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16 Mar 2026
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hello, salut ! My name is Julien.
I starter planting Cocoas in 2016 and now i m taking care of 1500 cocoa trees. I live in a big house from the 70s with tropical forest on one side and amazing Atlantic ocean view on the other.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Hiking
Sailing / Boating
Nature
Outdoor activities
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
if you like physical activity in nature, this is the spot, and it s really out of the tourism paths
on the afternoon and weeks, you can go hiking to discover the island, hitchiking works pretty well. There is a beach 15 mn drive from the house and the top surfing spot is 30 mn away.
Help
I need help in my cocoa exploitation for cutting and piling branches, taking away the vines, and during harvest season collecting the pods.
The cocoa trees grows under the shade of bigger trees. You are in the middle of a tropical forest.
It's a physical work because of the site topography. you work in the shade but you swet a lot.
Work is from monday to friday, starting at 7h30 till 12h.
I also need help in the garden and in the house, cleaning, painting, fixing etc.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have your own room with double bed and private bathroom. There is wifi access.
I ll get you the basics at the food market every week so you are fully independant for preparing your meals.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Couscous
Host ref number: 816335263243
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7 Feb 2026
Left by Workawayer (Hugo & Kilian) for host
J’ai passé un super mois chez Julien qui m'a appris plein de choses. J’ai vraiment apprécié l’expérience, les discussions et le cadre de vie. Je recommande sans hésiter !
6 Feb 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Hugo & Kilian)
Hugo has spent 5 weeks with me and i totaly enjoyed it ! He is a calm, happy, funny and very active ! We became good friend and i felt sad to see him leaving to mexico !
Thank you for crossing my path Hugo !
Bye bro
Thank you for crossing my path Hugo !
Bye bro
(Excellent
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16 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Mickael)
Manu & Micka stayed two weeks with us and it was very good experience. They are very dynamic and healthy. They can adapt to any tasks and are always happy to help. They were always on time and left the bungalow really clean. You can host them without any douts ! Good luck for your next adventures guys and Thank you !!
(Excellent
)
15 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mickael) for host
Manu and I spent 2 weeks working with Julien and we had very good time together ! The whole family, Julien, Delo and the two kids are really kind, open minded and interesting, we really enjoyed being with them ! The work was also a perfect point. It was very diversified and in only two weeks we could do a lot of cool stuff like working in the… read more
29 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Roxane) for host
With a couple months delay, I wanted to thank Julien, Delo and the kids for the amazing time spent with them. I stayed for almost two months, doing some construction work on the house, some maintenance, and a couple harvests in the cocoa exploitation. It was such a rich, human experience. Thank you for everything you’ve shared with me, I keep… read more
17 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Roxane)
Roxane stayed with us for 1month and a half and we had great connections ! She is very versatile, calm, open minded, always in a good mood and very independant person.
She could have stayed much longer without no problem, she was part of familly !
Take care Roxane and i wich you good luck in your next adventures ! Hope to see you again when you… read more
She could have stayed much longer without no problem, she was part of familly !
Take care Roxane and i wich you good luck in your next adventures ! Hope to see you again when you… read more
(Excellent
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7 Feb 2026
Left by Workawayer (Hugo & Kilian) for host
J’ai passé un super mois chez Julien qui m'a appris plein de choses. J’ai vraiment apprécié l’expérience, les discussions et le cadre de vie. Je recommande sans hésiter !
6 Feb 2026
Left by host for Workawayer (Hugo & Kilian)
Hugo has spent 5 weeks with me and i totaly enjoyed it ! He is a calm, happy, funny and very active ! We became good friend and i felt sad to see him leaving to mexico !
Thank you for crossing my path Hugo !
Bye bro
Thank you for crossing my path Hugo !
Bye bro
(Excellent)
16 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Mickael)
Manu & Micka stayed two weeks with us and it was very good experience. They are very dynamic and healthy. They can adapt to any tasks and are always happy to help. They were always on time and left the bungalow really clean. You can host them without any douts ! Good luck for your next adventures guys and Thank you !!
(Excellent)
15 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mickael) for host
Manu and I spent 2 weeks working with Julien and we had very good time together ! The whole family, Julien, Delo and the two kids are really kind, open minded and interesting, we really enjoyed being with them ! The work was also a perfect point. It was very diversified and in only two weeks we could do a lot of cool stuff like working in the… read more
29 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Roxane) for host
With a couple months delay, I wanted to thank Julien, Delo and the kids for the amazing time spent with them. I stayed for almost two months, doing some construction work on the house, some maintenance, and a couple harvests in the cocoa exploitation. It was such a rich, human experience. Thank you for everything you’ve shared with me, I keep… read more
17 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Roxane)
Roxane stayed with us for 1month and a half and we had great connections ! She is very versatile, calm, open minded, always in a good mood and very independant person.
She could have stayed much longer without no problem, she was part of familly !
Take care Roxane and i wich you good luck in your next adventures ! Hope to see you again when you… read more
She could have stayed much longer without no problem, she was part of familly !
Take care Roxane and i wich you good luck in your next adventures ! Hope to see you again when you… read more
(Excellent)
1 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Marco)
I immediatly had nice connections with Marco. He is healthy, handy and very kind person. Too bad he couldnt stay longer ! Thanks a lot Marco for that honest and generous help you gave me ! Take care and come back please !
(Excellent)
31 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Marco) for host
Shame I don’t have more time to spend with Julian..
my return ticket was already fixed and I’ve no more time..
After all,I met an incredible Man,living in a great project.. very good knowledge in exotic plants,constructions and sustainable lifestyle, open minded and generous..
..and the house he keeps for workawayers it’s just great,the garden… read more
my return ticket was already fixed and I’ve no more time..
After all,I met an incredible Man,living in a great project.. very good knowledge in exotic plants,constructions and sustainable lifestyle, open minded and generous..
..and the house he keeps for workawayers it’s just great,the garden… read more
26 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (YannickWa)
well... hard to resume with few words...
I had the chance to meet and share my life with that young german guy.
the connections between us were simple and natural, we started laughting together in the car driving back from the airport ! and it stayed like that for 1 month and a half. Now Yannick is gone, my head is empty and the house feel… read more
I had the chance to meet and share my life with that young german guy.
the connections between us were simple and natural, we started laughting together in the car driving back from the airport ! and it stayed like that for 1 month and a half. Now Yannick is gone, my head is empty and the house feel… read more
(Excellent)
26 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (YannickWa) for host
After walked with my friend Julien through his exploitation for countless times, it is hard to find the right words topresent it in a way, which this masterpiece of paradise on earth deserves. I stayed there for nearly 6 weeks and it couldn’t have been better. There was no day without a funny conversation about the life, special delicious dinner… read more
9 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Daphné) for host
Really good first experience as a volunteer in the cocoa plantation.
Deloe and Julien both took the time to explain me a lot about cocoa trees, local species and life in la Martinique they gave me good tips regarding my stay as well.
I learnt a lot!
The work can be quite physical but the time goes fast. At the end of session you deserve a super… read more
Deloe and Julien both took the time to explain me a lot about cocoa trees, local species and life in la Martinique they gave me good tips regarding my stay as well.
I learnt a lot!
The work can be quite physical but the time goes fast. At the end of session you deserve a super… read more
8 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Daphné)
Daphné left yesterday after staying 3 nice weeks with us. We immediately felt comfortable together, at home or working in the forest digging holes and chatting about life experiences. She has a nice sense of humour, she is curious of everything and we really could talk about everything lightly.
Daphné is brave and doesnt complain when carrying… read more
Daphné is brave and doesnt complain when carrying… read more
(Excellent)
24 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Franck) for host
I spend almost 4 months on Julien's project and i had a wonderfull time working with him on his magical enchanted forest.
Julien is passionate about his project and you will have the chance to be with him and learn a lot about cocoa and how to work on a forest.
the work is physical, so you must be in good shape, but you will be largely rewarded by… read more
Julien is passionate about his project and you will have the chance to be with him and learn a lot about cocoa and how to work on a forest.
the work is physical, so you must be in good shape, but you will be largely rewarded by… read more
24 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Franck)
Frank stayed nearly 4 months with us, the longest i have keept a volunteer, and it passed so fast !!
Frank is hard as steel, he is such a hard worker, and doesnt wait for you to tell him what to do !
He has a great contact with kids, they cried after he left ! he has a constant positiv mood and alway objective way of thinking.
i m so thanksfull… read more
Frank is hard as steel, he is such a hard worker, and doesnt wait for you to tell him what to do !
He has a great contact with kids, they cried after he left ! he has a constant positiv mood and alway objective way of thinking.
i m so thanksfull… read more
(Excellent)
28 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Aster) for host
Trough my journeys i have done so many good experience but the with Julien was the best one!
I found a real friend and teacher. I’ve learned so much like never in a work before and the day spent togheter takeing care of the amazing land, made me grow up my professionals skills and gave me the possibility to learn a lot about carribbean in souch a… read more
I found a real friend and teacher. I’ve learned so much like never in a work before and the day spent togheter takeing care of the amazing land, made me grow up my professionals skills and gave me the possibility to learn a lot about carribbean in souch a… read more
1 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Aster)
well... about my exploitation, i can really say after having Aster for two months now that there was a "before Aster' and a "after Aster" !
this is the man : very enthousiastic, open heart,open mind, sensitive, athletic, funny, honest etc etc etc
Aster i like you ! i m so sad to see you go.
i wish you a wonderfull life
Thank You & please come… read more
this is the man : very enthousiastic, open heart,open mind, sensitive, athletic, funny, honest etc etc etc
Aster i like you ! i m so sad to see you go.
i wish you a wonderfull life
Thank You & please come… read more
(Excellent)
21 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Henri)
Henri spent 8 days with me. I was very happy to have him working with me. he is calm and friendly, autonomous, fast learner and trustful. Thank you Henri, have a nice trip accros the atlantic !
(Excellent)
14 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Romagon Rabineau) for host
My time by Julien and Deloe was short but very nice! They are a funny, generous and spontaneous couple. The project is amazing and I'm impatient to share one day one of their chocolate with a good Eis Wein from Austria! Thanks a lot
9 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Romagon Rabineau)
Clémence is a very dynamic, friendly and easy going person. She has spent only 3 days with us but it was a nice discovery. She is a wine specialist ! she offered us a good red wine bottle before leaving and gave us a course on wine degustation ! Thanks a lot Clémence !
(Excellent)
20 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Maegan)
Megan stayed two weeks with me and helped me a lot ! she is a kind and original person, discret and polite. She shows no fear on the battlefield and she is a master digger ! her nick name naturally became "the ground hog". together we have made many holes to plant cocoas, we dragged bambou branches and we collected rocks. Thank you very much… read more
(Excellent)
19 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Philip) for host
I stayed at Julien's house for about 10 days. There was a beautiful garden at the place where I was staying with my own kitchen. I really enjoyed living there for this short time. Working with Julien was nice he is a very kind person but the work is really hard. Julien tought me a few things some might come in handy. If you like spending time in… read more
20 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Philip)
Philip is someone you can trust ! he has spent 10 days with me and i have a feeling of "not enought". He is strong, calm and friendly. He is a hard worker with a good endurance, also he is mature and independant. I really wish he had spent more time here ! Thank you Philip ! Enjoy your biking trip in Tyrol and remember to watch your back you never… read more
(Excellent)
12 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Enrico Maria) for host
I passed nearly a month in the forest with Julien, between a lot of young cacao trees and other hundred species of plants and birds.
During this month, I totally been captured by Julien’s “vision”.
More than a plantation, it is a philosophical and sanctuary project, where human and nature interconnections gain relevance.
It was a return to… read more
During this month, I totally been captured by Julien’s “vision”.
More than a plantation, it is a philosophical and sanctuary project, where human and nature interconnections gain relevance.
It was a return to… read more
7 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Enrico Maria)
Well... Enrico left yesterday after spending a month with me and i feel sad, a friend just left !
Enrico is a very well balance person, he can, i m sure, adapt to any environement. he is a very mature and open minded person. he is curious of everything and his stable mind is a pleasure to have next to you. everybody around me liked him, any age,… read more
Enrico is a very well balance person, he can, i m sure, adapt to any environement. he is a very mature and open minded person. he is curious of everything and his stable mind is a pleasure to have next to you. everybody around me liked him, any age,… read more
(Excellent)
17 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Robin & Sophia) for host
I have spent two months with Julien and Delo. They were so welcoming and made me feel like I was just a part of the family.
Julien is very friendly and has a crazy sense of humour. He is a crazy person in general but that's meant in an absolutely positive way! He is so energetic and I admire him for his vision on the cacao plantation which I am… read more
Julien is very friendly and has a crazy sense of humour. He is a crazy person in general but that's meant in an absolutely positive way! He is so energetic and I admire him for his vision on the cacao plantation which I am… read more
4 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Robin & Sophia)
Robin has spent 2 months at home, sharing our lifestyle and daily activities.
He is a very polite, helpfull and always happy person. We have done together an incredible amout of work in my forest, clearing branches, planting cocoa etc. He learns fast and never complain even during tought working days.
Thank you so much Robin for all that help… read more
He is a very polite, helpfull and always happy person. We have done together an incredible amout of work in my forest, clearing branches, planting cocoa etc. He learns fast and never complain even during tought working days.
Thank you so much Robin for all that help… read more
(Excellent)
22 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Asia)
Thank you Asia for the nice time we have spent together ! i wish you the best for your next aventures !
(Excellent)
21 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Asia) for host
I spent 8 days working with Julien and it was an amazing experience! The work is hard, mainly because of the terrain which is very steep, but it's in the forest so you are in the shade most of the time. The job isn't for faint hearted or lazy people! You need to be in a good physical condition and it still can be hard.
Julien is a funny guy,… read more
Julien is a funny guy,… read more
6 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jennifer & Chloe) for host
Jenny and I spent a wonderful 12 days with Julien and family. We felt at home and welcomed from the moment we arrived, which was great as it was our first work away experience so we were a little nervous! We had an apartment to ourselves which gave us great independence to do what we wanted in our time off. If you are not renting a car, we managed… read more
22 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (floriangendrot)
Thank you florian ! Good luck for your next adventure !
Julien
Julien
(Excellent)
20 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (floriangendrot) for host
I spend 15 days at Julien's house. Work is pretty hard, in part because of the weather and site topography.
The cocoa plantation is still "new" and needs a lot of efforts; but it's already beautiful. You will surely discover a lot of trees and vegetation from Antilles. Work example : weeding, wood cutting, stone collect, wood burning and… read more
The cocoa plantation is still "new" and needs a lot of efforts; but it's already beautiful. You will surely discover a lot of trees and vegetation from Antilles. Work example : weeding, wood cutting, stone collect, wood burning and… read more
