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Host rating
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Last replied
19 May 2026
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Description
30 people decided to join together to buy this place and create a small world. It is an invitation to relaxation, conviviality and nature. We want to build together the ideal place for spending time out of the big world. Holiday village, hôtel, accommodation center with 50 rooms, a bar/restaurant, a nightclub....
Located at the foot of Tourmalet, 10 minutes from the largest ski resort in the Pyrenees, this holiday village is surrounded by greenery. You will find the pretty little Adour river in the garden and if you go up it, the walk is exceptional with waterfalls and many other magical places to rest. You will come across cows, sheep and birds everywhere. A 15-minute drive away you can enjoy Bagnere de Bigorre, its thermal baths and spa, its lively little market, its preserved pedestrian streets with a multitude of small shops. Without forgetting climbing, canyoning, via ferrata, tree climbing and the numerous hikes which are often located less than half an hour from the center.
It is an atypical project, our key words are Intercultural, intergenerational, well-being, art, meeting, sharing, nature, respect... We seek in the details to create a welcoming atmosphere inviting beautiful interactions with the development, nature and others. We sincerely advocate kindness and conviviality to make every moment spent at La Baleine Blanche an exceptional moment.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Sustainability
Events & social
Culture
Plant care
Performing arts
Gardening
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Cooking & food
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Nature
Fitness
Winter sports
Mountain
Dancing
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This is a community. All the staff work and live here, so you'll feel the french rythm and you're free to exchange with them, as they are usualy happy to share.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
PLEASE PICK ONE OR MORE SPECIFIC OPTION(S): The goal is to mix the options you choose with the general missions of the place.
Volunteers get: access to a kitchen (with a food budget) or meal directly ready when we have customers, a washing machine.
OPTION 1 : ART, design and décoration tasks
OPTION 2 : LAND ART/ STREET ART , We would like step by step to create an "open air land art museum". It is also about street art, pannels in the garden to explain nature and some painting in some walls, corners or pillars.
OPTION 3: Gardening and permaculture.
OPTION 4 : Sometimes we make special non-profit project, social, cultural, underground events....just ask.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Thai: Fluent
Accommodation
We have many kind of rooms. Sometimes to share or not.
What else ...
The nature, art and sport lovers will be thrilled by the potential of this place!!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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Unfortunately I got really sick, which meant we had to stop working after… read more
I spent two weeks helping as an artist to finish their EcoHouse project, I was completely amazed by.
During my… read more
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Unfortunately I got really sick, which meant we had to stop working after… read more
I spent two weeks helping as an artist to finish their EcoHouse project, I was completely amazed by.
During my… read more
It was a great moment together and many things were done in a good way with pleasure !!
The hosts are easy going and fun-loving. They make sure to invite the workawayers to their bars and… read more
We thank him very much for these fews weeks together. He will always be welcome !!
The place is beautiful, in a privileged environment steps from the lagoon and the beach
From the first day I thought "I could live here forever" ... and after 18 days working there I still think the same
The owners and their staff were always very friendly and concerned about making me feel comfortable. while I worked… read more
This place is literally amazing. No words. Sustainable bungalows all over, mushroom farm, yoga every day, permaculture going on, tree houses, arts...all in one, in a lagoon right next to the beach, in a lovely island, with of course, the best vibes!
They had a dream, and they made it… read more
Thanks for hosting me it's been a really nice experience to be there those 10 days!!!
It will always be a pleasure to receive them here.
I took care of Selma ( one year and a half baby) and loved her! They are a lovely and easy going family.
The place is well located, near the beach and the main street, and has lot of space to chill out.
making a mushroom house, gardening and some artwork too. The lagoon is a laid back tropical paradise but the best part is the smiley Thai French Cambodian family that made us feel so welcome! I miss them already!
Highly reccommend any volunteers who want to be part of a community who genuinely cares for… read more
It was my first workaway experience, I gave English lessons… read more
I recommend 100%.
