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Help with creative craft projects while enjoying country life in Ruffieux, France

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi! I'm Tommy, and I've recently started restoring my family's property. This house is a cozy, old-fashioned country retreat, located right near two of France's most beautiful lakes: Lac du Bourget and Lac d'Annecy.
    I’m a welder, with a passion for DIY projects, but I also love nature, life's simple pleasures, and the region where I grew up.

    Accommodation: two private bedrooms available.

    Space available to park a van or motorhome.
    Shops are a 5-minute drive away; the nearest train station is a 15-minute drive away.

    Meals can be prepared independently or shared.
    Don't speak French? No problem—we'll always find a way to understand each other.

    We can work out the schedule together based on your plans. There is no minimum or maximum duration.

    I look forward to meeting you and showing you what life in the French countryside is all about.


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    Salut ! Moi c'est Tommy, et je restaure la propriété familiale depuis peu. Cette maison de m3, c'est un petit cocoon à l'ancienne, à la campagne, tout près des plus beaux lacs de France, le lac du Bourget et le lac d'Annecy.
    Soudeur de métier, je suis passionné de bricolage mais aussi amoureux de la nature, des plaisirs simples de la vie, et de la région qui m'a vue grandir.

    Hébergement : deux chambres privatives disponibles.

    Possibilité de garer un van ou un camping car.
    Magasins à 5 min en voiture. Gare la plus proche à 15 min en voiture.

    Les repas peuvent être libres ou partagés.
    Vous ne parlez pas français ? Pas de problème, on trouvera toujours un moyen de se comprendre.

    Les horaires sont à définir ensemble en fonction de votre projet. Pas de durée minimale ou maximale.

    J'ai hâte de vous connaître et de vous faire découvrir la vie à la campagne française.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Creative DIY projects
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Carpentry
    Music
    DIY & crafts
    Gardening
    Yoga / Wellness
    Beach
    Mountain
    Hiking
    Adventure sports
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    There are other housemates you can befriend, as well as my own friends.

    The region is rich in history, gastronomy, and activities.

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    Il y a d'autres collocataires avec lesquels vous pouvez vous lier d'amitié, ainsi que mes propres amis.

    La région est riche en histoire, gastronomie, et activités.

  • Help

    Help

    As for the help needed, it mainly involves small diy projects, creating decor, general house help, tending the vegetable garden, and building a chicken coop. There is always projects to be done in this large house. The building is surrounded by a large plot of land that also requires some help.


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    Concernant l'aide requise, il s'agit principalement de petits travaux de restauration, création de décor, entretien de la maison, entretien du potager, création de poulailler. Dans cette grande maison il y a toujours à faire. La battisse est entourée de terrain à entretenir.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    French: Fluent

    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

    One room per person. 3 meals a day shared or provided by the host.

    There is also space for camping, vans, and motorhomes.

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    Une chambre par personne

    Il y a également de la place pour du camping, van, et camping car

  • 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.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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