Help our fun and friendly family renovate our chateau in Agme, France

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  Description

  I’m Olivier and I live in South West France, (1 hour from Bordeaux) with my wife and 2 children aged 7 and 10 and Gilbert the dog.
  
  We’ve lived here for 2 and a half years and moved from the UK for a lifestyle change in a beautiful part of France.
  
  We are a fun and friendly family. My wife and I speak a little French, but the children are fluent
  
  We live in a Chateau that we are currently renovating and your work will be helping with this.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will get to experience French life and have the opportunity to explore the South West region, with its history and culture. We also have a number of artisans working on the project who can offer you new skills.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  We are looking for help renovating our chateau. The help mainly includes painting, gardening, general house maintenance. Some help with the animals (a large friendly dog and 4 cats) and some fun play with the children aged 10 and 7 who speak both French and English.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  French: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  You will stay at the chateau with us in the guest house which will be newly renovated. There is a main bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living area. We will provide you with your main meals.

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  What else ...

  It’s a beautiful place to explore in your spare time with Bordeaux city only 45 minutes on a train and many other medieval villages and attractions.
  
  If you drive we have a spare car you can use.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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