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Volunteer in the Cahors Region of South-West France

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  • Last activity: 14 Jan 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi
    We urgently need help renovating our old farmhouse, out buildings and gardens.

    We are located in the Cahors region of the idyllic Lot valley.

    Originally from the UK, we left the rat race for a dream life nearly 20 years ago, optimistically buying a project with lots of potential!
    We have now come to the conclusion that we have ”bitten off more than we can chew” and need some major help!
    We are renovating and extending the ancient, but very run down stone farmhouse and old winery buildings and growing our own fruit and veg (not to mention housework, family stuff, animal care and the dreaded paperwork)!
    We are a very busy, active family with lots of noise, mess, kids animals and visitors!

    Our location is stunningly beautiful, a joy for those looking for beauty and tranquility, and perfectly placed for those seeking adventure, history, sports, or culture. The Lot has pretty much everything and we love it here.
    WE SPEAK ENGLISH in the home, unless we have French guests. So if you are coming to France to improve your French, we may not be your best choice!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • 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

    French and English language and culture.

    This area has plenty of events, of all kinds, but it is not somewhere to go if you want to go clubbing and wild partying!

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for a hard working, flexible, physically capable and easy going couple, or two friends, who can help us out with jobs in the vegetable garden/ garden and with building/renovation projects/general maintenance.
    Projects for next year, include finishing the pigeonnier, rock walling, plastering, tending the vegetable garden, general maintenance tasks.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Spanish: 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

    We ask each volunteer to work for 5 hours, 5 days a week, in return for accommodation in our home and simple meals (some self catering).

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are 5km from the picturesque, medieval town of Puy l’Eveque, on the beautiful Lot river (swimming/canoeing/boat trips) and 5kms from the bustling market town of Prayssac. If you drive and can come in your own car, that would be useful, if not, we can lend you bicycles to explore the area. By car, Cahors (medieval city) 30 minutes, Fumel (Chateau de Bonaguil) 20 mins, Toulouse 2 hours, Bordeaux 2 hours. The Lot and the Dordogne are packed with a huge variety of touristic, historical and geological attractions.
    Smoking outdoors only.

  • 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?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    5 Hours, 5 days a week.

Host ref number: 652446928576

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