Come and help me with gardening and small DIY and decoration projects in rural Burgundy, France

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  Description

  HI, I am English and have lived in a beautiful small village in Burgundy for many years. Beautiful countryside, wonderful food, a vivid cultural life, and incredible cycling territory if that's your thing.... Not far from the vineyards of the Beaujolais and the Cote D'or...my house is an old French longere or farmhouse surrounded by fields, fruit trees, roses, and Charolais cows.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Come and live as part of a small but thriving rural community, where neighbourliness hasn't gone out of fashion; As a communications expert and English teacher I'd be happy to help improve your English too! I love cooking and having lived all over the world I am expert in multiple different cuisines so come and stay and we'll eat French, Italian, Mexican, Indian, Malaysian, Thai or Indonesian... I also love baking my own bread and cakes and pastries - and would be delighted to share my knowledge with you.

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  Help

  I would like some help keeping my large garden into shape, plus managing a small vegetable garden. I also have some plus some small DIY/maintenance/home decoration projects that I'd love some help with, in return for a beautiful place to stay, meals and a base to visit the attractions of Burgundy.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  I am an English graduate, writer and English teacher who loves sharing my love of the English language and literature. I can help you improve your English and develop your speaking and writing skills
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  Accommodation

  Double bedroom or twin bedded room (shared bathroom). Shared kitchen, lounge facilities. Wifi. Large garden perfect for chilling, games or yoga. I will provide a simple breakfast and lunch and an evening, meal but would be delighted to share cooking duties

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  What else ...

  Lots to see and do in the area: visit the historic towns of Cluny, Charolles, Dijon or Beaune; the region's wines are famous and we are not far from the Beaujolais and the Cote D'or. Sporting activities abound: cycling, walking, parascending, climbing, canoeing and more. We are 1.45 hours by TGV from Paris and 20 minutes by TGV from Lyon. Nearest airports are Lyon St Exupery and Geneva. Local sights include the Butte de Suin, ancient prehistoric site Solutré and the Abbey of Cluny. I live in an old stone farmhouse surrounded by roses and shrubs, with Charolais cows in the field next door. I hope you like cats because I have 4 very friendly ones...There is no public transport closer than Cluny so having your own transport is preferable but not compulsory - there are lots of friendly neighbours to give lifts to the local towns and villages.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Yes; we have unlimited wifi and/or 4G connectivity at the house

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  Space for parking camper vans

  I have a very large courtyard where cars, campervans and motorhomes can be securely parked off the street.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  I have 4 affectionate cats, so maybe dogs aren't a great idea;...

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 3 hours a day, 5 days a week

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