Stay with a French Italian family and help with permaculture and eco renovations in Pavia, Italy

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  Description

  We are an French Italian family (Alain 57, Viviana 53, Matheiu 18, Pierre 16). We live in a straw house entirely built with straw and clay. WE are living in the province of Pavia (south of Milan), we trying to apply the principles of permaculture

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  we live in a small village of the circuit of the most beautiful villages in Italy, the Oltrepò Pavese area is also famous for its vines and our territory is rich in natural beauty. we are close to Pavia, famous for its Certosa (spectacular abbey) we are not far from Milan (1 hour by train), Genoa (1 hour and 10), Turin 1 hour and a half. At our house it will be possible to learn to make typical Italian dishes, practice the Italian and French language

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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

  We need help to take care of the flower and vegetable gardens, for the maintenance of the straw structure (repairs and decorations in clay), for the renovation of a small "straw and clay house" that will become an artistic workshop and to take care of our animals (3 dogs and 4 shheeps)

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  French: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent
  English: Beginner
  Chinese (Mandarin): Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  We are interested in welcoming foreign people to learn their language and culture. We would especially like to have people who speak English or Spanish. we can teach Italian and French
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  Accommodation

  We provide a single room with bed, large desk with computer and wi fi.il bathroom (with shower and bathtub) is adjacent to the room. Meals will be prepared according to dietary requirements. A bicycle will be available

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  What else ...

  In your free time it will be possible to take magnificent walks in the hills. A bus in front of the house can take you to the train station with connections to all of Italy. 20 minutes from home there are cinemas, theaters, restaurants. In spring and summer in the area there are many fairs, cultural events, trekking...

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  We can accomodate campervans

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

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