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Help with the house in Saint Haon le Vieux, France

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a French family of 2 or 3 (depending if hour daughter is here or not) living in the countryside (40 min. away from St Etienne & 60 min. From Lyon). We speak fluent English, spanish, Italian and some German ( and French of course!). We’ve got a big recent house in provencial style and a garden. We’ve also got an outdoor heated swimming pool which we use from May to September and a tennis court.
    The coach stop is at the bottom of our road (500 meters from the house) but we provide a car (with gears and steering wheel on the left) for you to get around.
    We need help with the house, the garden and with a farm we are trying to renovate.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Elderly Companionship
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    They can learn French and cooking with me. I also love playing tennis when I don't have a tennis elbow !

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for a single preferably anglophone or german or even italian helper. We would like a FUN, caring, trustworthy, loving person to help with the housework or cooking and sometimes help renovate an old house and do gardening. The point of this workaway is based on linguistic and social exchange too !

    We like good manners, politeness and quiet people ! I mean not people singing in our ears when we come back from work in the evening !

    DRIVING : We provide a car if needed which you will drive if you are a good driver with a driving licence (of course !) and if you are used to gears. (Our cars are not automatic).

    Sometimes you can have your week end off to go to PARIS (60€ return with car sharing) or elsewhere, to visit.

    We are looking for someone to do the house work, ironing, cooking, baking, TYDING (even your own room !), Windows cleaning (we have lot of them !) and gardening in the summer (lawn mowing and weeds picking). Please don't apply if your intention is to sunbathe on a deck chair all day or if you're useless at ironing or cleaning windows !

    We NEED EFFICIENT people, not someone who spends one time sending text messages on her phone or tablet all day !

    For VEGETERIANS : We believe that it's not possible to be French and vegetarian ! We are real epicureans as far as food is concerned ! However we are very careful in the choice of our goods (victuals). We eat mainly organic food. And the animals that we eat come from the farm where they have had a good life and have not suffered at any time.
    We would like people who are not vegeterians and not fussy with food. I spend a lot of time cooking so please eat what I make !

    Please describe your experience when volunteering and and ADD several PICTURES of you !

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent
    Swedish: 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

    No smoking is allowed. We look forward to meeting new people.
    Your bedroom will be in the tower with a balcony and a good view on the pool, garden and tennis court.
    Helpers are considered as FAMILY so we will gladly have meals with you and show you the region when we have time.
    Facilities provided : Wi-fi internet access except at night, Wii, International TV, laundry facilities, English and French books, dictionaries...

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    You can sometimes have your week-ends to explore France (Lyon, Vichy, Paris, Nice ...). We are also not too far from skiing resorts (a small one is 50 kms away from here).

  • 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.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

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The image depicts a serene garden scene, featuring a variety of plants and flowers, with a stone pathway and a clear blue sky in the background.
The image depicts a serene tennis court, surrounded by trees and a blue sky, with a white net and lines, and a house visible in the background.
The image depicts a family of three posing for a photo in front of a large building, with the man dressed in a tuxedo and the woman in a dress and hat.
The image depicts a family of three posing on a bridge overlooking a canal in Venice, Italy, with a cityscape in the background.
The image depicts a family posing in front of a large building with a sign reading "Liberty" and a street with people walking in the background.
The image depicts two women posing in front of a festive archway, adorned with vibrant lights, set against a cityscape backdrop at night.
The image depicts a woman and a girl playing pool in a room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a window, surrounded by various objects and a rug.
The image shows a woman and a child posing for a photo on a ski slope, with the woman holding skis and the child holding ski poles.
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The image depicts a serene backyard scene, featuring a playground, trees, and a garden, with a subtle watermark in the center.
The image depicts a serene backyard scene featuring a rectangular swimming pool, surrounded by a patio and lounge chairs, set against a backdrop of a hedge and trees.

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