Stay with our family in St Germin Du Corbeis, France

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  • Last activity: 12 Feb 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a family of three - me, my father and my 5 year old son - who each live here in this wonderful eighteenth century chateau in lower Normandy. We have 5 pet dogs and a cat. I have worked on taming the park and redecorating much of the interior in the last 2 years (it has been a second home for our family for the past 20 years) and we have had major forestry work in the woods. We now urgently need help with the park and gardens - taming ivy and brambles, cutting and tidying trees etc etc etc. Not to mention some glazing work if that appeals to anyone! The chateau is located just 5 mins outside Alencon which has superb amenities, plus we are a short drive from the Perche region, the Alpes Mancelles region, the invasion routes, many chateaux, the Haras du Pins etc etc etc. The park here is really interesting with lots pf history waiting to be uncovered. The original settlement likely goes back to Roman occupation. The interior of the chateau is lovely - though the plumbing and electrics are old.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We speak English day to day so we can help with that. Its a wonderful experience living in the chateau and there is heaps on locally to explore.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    As above we ideally would love hands on help with gardening and outdoor projects, plus any additional diy such as glazing etc etc. Perhaps also being involved with some dog walking in the grounds!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Large bedrooms within the main chateau are available, with wonderful views. Bathrooms aren't state of the art but equally are perfectly fine and functional. You will be able to join us for meals - we usually eat in the dining room or outdoors if it is warmer.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are in the Orne area of Normandy - near Alencon - do look up for further information - its beautiful with lots of forests, horses etc etc.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 588643899216

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