Join our family in the vineyards of the Tarn near Le Verdier, France

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  Description

  We live in a beautiful wine growers Mas , completed by barns, pigeonnier and swimming pool. Bought in September 2026 and in need of renovation. This would be an opportunity to use any current skills you might have, but more importantly, learn new ones. We can offer you this in the most beautiful setting.
  
  We have 6 hectares of meadows and woodlands, peaceful and calming yet close to historic medieval towns and villages and in the heart of the golden triangle. Nearby:
  
  Gaillac: 15 minutes
  Cordes-sur-Ciel: 20 minutes
  Saint-Antonin-Noble- Val: 25 minutes
  Albi: 25 minutes
  and just under an hour to Toulouse by car and 35 minutes on the train from Gaillac.
  
  As you can imagine with a complete renovation there will be so many opportunities to try new projects and we welcome energetic, versatile people who are happy to give things a go!
  
  The Mas is permanently occupided by Gary and Fiona and our boarder collie, Maggie but with a large family we might have guests throughout the year.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Light maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Culture

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  History

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Carpentry

  

  Books

  

  Architecture

  

  Art & design

  

  Animals

  

  Sailing / Boating

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Beach
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Between us we have a lot of hobbies and interests and there is always a hobby or two on the go at any time. We are both musical and have the instruments and equipment to sing and record songs or play the guitar, violin or accordion. We also enjoy art, sculpting and furniture renovation. We are keen Newcastle United football team fans, so would introduce you to the ups and downs of the premier league as well as help us find a more local football team to support! Gary has just started Vlogging our adventures so do let us know if you would be happy to be part of his YouTube channel.
  
  If you have any specific hobbies or interests bring them with you, we always want to learn new things. We value the experiences of everyone so whether young or older we would welcome you to share your hobbies, interests or just life views with us.
  
  We enjoy spending time with others, and would welcome people from across the world. It would be a great opportunity for us too, getting to know others, your culture, experience and interests.
  
  We are new to living in France and really excited about being here. We want to share this with you!

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  Help

  This is a private home but we welcome all sorts of help.
  
  As an active retired couple with bags of enthusiasm we are keen to carry out as much of the tasks that we can ourselves and would be keen to share what we know with you. However for more extensive jobs we work with local tradespeople and always hope to learn from them too.
  
  However, help is always appreciated and would make a big difference to our project. Tasks might include:
  Creative DIY projects
  Internal decorating
  Development of internal structures in the main Mas
  Help in the garden, meadows and woodland
  Specific small pieces of maintenance tasks
  
  We would discuss all this with you. Find out about your interests and anything you might want to learn more about and, together, plan a range of different projects. If there is something you particularly want to have a go at just let us know.
  
  Most importantly we need energetic, enthusiastic people with a practical and positive approach.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  We are keen to develop our French and would love to have the opportunity to spend time with French speaking people for simple (at the moment) conversation. However, we would both like to develop our language skills from any country. We are English speaking and would enjoy sharing our language with anyone wanting to learn.
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  Accommodation

  Private double bedroom for all guests. Shared bathroom.
  Full access to the kitchen.
  Guests would be welcome to share a relaxed evening meal.
  
  We will provide food for 3 meals a day but we tend miss breakfast and grab a snack at lunchtime. However, we are hoping that you will join us for a relaxed evening meal and a chance to get to know you better.

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  What else ...

  In your spare time you would have use of the 15m x 6m pool as well as the 6 hectares of woods and meadows for walking, painting, relaxing, reading. We have a relaxed living environment, with easy going couple and a dog that could play with a ball all day long!
  
  More locally:
  
  Wine tasting at the numerous vineyards near Gaillac.
  Hiking
  Walking
  Canoeing
  Visits to local villages and towns rich in history and architectural beauty.
  Local festivals
  Weekly food markets
  
  We would also be able to discuss use of the car to enable you to get out and about.

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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

  We can provide space for a campervan

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Maggie

  Lovely natured boarder collie. Will keep you busy all day playing ball!!

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