Profile information
Host rating
100 %
Last replied
2 Mar 2024
Reply rate
100.0 %
Usually responds within 1 day
Feedback
24
Email verified
Badges (2)
Details
Description
I live in the beautiful region of Roussillon (North Catalonia) in a quiet village south of Perpignan. I was attracted by the 300 days of annual sun, the proximity of the sea, the mountains, Spain, the good food but also the endearing people who knew how to preserve many traditions and the sense of celebration. I live in a typical village house in pebbles and bricks embellished with a nice patio.
I am looking for help to finish fitting out this house in the areas of masonry (construction of concrete block walls in the garden), laying of ceramics, painting, DIY, decoration, etc.
With my friend Emmanuel we appreciate the inter-cultural exchanges. He plays the piano and there is a pool table in the house.
Je vis dans la magnifique région du Roussillon (Catalogne Nord) dans un village tranquille au sud de Perpignan. J'ai été attiré par les 300 jours de soleil annuel, la proximité de la mer, de la montagne, de l'Espagne, la bonne nourriture mais aussi la population attachante qui a su conserver de nombreuses traditions et le sens de la fête. Je vis dans une maison de village typique en galets et briques agrémentée d'un joli patio.
Je recherche de l'aide pour finir d'aménager cette maison dans les domaines de la maçonnerie (édification de murs en parpaings dans le jardin), de la pose de céramique, de la peinture, du bricolage, de la décoration, etc.
Avec mon ami Emmanuel nous apprécions les échanges inter-culturels. Il joue du piano et il y a un billard dans la maison.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
During the stay, it will be possible to discover the region of Roussillon very rich in heritage. 15 minutes from the nearest beach 20 minutes from the nearest mountain 10 minutes from Perpignan 5 minutes from Lake Villeneuve de la Raho. Buses at €1 can be used throughout the department. You can discover the snorekelling at the Peyrefitte marine trail in the Banyuls Cerbère marine reserve. We like small mountain hikes to discover the very rich nature here. Many cultural activities are possiblee. Billiards
Discover French cuisine and especially Catalan. Language exchange appreciated.
Pendant le séjour, il sera possible de découvrir la région du Roussillon très riche en patrimoine. 15 minutes de la plus proche plage 20 minutes de la plus proche montagne 10 minutes de Perpignan 5 minutes du lac de Villeneuve de la Raho. Des bus à 1€ permettent de parcourir tout le département. Nous pouvons faire découvrir le snorekelling au sentier marin de Peyrefitte au sein de la réserve marine de Banyuls Cerbère. Nous aimons les petites randonnées en montagne à la découverte de la nature très riche ici. De nombreuses activités culturelles sont possibles. Billard
Découverte de la cuisine française et notamment catalane. Échange linguistique apprécié.
Help
Masonry (construction of concrete block walls in the garden), laying of ceramics, painting, DIY, decoration
Maçonnerie (édification de murs en parpaings dans le jardin), de la pose de céramique, de la peinture, du bricolage, de la décoration
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
Catalan: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
El Catala
Accommodation
Three single rooms, one with its own shower. French cuisine based on fresh products with the possibility of participating in the preparation of meals to discover recipes. Possibility of vegetarian meals.
Trois chambres individuelles dont une avec sa propre douche. Accès à une salle d'eau avec douche. Cuisine française basée sur des produits frais avec possibilité de participer à la préparation des repas pour découvrir des recettes. Possibilité de repas végétariens.
What else ...
Open to intercultural exchanges. I had the opportunity to travel around the world. Love nature, genealogy, history. I have an American billiard and a upright piano.
Ouvert aux échanges inter-culturels. J'ai eu l'occasion de pas mal voyager autour de la planète. Aime la nature, la généalogie, l'histoire. Je dispose d'un billard américain et d'un piano droit.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4/5 heures par jour max, 5 j/sem.
Feedback (12)
They are amazing persons, I stayed with them around 2 weeks in June, I had a team with another volunteer Jack from NZ, the instructions were clear, we did renovations in the beautiful house, and they were always around in case that we needed some help.
Both of them love the area so they were… read more
What a great pair of humans! I stayed here for a little over two weeks in June. These two are amazingly hospitable and kind. There was another workawayer, Raul, from Mexico, and we were lucky enough to see and learn about so much of the region during our stay. Bruno is very knowledgeable and can share a lot of interesting… read more
Feedback
These are extra optional ratings when members leave feedback. The average rating left for each option is displayed.
Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(5.0)
Communication:
(4.9)
They are amazing persons, I stayed with them around 2 weeks in June, I had a team with another volunteer Jack from NZ, the instructions were clear, we did renovations in the beautiful house, and they were always around in case that we needed some help.
Both of them love the area so they were… read more
What a great pair of humans! I stayed here for a little over two weeks in June. These two are amazingly hospitable and kind. There was another workawayer, Raul, from Mexico, and we were lucky enough to see and learn about so much of the region during our stay. Bruno is very knowledgeable and can share a lot of interesting… read more
Liam helped us with some work around the house, laying plasterboards, glass cloths and insulation, painting, cutting wood and lots of other things.
Liam has always kept his good humor despite the thankless tasks entrusted to him. His patience and zen character were… read more
They cooked fantastic meals, were happy to show us the amazing sites of Pyrénées-Orientales, and let us join on outings with their friends. And of course, were both a… read more
Edward helped us with some work around the house with the glass cloths, and the painting.
Edward made a lot of efforts to speak in French and we had many interesting exchanges on the cultural differences between our two countries.
Outside of work we were… read more
Clean and comfortable house, and the job was… read more
He did a neat, clean and quality job.
He teamed up with Chandra.
He helped around the house spontaneously.
He's a serious person who can be counted on.
We were also able to benefit from his smile and his scathing sense of humor. We had interesting discussions.
He is a great sportsman and also an… read more
Bruno and Emanuele are very sweet people. Thanks to them I made wonderful memories like midnight baths at sea with bioluminescence plankton, natural hot steam baths in mountains and snorkeling at rocky beach.
They made all the efforts to make the stay comfortable and restaurant like food each meal. Their house is very… read more
He teamed up with Laszlo.
Chandra was brave and helped us with painting shutters and other DIY jobs.
He did a quality and clean job.
We had many interesting exchanges on the cultural differences between our two countries.
Chandra gave us the benefit of her culinary skills in Indian… read more
They’ve introduced me to the local cuisine, surrounding towns/mountains, markets and as well as taking me snorkelling at one of the local beaches. Burnos knowledge about the the region is… read more
Nous avons pu passer de bons moments ensemble en dehors du travail. Nous le reverrons avec… read more
Toujours souriant et enthousiaste, il nous a fait découvrir la confection d'un plat brésilien et ses talents de jonglerie avec une touche de magie. Nous avons pu aussi échanger sur nos expériences de vie qui pour son jeune âge est… read more
you can learn a lot from them, they one of them (Bruno) is expert with history and cultural knowledge!
and also another one (Emmanuel!:P) is kind if music genius, who can play for you AMAZING music if he just have a good day for creative zone (almost every morning and evening, if just ask him… read more
Adam was the MacGyver of renovations to the house. He’s a hard, resourceful worker.
He is a free man who loves freedom. We can trust him by letting him organize in his own way.
Adam is full of life, joyful, living the present moment with… read more
We were able to benefit from his talents as a viola violinist and pianist. And who do we know about the first steps of a composer who will become famous with time ? We will also not forget the… read more
