Help in our garden and allotment, soak up the local atmosphere and sunshine in Southern Gers, France

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  Description

  We an English semi retired couple living full time in the beautifully peaceful countryside of the Southern Gers. We look out onto green fields and woodland with the Pyrenees mountains in the distant. We have two self contained fully equipped units attached to our home, with a maturing Garden and swimming pool for summer use. Our nearest village, Marciac is 7km away so own transport is useful.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  This is a very relaxed part of France, little is hurried. It is a good place to unwind and soak up the local atmosphere and sunshine.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  Help is required in all areas of our garden and allotment. We try to be as self sufficient as possible with our vegetables. We also have a field and need help looking after the boundary hedges and fencing. There may also be general building maintenance help needed.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  We are an English couple and welcome the possibility of improving our French.
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  Accommodation

  Accommodation will be in one of our Self contained units, or caravan with permanent facilities.

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  What else ...

  The area is well known for it's vineyards, peaceful villages each with its own character. The mountains or Atlantic coast make a good day out. We are an hour away from Lourdes.

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  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

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  Can host digital nomads

  We have good internet access.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  There is plenty of space here and we do have shower / toilet facilities for campers.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

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

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