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Description
We are a small family with 2 large dogs living in a beautiful part of the world. We are transforming the garden into an edible one that uses low water resources. Happy to host people in your own apartment on the ground floor. Here you can improve English and French skills while being on the doorsteps of the Riviera and next to a forest. Our expectation is about 20 hours of help per week and we generally let you choose, but often heavy on gardening. I'm keen to find a carpenter so if that is you, get in touch. I have a fun project. Ideally there are 2 or 3 of you together for a week that can be extended for the right work awayers. I am currently having g a health issue so meals and or pick ups and drop offs are not so easy. If you have a car and are mature that is best for us at this time. Summer tasks are general tidying, watering, dog walking.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
House & pet sitting
Interests
Pets
Gardening
Cooking & food
Animals
Fitness
Water sports
Hiking
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are native English speakers, Irish and American with long term residency in France. We speak multiple languages and have lived in many parts of the world. We are happy to help you explore the South of France, improve your French or English. We enjoy cooking and food, cultivate a small garden, and are easy going and social people.
If you have a specific interest in learning more about the region, the apartment has a library of the region. From the house it is easy access to the world famous French Riviera. 18 minutes by car to the Med.
Help
Ideally looking for people who can help with gardening, (We live next to a forest so gardening may include simple tasks like cutting bamboo, and picking up branches.) We have citrus and olive trees, multiple native species and fruit trees. Also lots of weeds, new things to plant, some holes to dig.
There is often small painting projects of iron railings or walls. We are happy to find projects that meet your skill set. I generally have a list and Work Awayers can choose the tasks they are happy to do or engage in something they would like to learn more about.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Japanese: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
We have a 60 square meter apartment on the ground floor of our house that is completely independent with its own kitchen, 160 cm bed, WIFI. Fits 2 comfortably, or 3 on a pull out sofa. It is well decorated and comfortable. The house also has a large pool, ample parking, and it is possible to walk to a bus that goes to Cannes or Grasse, France. Our previous Work Awayers have all said it was by far their best accommodation.
What else ...
We are perfectly placed in the South of France near beautiful beaches and the town of Cannes. 100s of famous sites are in easy reach as well as cultural activities, and museums. The weather is ideal year round. We are looking for short term stays as opposed to longer ones and we ask that people respect the house by keeping it tidy.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
High speed internet access.
Space for parking camper vans
large parking spot on private land and off of main road in gated domaine.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Lincoln
Lincoln
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The working was easy to do: Check and installing of watering system in the lovely garden, some care for flowers and plants.
Jürgen did some repairs and had a very good exchange with Marc, Jessica spoiled us with specialities from… read more
She and her family are very welcoming and caring people, always reassuring, that everything is fine.
We worked in her beautiful garden for 2-3h in the morning and were even provided with food and slept in a very well equipped private apartment as an… read more
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The working was easy to do: Check and installing of watering system in the lovely garden, some care for flowers and plants.
Jürgen did some repairs and had a very good exchange with Marc, Jessica spoiled us with specialities from… read more
She and her family are very welcoming and caring people, always reassuring, that everything is fine.
We worked in her beautiful garden for 2-3h in the morning and were even provided with food and slept in a very well equipped private apartment as an… read more
The work was very straight forward and not long or demanding, only a couple of hours or so every day. In the afternoon she drove us to different places and told us a lot about… read more
