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Last replied
9 Apr 2024
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Description
We need help for the gardening and maconnery in our medieval castle . We are working on a garden with medical plants. The village is remote and you will of en ne alone in the castle.
We are a couple of university professors working in Montpellier and living 2-3 days a week in the castle. We speak English, German, Hungarian and Romanian.
You should love big dogs.
We are not smokers.
The castle has unlimited internet access.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
To live in a small medieval castle suprisely preserved from abusive renovation. To participate in its garden renovation is an experience.
You will learn how people are living i Aveyron a montaneous area south of France.Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
We are starting the renovation of a castle in Aveyron. The work will consist in gardening and rebuild stone walls in the upper garden. Additionallly the castle is open to public visits so we will need you help in the openings .You will learn the history of the castle and the famillies which owned it. Even if there is no guiding tour visitors can ask informations. I have a long experience in house renovation and monument historique.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Hungarian: Fluent
Accommodation
Housing in a separate house with all facilties. This house is part of the garden.
What else ...
The castle is in a remote place in the south of France. There is a railway station 15km and if 1h30 by road from Montpellier. We can pick you at Montpellier airport or railway station.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
