The image depicts a large stone house with a tiled roof, surrounded by trees and a patio area, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a cloudy sky.
A girl sits outdoors, wearing a white t-shirt, with a black bird perched on her shoulder. She smiles, surrounded by lush green trees and plants.
The image features a dog wearing sunglasses, with a blurred background suggesting an indoor setting, possibly a home or office.
The image features a brown donkey with a white muzzle, standing in a field of grass and yellow flowers, with branches of a tree partially obscuring its face.
The image depicts a majestic black horse standing in a lush field of tall grass and vibrant yellow flowers, set against a serene backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a thriving vegetable garden, featuring rows of lush green plants, a dirt path, and a greenhouse in the background, set against a serene landscape.
The image depicts a young girl and her dog standing behind a table laden with fresh produce, situated in a serene garden setting.
The image shows a young girl standing next to a bicycle, wearing a blue shirt, white shorts, and a helmet, with trees and bushes in the background.
A young girl rides a bike through a field of tall grass with her dog by her side on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring a large white house, lush greenery, and a trampoline, set against a clear blue sky.
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The image features a young girl with long blonde hair, wearing a pink sun hat and a floral shirt, posing for the camera in an outdoor setting.
A woman crouches in a wooded area, holding a large truffle in her hand, with another person\'s arm visible in the foreground.
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Learn about gardening in the countryside of the Perigord Blanc, Dordogne, France

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  2025 

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    House sitting needed for 3 weeks in October 2025: from 10th October until 5th November.
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    Hi,
    My name is Sharon.
    We ( my husband, daughter and myself) are living on an 18th century property the countryside of the Perigord blanc, part of the central Dordogne Région.

    Our work eventually evolved to the preservation of period houses and other architecture. We also have a real estate agency, and love to share all experiences.
    Among other things, we are interested in traditional building methods and skills of all kinds.

    We are having an intensely good time working our way through the challenges of our projects. There seems to be a lot to lean, and learn from, even for the very experienced. That goes for me as well.

    The help is interesting and varied. If you join us we suggest some work cloths and the ability to work independently. We are always ready to help, and pass along or teach skills.

    Cooking is another skill we really like to share!!!
    We live in a place where you can find really nice things and it should be a pleasure to share your experiences with ours!


    Critical to our experience and success is a good sense of humor! We are here to get stuff done, learn something, and have a good time! If you have an instrument to play bring it!

    We prefer a minimum of a 2 week stay.

    You will have your own bedroom in our house and your general tasks will be: taking care of the animals, looking after the property, do some gardening , painting, cleaning, play with our daughter.

    See you soon.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Self development
    Pets
    Culture
    Farming
    Plant care
    Photography
    History
    Gardening
    Books
    Architecture
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Travellers benefit from a real Dutch /French family exchange.
    It is with great pleasure that we take workawayers from all over the world. An exchange between all workawayers from different culturels should also be nice:)
    Linguistic and cultural exchanges are so important for me; I would like to give our daughter this chance;)

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Projets 2025:
    The attic : need work for painting the walls.
    Cleaning; inside and outside ( dépends the weather lol)
    Create new gardens: landscaping, create a huge vegetable garden ( spring ) and harvest veggies ( summer) and take out bad weeds. Put food and water for chickens and ducks and faisans.
    We appreciate if you do activities at home with SANDY, teach her english and Spanish..or other languages, sing songs, play music ( guitar)
    Play games, go for a walk on the countryside with dog.
    And we can learn you French and Dutch!
    And I especially appreciate some help with preparing meals too:)
    Sandy loves to bake cakes/cookies /crepes..

    Teaching and learning skills is one of our priorities and most enjoyed parts of our experience. Curiosity and a desire to satisfy it is a great way to get the most out of your time here.

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    Type of help:
    Gardening
    Cooking / shopping
    General Maintenance
    Help in the house
    Help with Computers / internet
    Speak your language with our daughter
    SANDY ( 12 years old) and share your culture with her and us;)))
    Share your food experience !!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    French: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    We can learn you french, or Dutch…and we would like to learn Spanish

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We live in a big house near to the city of perigueux.
    You will have your own bedroom.
    Rarely, if not possible, then you can share bedroom with Sandy.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    While you are here we would be happy to tell you about the incredible castles, rivers for kayaking, or whatever your interest during your off time. For instance - Castle Beynac - the strong-hold of Richard the lion-heart. Les Ezyies, home of the new National Museum of Pre-History. The cave paintings of Lascaux, remains of the Cro Magnon Man and so many other remarkable things. Most significant sites are within 1 hour.
    On the west side we have all remained wine properties (saint emilion, sauternes..) and The city of Bordeaux . (1h).
    To come here you can take train or bus to Perigueux or even RAZAC sur l isle, and we can pick you up at station !

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    internet connexion inside the house only

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    120 hectares :)))

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of Queens, Iris & Tatum

    Queens, Iris & Tatum

    2 donkeys and 1 horse

    Profile photo of Raya

    Raya

    Hi, I’ m Raya, 5 years old, always looking for food

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The image depicts a large stone house with a tiled roof, surrounded by trees and a patio area, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a cloudy sky.
A girl sits outdoors, wearing a white t-shirt, with a black bird perched on her shoulder. She smiles, surrounded by lush green trees and plants.
The image features a dog wearing sunglasses, with a blurred background suggesting an indoor setting, possibly a home or office.
The image features a brown donkey with a white muzzle, standing in a field of grass and yellow flowers, with branches of a tree partially obscuring its face.
The image depicts a majestic black horse standing in a lush field of tall grass and vibrant yellow flowers, set against a serene backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a thriving vegetable garden, featuring rows of lush green plants, a dirt path, and a greenhouse in the background, set against a serene landscape.
The image depicts a young girl and her dog standing behind a table laden with fresh produce, situated in a serene garden setting.
The image shows a young girl standing next to a bicycle, wearing a blue shirt, white shorts, and a helmet, with trees and bushes in the background.
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A young girl rides a bike through a field of tall grass with her dog by her side on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring a large white house, lush greenery, and a trampoline, set against a clear blue sky.
The image shows a woman and a young girl posing for a selfie on a beach, with the woman\'s arm around the girl. The sky is cloudy.
The image features a young girl with long blonde hair, wearing a pink sun hat and a floral shirt, posing for the camera in an outdoor setting.
A woman crouches in a wooded area, holding a large truffle in her hand, with another person\'s arm visible in the foreground.
The image depicts a whole chicken being roasted on a spit over an open fire, with flames visible in the background.
The image shows a man and woman posing in front of a small red and white airplane on a tarmac, with another plane and hangar in the background.

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