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Hello, we are George and Virginie and we have a campsite in the beautiful mountainous region of the Cévennes in southern France. It is a vast place in a (still) wild part of France. The campsite is not particularly large (75 emplacements) but is very spread out on 150 hectares! It's practically wild camping.
We have different needs according to the seasons and we are looking for 1 or 2 workawayers also depending on the season. Workawayers need to have their own motorised transport. We have explained our seasonal needs below.
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A little about us:
George is Scottish and Virginie is French. We lived in London for over 25 years and decided to leave London 19 years ago to settle in the middle of a wild lanscape running the campsite. It's a family business: George and myself (in our 50s), our 3 children (24-18yrs) altough they are not living on site at present. We are a bilingual family, speaking fluent French and English.
About the site:
We are in an isolated situation at 900m alt, 3kms from nearest village (which has a shop) and 40 mins from nearest town of Millau (Aveyron, department 12). There is no public transport so having your own transport is ESSENTIAL (please do not reply if you don't have transport) .
We are in a semi-moutaineous area (900m alt) so you need too have good clothing is as it can get cold especially at night.
We hire workawayers in the High season (July and August), in the Mid-season, so Spring (March to mid-June orearly July) and the Autumn (September to mid/end of October) and sometimes in Winter (November-February). During the mid-season the work is maintenance/building projects, cleaning. There is not very much hospitality. In the Winter the work is only maintenance/building projects and there is no hospitality. In the High Season there is no maintenance/building work, and it's mostly cleaning, cooking in our snack and hospitality.
Our campsite is a nature destination. We rent accommodations and we have piches for tents, vans etc. In the High Season we also have a snack, the reception is opened with a small shop & the pool is opened.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Interests
Sustainability
DIY & crafts
Gardening
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are looking for a workawayer who has experience in DIY to work with George who is also experienced so there will be an exchange of skills and tips. The workawayers will also learn about the touristic business which has many facets (many different jobs and skills), which is varied and hard work but very enjoyable: you are working in a beautiful environment and dealing with people who are on holiday! The tasks are varied and we are happy to exchange skills and tips with workawayers.
Workawayers will learn and discover rural France, a preserved natural landscape in the national park of the Cévennes. If you like the outdoors, there is much to do here. We are 1h30 from Montpellier and the Mediterranean, 2hrs from Nîmes, 3hrs from Clermont Ferrand and we will be happy to advise you where to go, what to do and what to see.Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
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2026: we can accommodate 2 persons (a couple or friends).
Depending on the season we have work for 1 OR 2 persons. You will find our needs depending on the season, below.
Winter 2026 - January-February. 1 person. 3 weeks or more.
Light masonry project . Experience in DIY necessary.
Mid Season 2026 - March to mid -June/early-July. 2 persons. 2-3 months.
1 person with solid DIY experience: maintenance & building project. George, who is experienced in DIY, will be working with you.
1 person: cleaning, light maintenance, gardening.
We work as a team so we are involved in all parts of the work and to share practices.
Summer July to mid September. 2 persons. Min. 2.5 months
Cooking, cleaning, some reception work.
We choose our summer the clients normally around March but if the perfect candidates are reading this, why not get in touch with us now : )
Cooking: in our small snack, opened evenings. Cooking experience prefered (cooking for the public not just cooking your meals at home).
Cleaning: everywhere!! the accommodations, common areas (wc & shower blocks).
Reception work: depending on your level of French and English.
The hours worked are paid (french minimum wage with a contract). For administrative reasons, we can ONLY take EU citizens. It is the responsability of the candidate(s) to check with the authorities what paperwork they need to work in France, insurance, health coverage etc. Check with your country of origin.
We look forward to exchanging with you : )
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
Winter & Mid-Season, we can accommodate in a flat (1 bedroom, living area (with sofa bed) and kitchen, bathroom).
Summer: we can accommodate in a bungalow (2 bedrooms, living area with kitchen, bathroom and outdoor space)
We don't provide meals but will be happy to share some meals and make you discover some of the local food or our French/Scottish backgrounds!
Internet access near the flat and near reception. No internet access in the bungalow.
What else ...
If you like nature and outdoor activities, calm and tranqulity you will love our site! There are many things to do from hiking, cycling, mountain biking, canooing, climbing, parapente, star gazing, via ferratta, potholling. We are isolated so you need to be HAPPY on your OWN, especially if you come alone.
The city of Montpellier is 1h30 mins. Millau is a very pleasant town and is 40 mins away. Millau is the nearest town but the local villages have shops, restaurants and a weekly market so you don't need to go too far to fill the fridge!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
All vans welcome / possible.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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Very calm and natural environment and friendly clients. We stayed in a trailer… read more
We highly reccomend them.
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Very calm and natural environment and friendly clients. We stayed in a trailer… read more
We highly reccomend them.
The site in particular… read more
We enjoyed exchanging about life in Poland and we are glad that you took the opportunity to do some visiting. We wish you all the best in your future projects and Pradines is always opened to… read more
It was our first Workaway and we couldn't be at the better place with better people!
Pradines is amazing place with gorgeous vievs.
Virginie, George and Marie made the time pass nice and they was very helpfull.
Our accomodation had all we need and it was really good design there.
There was a lot of… read more
They are full of initiative, quick learners, hard working and lovely people. Their dog Pablo is well behaved and very attaching.
We wish them all the best in their travels and… read more
Han sido unos anfitriones maravillosos que nos han facilitado el trabajar allí desde el primer día.
Nos llevamos un grato recuerdo de Virginie, George y Coco.
Y damos las gracias en especial a Anne Marie por como nos cuidó durante todo ese mes y… read more
We wish them lots of fun and good vibes during their European winter tour.
