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Join an artist painter living with a couple of cats in a quiet location south of Paris, France

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    7 Nov 2025

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  2025 

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  • Description

    Description

    I'm an artist painter living with a couple of cats in a quiet little place some 1h30-drive south of Paris, bordering a forest famous for its boulder rocks. The property has a large garden that is slowly being redesigned and an outbuilding that's being used as an art studio. This exchange probably suits best people who enjoy the outdoors (walking hiking climbing), or would like to practice art together (sketching drawing painting).
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    Artiste peintre, je vis avec deux chats dans un petit coin tranquille du sud francilien, en bordure d'une forêt célèbre pour ses chaos rocheux. La propriété a un terrain un peu sauvage qui est lentement en train d'être redessiné, ainsi qu'une dépendance maintenant convertie en studio d'artiste. Cet échange convient probablement mieux aux personnes qui aiment le plein air (marche randonnée escalade) ou qui souhaiteraient pratiquer ensemble de l'art (esquisse dessin peinture).

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    For art lovers we can draw together (and I can give you some advice if you wish). I speak English fluently. I tend to be busy daytime, we can share mealtimes, spend evenings together, go out at the weekends. I like rock scrambling in the forest, going to local gigs, attending art exhibition open days, playing petanque (French boules, I'm very amateur! but there are some serious players in the village).
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    Pour les amateurs d'art on peut dessiner ensemble (et je peux vous donner quelques conseils si vous le souhaitez). Je parle anglais couramment. En général je suis occupée durant la journée, nous pouvons partager les repas, passer les soirées ensemble, sortir les week-ends. J'aime crapahuter dans les rochers en forêt, sortir en concert local, aller voir des vernissages, jouer à la pétanque (très amateur ! mais il y a des passionnés dans le village).

  • Help

    Help

    UPDATE November 2025 — With winter settling in, there is no more work available until March 2026, when there will be Spring gardening tasks, some DIY/maintenance and help with cooking and light cleaning.
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    MISE À JOUR Novembre 2025 — Avec l'hiver, il n'y a plus de travail disponible jusqu'en mars 2026, date à laquelle il y aura des travaux de jardinage printaniers, un peu de bricolage/entretien et de l'aide pour la cuisine et du ménage léger.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We share the house with two cats, there is a single bedroom on the ground floor and a double upstairs (not ideal during either very cold or very hot weather). NB: there is no tv or wifi, internet access can be done via my phone's hotspot if you have no data. Except for the village bakery, a car is needed to go shopping in town (I drive there about 2-3 times a week, sometimes some carshare is available).
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    Nous partageons la maison avec deux chats, il y a une chambre simple au rez-de-chaussée ainsi qu'une double à l'étage (pas idéale lorsqu'il fait très chaud ou très froid). NB : ni tv ni wifi, l'accès internet peut se faire en partage de connexion avec mon téléphone si vous n'avez pas de data. Pour les magasins, hormis une boulangerie il faut aller en ville en voiture (j'y vais environ 2-3 fois par semaine, sinon il peut y avoir du covoiturage).

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    If you have a car there is plenty to do in the surrounding area: discover some pretty villages, walks and bouldering in the forest, cultural or musical outings (depending on the time of year). Otherwise I can drive you into town (ideally not every day!) to take the train/bus, for a day out in Paris for instance. We can also share outings or activities together. I do have a crashpad that you can borrow.
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    Si vous avez une voiture il y a beaucoup à faire dans les environs : découvrir de jolis villages, des balades et du bouldering en forêt, des sorties culturelles ou musicales (selon les périodes de l'année). Sinon je peux vous conduire en ville (dans l'idéal pas tous les jours !) pour prendre le train/bus, pour une journée à Paris par exemple. Nous pouvons aussi partager des sorties ou activités ensemble. J'ai un crashpad que vous pouvez emprunter.

  • 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?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Deux chats

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The image depicts a woman with curly blonde hair, wearing a backpack and a necklace, sitting on a rock outdoors, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky.
A sunny backyard scene with a small white house, green grass, trees, wooden pergola, and a covered wood storage area filled with tools and logs.
A peaceful garden scene featuring a pond surrounded by rocks, lush green grass, leafy trees providing shade, and a rustic wooden bridge under natural sunlight.
The image depicts a bedroom with a sloping ceiling, featuring a bed, lamp, and wooden paneling on the walls and floor, creating a cozy atmosphere.
Two women stand smiling in an art gallery, surrounded by nature-inspired paintings. A long table displays snacks and drinks. Several people observe the artworks in the background.
The image depicts a serene forest landscape with trees, rocks, and a dirt path, set against a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a serene rocky landscape with large boulders and trees, featuring people in the background, possibly engaged in outdoor activities or recreation.
A peaceful riverside scene with leafless trees, calm water reflecting cottages, a riverside path, blue sky, fluffy clouds, and tranquil houses nestled against gentle hills.

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