Help us with natural building and gardening in a permaculture garden in south France

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Hello,
We build a house out of natural materials and we are looking for people who can help us with their knowledge or enthusiasm. We starting a permaculture garden and a forest garden, there is a lot to do for who loves the plants. We love the job well done and the respect of people and material

We have a big project for march/april we will do a clay floor, for that reason we need 5/6 volunteers very enthusiastic, we are waiting you, it will be great

I would like to learn mandarin language, yoga and piano so anyone who can teach me is welcome.

Description
I and my son of 20 years old built our house in a beautiful village just near Béziers, in south France. We like to build with natural building techniques, we already done most part. We are creative so the house is not common.

type of help :
building :
- woodwork, carpenter and joiner, make furnitures, wood floor
- fixing pipes and water solar system
- builder outside walls
- tiler, ceramic
- painting
- plasterer clay walls, earth floor
- mass clay heater or rocket stove

gardening :
- weeding,
- system of watering
- vegetable garden
- planting trees
- land art

art :
-landart in the garden
- mosaic
- sewing
- painting

clearing house and garage :
- cleaning, organising, tiding

We welcome those that would like to discover, to share their knowledge and skills, to meet people...

cleaning, the house, clearing the place and gardening, is always welcome

We prefer you stay for long period. You will be received in the family . Food include. We are most vegetarian and I eat alive food mostly raw.

volunteers with knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, building; gardening, ceramic, land art, tiling, plastering, working with lime, cob, wood, ,painting fresco on walls, doing mosaics, land art, fence, masonry are welcome

Construimos nuestra casa en un pequeño pueblo cerca de Beziers, sur de Francia. Nos gusta construir con técnicas de construcción naturales, nosotros ya terminamos la primera obra, necesitamos ayuda para hacer los suelos de madera y paredes de adobe, pinturas, un gallinero y el jardin.
Acogemos aquellas y aquellos que tienen ganas de descubrir, de capacitarse, de dar una mano con habilidad, de conocer gente...Nos gustaría hacer autonoma la casa en energia y necesitamos la ayuda de las personas que tienen algún conocimiento acerca de la energía, solar, biogás, Si te gusta compartir conocimientos en este campo y experimentar, por favor ponte en contacto con nosotros.
Preferimos acogerte para largo termino. Te recibiremos en la familia, Comida incluida.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I worked as a french teacher and can give french course, I eat alive food. I am a chinese therapist and taiji and qi gong teacher, can exchange on the fields of health, spirituality
Help
We expect the volunteer to be with us for long term two weeks minimum and help us 5 hours a day. We would like receive some help from people who already have some experience in building or gardening and who are tidy and clean.

El voluntario se tendría que quedar como mínimo dos semanas y ayudarnos con la obra 5 horas/díarias. Necesitamos ayuda de algunas personas con un minimo de experiencia en construccion o jardin, deseamos que sean limpios y ordenados.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
I am interested to learn mandarin and hindi
Accommodation
You will be received in our family house. In warmer season tents in the garden possible. Food included. Couple welcome.
Te recibiremos en nuestra casa de familia. La comida está incluida. Pareja bienvenida.
What else ...
If you like to hike, walk, bike, swim in the river, that is the place. We live in a very nice place in the Natural Park of Haut Languedoc. There is an easy access to Béziers downtown by public transport.

Vivimos en un lugar muy agradable en el parque natural del Haut Languedoc. De dónde vivimos, se puede ir al centro de la cuidad de Béziers en transporte público
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days week (max 25 hours a week)

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06/01/2021

Left by Workawayer (colin) for host

Francoise is a brilliant host. she is attentive, caring and above all is a free thinker with an open mind. Francoise has lots of knowledge and is an extremely patient French/Spanish teacher. The work was fun in a no pressure environment If the sun was out she would insist on enjoying it :) i really enjoyed staying with Francoise & Arsene and look… read more

(Excellent )

05/01/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (colin)

Colin is a person I wish you to meet. The work is done perfectly, he is dedicated, friendly, he loves animals, he is a beautiful creative and sensitive soul

(Excellent )

22/11/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Matthew)

Matthew is a sensitive man, he helps me in the garden, he makes a welldone work, he is tidy, clean and sociable, nice to have him at home

(Excellent )

20/11/2020

Left by Workawayer (Matthew) for host

I spent a memorable 3.5 weeks in Cessenon. It’s a great area with lots of nice, tranquil spots along the river Orb to see. Françoise is an amazing, happy and relaxed woman who helped me make massive strides with my french language by speaking with my daily in french. This is definitely an experience that will live forever in my memory. Massively… read more

(Excellent )

19/11/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Catalina)

Cata is a very dynamic woman, she helps me a lot in the garden and I pass a great time with her. She is strong, smart, working hard and good mood, I recommend 100 %

(Excellent )

24/10/2020

Left by Workawayer (Catalina) for host

I couldn't have found a better host and language immersive experience.
My days with Françoise were wonderful in every way. I learned a lot from her, from her wonderful garden and her experience with permacultura. But the best thing is the improvement I made about my french, and all thank to her.
You will be in a beautiful house, with a beautiful… read more

(Excellent )

22/10/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Marika & Yannis)

Marika and Yannis are a young couple very pleasant to live with, intelligent, hard-working, attentive, they helped me a lot.

(Excellent )

15/10/2020

Left by Workawayer (Marika & Yannis) for host

We had a great time with Françoise, learning a lot about life, health and people. She has got a very cozy and comfortable house and a beautiful permaculture garden with many vegetables and trees. For work we had diverse tasks in the garden or in the house, which was not that hard work. After work Françoise always offered us a nice big salad and we… read more

(Excellent )

27/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Carlina & Ricardo)

Carlina and Ricardo are fantastic persons. It was a pleasure to live with. They worked in the garden and did an amazing work, the garden changed completely in a positive way. Is very easy to have them at home, they are good persons , intelligent, reliable, I have total confidence and I entrusted them with the house. I wish the best for them and… read more

(Excellent )

18/08/2020

Left by Workawayer (Carlina & Ricardo) for host

Durante casi un mes estuvimos en la casa de Françoise y Arsane, transmitiéndonos paz desde el primer momento. Las tareas de jardinería fueron variadas y productivas, además de intercambiar saberes con Françoise sobre la huerta. A su vez, ella misma nos dictó clases de francés de súper utilidad para nosotros. En las últimas semanas cuidamos de su… read more

(Excellent )

19/07/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Sara & Seamus)

Sara is amazing with the plants and animals, she loves them much and pays great attention to them. Seamus is an intelligent skill carpenter. Both of them are very easy to live with, sensitive, wellmaner, very athletic and active. The time with them was very pleasant, they helped me a lot and completely transformed the house and the garden. I feel… read more

(Excellent )

13/07/2020

Left by Workawayer (Sara & Seamus) for host

We had the good fortune to stay with Francoise during the lockdown. Francoise made us feel very welcome and had a very relaxed attitude. We are very grateful to have been able to spend the amount of time with her. The work was very enjoyable either in the garden or in the house depending on the weather. The surrounding area is beautiful with many… read more

(Very good )

15/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (bosquet)

J'ai eu la chance de croiser le chemin de Jacques. Travail soigné très professionnel. Personne de confiance très agréable et très facile à vivre

(Excellent )

15/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (bosquet) for host

J' ai passé un mois enrichissant chez Françoise, une belle rencontre, dans l' écoute et le partage. Françoise communique son énergie positive et naturellement vous ouvre son espace. La maison offre encore quelques réalisations à venir, et Françoise saura vous donner l' opportunité de participer à son projet, que ce soit à l' intérieur ou dans le… read more

(Excellent )

15/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Camila)

Nice helpful young lady

(Excellent )

15/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (marc)

Very nice man, very helpful

(Excellent )

26/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Michael & Andrea) for host

Cessenon sur Orb is a lovely town and we enjoyed exploring it, as well as adding some rock art to a neglected part of the yard. We had hoped there would be more permaculture projects like the strawbale beds in the photos, but the garden had been greatly taken over by grass and unrecognizable to the pictures.

We originally planned to stay 2 weeks… read more

(Good )

22/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Marcus) for host

My stay with Françoise was my first workaway and I could have asked for anything better. Françoise's kindness and generosity knows no bounds, and she effortlessly helps you feel at home. She often has multiple workawayers at the same time, and it was a blessing to meet brilliant people, and share the experience with them. The work was varied and… read more

(Excellent )

15/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Ekaterina) for host

Françoise is such a special person, I’m really happy to have met her and her son. They are very kind open-minded people that made me feel incredibly comfortable at their place.
The work was very rewarding - I did a lot of new things although it wasn’t a long period of time. The food was delicious, couldn’t expect better. And the place is… read more

(Excellent )

01/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Cristóbal) for host

Vivre dans la maison de Françoise était incroyable, ressentant la paix intérieure. Comme elle me l'a dit, tout est "petit à petit". Je recommande totalement cette belle famille.

(Excellent )

27/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Rebecca & Luke) for host

Françoise was an exceptional host!! She and her son were amazing company and very appreciative of our work. The food was in abondance and delishious. The work was great fun creating a Asian style room as well as outdoor garden work when the weather was right. We learnt a lot about different building methods and materials used on the construction… read more

(Excellent )

25/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca & Luke)

Wonderful persons, very helpful, very skill, hardworkers, very professional work, positive attitude, very impressives, great cookers, sports lovers, nice people to have around

(Excellent )

18/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Helmi) for host

It was my first workaway experience at Françoise’s house and it was really wonderful. We had a group from 3-5 workawayers so there wasn’t so much work to do but living in the house, cooking, spending time together was great with such a nice athmosphere. We did two hiking trips, one to the Pyrenees and other visits to cities and the nature near by… read more

(Excellent )

24/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Samuel) for host

I loved to stay there. Francoise is a very joyfull host.
I liked to play Basketball with her son, the meal were very tasty, a good atmosphere in the house and around the other travlers.
Thank you for nice two weeks.

(Excellent )

19/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Phoebe)

Phoebe is a young woman
kind, smart and helpful
she makes a very good work

(Excellent )

19/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Christian)

Christian is a good person, and he has good skills with the wood, he helps me much,

(Excellent )

23/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Christian) for host

J'ai passé deux semaines avec Françoise. C'était un bon séjour. Ambiance agréable et conviviale avec Françoise et les autres workawayers. Françoise est très serviable et veut donner à tout le monde un bon séjour.
Autour de la maison était encore un chantier de construction, mais vous trouverez de beaux endroits ombragés sur la rivière Orb, très… read more

(Excellent )

19/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Susann)

Susann help me a lot in the garden also she make a really good job with the sandmachine. I appreciate her energy. Really nice person

(Excellent )

30/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Susann) for host

Françoise is a very nice and friendly Host. I had a very warm welcome at her house and met many other volunteers. I did some gardening, sanding work of a wooden floor and some other small works. Live with Françoise is easy going. The village of Cessenon is small and a bit sleepy. Bit die sorrounding is very beautiful. I had a kajaking trip,… read more

(Excellent )

19/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna & Miquel)

Miquel is an ntelligent handyman and really fix a lot of things in the house and did a good job in the construction of a pergola, Anna is a wonderful mother and she also helps me a lot in the house and the garden and they have a cute little boy. They are nice persons which can be trusted. I really enjoy their company

(Excellent )

19/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)

Emma is a wonderful woman, she knows to share with people abd I really apprciate her work because she ll doing with heart and mind, une belle personne à rencontrer

(Excellent )

19/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host

I absolutely enjoyed my two weeks stay with Francoise! Maybe from the start she appears not too social but with a bit of time, you will find her such a beautiful lady! She genuinely loves people and everything around her. In her house, your work is always greatly appreciated and she wants to make sure that you are happy here all the time. The work… read more

(Excellent )

17/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Allan)

Allan is a nice man, gentle, respectful, a good drumer, he teachs very well drum and I learn a lot with him, He knows to work with wood and help me in the house. He does his best to give good vibes around him and it"s good

(Excellent )

17/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Massimo)

Massimo is a wonderful man, hard worker, respectful, loving people, plants and animals, it's a joy to have it at home. He helped me a lot

(Excellent )

14/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Massimo) for host

Very lovely staying at Françoise's house . She has been looking after us the all time , providing us food and good laughs. It's been my first experience with workaway and I was so glad it's been with Francoise , she always made me feel at home . I used to work in the garden , planting some veggies and looking after it , but also did some job in… read more

(Excellent )

08/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Edmund)

Edmund is a wonderful young man, polite, respectful, who adapts easily, very easygoing, serious in the work, professional carpenter who likes wood and nature. A sensitive soul with whom I enjoyed sharing life, bon voyage

(Excellent )

02/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (claude)

Claude est une personne très qualifiée dans son métier, il n'est pas resté longtemps mais il a réparé beaucoup de petites choses essentielles, la fenêtre n'a jamais aussi bien fermée. Merci de ton passage et de tes conseils Claude

(Excellent )

02/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Noelia)

Noelia est une belle personne, Une femme volontaire et décidée avec beaucoup de sens de l'humour. Elle aime beaucoup la nature et le jardin, elle a fait un superbe travail au potager et m'a aidée dans les tâches quotidiennes. Grand merci Noelia.

(Excellent )

02/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Marina)

Marina est une jeune femme active et volontaire, très souriante. Elle est dynamique, très facile à vivre et très sociable. Ce fut du bonheur de l'avoir à la maison, elle m'a bien aidée. Merci Marina.

(Excellent )

12/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Marina) for host

It was my first Workaway and it has been an amazing experience!I was 2 month and half with Françoise and Arsene and I feel like part of the family. I worked mainly in the garden and helping a bit in the house. The area is very beautiful and the house is a very special place, you can feel the calmness energy inside. If you are interested in… read more

(Excellent )

05/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Julie) for host

Merci pour ta confiance et ton accueil! Ce fut un excellent séjour!

(Excellent )

05/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Julie)

Julie est une artiste avec beaucoup de sensibilité. Très impliquée dans ce qu"elle entreprend et qui donne le meilleur d"elle-même. J'ai eu beaucoup de plaisir à partager avec Julie

(Excellent )

07/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Nathan)

It was a pleasure to have Nathan at home. He made a really good job. He is respectful, honest, hardworking and easygoing. I hope you will have many others experiences and meet very nice people, bonne continuation

(Excellent )

20/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Herman)

Herman is easy going, doing the job well and taking care of his environment. nice guy, hard worker, reliable. Do not hesitate to have him around

(Excellent )

28/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Herman) for host

Unfortunately i only stayed with Francoise for 10 days, but i will never forget those days.
The surrounding area is just beautiful. It's a calm place and it is very picturesque wherever you look.
The work was easy and the atmosphere regarding the work was relaxed. The food provided was good, and i really appreciated that Francoise included me in… read more

(Excellent )

23/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Cardigon) for host

I had a fabulous stay with Francoise and Arsene, it was nice to be there, Francoise included me in all of her activities such as the Jazz events that we went to it was great, food was also healthy and a good experience , I was happy with all the tasks given to me. Thankyou very much :)

(Excellent )

20/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (maria )

Maria est une jeune femme sympathique, d'agréable compagnie, sérieuse et consciencieuse dans n'importe quel type de travail. Elle est très douce et c'est un plaisir de l'avoir à la maison, j'espère qu'on se reverra

(Excellent )

14/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (maria ) for host

Je suis restèe dans la maison de Francoise 10 jours. C’était trés jolie.
Je ai travaillé dans le jardin, je l’ai aidé à faire un mur et aussi avec le ménange.
j’amais beaucuop ce travailles.
La règion est très belle et il y a beaucoup des activité à faire, marcher, la velo et aussi nager à la riviere.
Quand je suis arrivée je ne parlais pas le… read more

(Excellent )

28/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Vitali)

100 % recommendable. Vitali is a person of confidence, calm, pleasant, good handyman who always gives the best of himself. He made my life easier

(Excellent )

25/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Samuel)

Samuel stays 2 weeks with us. He lives in his own and knows also share. He is thorough in his work and respectful. He is a charming person who enjoy to share what he has. I learnt a lot from him, have a good ride and a blue sky.

(Excellent )

06/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Samuel) for host

Had a good time here,
Francois is such a positive person. She is always nice and funny, so you have always someone who cheers you up.

The food she cooked was very good. She also shared the kitchen with me, so I felt like at home. I had everything I needed, even more.

I helped her and a other workawayer with some woodwork and paint. There is… read more

(Excellent )

15/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Derek) for host

Merci beaucoup Françoise pour une expérience très marveilleuse :) J'ai appris beaucoup sur la culture française: la langue, la nourriture, les voies de la contruction et comme manger comme une person française aussi! J'ai aimé votre hospitalité et j'espère te voir bientôt!

(Excellent )

28/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Mélanie)

Mélanie est une jeune femme très active, dynamique, enthousiaste. Elle est menuisière et fait un travail d'une grande qualité, elle aime le bois et travailler le bois. Elle est très bonne cuisinière et de très bonne compagnie. Je te souhaite de très belles rencontres sur ta route. Merci Mélanie de tout mon coeur pour ta belle présence.

(Excellent )

27/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Mélanie) for host

Merci beaucoup Françoise et Arsène! C'était très agréable de passer du temps avec vous. Vous êtes des personnes très sympathiques, ouvertes et interessantes. J'ai fait beaucoup des super expériences et en plus, j'ai mangé comme une raine chez vous :)
J'éspère bien que vous pouvez profiter de la terrasse que nous avons fait!
Si vous venez en… read more

(Excellent )

07/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Kevin)

I had a very good time with Kevin. He is very easy to live. He is good at any job he is given, careful and applied. he is a good cook. It was a pleasure to receive him, Recommendable 100%

(Excellent )

01/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Kevin) for host

I had a very enjoyable and relaxing two weeks staying with Françoise near Béziers. The region is beautiful and full of nice hiking and biking spots. I really enjoyed the cultural, culinary, and language exchange with Françoise and the other workaway that I worked with. Françoise was also great with helping me improve my French! Thanks again!

(Excellent )

11/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Nadia & Sasha)

Thank you very much for everything Nadia, Sasha and Nicole. They arrived in a difficult time of the year and of the construction and they helped me a lot. In a house under construction it is not easy for a little girl, Nicole has done well in the house to find games and places to play. Sasha really understood the project and he did it very well. I… read more

(Excellent )

06/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Nadia & Sasha) for host

One month with Françoise and her family in February it was too fast. Harmony is a main what we feeling in this house. Job and rest, time together and our time, trips to cities and walking around village- everything was very nice. Françoise is amazing woman! We happy to meet you, Arsen and Bernar!
Ow, details:) Room with window on roof- we saw… read more

(Excellent )

21/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Roland)

What an amazing guy. Roland repaired almost everything in the house. He listed and stored all tools and equipment. He did a great job to install the woodstove and the tubes in the chimney. Thanks to Roland the house has become a more pleasant, warm and welcoming place. He helped me a lot personally to find a method to carry out my projects. I… read more

(Excellent )

26/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Maria Jose )

Maria Jose y su amiga Carolina me ayudaron mucho y hicieron un gran trabajo en la casa. Es una mujer amable, atenta, energetica y llena de vida. Te deseo mucha felicidad en tu vida futura y espero volver a veros pronto

(Excellent )

15/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Maria Jose ) for host

Estuve dos semanas en casa de Francoise, con mi amiga, y fue una excelente experiencia. Francoise es increible, muy amorosa, preocupada por todo, y su hijo Arsen muy simpatico. Es un lugar muy relajado, agradable, para pasar un tiempo lejos de la alocada ciudad, y poder admirar y apreciar la naturaleza que nos rodea.
Muchas gracias por todo… read more

(Excellent )

11/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Izabela) for host

It was my first workaway with a not so good experience. I stayed 2 days at françoise's house and after sitting for talking about the activities we both decided that I should leave. I've asked about activities by an email before and arriving there the only activity for the moment was cleaning. The floor, the bathroom, the glasses. I really don't… read more

(Neutral )

07/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Christina)

Christina is a fresh, dynamic, interesting, enthusiastic, lovely young woman. I really enjoyed her company and she helped me a lot with all the task I give to her. I wish her happy encounters on her way and I hope we will meet again soon and make a japanese bridge together in the garden.

(Excellent )

17/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Christina) for host

This was my first workaway experience and it topped my expectations! I had such an amazing time at Francoise with painting together, cooking a lot, going to the river, doing siesta, playing piano, watching movies and of course hiking at the gorges du colombiere with her! And we did everything "tranquille" ;)
Thank you a lot for good and really… read more

(Excellent )

06/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Rok) for host

Our first workaway experience! Everything was more than perfect. Francoises is a very nice host. We spent a lot of time together. We were working, cooking, swimming, laughing, dancing, ...... Her son is also very nice and her family. My kids enjoyed a lot too. We would like to come back and spend another holiday with Francoises and Arsene.

(Excellent )

10/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Rok)

Rok came with his 2 children and we had a wonderful time all together. Rok is a person positive, active, friendly, with a good mind, he did a great job with the heating water system. Ela is a friendly and helpful teenager and she makes good ice creams. Emil is a cheerful boy. I recommend this family. We really enjoy to have them home, I wish they… read more

(Excellent )

27/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (KAMILA & JUAN ) for host

Estuvimos una semana en casa de Françoise, pasó muy rápido el tiempo y lamentamos no poder compartir más con ella y su hijo. Ellos son personas muy relajadas, nos hicieron sentir libres en su casa, pudimos prepararnos nuestras comidas como nosotros quisiéramos. El trabajo fue sencillo y ella es muy flexible con los horarios y permite que uno mismo… read more

(Excellent )

20/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Martyna & Jan) for host

Francoise and her son Arsen were very nice hosts. Despite Francoise is a very busy woman she took us for a great trip to the mountains and picked us up from the nearby city after we were gone for the weekend. We stayed in a private room in her house which is not finished yet but comfortable enough. Work was quite easy,weeding,planting,making a… read more

(Very good )

09/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Annika)

Annika est une personne très agréable, sérieuse. Très bonne cuisinière, merci pour les nombreux plats que tu as préparé. Elle vous apprendra à sauter à la corde, elle a une super technique, Elle est de très bonne compagnie et elle est très consciencieuse dans le travail qu'on lui donne à faire, ce furent deux semaines très agréable en sa… read more

(Excellent )

20/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Annika) for host

Mon amie Evélia et moi, on passait deux semaines chez Françoise environ fin de mars. Elle est une personne très sympa, heureuse et créative. J’aime très bien son mode de vie minimaliste, sa maison bioclimatique et le jardin qui est énorme ! On se sentait immédiatement comme part de la petite famille, participait aux excursions et aux courses,… read more

(Excellent )

06/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Pablo)

Dès que Pablo est arrivé, il s'est emparé de la cuisine pour nous préparer tous les jours des plats succulents, un vrai talent de chef cuisinier souriant. Il m'a réparé toutes les serrures des portes et fenêtres de la maison qui ferme enfin. Il a de nombreux talents qu'il est prêt à partager. Ce que j'ai apprécié c'est ton ouverture de coeur, ton… read more

(Excellent )

06/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (William Andres)

William es un rayo de sol en la casa. Intuitivo, alegre, voluntario, sabe vivir y compartir. Tiene traza, le gusta pintar y decorar la casa y lo hace con mucho estilo, tiene un gran talento para hacer vivir el entorno. Es bueno para con las personas y los animales y es una persona muy dinamica con la cual uno se siente bien. Bonne continuation et… read more

(Excellent )

06/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (William Andres) for host

En la vida todo esperfecto. Todo llega y uno llega en el momento y lugar adecuado!!! Compartir con Françoise y su hijo en su casa fue maravillosamente expectacular, es una gran mujer con mucha sabiduria y conocimiento. Una gran amiga y una gran madre y persona. Buena maestra de frances!!!! Definitivamente me voy con muchas ganas de volver y seguir… read more

(Excellent )

18/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Evélia)

Evelia est une jeune femme dynamique, volontaire, active et responsable. Elle a apporté dans la maison renouveau et douceur. Indépendante, autonome, intuitive et sachant partager, c'est une jeune femme pleine de ressources qui vous surprendra agréablement. Mon grand ado de fils a été conquis.
Evelia, ce fut une joie partagée, l'enduit chaux se… read more

(Excellent )

25/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Evélia) for host

Deux merveilleuses semaines passées en compagnie de Françoise et Arsène, dans un petit coin de paradis au bord de l'Orb. Les mots ne peuvent décrirent la gentillesse, la simplicité et l'accueil chaleureux dont nous avons bénéficié pendant ce séjour. Françoise, tu es merveilleuse, toujours le sourire, et ce rire que je n'oublierais pas de sitôt,… read more

(Excellent )

04/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Maitena) for host

It's was a great experience! I spend more than one week with them in february, the family is very friendly although the language was a barrier for me i enjoy the conversations, works and have a fun too!
you have your own privacity in a department with private room, bath and kitchen share with other worksaways, but the meals we are all together… read more

(Very good )

28/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Raffael & Anne-Catherine) for host

We spent 2 weeks in February with Françoise and her family, together with another workawayer. We had a small apartment for ourselves, which was great but a bit cold (2 electric ovens to share between 3 rooms). We ate with the family, it was always plentiful, tasty and in good company. Our work consisted mainly in finishing her son's room,… read more

(Very good )

23/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Emma-Louise) for host

Thank you so much Francoise for allowing me to spend some time with you and your family. I can say that my French improved a lot while I was here as I was able to speak french with Bernard and Arsene during dinner time as well as enjoy Bernards cooking. And Bernards home made wine was awesome. The work was well balanced with the time of leisure. I… read more

(Excellent )

11/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Macarena) for host

My experience with Françoise was great! We got along very well and she was very nice to me, worried that I was well fed and helped me improve my french. In the house we took nice tea breaks, she gave me options for work outside under the sun when possible and we had lovely food. Bernard was also very nice to me, even if we couldn't understand… read more

(Excellent )

28/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Philipp & Astrid)

It was a great time we share together, hope you will have nice meetings along your trip, hope to see you again, the wall is still there

(Excellent )

13/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Philipp & Astrid) for host

Thanks for great time we could share with you. When we think back we get a smile on our face. The nature is magnifique, the vine is savoureux, Bernaud the producer trés amusant et rafraichissant. Francoise is a really energetic healer, she proofed her skills on my broken back and it was a libération. Also she is so chaleureux et attentif. We… read more

(Excellent )

28/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Cromwell)

Cromwell is a very nice man sensitive and easygoing, always want to help. I recommend this guy. You will be very happy with himlike we were. Thanks a lot Cromwell, have nice meeting in your road

(Excellent )

10/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Cromwell) for host

I stayed in Françoise's house for two weeks and I am very happy to have done that. I think I made to fit in very well in this family. Françoise was always worried about me so I didn't need anything ever. The job wasn't hard at all, actually very easy to handle and also we didn't have a strict schedule. Besides, the food was quite tasty, thank you… read more

(Excellent )

13/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Edward)

Edward is a person with a lot of knwledge in ecologic construction, very good advises, interesting conversations. I learn a lot about transparency. I wish you nice encounters.

(Excellent )

19/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Edward) for host

Prèsque pas mal!! I will remember these words for the rest of my life. It was nice to have you as host and work together building the strawbale wall. There was much joy throughout the day. You are wonderful hosts.
Francoise, thank you for your non-stop concern for my well being. Bernard, merci à toi pour les conversations joyeux et claires.… read more

(Excellent )

04/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Sveta)

Sveta is easy going, independent, serious, very pleasant meeting
recommendable to 100%
bon voyage

(Excellent )

26/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Sveta) for host

Francoise, Bernard and Arsene are good hosts!! I have spend 10 days in Berlou. Very beautiful and quiet area, perfect for hikes and bicycle rides. Francoise is always worry that everything is good with the volunteers.
Great expierence, merci beaucoup Francoise :)

(Very good )

23/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Lenka & Tomáš ) for host

I think that before our arriving, this host place was great. We should have stayed in the house, where her family lives. This was the place, where all the volunteers stayed. Unfortunately Francoise had an argue with her husband and we paid for it.

We slept in the house she wanted to renovate so we didn't have hot water and almost no… read more

(Neutral )

11/07/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Bryan)

Bryan stayed with us six weeks, he layed all the tiles in the bathroom, he made us an amazing shower. He is a serious, caring, smiling, easy-going man. Thank you for everything, it was an amazing time in your company and a very nice sharing. We hope you find good hosts on your way.

(Excellent )

13/06/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Paco)

Paco is a wonderful sensitive man, full of humor, light and deep. He offers us more than a help, a different point of view. We hope to see you again soon. You are in our heart.

(Excellent )

17/02/2015

Left by Workawayer (Paco) for host

I cannot explain with words my experience with this family...So I'm not going to try to do it. I'm only going to say I'm sure with them you are goind to feel and to the learn the real meaning of workaway.

Françoise, Bernard and Arsene are one the best people I have ever meet in my life. And know I consider them friends.

MERCI et A BIENTOT!
P

(Excellent )

12/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Nahuel) for host

Si puediese poner mas de 4 cáritas! !!
Mi primer workaway y no pudo haber sido mejor.
Le doy gracias a la vida de poder tener la suerte de conocer a esta familia. Son una familia hermosa Francoise, Bernard y Arsen.
Bernard es muy amable, atento y es un excelente cosinero! ! En mi vida no habia comido nunca cosas tan ricas!. Aprendi mucho de… read more

(Excellent )

05/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Aaron) for host

What a great first workaway experience. I stayed here for two weeks and couldn't have had a better time. The family really made me feel welcome and was a great environment to relax in after a days work. Best of luck with the rest of the construction.

(Excellent )

05/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Gabriele) for host

What can I say about my time in Berlou, say that was a great great experience is really far of reality, even say that was wonderfull is still far far.
I felt like my home from the begining, I have awesome connection with this wonderfull family.
Bernard: A huge hardworker, I learned many things about wine farming thanks to him; and he always get… read more

(Excellent )

10/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (James) for host

This was my first workaway experience and it couldn't have been better. The area of Berlou is beautiful wine country, the rooms are large and you have all the space you need with your own kitchen and bathroom. The work was clearly explained and the hours were always fair. But the best part of this experience was getting to know the family and the… read more

(Excellent )

08/04/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Paulina & Aleksander)

Paulina and Olek form a very good team together, they work hard. They are very nice people with great heart. I'm happy to see the stairs they made. Hopefully you can come again to continue help us. Hope to see you again

(Excellent )

10/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (Paulina & Aleksander) for host

It was suuuuuch a GREAT time with Francoise and Bernard! For us it was fantastic opportunity to try our building skills and our creativity with planning wooden stairs to their house. The food was delicious, Francoise is amazing in kitchen. We saw a lot lot of landscapes and cities around. We truly recommend this host, the best experience ever!… read more

(Excellent )

08/04/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (SALVATORE)

We have a great time with Salvatore, always smiling, sensitive and nice man. Hope to see you again, take care

(Excellent )

01/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (SALVATORE) for host

Really a great experience! Françoise and her family are really good people! have taught me so much and gave me so much! the method of work is very professional, serious and nice!
The house where I lived was very welcoming and we ate a lot and a great time!

Merci!

(Excellent )

09/03/2015

Left by Workawayer (Arkaitz) for host

Una sola palabra sería suficiente, MERCI !!
Bonito proyecto, bonito lugar y bonita familia. Gracias por haberme dejado formar parte de ello,
Recomendable 100%, se aprende mucho en todos los sentidos.
Que os vaya muy bien en todo y espero volver pronto.
Un abrazo a todos !!!!

(Excellent )

29/10/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Christina & Reda)

Christina and Reda are extremely nice, friendly and helped us a lot. We enjoyed a lot the smile and willingness to Christina and the friendliness and competence of Reda. We hope you have many wonderful encounters. You will be always welcome.

(Excellent )

01/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (Christina & Reda) for host

We stayed for 11-ish days at our first workaway and it was incredible! Francoise and Bernard are extremely kind, patient, understanding, generous, and accommodating in all things, especially regarding unexpected changes in plans (travel, length of stay, etc.). We worked hard and laughed a lot; the whole family is very animated and inclusive!… read more

(Excellent )

25/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (Marta) for host

I was there only 4 days but it was nice to discover the amazing south of france, full of vineyards and lovely towns. I could enjoy the nature and your amazing food and wine. Thank you for all François and Bernard!

(Very good )

19/09/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (anna)

Anna you are an excellent mosaic teacher, patient and gentle. I really love doing this ceramic with you and if you ever want to return to do another one, I really want to see you again. I hope you can carry out your projects, take care of you

(Excellent )

10/07/2014

Left by Workawayer (anna) for host

Wonderful place and amazing people! This was my first workaway experience and I truly enjoyed it! I stayed longer than planned because I enjoyed your company, and that you let me do this mosaic for your new house. I hope it will last forever and you will enjoy looking at it every day;) Hope to see it when the house is finished. All the best, Thank… read more

(Excellent )

02/07/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Sam)

The week passed quickly with you guys. You are a fantastic team. Thanks for your help and your enthousiasm. Hope to see you again, you are really welcome for the paintings.

(Excellent )

22/06/2014

Left by Workawayer (Sam) for host

Our first workaway experience! Everything was perfect. Francoise and Bernard are as kind and generous a hosts as it is possible to be. First time working with natural building too, finally! Great experience, can't wait to try some more techniques.

Amazing food, wonderful company and many, many heated games of ping pong! Francosie and Bernard,… read more

(Excellent )

14/06/2014

Left by Workawayer (Aroa ) for host

Je n'ai pas de mots pour décrire le temps passé avec votre famille. Merci beaucoup pour tout!
Je ne vous oublierai jamais!
À Valencia vous avez une amie pour toute la vie.

(Excellent )

13/06/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Aroa )

merveilleuse Aroa, courageuse, volontaire, généreuse et souriante, merci

(Excellent )

13/06/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Ben & Calum)

Ben, we spend a long time together, working, speaking, living. Nous avons appris à vivre ensemble, partager une belle aventure qu'on appelle la vie. merci

(Excellent )

08/05/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Luna)

Merci Luna de nous avoir fait partager ta facilité d'être, ta joie de vivre et ta créativité débordante. Nous sommes un peu plus vivants grâce à toi et la maison pétille et vibre par ses beaux murs de terre-paille, beau travail.

(Excellent )

08/05/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Nerys)

Merci Nerys pour ton passage chez nous. Tu nous a beaucoup apporté, ta joie, ta bonne humeur, ton énergie, ton fort caractère et ta belle personnalité. Merci pour tout. Les murs terre-paille sont très beaux, tu as fait du bon travail, la maison a beaucoup de chance de t'avoir accueilli.

(Excellent )

22/04/2014

Left by Workawayer (Katarzyna & Joanna) for host

Francoise, Bernard and Arsene hosted us for 2 weeks in theirs house. We spent nice time together. It was really intresting helping to build a
house. We have good fun.

(Excellent )

20/04/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Katarzyna & Joanna)

We are very happy to have receive you, Kasia and Asha. You work very hard and be good compagnie for us. We appreciate very much your smile and your reserve and discretion. Have a nice travel.
Françoise et Bernard

(Excellent )

17/04/2014

Left by Workawayer (Alex) for host

I really enjoyed my time with Francoise, Bernard and Arsene. They're very nice people and they were good hosts. Also they live in a beautiful area. Thanks Francoise and Bernard. Let me know how the project goes in future.

(Excellent )

17/04/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Alex)

Thanks very much Alex, we appreciate a lot that you came to help us. We appreciate your kindness, your serious, your presence and your smile. Merci beaucoup. We are very happy to know you.

(Excellent )

09/02/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Kirsty & Tim)

It was wonderful to work with you. We appreciated a lot your great sensibility, your intuitive and sensitive intelligence. You left your mark on the house, it will be beautiful, thanks to you

(Excellent )

09/02/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Tim)

It was wonderful to work with you and share our lifes. We appreciated your enthusiasm and your good mood. The house will be great one day thanks to you.

(Excellent )

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