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We are a couple, we have two children of 22 years old. We renovate for fourteen years a small castle in Burgundy, we have already made good progress in the repair of roofs and interior renovation. We have two rooms that are rented as bnb. But we need help to continue in the two-thirds of the building that are still in the making ... including a complete independent apartment and a small outbuilding to restore.
Nous sommes un couple, nous avons deux enfants de 22 ans. Nous rénovons depuis quatorze ans un petit château en Bourgogne, nous avons avons déjà bien avancé dans la réparation des toitures et rénovation intérieure. Nous disposons de deux chambres qui sont louées sur bnb. Mais nous avons besoin d'aide afin de poursuivre dans les deux-tiers du bâtiment qui sont encore en devenir... notamment, réaliser un appartement indépendant et complet, ainsi qu'une petite dépendance à restaurer.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Having practiced all the trades in the building for 20 years, we can bring knowledge in the exercise of the restoration of an old building without disfiguring it.
We also have knowledge in computer science, philosophy, anthropology and music. We perform a concert / exhibition every year, cultural achievements are possible.
Exerçant tous les corps de métier dans le bâtiment depuis 20 ans, nous pouvons apporter des connaissances dans l'exercice de la restauration d'un bâtiment ancien sans le défigurer.
Nous avons de plus des connaissance en informatique, philosophie, anthropologie et musique . Nous réalisons chaque année un concert/exposition, des réalisations culturelles sont possibles.
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Help
In a neo-Gothic castle of the 19th century being restored, all tasks in all trades: Masonry, roofing, carpentry, carpentry, plaster, painting decoration, electricity, plumbing ... layout of new spaces etc .... Neophyte or experienced volunteers are welcome.
Dans un château néogothique du 19eme siècle en cours de restauration, tous travaux dans tous les corps de métier: Maçonnerie, couverture, charpente, menuiserie, plâtre, peinture décoration, électricité, plomberie... aménagement de nouveaux espaces etc.... Des volontaires néophytes ou chevronnés sont les bienvenus.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
With the person on workaway, we open a "carnet" to write all new words, we can speak english and spanish
Accommodation
A room or two, with a double bed, in the castle with a shared bathroom, a kitchen / dining area. Meal in common, with or without us. Volunteers will be housed housed and laundered.
Volunteers must be independent for their personal journeys.
For races we can lend a vehicle.
Une chambre ou deux, avec un lit deux places, dans le château avec une salle de bain partagée, un espace cuisine/ salle à manger. Repas en commun, avec ou sans nous. Les volontaires seront nourris logés et blanchis.
Les volontaires doivent être indépendants pour leurs déplacements personnels.
Pour les courses nous pouvons prêter un véhicule.
What else ...
Volunteers who wish could even renovate part of the building so as to have an apartment that would be dedicated to volunteers.
Les volontaires qui le souhaitent pourraient même rénover une partie du bâtiment de manière a disposer d'un appartement qui serait dédié aux volontaires.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4/5 hours a day max, 5 days a week. 4/5 heures par jour max, 5 j/sem.
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In the 3 weeks I spent with them I learned a lot. Handicrafts (about roofing, working with wood, connecting toilets...) and… read more
Merci beaucoup pour me aider avec ma français, pour leur gentillesse et leur hospitalité aussi :grin:
Pd: j'adoré la compote et maintenant je le fais tout le temps hahah
Jean and Cristine are really friendly couple, who will take good care of you.
Work wasnt too hard, I would say the atmosphere was rather relaxed.
So, I can honestly say I recommend visiting this workaway :blush:
Joe is easy… read more
Christine & Jean-Yves were the best workaway hosts I could have asked for, and the château de Baigny is absolutely beautiful. it was my first time using work away, but upon arrival to their château I felt instantly at home!
during my stay, Christine taught me how to make my… read more
