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Help us around our family home and garden in Dordogne, France

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We live in a large house next to Périgueux in the Dordogne. We live in the countryside in a very quiet place.
    We are a family of 3 people, my husband and I as well as our 39 year old daughter.
    We have 5 cottages and 5 guest rooms.
    I also maintain a large vegetable garden.
    My husband takes care of the landscaped garden and the maintenance of the property.

    Nous habitons une grande maison à côté de Périgueux en Dordogne. On habite à la campagne dans un endroit très calme.
    Nous sommes une famille de 3 personnes, mon mari et moi ainsi que notre fille de 39 ans.
    Nous avons des 5 gîtes et 5 chambres d'hôtes.
    J'entretiens aussi un grand jardin potager.
    Mon mari s'occupe du jardin paysager et de l'entretien de la propriété.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We live in a very tourist area with many things to discover.
    We have on the property a large swimming pool as well as a tennis court and ping-pong table which will be at your disposal during your free time.
    We receive in our rooms and lodgings of hosts of all nationalities and we like to exchange with them.
    We will speak in French to facilitate the learning of our language.

    Nous habitons une région très touristique avec beaucoup de choses à découvrir.
    Nous avons sur la propriété une grande piscine ainsi qu'un court de tennis et table de ping-pong qui seront à votre disposition durant votre temps libre.
    Nous recevons dans nos chambres et gîtes des hôtes de toutes nationalités et nous aimons échanger avec eux.
    Nous parlerons en français afin de faciliter l'apprentissage de notre langue.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    I need someone to help me in the kitchen and in my organic garden. We love cooking and learning new recipes.
    My husband would like someone to help him in the maintenance of the property and the DIY.
    The work is interesting and varied. If you join us, we suggest work clothes. You will have the opportunity to work independently. We are always ready to help and transmit or teach skills.
    We would like to have someone who could stay several consecutive weeks from June until the end of September.

    J'ai besoin de quelqu'un pour m’aider à la cuisine et dans mon jardin bio. Nous aimons beaucoup faire la cuisine et apprendre de nouvelles recettes.
    Mon mari aimerait avoir quelqu'un pour l'aider dans l'entretien de la propriété et le bricolage.
    Le travail est intéressant et varié. Si vous nous rejoignez, nous vous suggérons des vêtements de travail. Vous aurez la possibilité de travailler de manière autonome. Nous sommes toujours prêts à aider et à transmettre ou à enseigner des compétences.
    Nous aimerions avoir quelqu'un qui pourrait rester plusieurs semaines consécutives à partir du mois de juin jusqu'à fin septembre.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent

    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

    You will be accommodated in a single room with private bathroom and toilet of our house.
    You will have your meals with us.

    Vous serez logés dans une chambre individuelle avec salle de bains et toilettes privatifs de notre maison.
    Vous prendrez vos repas avec nous.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Nous aimerions rencontrer des personnes sympathiques, volontaires ayant le sens de l'initiative.

    We would like to meet nice people, volunteers with the sense of the initiative.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 773243599449

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The image depicts two deer grazing in a lush green field with yellow flowers, set against a serene blue sky with a few wispy clouds.
The image shows a selfie of a middle-aged couple sitting in a car, with the woman on the left and the man on the right, both smiling.
The image depicts a serene pool scene, featuring a rectangular pool with a yellow umbrella, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a large, tan-colored building with a dark roof, surrounded by trees and a chain-link fence, with a red tennis court in the foreground.

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