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Description
We are a French couple who decided to leave Paris to renovate an old house in the countryside and live a simpler, more nature-connected life. We are sharing this journey on our YouTube channel—feel free to ask us for the link!
If you want to spend some time with us, experience life in France, learn new skills (light DIY, gardening, French cooking, speaking French, etc.), and explore the beautiful Loire Valley, we would love to welcome you.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We love meeting new people, exchanging knowledge, and creating unforgettable memories. Come with an open mind and let’s enjoy this experience together! 😊
Help
We are looking for enthusiastic travellers who want to experience life in the French countryside, share skills, and learn new things with us!
We are passionate about sustainable living, DIY projects, and gardening, and we would love to share our knowledge while also learning from you. Depending on your interests and skills, you can take part in different activities, such as:
Gardening & Outdoor help: Help us take care of our garden, plant vegetables, maintain green spaces, and learn about sustainable gardening techniques.
Household & General Maintenance: Assist with everyday tasks such as organizing spaces, keeping things tidy, and creating a comfortable home environment.
Cooking & Food Sharing: If you enjoy cooking, share your favorite recipes with us! We would love to discover new flavors from around the world.
Dog Care & Walking: Help us take care of our friendly dog by taking her on walks and spending time with her.
Everything is flexible, and we want to ensure that the experience is enjoyable and beneficial for both you and us. Whether you want to learn new skills or simply enjoy a change of scenery, you are welcome here!
Let us know what you’re interested in, and we’ll find the best way for you to contribute while having a great time! 😊
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
Accommodation
You will have a private room with a comfortable double bed in our home. The room has been recently renovated, so it’s fresh and cozy.
We provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and we love sharing meals together. As part of the cultural exchange, we’d love for you to cook a meal from your home country at least once during your stay—it’s always fun to discover new flavors!
For those traveling in a campervan, we have a dedicated parking spot in our backyard with access to water and electricity.
We also have good internet access, so digital nomads are welcome!
Our goal is to create a warm, friendly environment where we can exchange ideas, learn from each other, and enjoy a simple yet fulfilling lifestyle in the French countryside.
Let us know if you have any special requests or needs—we’ll do our best to make your stay comfortable! 😊
What else ...
On your free time, you can ride your bike along the loire river, visit the "La Piautre" brewery that is nearby and in the summer enjoy the open air café that is a couple meters away from the loire river.
We love boardgames and learning about other cultures !
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a great internet connection so Digital Nomads are welcome !
Space for parking camper vans
We have a spot in our backyard with water and electricity for those who have there own campervan or motorhome.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (8)
the work with Etienne was really nice and enriching, and the conversations were vey interesting!
we also enjoyed the city nearby, with beautiful views
In one of the days we took a walk to the river and it was fantastic
I recommend the stay… read more
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the work with Etienne was really nice and enriching, and the conversations were vey interesting!
we also enjoyed the city nearby, with beautiful views
In one of the days we took a walk to the river and it was fantastic
I recommend the stay… read more
For me it has been a very enriching experience in many ways.
At Isa & Etienne's house I found the space and experience I was looking for, learning new skills outside of a traditional work environment such as for is being all day on the computer.
They are a couple who question… read more
Both, Isa and Etienne, told us about the project of the renovation and all the history behind and we fell in love with it.… read more
Our stay exceeded our expectations:). You were warm, open and hospitable. We love that attitude with which you want to make your house a convivial place. It is already a great place to stay, with the added bonus that it is in the process of evolving. So that there were many opportunities for us to learn things while working… read more
