Looking for someone to help with ongoing building projects around the farm in Savigne Sous Le Lude, France

Description

We are an english family living in france, on a farm with around 80 hectares. Currently building a new extension to the old house and ongoing major renovation works.

We are looking for someone with masonry and plastering skills urgently, but has to be experienced.

We are also looking for someone to help with paddock maintenance, to check and repair fencing, strimming, weeding

The area is quiet, rural France, with 4 main towns about 40 minutes in all directions (Le Mans, Angers, Saumur and Tours) Nearest small towns are Le Lude and La Flèche . Lots of interesting places to go/see

We would welcome any helper into our home as part of the family, we have many friends, english and french. The kids (22 and 24) are fluent french speakers so we can help with french and english language. Er have 3 friendly house dogs so no pet allergies. Special diet can be catered for.

We are ready to host IMMEDIATELY

Types of help and learning opportunities

Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
General Maintenance

UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve

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What's this?

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

We can help with spoken english and french language, learn new construction skills, integrate socially with french and english families

Help

help with new building extension,
Someone to help with paddock maintenance (horses)
A little general help as and when required.

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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

Bedroom in main house, good food, WIFI
Space for caravan/campervan

Must be a dog lover, no pet allergies

What else ...

Lovely quiet countryside location, nice walks. Bicycle available, well behaved house dogs so no pet allergies . We would treat you as one of the family and include in social activities etc

A little more information

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  Internet access

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  Limited internet access

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  We have pets

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  We are smokers

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  Can host families

Space for parking camper vans

we are a farm, there is plenty of room for a campervan/caravan. if staying in own campervan, a couple would be ok

How many Workawayers can stay?

One

Hours expected

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