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Hi everybody
We are a couple (60 and 70) with 2 dogs living in the french Jura, more exactly close to the wineyards. We fell in love with this hilly region and we bought an old house 8 years ago. We renovated a big part of it and opened a guesthouse which is open from April to October. We prepare breakfast for our international guests and also some dinners. We have a huge park and an organic vegetable garden .
Our two Basenjis, aged 8 and 11, love their two daily walks in the surrounding countryside.
This is a very green region, with both large fields and beautiful forests. Our little village is accessible by train or bus, so we don't feel isolated, but connected to larger towns like Lons le Saunier, Arbois or even Besançon. Many young people are settling here, thanks in particular to the elementary school. We are surrounded by talented winegrowers, who are embellishing our landscape. There are also plenty of cows here, all busy producing the milk that makes up our region's star cheese, Comté.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House sitting
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Self development
Plant care
Music
Books
Art & design
Photography
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
Architecture
Drawing & painting
Animals
Nature
Mountain
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We come into contact with guests from a wide variety of backgrounds, with foreigners accounting for 50% of our clientele. In addition to French, we speak English and German with our guests.
As in any tourist region, major events take place in summer, with markets, concerts, festivals and art exhibitions in emblematic locations, notably in one of France's most beautiful villages: Château-Chalon.
Help
Our guest house activity is fully covered by us + people we employ (and pay) for the cleaning.
With workaway, we are searching for a person to take care about the tasks linked with our house, totally independent from our activity,
* Walking the dogs and preparing food for them
* Garden help, e.g. mowing the lawn
* Open and clean the swimming pool and surrounding area (terrace)
* Help in the vegetable garden with transplanting, harvesting and maintenance
* Pick fruit in season (cherries, raspberries, plums, etc.)
* Help with jam-making
* The list is not exhaustive and can be adapted to suit individual needs and affinities.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: BeginnerThis 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
We have a small cottage adjacent to our main house. This cottage has a bedroom, a shower room, a toilet and a living room. WIFI but no TV.
The kitchen is very basic, and meals will be taken in the main house. Breakfasts are taken independently. Lunch and dinner will be shared, with the possibility of asking for help with preparation.
What else ...
In your free time, you can go hiking (GR59 hiking trail), and the towns around Poligny offer restaurants and bars. There are also UNESCO sites to visit (Salins Les Bains), and the lake region is also popular for a summer splash.
We provide a bicycle (and a car under certain conditions).
The houses are entirely non-smoking. Visits from outsiders are forbidden. Respect for neighbors, especially respect for working hours and quiet after 10 pm.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
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Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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We were lucky that you stayed in our house for 2 weeks. The weather was so good that you were able to help us greatly in our garden. We shared new experiences, made a beautiful "lasagna" in the vegetable garden. Without your presence, I would not have had the courage to do it alone. I have appreciated your character marked by… read more
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We were lucky that you stayed in our house for 2 weeks. The weather was so good that you were able to help us greatly in our garden. We shared new experiences, made a beautiful "lasagna" in the vegetable garden. Without your presence, I would not have had the courage to do it alone. I have appreciated your character marked by… read more
