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Hi Workawayers! 😊
Looking for kind & positive people to help me out - but especially to make new friends, share stories, food and good vibes - while enjoying this beautiful spot in central France. 🇫🇷
My name is Jeroen, I'm 34 years old and grew up in the center of the Netherlands, in between the forest and lake. I did a lot of watersports (like sailing) and studied architecture. I’ve my own business since 2016 as an architect.
I’m a social, kind and honest person and I love meeting new people and share stories. I’m a fulltime optimist, interested in almost anything and really like new ideas and projects. ☀️
I build myself a camper van (2023) and drove to most Northern en Southern tips of Europe.
In April 2024 I have bought this house in the center of France in the Bourgogne, Parc the Morvan. The house (100+ years) is in the countryside and has beautiful views over the valley. 🏡 It comes with a big garden (5500m2).
The place is very peaceful and calm. You can hear the cows and sheep, birds and sometimes the river.
My plan is to renovate the interior of the house completely (in my own pace) and give the garden some much needed attention.
I love meeting people how are as positive and optimistic as I am. Who come with good energy and vibes and are caring and loving to nature and their surroundings. 🤍
Open to LGBTQ+ 🏳️🌈
For helping me out I prefer people who are dedicated, have some experience, take responsibility, are secure and have a positive attitude.
I would love to get help with the construction / renovation, with garden work & with cooking. 🥘
Everyone can take turns with cooking and dinners are shared (almost always outside). I’m a vegetarian, but you don’t have to be.
I go to the supermarket twice a week and you can join me if you want.
I’m providing 3 (vegetarian) main meals a day.
During the renovation the house is still liveable. The top floor has two bedrooms and a separate bathroom.
Also the garden has space to park or to place your tent. 🏕️
And I have a renovated small retro caravan with one bed 185x100.
I’ve a car and could pick you up in Autun 71400 from the bus stop. 🚙
Having your own car is a plus - but not necessary.
I'm looking for help in 2025:
- September (15-30)
- October (1-30)
> Help with main projects:
- Gardening / trimming
- Cooking dinners
- DIY projects
> Specific side projects:
- Vegetable garden
- Chicken coop
- Fruit tree maintenance
If you’re interested please send me a message and tell me why and about yourself. 😁
Thank you!
All the best,
Jeroen
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Movies & TV
Culture
Charity work
Technology
Vegetarian or vegan
Van life
Sustainability
Self development
LGBTQ
Plant care
Hitchhiking
Languages
Gardening
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Books
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Sailing / Boating
Adventure sports
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Camping
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Love to meet new people from all over the world.
Help
I love to get some help from kind, positive and enthusiastic people.
Wether it is with building and construction or in the garden or in the kitchen with cooking.
If you've any experience with these that's a big plus.
I like to do projects together as much as possible and share tips and tricks with each other.
As an architect I can share my knowledge about construction and making (floor)plans.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Beginner
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I’m mostly interested in learning French. But I also like to teach English or Dutch.
Accommodation
You can have your own bedroom upstairs. Or use my caravan in the garden, or a tent. Or park your own camper van in the garden.
Breakfast and lunch you can have at any time. Dinner is shared and a great moment to come together.
You can join me for grocery shopping twice a week, or go on your own if you want/need something.
What else ...
Closeby is the beautiful city of Autun. With all the facilities you want. Nice hiking trails. And there are nice (swimming) lakes in the Morvan - like Lac des Settons.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
There’s good phone signal in and around the house & optical fiber WiFi in the house.
Space for parking camper vans
There are some flat areas in the garden to park. No water or electricity yet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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Jeroen is really a kind, fun and easygoing guy. He also took us to some activities and visits outside, like Autun, a beautiful little city.… read more
We were renovating a house. I like it.
Food great (because I make it). Jeroen is a good cook with recipes.
Great view from the house and the front yard.
Bedroom is great, super comfy mattress. Bathroom is good.
The town nearby is nice, cozy, has everything.
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Jeroen is really a kind, fun and easygoing guy. He also took us to some activities and visits outside, like Autun, a beautiful little city.… read more
We were renovating a house. I like it.
Food great (because I make it). Jeroen is a good cook with recipes.
Great view from the house and the front yard.
Bedroom is great, super comfy mattress. Bathroom is good.
The town nearby is nice, cozy, has everything.
He has many cool stories and dreams to share. Also loves to talk about and come up with new (entrepreneurial) ideas / projects.
Really easy and fun guy. Could even help you out on the computer with building a podcast & website.
He is a easy going dude who's great to speak visionary projects with. He uses his architectural background to teach others about DIY and is not micro managing your time.
✅️ Spacy and comfy room/bed
✅️ Hot shower
✅️ Great internet access
✅️ Tasty… read more
