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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. You will find 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 (26-20yrs). They are not living on site at present but sometimes they help us out or work with us in the summer. 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 (mid June to early/end September); in the Mid-seasons, so Spring (March to mid-June / early July) and Autumn (September to mid/end of October) and sometimes in Winter (November-February). Please see below the tasks and needs depending on the seasons.
Our campsite is a nature destination. We rent accommodations and we have piches for tents, vans etc.We welcome holiday visitors from April until end of October. In the High Season we have a snack (cooking skills), all the accommodations are opened (cleaning), the reception (hospitality) 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 SUMMER 2026, 2 persons!
SUMMER SEASON: we are looking for persons who are responsible, who enjoy working as part of team, adaptable and can turn their attention to different jobs (cleaning, reception, food preparation). See summer tasks above.
The summer season can be intense, especially during the weeks of the Very High Season (about 4 weeks), but it's summer, so that's nice : ), you are outdoors a lot of the time (not stuck in an office), interact with our very nice clients, practice languages and BONUS you get to stay on our beautiful site and discover a great region on your days off : D and when things calm down a bit.
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MID SEASONS & WINTER : DIY to work with George who is experienced so there will be an exchange of skills. Practice French and English with Virginie, English (Scottish!) with George. As well as finding out about running your own business, having a change in your life (like we did 20 years ago!) and life in general!
We are happy to exchange skills, experiences and tips with workawayers, practice langages.
Workawayers will learn about the touristic business which is varied (many different jobs and skills), and hard work but very enjoyable: you are working in a beautiful environment and dealing with people who are on holiday!
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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SUMMER 2026: we are looking for 2 workawayers.
mid-June to mid/end September. ideally 2.5 months, but we will consider less
We welcome 1 or 2 workawayers.
TASKS: Cleaning, cooking, some hospitality.
Workwayers usually do a mixture of tasks, just like us! It depends on your skills, experience and what you are looking for.
Cleaning: everywhere and everyday !! the accommodations, common areas (wc & shower blocks). You need to be organised, attention to detail and efficient. Generally, we all do some cleaning!
Cooking: in July & August we have a small snack, opened evenings. Cooking experience prefered (which means cooking for the public not just enjoying cooking your meals at home!). You need to be organised, know basics of hygiene rules, work under pressure (for short bursts, when everyone's tummy wakes up!), be efficient. The menu is simple, but we welcome any ideas, initiatives, your best (easy) recipes.
Hospitality: this depends on your level of French / English.
We are a team of 4 + 2 (sometimes 3) workawayers and work as a team.
MID SEASON 2026 (Autumn) September -October, we welcome 1 or 2 workawayers
TASKS: cleaning, some light maintenance/DIY, some occasionnal hospitality.
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MID SEASON 2027 (Spring) March-mid June, we welcome 2 workawayers
TASKS: maintenance, building projects, DIY, cleaning
We are looking for 1 workaway who has some good DIY experience for light building projects (usually in wood, light masonry) to work with George. Another workaway for cleaning, light maintenance and gardening, to work with Virginie,
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. You will need to provide a translated (French) birth certificate.
We look forward to exchanging with you : )
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
Mid-seasons & Winter, we accommodate in a flat (1 bedroom, living area (with sofa bed) and kitchen, bathroom).
High Season: we accommodate in a flat (see above) or a bungalow (2 bedrooms, living area with kitchen, bathroom and outdoor space), depending on availability
We don't provide meals but will be happy to share some meals and make you discover some of the local food from 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. Food shopping: the local village, Lanuéjols, is 3kms away and has a bakery & shop, there is a bar and a couple of restaurants. Meyrueis (15kms away) is a bigger village with a bank, pharmacy, mini supermarket, a very nice bakery, butcher a market once a week and lots of restaurants. Millau, 35 kms, 40 mins is the nearest city with more shops & supermarkets. There is no public transport from us or the village so that's why you need to have transport.
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
My animals / pets
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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.
