volunteer experience, young was very effective at home. he helped me in my work from the morning and did not stop working until the day was over.
he really has a sense of service, the house was always tidy and took pleasure in making all the work… read more
but first of all, thank you for your help.
for his first volunteer experience, young was very effective at home. he helped me in my work from the morning and did not stop working until the day was over.
he really has a sense of service, the house was always tidy and took pleasure in making all the work… read more
(Excellent)
1 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Young) for host
First of all, thanks Paul for inviting me to his great maison! It was like petit chateau with history and Paul's artistic touch everywhere. He helped my poor french anytime I ask. I am sorry to bother him so much. He is a great teacher and advisor. Also he is very hard working professional with great experience and knowledge in gardening. He is… read more
17 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Dayton & Chelsea) for host
I actually was working with his friend in the region Tytou and had helped Paul a good bit with some random things from time to time. Either way, every time I was able to stay at Paul's place it was a great experience and of course the food was AMAZING (minus the cucumbers haha). His property is beautiful and Paul himself if a very kind soul and is… read more
19 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin & Pavlína) for host
We were received by Paul in a very friendly manner as has been described numerous times before. We would have loved to get to know him better. His house is set in a rural area accessible only by bus, but he was happy to pick us up at the bus stop, even though we were at the wrong one (sorry about the bad communication).
The reason why we left… read more
The reason why we left… read more
7 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Charlie) for host
I can't even begin to describe how much I appreciated my time here. I stayed for three weeks with Paul, who was INCREDIBLY patient with both my terrible French skills and my lack of gardening knowledge. While staying with him I cleaned his pool, cleared land of weeds, watered his pepiniere, and made a few flower beds. His house is in a gorgeous… read more
5 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jacob)
thank you for your help during these two weeks at home
I have not doubted but I was pleasantly surprised to see a guy from Brooklyn NY easily adapt to the life of the countryside
in addition to being a quick learner and hard worker, able to work independently after some introduction,
Jacob is also an interesting and open-minded boy, participates… read more
I have not doubted but I was pleasantly surprised to see a guy from Brooklyn NY easily adapt to the life of the countryside
in addition to being a quick learner and hard worker, able to work independently after some introduction,
Jacob is also an interesting and open-minded boy, participates… read more
(Excellent)
2 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jacob) for host
Paul is a great host and a kind person; I felt welcomed by him immediately. He's very patient and willing to teach you, and his passion for plants is contagious and makes the work enjoyable. He's a really good cook as well, so you will enjoy the food even if you're not vegetarian. You will also have an opportunity to enjoy the countryside views… read more
15 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jenny & Josh)
thank to Jenny and Josh, I appreciated your autonomy and your rigor.
During all their stay, I was occupied with my business far from my place. when I returned in the evening, the meal was ready and the work I ordered was done, the equipment was also tidy
Josh had a point of honor that his daily task was finished. One night, I even saw him work… read more
During all their stay, I was occupied with my business far from my place. when I returned in the evening, the meal was ready and the work I ordered was done, the equipment was also tidy
Josh had a point of honor that his daily task was finished. One night, I even saw him work… read more
(Excellent)
5 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Luca123)
the main objective of Lucas is to improve his French. He knew it was possible at home, but he also knew that he was going to work physically and also participate in the daily tasks of the life of my home. Thanks Lucas for understood and accepting the workaway exchange rules.
When I saw Lucas, I knew he was in physical capacity to give him the… read more
When I saw Lucas, I knew he was in physical capacity to give him the… read more
(Excellent)
2 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Luca123) for host
When I left Paul, a Saturday morning, I felt I was leaving a part of me in those beautiful lands of Dordogne. Living in such an astounding countryside is memorable. I stayed at Paul's for about 10 days. I do suggest longer sojourns, in order to get to know your host better. Paul was exactly what a host should be: charming and kind. My French… read more
19 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Dario)
Dario is the ideal volunteer
I never had a disappointment with him except the day of departure, it was difficult to leave him.
I love his dynamism, as soon as Dario had finished a job he did not wait for me to give him a new labor, he took initiatives and they wase always good.
There has never been any difficulty in performing any kind of work,… read more
I never had a disappointment with him except the day of departure, it was difficult to leave him.
I love his dynamism, as soon as Dario had finished a job he did not wait for me to give him a new labor, he took initiatives and they wase always good.
There has never been any difficulty in performing any kind of work,… read more
(Excellent)
3 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Dario) for host
I stayed by Paul for an entire month. It was my first Workaway Experience and it was amazing!
Paul is a easy going and open mind person, always very calm and patient. He was always happy to teach me french and to correct my frequent language mistakes. He lives in a beautiful and ancient house (that maybe need some restoration) in the middle of the… read more
Paul is a easy going and open mind person, always very calm and patient. He was always happy to teach me french and to correct my frequent language mistakes. He lives in a beautiful and ancient house (that maybe need some restoration) in the middle of the… read more
29 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Victor) for host
My stay with Paul was incredible! I spend two weeks with him, Mascara and Petite in his pretty house. During my stay I was able to help with the plants, watering, weeding, cleaning the pool (and swimming as well haha) and I was invited to the faire too. It was fun! I even planted tomatoes, zucchinis and beans. I met some of Paul's friends and they… read more
14 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Kreston)
Kreston is an absolute gem in many ways. A very thoughtful person. He simply picked up any task with easy and everything. Besides being pleasant company he has He has a lot of patience with the boring labour and he was always there to help me, even without having to ask. I could not wish for better.
I can fully recommend Kreston as a perfect and… read more
I can fully recommend Kreston as a perfect and… read more
(Very good)
15 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Kreston) for host
I had the memorable experience of landing at Chez Paul in the Dordogne region of France. I was there just short of two weeks.
Paul was kind and patient with my lack of French and was consistantly generous with his cooking...délicieux! He also encouraged me to join him in socializing with friends. They were all generous and welcoming. Merci… read more
Paul was kind and patient with my lack of French and was consistantly generous with his cooking...délicieux! He also encouraged me to join him in socializing with friends. They were all generous and welcoming. Merci… read more
15 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Maxime-Olivier)
Thank you for your powerful help during your stay, I appreciated your rigor in the work, thanks to you the vegetable garden was tidy and healthy, you were not afraid to dirty your hands in the stagnant water to Restore the swimming pool after the winter and thanks to your physical force we were able to collect the fallen trees after this terrible… read more
(Excellent)
21 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (cedarlakeinn)
Dav Is a patient boy and is interested in people. It has adapted to my atipic lifestyle. He is that I expect from a volunteer; He accepts work he has never done before. In addition to the work, he helps in the blotches, he never let down the vacuum cleaner ;-)
(Very good)
27 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (cedarlakeinn) for host
I cannot put into words what an amazing guy Paul is. He is multi-talented
(artistic, great cook, etc.) and a patient teacher of gardening and the
french language. It was also a pleasure bonding with his lovely dog,
Mascara. I will miss them both. Paul took me around to several places and
introduced me to a wide variety of friends that treated… read more
(artistic, great cook, etc.) and a patient teacher of gardening and the
french language. It was also a pleasure bonding with his lovely dog,
Mascara. I will miss them both. Paul took me around to several places and
introduced me to a wide variety of friends that treated… read more
29 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Simone)
The little Simoné is great ...
Simoné is more than a voluntary helper, during his time with me he worked every day on the Christmas market in freezing weather
We shared great cultural moments, it is a very sensitive boy who loves art. We also laughed heartily. Simoné became a friend
Simoné is more than a voluntary helper, during his time with me he worked every day on the Christmas market in freezing weather
We shared great cultural moments, it is a very sensitive boy who loves art. We also laughed heartily. Simoné became a friend
(Excellent)
28 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Sam) for host
I spent just over a week at Paul's place and had a wonderful stay. His house is very peaceful and quiet and it is a great place to get away and relax. Paul has a wonderful group of friends and staying with him offers a nice balance between socializing and having time to yourself. Paul is an excellent cook and it was nice to experience great… read more
3 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Sharon & David) for host
Paul is awesome!!! So glad we came here as our second workaway experience.
His place is cozy, relaxing, and inspiring, filled with art, music, plants, flowers, and great great food!
Paul is a very open man who embraces cultural differences, and is always patient with my poor French. We enjoyed a lot of "snob" french experiences here, and made… read more
His place is cozy, relaxing, and inspiring, filled with art, music, plants, flowers, and great great food!
Paul is a very open man who embraces cultural differences, and is always patient with my poor French. We enjoyed a lot of "snob" french experiences here, and made… read more
5 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Matias)
when Matias asked me to come and help me, my place was not available but I accept his coming. I do not regrete
it is not only a funny and inteligent guy, he is a volunteer worker and countless hours
I saw Mathias again, for casual time, now my regret is that he wants to discover other places and Workaway hostes
it is not only a funny and inteligent guy, he is a volunteer worker and countless hours
I saw Mathias again, for casual time, now my regret is that he wants to discover other places and Workaway hostes
(Excellent)
26 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Matias) for host
I spent one month in Paul´s house, that was a perfect desition that I made (Paul and La Dordogne are AMAZING!). He has received me with his arms open, he is a nice and kind man. The work there was perfect for me since I love the nature. We also went out to drink and dance in Angoulême and we had a lot of moments for laughing (DAAAAAAAA). Last… read more
12 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jean & Priscilla) for host
We really enjoyed our time with Paul. Most of the work was weeding plants in his nursery - which was exactly the sort of work we were looking for - outdoors and giving a great sense of accomplishment. Paul was a great host and introduced us to his lovely friends. The countryside is stunning and we learnt a lot about France that doesn't come in the… read more
8 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jean & Priscilla)
when I saw the profile of Jeannie and Priscilla, I thought they could come to help me at my place, so I asked them
I did not make a mistake
Jeannie and Priscilla were working with a lot of energy and for countless hours
they cooked meals when I was busy and they also appreciated my vegetarian cooking
we have common points of view but we also… read more
I did not make a mistake
Jeannie and Priscilla were working with a lot of energy and for countless hours
they cooked meals when I was busy and they also appreciated my vegetarian cooking
we have common points of view but we also… read more
(Excellent)
27 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Steven) for host
Chez Paul is overflows with the important things in life- vibrant art and music, outstanding cuisine, carefully-selected wine, a dog called Mascara and a cat called Petite.
The mis-en-scene is replete with a cast of characters deriving from the spiritual, punk, and artistic inclinations. Expect parties and dancing, artisan cuisine and craft… read more
The mis-en-scene is replete with a cast of characters deriving from the spiritual, punk, and artistic inclinations. Expect parties and dancing, artisan cuisine and craft… read more
25 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Steven)
Steven is a friendly and funny guy, with whom, it transpired I had a lot of points in common especially on art, poetry, our love of the French language, and also for the sometimes frivolous aspects of French culture like Dalida(!)
Spending time with him was a pleasure while at work and leisure equally and I felt he always was a welcome aspect… read more
Spending time with him was a pleasure while at work and leisure equally and I felt he always was a welcome aspect… read more
(Excellent)
13 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Vihan) for host
24 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Georgina) for host
J'ai passé un très bon moment chez Paul. Sa maison, , est formidable et pleine de caractère et de charme. Paul n'aime pas exiger au Workawayer ce qu'il faut faire, il préfère que tu sois inspiré par la tâche. Il me fournissait toujours de l'équipement approprié pour l'activité et me proposait la façon la plus efficace de la faire.
Ainsi j'ai… read more
Ainsi j'ai… read more
8 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Ronan) for host
Stayed 6 weeks in total with Paul and had a great introduction to the Dordogne. Paul is plugged into the creative and cultural hub of the area and there were always outings to go on or exhibitions to attend. Paul has a lot of kind and hospitable friends and there were many invites to dinner or parties. The countryside is beautiful and very… read more
4 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Hsuan chin)
thank you hsuan
you are dynamic, good helper, you are funny and good cooker
you are dynamic, good helper, you are funny and good cooker
(Excellent)
2 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Hsuan chin) for host
This is the first time I try to be a work helper. I can say I am lucky to have Paul as my first host. Everybody loves Paul.
He is generous,kind, fashion. And he is the best.
J'adore Paul,ll est genereux,gentil,mode. Et il est le meilleur.
He is generous,kind, fashion. And he is the best.
J'adore Paul,ll est genereux,gentil,mode. Et il est le meilleur.
2 Dec 2013
Left by Workawayer (Vincent) for host
I spent three weeks at Paul's nursery in September and had a wonderful time in this really beautiful part of France. Paul is really welcoming and friendly and was very patient with my attempts to speak French. Although its rather isolated he has an extensive network of friends and there was always a dinner party or excursion to go on where you… read more
24 Nov 2013
Left by Workawayer (HelenMJ) for host
I spent two weeks at Paul’s pépinière in the beautiful northwest Dordogne region. Paul was welcoming and kind, and always patient and encouraging in helping me to improve my French. I enjoyed seeing the many historical villages scattered around the area, some of which I was able to explore by bicycle. It was fun to join in Paul’s exercise… read more
22 Aug 2013
Left by Workawayer (TheHawaiians) for host
Paul is unbelievable! He works very hard and is an excellent cook. This was our first workaways experience and it was an excellent experience because of him. He felt like family to us and we were honored to meet some of his friends and visit a little of the countryside. Love this guy!
20 Jun 2013
Left by Workawayer (travelingmatt) for host
I truly enjoyed staying with Paul for 3 weeks. It was a great experience for a cultural exchange, including improving my French and enjoying the French countryside. Paul is a great cook and the work is reasonable. Some tasks I performed including cutting grass/weeds around the house, cleaning the saltwater pool, and helping to create a tomato… read more
10 Jun 2013
Left by Workawayer (cassienjamie) for host
As our first workaway experience, Paul made us feel very comfortable. The work was enjoyable and Paul was very fair with the number of hours worked, and very patient with us as we learned different tasks. Our work mostly included weeding, general gardening and pool preparation.
Paul himself was very enjoyable to be around and always more… read more
Paul himself was very enjoyable to be around and always more… read more
2 Oct 2012
Left by Workawayer (fernanp011) for host
Paul is such a good guy! He is trustworthy and makes sure you feel comfortable with the work and everything.
It is amazing how he is able to manage his business all by himself. Paul is a hard worker!
He even brought me with him to Paris for a family reunion of his partner's mother. After the family reunion all of the cousins started calling me… read more
It is amazing how he is able to manage his business all by himself. Paul is a hard worker!
He even brought me with him to Paris for a family reunion of his partner's mother. After the family reunion all of the cousins started calling me… read more
1 Oct 2012
Left by Workawayer (SHENGWEI) for host
I stayed in Paul's place for 2 weeks. The house is in a Beautiful French village, and there are plants yard , smart dog and curious kitties, you will feel you're living in a beautiful garden. Paul is a good cuisine, everyday we enjoyed the good dishes. And helping to set the stand in the market is a good chance to visit French town in near area.… read more
3 Sep 2012
Left by Workawayer (Justin) for host
I don't even know where to begin. Paul was my second workaway experience. Before I arrived I only planned to stay 2 weeks, but after 2 weeks, I knew that wasn't nearly enough time; I ended up staying for a month.
Paul himself is an amazing person - great cook, very sociable, compassionate and understands the concept of workaway. While staying… read more
Paul himself is an amazing person - great cook, very sociable, compassionate and understands the concept of workaway. While staying… read more
