Our off grid project in Vayres, southwest France

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  Description

  Hey there
  We are a young couple who decided to buy a 300 year old farm house in southwest France with a big garden.
  We have big plans but small pockets, so are busy saving up for the next part of our renovation project.
  We are completing a full renovation from floor to roof and the surrounding buildings too and are looking to become self sufficient and off grid at some point in the future.
  If you have any sort of building, carpentry, plumbing or electrical skills and would like a free working holiday in France, maybe we should talk.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are foodies and love the amazing French food and of course the wine which is always the highlight for our groups of friends who come to help us drink it. Building skills, renewable energy skills, french language, culinary skills, amazing outdoor Life.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  Building, carpentry, plumbing, electrics, gardening, cooking

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Italian: Intermediate
  French: Beginner

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  Bedroom or tent. Your choice.
  In the summer, it's great to sleep outdoors.
  Food will be provided for main meals

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  What else ...

  The region is known as " the land of a thousand lakes" and is an outdoor persons paradise.
  Rural France is stunning, laid back and relaxing.
  With great food and as much red wine as you could possibly imagine, those long hard days of work are paid off with long evenings relaxing in the evening sun..oh and breathtaking star gazing.
  Local towns are 10 minutes by car and the airport is 35 minutes away.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  5 hours a day, 5 days a week