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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
12 Apr 2024
Feedback
39
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Description
Our family consists of just the two of us, Mr. and Mrs., plus an adorable dog and one cat. We lead a simple life, but we enjoy the pleasures that life gives us: meals with family and friends, movies, gardening, etc ... During this time, we need help looking after our animals, namely the cattle, and we could use some help with the exterior maintenance of the property. Projects vary by season, but mostly light yard work.
La famille se compose de monsieur et madame, nous menons une vie simple mais nous aimons qd même les plaisirs que la vie nous procure: petits repas en famille ou entre amis, cinéma, jardinage ,etc... A cette période, les bêtes sont dans les prés donc plus un travail de surveillance . et entretien extérieur de la propriété.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn French and discover the lifestyle of a traditional cattle farmer and discover the Auvergne region. We love spending time with our guests by taking them on excursions to experience things in the region. We also love practicing English.
apprendre le français, et découvrir la vie d'un élevage traditionnel et découvrir la région Auvergne.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for someone that can assist us in maintaining our household and farm. Work typically includes: basic household cleaning, feeding and helping take care of our cows, cleaning the barn when necessary, and other miscellaneous tasks.
We are especially looking for someone who can operate a large farm tractor, but its not a deal breaker.
cherche personne pouvant entretenir une propriété, surtout la tonte avec tracteur tondeuse, petits travaux entretiens espaces verts, et coup de main à la ferme. élevage.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: FluentThis 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
Full homestay. You get your own light filled room with skylights and lofted ceilings upstairs. My wife is also an incredible French cook, so youll get to try many traditional dishes made with ingredients sourced directly from the local market.
hébergement complet chez l'habitant.
What else ...
Canadians have already been hosted here, very good experience, we want to start this again, Cultural exchanges. these people will speak French and English.
Déjà reçu des canadiens, très bonne expérience , nous avons envie de recommancer., échanges culturels. ces personnes devront parler Français et l'Anglais.
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
Hours expected
4/5 heures par jour max, 5 j/sem.
Host ref number: 778946937397
Feedback (19)
2 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Christian) for host
I cannot recommend staying with Michel and Evelyn more highly. I spent a magical 2 weeks with them.
Everything written in the other reviews rings true. You are treated like family and fed delicious food. The work is fair and can vary greatly depending on the season.
Just a warning to people who have sensitive allergies. There is often dust, hay… read more
Everything written in the other reviews rings true. You are treated like family and fed delicious food. The work is fair and can vary greatly depending on the season.
Just a warning to people who have sensitive allergies. There is often dust, hay… read more
6 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Sebastian)
sebastian a very nice guy he just stay with us only one week we learn a lot about his state vermont good with my cows wake up early in the morning for help me good english teatcher we hope to see you again in the futur good luck in taiwan
(Excellent
)
29 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Gregory ) for host
This was my first ever Workaway stay! I must say, what an experience it was!
I'm so happy that Michel and Evelyn (and Izzie the dog) reached out to me as my days were winding down in France. Having the opportunity to help out at the farm in any way possible gave me such great pleasure! I was also grateful to have hosts who I could also practice… read more
I'm so happy that Michel and Evelyn (and Izzie the dog) reached out to me as my days were winding down in France. Having the opportunity to help out at the farm in any way possible gave me such great pleasure! I was also grateful to have hosts who I could also practice… read more
29 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Gregory )
Gregory is a very nice guy good communication he is very interested in the french way of life he helped me in my farm and he cooked very well . one week was so short we hope he comes back again to france especially to la malentree today he goes off to a new adventure in france before coming back to LA
(Excellent
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2 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Christian) for host
I cannot recommend staying with Michel and Evelyn more highly. I spent a magical 2 weeks with them.
Everything written in the other reviews rings true. You are treated like family and fed delicious food. The work is fair and can vary greatly depending on the season.
Just a warning to people who have sensitive allergies. There is often dust, hay… read more
Everything written in the other reviews rings true. You are treated like family and fed delicious food. The work is fair and can vary greatly depending on the season.
Just a warning to people who have sensitive allergies. There is often dust, hay… read more
6 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Sebastian)
sebastian a very nice guy he just stay with us only one week we learn a lot about his state vermont good with my cows wake up early in the morning for help me good english teatcher we hope to see you again in the futur good luck in taiwan
(Excellent
)
29 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Gregory ) for host
This was my first ever Workaway stay! I must say, what an experience it was!
I'm so happy that Michel and Evelyn (and Izzie the dog) reached out to me as my days were winding down in France. Having the opportunity to help out at the farm in any way possible gave me such great pleasure! I was also grateful to have hosts who I could also practice… read more
I'm so happy that Michel and Evelyn (and Izzie the dog) reached out to me as my days were winding down in France. Having the opportunity to help out at the farm in any way possible gave me such great pleasure! I was also grateful to have hosts who I could also practice… read more
29 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Gregory )
Gregory is a very nice guy good communication he is very interested in the french way of life he helped me in my farm and he cooked very well . one week was so short we hope he comes back again to france especially to la malentree today he goes off to a new adventure in france before coming back to LA
(Excellent
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15 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Austin)
Trop bien! avec Austin tout est parfait! un garçon très sympa, intelligent. Il s'investit beaucoup dans son travail et il est volontaire. Rien à lui reprocher; Nous avons passé de très agréables moments en sa compagnie et le considérons comme un membre de la famille. Si vous avez la chance de le croiser, vous ne serez pas déçus. Ce garçon est très… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Austin) for host
I stayed almost 2 months with Michele and Evelyn. My daily routine was pretty standard and very fair - cleaning and feeding cows! Work could range from 2 to 5 hours, sometimes I would help cut and move wood, or other tasks. Overall the work portion was very straightforward and fair, and you are working most of the time with Michele directly so the… read more
28 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Emily) for host
Michel and Evelyne are wonderful people! I had the opportunity to stay with them for two weeks, and they instantly made me feel welcome with delicious meals and a cozy room! I learned a lot about what it takes to care for cows and I was able to enjoy the beautiful French countryside. Working on the farm with Michel was interesting, fun, and… read more
28 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Emily)
very good experience with emily she learn very fast she help me me in my farm with my cows and on a field .very good feeling with her we wish her good luck with workaway . we are very lucky to meet very nice persons with workaway good luck emily for your futur adventure in europe and waiting you for july for the film.... at montlucon...
(Excellent
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12 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Eva)
very good experience with eva always ready to help you.hard worker very well with my cows. she learnig to driving my jeep if you are lucky to recivied her you will not disaponted . very nice german girl .we hope to see her again in la malentree good luck eva for your news adventures in france or in the world with workaway cheers your friends eve… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Eva) for host
My fellow Workawayers, this is your place! Evelyne and Michel are incredibly good at making their helpers feel welcome and comfortable. In my two weeks I learned a lot about the life of a cattle farmer, got to know Michel and Evelyne, got to learn how to drive, shoot and cook, met a lot of their nice friends and just made some unforgettable… read more
28 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Joseph) for host
Spent a wonderful week with Michel and Evelyne, wish I could have stayed longer. Words cant describe how amazing it was. So welcoming and friendly, I felt apart of the family. Had an awesome time getting to know them and working on the farm. Pleasure meeting Easy and Luca, wonderful pets. Amazing food and a true rural French experience that I will… read more
26 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Joseph)
joe very good experience with him we learn many things about u.s.a and florida we learning a little spanish and approuve more our english joe very good with animals cows dog and cat he help me very well in my farm if you are lucky to meet him i m sure you shoud nt be disappointed...we hope see joe again in auvergne one week it s so short...... but… read more
(Excellent
)
1 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Tomomi) for host
I spend 3 wonderful weeks with Michel, Evelyne and their lovely dog and cat. They are very kind and open mind people and they made me feel at home and like part of their family. I had met their family a couple of time and also their very kind. I mostly worked with Eve and it was not so hard at the time. I had weed in the garden and windows… read more
1 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Tomomi)
We are happy to received Tomomi. She is a very nice girl, Always smilling. She is all the time ready for help you. She is a good company. for us and the animals. She is a realy fairy of dwelling. Thank you Tomomi for all.
(Excellent
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5 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)
andrea what a girl always smilling singing very well with my cows so we are very luky with all workawayers all good boys and girls if you need a good partner i recommand her she learn very fast very good adventure with her but so short...... good luck andrea and we hope to see you again in france and principaly in la malentree easy waiting… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Kádár)
Hanna! A very nice girl! always smiling. Very well with the animals: the cows and calves, the dog and the cat, and with us too ( lol). she is volonteer and takes initiatives. Very cool too; She bakes Bejgli, a famous and marvelous cake of Hungary. She teached us some words of her country , it's very difficult but funny. With her, we discovered an… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Kádár) for host
It was a magically relaxing experience to spend time with Michel, Evelyn and the cows. Nice, home-cooked meals, a refreshing, physical, but bearable job in the morning and in the evening with the cows, a lot of free-time to discover the region with the family , or even discover yourself by the fireplace with Luca the cat and a cup of fresh tea,… read more
24 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Megan) for host
I can hardly find words to express how amazing my experience was with Michel and Eve, perhaps magical is the best descriptor :)? There are so many things this dynamic duo did to make my stay special. We ate meals together as a family 3x per day, I got to meet their friends (who then became my friends), and they went over the top by offering to… read more
20 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Megan)
Si vous avez l'occasion de recevoir Mégan vous serez surpris par son dynamisme, sa bonne humeur et sa gaieté! Avec un caractère bien trempé, elle vous offre tout ce qu'elle peut pour vous aider et vous satisfaire. Elle prend des initiatives et peut donc travailler seule. Si vous êtes en "apprentissage" de la langue anglaise, elle vous apprendra… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Allen) for host
I can not express my gratitude that Eve and Michelle have been my first workaway. This loving family treat me as one of their own and we truly became friends. This quiet part of France is a unique experience that is both beautiful and relaxing. Working on the farm is a joy and it feels good to put a day in to come home to Evelyn's fantastic… read more
22 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Allen)
Allen, always ready to help us in the house and on the farm (very well with animals). Always smilling, If you are lucky to have Allen for workawayer, you will be sincerly enjoy. Allen, is a very very good guy and interesting to speack with him. He is open about all conversation. And the cherrie on a top of the cake is that he plays guitard very… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Rhian & Daniel)
Rhian, a very nice girl! always smiling, always helper. She is a dynamic girl. She is a good cooker to. Infortunatly, we can't going to visit that we decided before because the temperatures were very very so hot! We hope she will come back at home one day, maybe. Thank you Rhian for all. Eve and Michel.
(Excellent
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25 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Mallory) for host
Staying with Michel and Evelyn was a real treat! They have a lovely house in the country with beautiful surroundings. They are so very welcoming and accomodating! You feel as if you have come home. The work is fun - not too much and a good variety. I helped shovel hay for cows, learned to drive the tractor, painted the drying area outside, mowed… read more
24 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Mallory)
Thank you Mallory! We passed a very good time with you. She is a young girl very nice, she helps us in our work always with a smile. This girl is restful , serious and with a lot of qualities. We hope that she will come back one day. She loves too the animals and was not afraid of cows. We recommend her to the hosts.
(Excellent
)
22 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (John)
John! a very good guy!! sympathetic, and funny. We passed some good time with him during 5 weeks. A good warker too. He helped us on the farm and in our wood. He is very strong and can make hard job. He likes Franch food and wine. Thank you John for your help! Eve and Michel.
(Excellent
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20 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (John) for host
Michel & Evelyne are fantastic hosts! I spent 5 weeks on the farm with this dynamic duo and it was great, they made me feel right at home from the moment I arrived.
Evelyne is always busy around the house, cooking, cleaning and creating beautiful paintings. She is a fabulous cook and I ate extremely well during my stay (my favourites were la… read more
Evelyne is always busy around the house, cooking, cleaning and creating beautiful paintings. She is a fabulous cook and I ate extremely well during my stay (my favourites were la… read more
29 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sarah____) for host
Evelyne and Michel are the most welcoming and helpful hosts one can imagine! They made me really feel like home. I wanted to learn french and I couldn't learn it better in this time than with them. They always had an open ear for me if I had a question and were engaged to teach me the language in a perfect way. They also showed me the french… read more
25 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah____)
Ha Sarah!! Je vous la conseille fortement! une jeune fille formidable, courageuse, pleine de bonne volonté. Le sourire sur son visage toute la journée! 5 semaines avec nous ont été un partage extraordinaire. Elle sait même très bien se faire comprendre en Français maintenant. Trés agréable à vivre, joie et bonne humeur dans la maison avec Sarah… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Pia)
Pia!very nice girl! always smiling! a girl self willed. She helped Michel in the stables and she assits him for the birth to one calve. She was happy to see that. She is also a sportswoman. We passed very good time with her. She helped me in my garden for clean it. Pia has been the ray of sunschine in our house. She knows that she can come back… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Pia) for host
Evelyne and Michel are very nice and welcoming hosts and they did there best to make my ten days stay a true pleasure. They borrowed a bicycle for me on which I enjoyed to explore the beautiful Auvergne. And they took me on a wonderful trip to Evelynes hometown in the South. Michel and Evelyne are very interested in showing you the area and… read more
10 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Yulia)
Yulia est une très jeune femme très agréable, sympathique et pleine d'énergie. Elle est restée un mois chez nous, elle a perfectionné son Français et nous a fait goûter diverses spécialités culinaires, elle est au top pour cuisiner. Nous en garderons un bon souvenir . Nous ne nous perdons pas de vue car elle reviendra faire un petit tour en fin… read more
(Excellent
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9 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Yulia) for host
Leaving each workaway is always a sad thing for me but not this time cause I knew already I will come back as Evelyne and Michel became like a family to me. They were trying their best to make me feel super comfortable and easy at their house. My room was very large and I had all I wanted in it. The house itself is in a quite closed area, perfect… read more
5 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Luka) for host
This place is the jackpot!!! Evelyn and Michel are just great and the work was very fun with no pressure at all. I really enjoyed taking care of all the little calves and driving tractor and the little jeep on the pastures! Evelyn and Michel made me feel very welcome at their home. There was always great food and fun conversations. I improved my… read more
29 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Julian)
Julian a very nice boy always ready to help us with my cows and Evelyne in the kitchen! Always smiling and enjoyable. We hope to see him in Austria. We had a very nice christmas with Celeste who came back for this occasion. Julian makes animation during the evening with his friend the guitar. The time go so fast with them.
(Excellent
)
29 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Julian) for host
I had such a great time staying with them. They were always kind open minded and welcoming from the first second.
I worked with Michel in the morning and evening, picking flowers and feeding the cows. And I learned a lot about cooking from Evelyne, the best cooker in all France! (I am serious!)
I even spent a wonderful christmas with them and… read more
I worked with Michel in the morning and evening, picking flowers and feeding the cows. And I learned a lot about cooking from Evelyne, the best cooker in all France! (I am serious!)
I even spent a wonderful christmas with them and… read more
4 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Celeste) for host
Michel and Eveylne are simply the best! They made me feel welcomed from the moment I came into their lives. Helping Michel on the farm was not difficult, and I became fond of the cows, and calves I worked with everyday. Eveylne is an amazing cook, as well as a great person to learn from. Truely, the most wonderful first experience with workaway.… read more
28 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Celeste)
Céleste, une jeune fille très ouverte sur le monde. une personne qui apprend vite, qui s'investit dans son travail et qui prend des initiatives. Très agréable à vivre. Souriante et toujours de bonne humeur. Excellents rapports humains. Nous sommes ravis de la revoir ici très bientôt.
Celeste, a young girl very open to the world. She learns… read more
Celeste, a young girl very open to the world. She learns… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Austin) for host
Evelyne & Michel are the embodiment of what Workaway is all about! From my initial contact with them, I have received the love, care, laughter, and fun that they express daily. I have had the pleasure of staying with them for three weeks and it is with a sad heart that I leave them. You will feel instantly at home with Evelyne and Michel. There is… read more
15 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Austin)
Three wonderful weeks! Austin is a very nice boy. Hardworking and courageous. He is comfortable with cows and dogs, he is not afraid to get up early. He learns very quicly. He knows now how to use a small tractor and is a vvaluable aid. Austin even give me English lessons. Always smiling and cheerful. He takes us from very good time with our… read more
(Excellent
)
