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Description
We are retired teachers. We inherited a large family property with several buildings and a large field. We are nature lovers and we decided to create a park (arboretum) and we take care of it. We also produce organical vegetables and fruits, but we do not make breedings. We are not vegetarians, but we are very careful about the quality of our supplies : we are members of an AMAP, "voisins de panier" to buy local organic food to complete our production. If you are vegetarians, it's not a problem, but it's difficult for us to host vegans. We don't host volunteers with dog(s).
Paul is also involved in a workshop of wood and a blog on the internet. Pascaline is interested in writing. We both play music and we work together a lot in the park. The house is large and well appointed and the last few years we do hosting also couchsurfers and bewelcomers. We really appreciate getting to know all kinds of people. It was a real exchange : we helped those who wanted to learn French according to our abilities...
House, garden, park, carpentry... all this gives us a lot of work. Not being very young, we seek help from time to time for all kinds of work related to our business, and also house keeping.
So we seek helpers with different kinds of skills, but we prefer man or woman with some experience. It's impossible for us to teach everything to every person we get and gardening is not always easy! We ask 3 or 4 work hours a day (depending on efficiency and needs ; this schedule can change depending of the weather... It'possible there's little work one day but much the next day (during summer it's more regular). We can discuss about this schedule and some arrangements are possible.
The house is located 60km from Lyon, Chambéry 50km, 70km from Grenoble.
There are railways stations at Bourgoin (20 km) and La Tour du Pin (18 km). If you like cycling, the "via rhona" (cycling track) passes a few kilometers from the house.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The house is in a small hamlet in the countryside, in a pleasant environment, close to the Jura, Savoy, the Alps (Chartreuse), and many tourist attractions are possible. We are ready to help those we host to discover the region known as "Bas-Dauphiné". You give us a little part of your time ; we do the same if it's possible... During the free time, we prefer you to be as independant as possible.
It's a good place for writing, reading, painting... There is an important library at home !
Help
On summer 2023, we need help to mow the grass and maintain the flowers and vegetables gardens, to arrange green areas. We have also a lot of painting projects to do (outside !) Experienced gardeners and handymen (and women) are welcome! We need help also to pick and process fruits and vegetables
Languages
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Italian: Intermediate
Spanish: BeginnerThis 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
Three independant bedrooms at the second floor. We eat together in the dining room.
What else ...
We have also bikes, maps and touristic guides ! We are members of other online platforms for volunteering.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
3-4 heures par jour max, 5 j/sem.
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He only stops working when… read more
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As they have their car, they were able to leave for the weekend… read more
J'ai restée chez Paul et Caly depuis un peu plus de 2 semaines et j'ai été accueilli à bras ouverts.
J'ai aimée les petites excursions, promenades, et les mieux repas possible :) J'ai aussi apprendu beaucoup sur le jardinage.
Paul et Caly ont un vie très… read more
We spent time together, working in the garden or on walks. At other times she had her own activities on her side, She is very… read more
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He only stops working when… read more
The work… read more
As they have their car, they were able to leave for the weekend… read more
J'ai restée chez Paul et Caly depuis un peu plus de 2 semaines et j'ai été accueilli à bras ouverts.
J'ai aimée les petites excursions, promenades, et les mieux repas possible :) J'ai aussi apprendu beaucoup sur le jardinage.
Paul et Caly ont un vie très… read more
We spent time together, working in the garden or on walks. At other times she had her own activities on her side, She is very… read more
Je suis plus que ravie de vous avoir aider ! de vous avoir rencontré! sans oublier d'avoir été de la fête le 14 et pour toutes ces belles rencontres qui papillonnent autour de vous ! Du miel!
Prenez bien soin de vous !
Not having any experience in Workaway, Georgi and Pat however have done an excellent work and they did understand its frame of mind. They helped us for gardening and house keeping tasks, but also for woodworking, in spite of not knowing. They are very autonomous and able to learn quickly a new… read more
Carmen worked a lot in the garden : she helped us to pick vegetables, to prepare them ; she helped also for weeding and watering. She learned to use a mower and was very efficient. She… read more
Tyler worked on wood a lot : cutting down fallen trees, transporting and using wood chiper, but also laying a floor, insulating a roof ... He cuts very invasive bamboos.
He worked hard… read more
Sofia worked a lot in the garden : she helped us to pick vegetables, to prepare them ; she helped also for weeding and watering. She learned to use a mower and was very efficient. She… read more
They are knowledgeable, friendly, and respectful. I felt very confortable to spend time with them all the time.
Their life style is culturally rich, they read a lot of books and practice musical instruments/singing. Also they live… read more
They are very lovely and caring couple and they really made me feel welcome in their home.
Their house is in the countryside to the east of Lyon and they have a lovely large garden.
Most of the work I did was in the garden. The tasks were varied and the… read more
Paul, Cali, i miss you and im sure i will see you… read more
