Experience the stunning Corbières in SW France

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a British family living in the Corbières, SW France with our eleven year old daughter and our border collie. Our house is set in 22 acres of private grounds about 5km from Lagrasse which is regularly voted one of the most beautiful villages in France. We have a large, modern property built in the 1970s with a swimming pool and tennis court. We have already renovated large parts of the house, so it is very pleasant to live in, but we still have projects to do. We are looking for Workawayers, from time to time, to come and work on our property and the 22 acres of grounds.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Babysitting and creative play
    General Maintenance
    Help around the house
    Animal Care
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    The Corbières is a very unspoilt part of France so you can get a real sense of rural French life here. If you like the arts Lagrassse alone has at least six festivals through the year. With its Cathar heritage there is a strong sense of history here which we find fascinating.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    There is a lot of work to do in our pine forest including clearing areas, strimming and cutting down trees. In the house there is general maintenance, painting and skilled work such as plastering. Tasks would be discussed and agreed according to the experience of the Workawayer.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    In return for a number of hours of work we will provide free board and lodging in a separate gite and we would provide your food. We would invite you to eat with the family some nights, otherwise you would be able to cook for yourself in the gite's kitchen.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Lagrasse is a lively community so you could benefit from the activities in the village. Cultural festivals take place in the area regularly and there are plenty of stunning places to visit eg La cité in Carcassonne, the Cathar castles or the Mediterranean beaches. Plus Toulouse, Spain and the Pyrénées are only 1.5 hours away. It is a beautiful and unspoilt part of France so it is great for river swimming, biking, horse-riding, walking, skiing in the winter and wind-surfing/kite-surfing in the summer.. Then of course there is the food and wine. As we live in the well known wine appellation, the Corbières, there are plenty of excellent vineyards to visit on "Route 20". You will need to have a car to take full advantage of visiting us as there is very little public transport.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 851728678321

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The image depicts a modern, open-plan living space with a kitchen, dining area, and living room, featuring a large window and a minimalist aesthetic. The walls are painted white, and the floors are made of light-colored wood.
The image depicts a serene outdoor setting with a pool and surrounding area, featuring a large body of water and lush greenery, evoking a sense of relaxation and tranquility.
The image depicts a serene pool scene at dusk, featuring a rectangular pool with a fountain, surrounded by trees and a stone wall, illuminated by lights.
The image depicts a vineyard with lush green and yellow leaves, set against a backdrop of trees and a clear blue sky on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene river scene with people swimming and sitting on rocks, featuring a stone bridge in the background and lush greenery surrounding the water.
The image depicts a majestic stone castle situated atop a mountain, with a winding path leading to its entrance and a hazy blue sky in the background.
The image depicts a serene outdoor setting with a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, set against a picturesque mountainous backdrop under a clear blue sky.
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