Help needed with gardening landscaping, building, masonry and painting in Bouyon, France

France

Favourited 396 times

Host rating
Feedback
34
Last activity
11/07/2020
Reply rate
100.0 %
Average reply time:
within 2 days
Badges

Map

Availability

2020

Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

What's this?

Details

Description
I am a french american male i speak french english italian fluently,german i need a refreshing course and spanish pretty good and i been living here since 2003 prior to that i lived in northern california, i do travel to california to visit my kids
i bought this place who was in a bad shape and since i have done a lot of improvements, as an outdoor kitchen with a woodburning oven, bar counter roof. i am surrounded by a lot of greeneries and a small river going through the bottom of my property 2000 sq meter, we are 3 neighbours who live here year round and 1 who just come in summer. the village is about 2km of the property. My village name is Bouyon. I am about 30 minuts of Nice airport and 40 minuts from downtown nice, 45 minuts from monaco and the same to cannes.Only 2 buses daily but i will be your driver. I will be glad to give you more information by phone or skype
Type of help
Gardening
Building
General Maintenance
Help in the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
if interested in cooking i will teach
Help
i need help in gardening landscaping, building,painting, i prefer if you are experienced
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Accommodation
the house has a kitchen with living room upstairs and downstairs 2 bedrooms and in between a bathroom i will provide a private bedroom with sharing a bathroom
What else ...
there is a lot of local sights to visit, i will be your guide
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 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Photos

Feedback left by and about host (34)

These are extra optional ratings when members leave feedback. The average rating left for each option is displayed.

Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)

Cultural exchange:
(5.0)

Communication:
(5.0)

17/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Matthieu) for host

I stayed about 2 weeks with Lucien and it was a great experience. Lucien is a gentle person and he gave me a warm welcome. He is a great chef and he made sure that I never left the table hungry. We had a lot of nice and funny conversation with a glass of wine or beer. Work was never to hard and I enjoyed helping him. I totally recommend Lucien has… read more

(Excellent )

10/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Matthieu)

It was a pleasure to host Matthieu he performed an excellent job building a retaining stone wall reenforced with steel and concrete, he has reorganized and done a super cleaning in the kitchen, this guy is amazing a workaholic, i recommend him to anyone considering to host him and wish him all the best for his next adventure

(Excellent )

02/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Robert)

Robert a first timer workawayer has been here in Bouyon 2 weeks,he has been a wonderfull person , had a good attitude, did not have experience but was a good listener he accoplished a hard task in building a stonewall reenforced with steel and concrete and could lift those very heavy stones, his french was not too good and he has improved. I… read more

(Excellent )

02/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Robert) for host

My first workaway experience was really amazing. I stayed with Lucien for 2 weeks and I really enjoyed this period. He is a nice person from whom you can learn a lot and he's always ready to tell you an amazing story. He took care of me , always making sure I don't miss anything. The food was lovely and always enough. Lucien never outworked me and… read more

(Excellent )

20/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Scott) for host

My experience with Lucien was nothing short of memorable. I have learnt things that I will carry with me for the rest of my life, as well as having some great times. The region is right in the mountains to the north of Nice but you never are very far from local areas or the town itself. Lucien is very welcoming and accommodating. He always ensured… read more

(Excellent )

20/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Scott)

I a been so blessed having Scott as a workawayer, he is terrific and such a great attitude,thank you for all the great help you gave me and You have the best ideas all the time (lol we had fun),Scott i am looking to have you back, and wish you a merry christmas.

(Excellent )

28/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Brandon) for host

Thank you so much Lucien for such an amazing first experience through Workaway! You're an awesome guy and I always had a great time, even when I was on the job. There was a lot of work to be done but you never worked me too hard. On the weekends I had an easy time finding my way to Monaco, Nice, and other surrounding towns but just hanging out… read more

(Excellent )

20/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Brandon)

I had such a rewarding experience with you Brandon your first workaway experience here in Bouyon,whatever you did you did it with love, and a natural effort to acheive any project, you painted like a pro,i really like the stone work on the steps you did,and wow you can handle that sledge hammer,you are so strong,you never complaint , thank you for… read more

(Excellent )

02/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Federico) for host

I stayed at Lucien's house for more than expected.
I came there for learning French, and it was a great opportunity to do it. From the beginning he always spoke French with, giving me advice and tips for pronunciation and grammar. After my time spent there I was able to speak and communicate in a good way, and it is good because I started almost… read more

(Excellent )

02/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Federico)

Federico was supposed to be here for 8 days he stayed 3 weeks it was a pleasure to have him here, he did not have experience in construction or gardening but he had the willingness of helping me out and he did a great job, what a nice person to deal with, smiling all the time and took initiative, enough say federico you are one of the best guy i… read more

(Excellent )

26/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Joshua)

Josh you have spent 2 monthes you dont realise how time flies, i have had such a nice experience having you here your first workaway experience, you have good manners,polite and you helped me good, i miss you already and you are always welcome back i wish you a lot of success in your future and hopefully you have learned facts of life here in… read more

(Excellent )

23/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Joshua) for host

I stayed at Lucien's little project for a month and a half. A time during which he did his best to make me feel welcome; introducing me to his friends, taking me out to view the nearby sites and Villages, and feeding me like a prince.
The room he offered was very comfortable, relatively private and especially cozy during the cold winter months I… read more

(Very good )

07/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (John) for host

Thank you Lucien for your hospitality and great food, I'll try to drop by for a visit while I'm in the area!

(Good )

03/10/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (John)

It was good to have you here at the property you were very helpfull in digging,weeding, it was a lot of shoveling and he did a lot while he spent 2 weeks. Thank you John see you soon,Lucien

(Good )

29/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Fabio) for host

I have passed a great month at Lucien's home, where I improved my french by speaking it every day with him and his friends. He taught me also some French recipes (meat, sauces, cakes..) and he gave me useful tips to live a better life.
The surroundings are beautiful, not only Nice and Monaco, but especially the tiny villages built with rocks I… read more

(Excellent )

26/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Fabio)

I highly recommend Fabio he is a great workawayer and a friend now,he is very charming,sportive, intelligent,polite ,well educated and a great pizzaiolo, he taught me different techniques of pizza dough,He is an early riser and worked very hard and it was very hot, Take care Fabio thank you for your great help and see you next year.

(Excellent )

12/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (nicholas)

(Neutral )

11/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (nicholas) for host

(Neutral )

23/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Soren & Becky) for host

Awesome experience!
Lucien is a very kind and interesting person so working and living with him was an absolute pleasure. I'd love to come back!
Thank you Lucien for everything you taught me, all the incredible food as well as everything else!
À bientôt, j'espere!

(Excellent )

23/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Soren & Becky)

I am your first workawayer experience soren, i only have positives comments, you are such a nice young man,you did not have experience and after a month you become the best, you have such a great attitude, i enjoyed your stay so much and your music too,you are always welcome back,take care soren, Lucien.

(Excellent )

20/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Shihkuo)

Amos i love your smile you always smile you brought me a sunshine in this house and you are such a perfectionist you start something and you finish it really good, you were a good student you have improved your french so much,well you are part of the friends i have made through workaway,now in nimes where you enjoy and you are always welcome

(Excellent )

19/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Shihkuo) for host

I stayed with my very first host Lucien for three weeks in January. It's definitely a unforgetable experience! He taught me how to break the woods, to live in econimy way, to improve French...and many useful stuffs with kind and patient. (and he DID push me hard on learning French :) ) I had such a good time during my stay. Besides works, he… read more

(Excellent )

28/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Steven) for host

Lucien you were my first workaway experience, and what a time we had! Very kind, very friendly and you quickly became a very close friend; I grew very fond of you, and your friends.
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you taught me, including my basic french; you have a vast knowledge of many things. My skills were… read more

(Excellent )

25/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Steven)

Steven you are in spain now almost 3 weeks you are enjoying the weather and the workawayer host, but you are not gone no no no you still here,i miss you you are not a workaway but a friend,we had such a great time,you helped me a lot you are a well experienced constructor now, take care now

(Excellent )

15/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Olivier & Louis)

What a great job and a good attitude you both had i wish you the best, vous etes formidable

(Excellent )

29/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Brian)

Brian i have had a nice experience having you here, you are such a wonderful person you did a good job and i wish you the best

(Very good )

17/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Dominykas) for host

I had an amazing time with Lu. Spent there a month and time flew really fast. He shared a lot of breathtaking stories. Stories never got boring. I can remember one night talking from 10p.m. to 4 in the morning. Also, I appreciate that Lucien taught me some "life lessons" he had experienced by hisself. We got along very fast and it felt like he… read more

(Excellent )

28/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Dominykas)

Hello Domenicka i just want to say thank yoyu for all the good help you gave me while spending a whole month here at the property, i wish you good luck

(Excellent )

22/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Javier) for host

My time on Lucien's place was fantastic. Working while the river flows very close to you, fresh air amazing views... I have enjoyed so much the surroundings, you have a lot of hiking path and if you enjoy trailrunning, the place is heaven.
About Lucien, he has countless stories to share in the afternoon, always in a good mood by then and the most… read more

(Excellent )

19/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Javier)

Javier was a great help for my project,He has a great attitude, a nice smile and i recommend him to anyone, Thank you Javier

(Excellent )

09/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Rodrigo) for host

One more workaway and another great friend I made. The place is wonderful...couldn't ask for better location, trails on its surroundings; it was pleasant to work around the Alps, creek, small falls, great small villages and with a great host. Lucien is a fun host and an amazing Chef. We spent lots of time sharing stories....he got great… read more

(Excellent )

07/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Rodrigo)

what an experience, Rodrigo you are the best very helpfull always in a good mood, thank you for the great job you did, and hope to see you again soon, i miss you allreday

(Excellent )

07/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Svetlana & Leonid) for host

It was great time for us! Frendly host, a lot of interesting stories, delicious food, wonderful places in Alps. Thank you Lucien!

(Excellent )

07/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Svetlana & Leonid)

It was a wonderfull experience with leonid and sveti, 2 great people, they helped me a lot for 3 weeks, we had a great time, thank you again and if around please let me know, god bless you my friends

(Excellent )

To leave feedback make sure you login & your account is online.

Host ref number: 791837936211

Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in France Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Europe Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Provence Alpes Azur Individual France Last minute Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in France

To contact a host, please login with your username and password or register with workaway.info.

My host list0

Give the gift of Workaway