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19 Jul 2025
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Description
Greetings,
I knew workaway thanks to my daughter Claire who went on a volunteer basis. On her return she convinced me to take guests. I’m self-taught, and I built my own house on my own. The house is big, and so are the kids, and we have room for you.
We are a large French family, established in the region for several generations. We like to exchange, to share our culture, we like to have people of different cultures at the same time, the exchange is more enriching, people rather autonomous and mature, we cook and eat everything, meals are taken as a family.
It is a moment used for exchange, in France meals are taken at the table and we take the time to share, it is a very convivial moment.
The daily participation in the preparation of meals and the maintenance of the house is part of daily life.
We live in a small village and we have a garden, and we renovate an appartment in a nearby town. We have animals, chickens, ducks, geese and dogs.
We have a lot to do every day, the tasks are varied, and you can choose according to your abilities. I like to speak English, but I’m not very good.
we have different tasks to built in home, and we look for peoples who can helped for at long times.
we want built an small wood house around a garden,
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
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
I speak French, a little English and a little Spanish. My region is very pleasant and I propose you to come with me every time I move in a nearby village, or at friends or family...
We have very varied landscapes, the MONT VENTOUX, just in front of the farm, many castles and pretty village of Provence, river...
we do a bit of silver photography, ceramics and we do a lot of very different small jobs, and are ready to introduce you to the different tasks we do.
Help
I have an organic garden, fruits to make jams, vegetables, maintain the house, I like to cook, and I can teach you French cuisine, here it is a very good region for the wine of the Rhône coast.
I renovate a roof, a stone wall, and a lot of small work to do. When you’re motivated, you can move mountains.
We like to exchange and discuss, we try to recycle as much as possible, and we try to be the most autonomous, we don’t like heavy consumption.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
anglais , espagnol
Accommodation
you have room independant, bathroom share, wifi, the meals it's a moment when you exchange around the table, whith a friends and family.
What else ...
you have big montain, the MONT VENTOUX, just in front of the farm, many holld castel and pretty provence's village, river....
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
we have big garden and wood
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Feedback (22)
I felt very welcomed by the family. I was well taken care of. The room… read more
Le travail n'était pas trop fatigant et vraiment varié.
Il y avait beaucoup à faire dans le jardin, mais aussi des tâches ménagères.
Je n'ai jamais dû travailler plus longtemps que midi, car nous mangions ensuite ensemble.
Les repas étaient… read more
I did a variety of tasks, but each morning fed the chickens, and geece; after breakfast watered the garden, collected tomatoes and veg, and did some weeding. There was… read more
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I felt very welcomed by the family. I was well taken care of. The room… read more
Le travail n'était pas trop fatigant et vraiment varié.
Il y avait beaucoup à faire dans le jardin, mais aussi des tâches ménagères.
Je n'ai jamais dû travailler plus longtemps que midi, car nous mangions ensuite ensemble.
Les repas étaient… read more
I did a variety of tasks, but each morning fed the chickens, and geece; after breakfast watered the garden, collected tomatoes and veg, and did some weeding. There was… read more
I was traveling in France when Sylvain contacted me after a last minute cancellation. I didn't have much free time available but he was nearby and had such great reviews that I had to try, and it was totally worth it!
Sylvain has a huge property with different animals and lots of plants. Due to… read more
This was my first workaway experience. I remember being nervous before coming to this place, but when I arrived I was very excited by the beautiful views of the village.
The time spent here with Sylvain, Lyon, Bert and his dogs will be treasured forever!
Sylvain is really kind, generous and often makes me laugh.
He took us… read more
les oies et les chiennes te remercie pour tes caresses, ta tendresse et ton affection.
nous souhaitons te retrouver lors de tes prochaines vacances, et j’espère que tu va… read more
Thanks to Jayda, for introducing her to the life of the house, Abigail immediately took her marks.
Her participation in the garden, with the animals, in the maintenance and upkeep of the house, in the side jobs were done with a devoted fervor.
She learned French in record time, and… read more
We wish you a happy break-up… read more
Sylvain is an… read more
These three weeks of exchanges were a real pleasure. She was able to tame the rooster, make friends with the geese, manage the garden and the house, which allowed me to take a few days of vacation with serenity.
I thank her… read more
I felt very welcoming from the first day on and learned a lot about eco-gardening, the culture and the beautiful villages around the area. The house is really beautiful, inculding the huge garden which is surrounded by lavendel and wine fields.
Here i helped in the garden… read more
Sylvain knows every single person around and so it's always full of life in the house, there is always people to come and go. It's a… read more
Sa prudence avec les oies lui a permis d’acquérir leurs respects, très bonne symbiose avec nos animaux et nous.
D'une grande autonomie, elle a fait preuve d’initiative, très volontaire elle participe atout avec joie… read more
Son amie Carolina n'as pu séjourné seulement deux semaines, a cause de formalité administrative, je… read more
The house itself is so nice! it is located in an amazing area between the village and fields of lavender and grape.
Sylvain (but also David) was easy to work alongside, he let… read more
The first days I was there with another two volunteers, the last week I spent alone as a volunteer. I stayed in a very cosy bedroom just under the roof with a view of the lavandel field. During the days I worked in the garden (watering plants, weeding,… read more
a very friendly couple, simple, discreet but very voluntary. Thank you for your help...
he is a willing, joyful, curious and always willing person to learn and know our culture.
she is always in a good mood, tonic and enthusiastic, hard-working, she also knows how to enjoy the moments of life.
it is a pleasant company, who knew how to make friendships, and worked well his… read more
I stayed at Sylvain’s for a total of three weeks. A week in July and two weeks at the end of August. There is so much to say regarding my experience so I will break it down into parts.
The work:
Sylvain has a permaculture garden in his compound and a farm adjacent to his house… read more
