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Gardening and restoration projects at our home in Deux-Sèvres, France

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  • Last activity: 26 Nov 2023

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We live in Deux-Sèvres at the crossroads of the 4 cities (Charente, Charente Maritime, Deux-Sèvres and Vienne). We live with our two cats Princesse and Adibou in an old building that we have restored through the years. We have a big horse called Idole and a donkey : Justine. The house is in a small village in the middle of the forest where you can go for a walk or ride a bike . There is a lot of traditional "poitevine" houses and roman architecture.
    We are on two projects: The restoration of our dwelling house and that of a water mill dating from the 16th century century.
    The purpose of the restoration of the mill is to make it work, as well as the sawmill and the nut press which are annexed to it.
    We also need help all year long with our garden.
    Christian is a cabinetmaker, and would be delighted to share his technical knowledge with you, as well as myself, who would be happy to exchange culinary knowledge (I am a cook)

    Nous vivons dans les Deux-Sèvres au carrefour des 4 Départements (Charente, Charente Maritime, Deux-Sèvres et Vienne). Nous vivons avec nos deux chats Princesse et Adibou dans une maison que nous avons restaurée. La maison est dans un petit village au milieu de la forêt. Dans cette région, il y a beaucoup de maisons traditionnelles poitevines et de bâtiments d'architecture romane. Les environs sont très beaux et vous pouvez y faire des balades ou vous promenez à vélo.
    Nous sommes actuellement sur deux projets : La restauration de notre maison d'habitation et celle d'un moulin à eau datant du XVIe siècle. Nous avons aussi besoin d'aide toute l'année dans le jardin.

    Le but de la restauration du moulin est de le faire fonctionner, ainsi que la scierie et le pressoir à noix qui sont annexés à celui-ci.

    Christian est menuisier ébéniste, et serait ravi de partager ses connaissances techniques avec vous, ainsi que moi-même, qui serais heureuse d'échanger des connaissances culinaires (Je suis cuisinière).

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    learning how to restore building
    - Learning French, French cuisine

    initiation au bois, maçonnerie
    - Apprentissage du Français, de la cuisine Française

  • Help

    Help

    - Garden help: clearing bushes
    - Help with the restoration of the two projects: painting,, building a stone wall,
    - Computer tool learning aid
    - Aide au Jardin : nettoyage debroussaiilage.
    - Aide à la restauration des deux projets : peinture, , fabrication d un muret en pierre,
    - Aide à l apprentissage de l outil informatique

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    French: Fluent
    German: Beginner
    English: Beginner

    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

    A bedroom and a private bathroom are available. Meals are taken with us. It is possible to pick you up in Poitiers or Niort, which are the largest cities in the region.

    Une chambre et une salle de bain individuelle sont à disposition.
    Les repas sont pris en notre compagnie.
    Il est possible de venir vous chercher à Poitiers ou Niort, qui sont les plus grandes villes de la région.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    lot of possibility of walk, visit of wonderfull old building: castles churches.... visit farms 'cows goats horses......}

  • 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

  • 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?

    One

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 645148489258

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