Looking for someone to help with ongoing building/renovation 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. Carpentry skills a big asset with a full joinery workshop on site and the chance to learn/enhance skills with a master craftsman. Masonry skills also a big asset!

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 (20 and 22) 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

Type of help

Gardening
Building
General Maintenance
Farmstay

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, maybe some gardening as the spring approaches. A little general help as and when required.

Languages spoken

english , french

Accommodation

Bedroom in main house, good food, WIFI

What else ...

Lovely quiet countryside location, nice walks. Bicycle available, 3 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

How many Workawayers can stay?

One

Hours expected

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