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Host rating
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5 Dec 2023
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Description
We are a couple of young retired, very sensitive to ecology and biodiversity since more than 30 years, seeking to share our style of life and local culture. We like nature, gardening, meet friends and friends of our friends, hiking in the Pyrénées mountains.
Ghislaine was kindergarten teacher in an alternative school (Waldorf Steiner) and Philippe is still HR Consultant part time.
We live in a property of 3,5 hectares, in an old stone house (1870) with some animal (dears, goats, chicken), organic vegetable garden. a lot of flowers, bees hives. We have from this place, facing south, a nice view of the mountains and hills.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Very peaceful area. We live in the main house and there is two twin old little houses. Le landscape is hilly and the property is situated in the piemonte of the Pyrénées mountains near Pau (15mn by car). The Pyrénées mountains are 30mn from the house, the ocean is 1h15 minutes (Biarritz, St Jean de Luz or Hossegor famous surf spots areas).
Projects involving children
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Help
Looking for help of the maintenance of green spaces, forest, buildings and organic vegetable garden with some principles of permaculture. We are looking for people who are open-minded, optimistic about life, with an approach of respect for nature. People with knowledges in gardening, logging, painting are welcome.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Intermediate
Spanish: IntermediateThis 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
Small detached and autonomous stone house fully equipped and comfortable. The owners living in an other house on the property.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (4)
It’s been a week or more now since we left Philippe and Ghislaines place!
We realise just how lucky we got with this workaway. Philippe and Ghislaine were truly the best hosts. They welcomed us, they made us amazing food that we enjoyed every day in the sunshine! We had great conversations, they took us to see… read more
Nous les recommandons sans aucun problème.
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It’s been a week or more now since we left Philippe and Ghislaines place!
We realise just how lucky we got with this workaway. Philippe and Ghislaine were truly the best hosts. They welcomed us, they made us amazing food that we enjoyed every day in the sunshine! We had great conversations, they took us to see… read more
Nous les recommandons sans aucun problème.
Ghislaine and Phillippe are… read more
