Help with gardening and more (DIY) in our home in Cap-Ferret, Bassin d'Arcachon, France

France

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07/09/2019
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2019

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I am a pedagogue and journalist specializing in parenting. My companion is retired. Having health problems, we offer hospitality and accommodation in exchange for help with gardening, small DIY for the maintenance of the villa or household.

Je suis pédagogue et journaliste spécialisée dans la parentalité. Mon compagnon est retraité. Ayant des problèmes de santé, Nous offrons l'accueil et l'hébergement en échange d'une aide pour le jardinage, du petit bricolage pour l'entretien de la villa ou du ménage.
Type of help
Gardening
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Help in the house
Language practice
Help with Computers / internet
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live on a well known site : the Cap-Ferret peninsula and the Bassin d'Arcachon. We appreciate contact and exchange. We will be happy to advise you in your discovery of this very beautiful area, on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. As a former teacher of French literature, I can help you improve your written or oral expression, prepare an exam or a competition ...

Nous habitons sur place et connaissons bien le Cap-Ferret ainsi que la presqu'île et le Bassin d'Arcachon. Nous apprécions le contact et l'échange. Nous serons heureux de vous conseiller dans votre découverte de cette très Belle région au bord de l'Ocean atlantique. Ancienne professeur de lettres, je peux vous aider à perfectionner votre expression écrite ou orale, à préparer un examen ou un concours...
Help
We wish to be helped for gardening, household and small DIY

Nous souhaitons être aidés pour le jardinage, le ménage et le petit bricolage
Languages spoken
Français, anglais, un peu d'allemand
Accommodation
Independent studio on large wooded garden close to beaches-45m2-equipped kitchen -On the same property

Studio indépendant sur grand jardin boisé à deux pas des plages-45m2-cuisine équipée -Sur la même propriété
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 heures par jour max, 5 j/sem.

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15/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Loriane & Maxence) for host

Nous avons vécu une magnifique expérience chez Anne et Jean ! Nous ne pouvons que les recommander, ce sont des hôtes accueillants et généreux. Ce fut un vrai plaisir de faire leur rencontre, autant à travers nos échanges, leurs enseignements et leurs attentions.
Nos activités ont été très variées : couture, rénovation de meubles, peinture,… read more

(Excellent )

08/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host

I lived almost 4 weeks by Anne&Jean and it was ..perfect!
They two are a really kind, loving and always helpful.:heart:
I painted a lot and renovated furniture. I decided to work in the morning so I had freetime from 13:00 on and spent almost every day at the beach. Cap Ferret is a lovely and safety place - The people are always nice and enjoy the… read more

(Excellent )

23/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Patrick & Jeanine)

We were very happy to spend this week with Patrick & Jeanine
They are both pleasant, open minded and definitely helpfull.
We had interesting conversations.
We would be happy to see them again & we recommend them- Anne

(Excellent )

28/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Patrick & Jeanine) for host

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Anne and Jean. From the moment we met them they were incredibly kind, welcoming, and generous hosts. They made sure we had everything we needed and more! We spent a little over one week in Cap-Ferret and we hope we can come back again to spend more time with them and help! We sanded and painted a coat of… read more

(Excellent )

23/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jaime & Adam)

We were very happy to spend those 2 weeks with Jaime & Adam.
They are both pleasant, very open minded, cheerfull and definitely helpfull.
We had nice & interesting conversations and I was delighted to discover the benefits of everyday yoga practice with Jaime. She is gifted as a teacher !

We would be happy to see them again & we strongly… read more

(Excellent )

22/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jaime & Adam) for host

We loved our two weeks with Anne and John. They were very generous with their time and ensuring we had everything we needed to be comfortable. During our time we cleaned and refinished their 2nd floor balcony railing; sanded and repainted a handful of furniture pieces as well as an outdoor shower; and generally helped to get their summer rental… read more

(Excellent )

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