18th century home in the countryside of the Perigord blanc, central Dordogne Région, France

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  Description

  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!
  
  Projets 2024:
  Cleaning; inside and outside ( dépends the weather lol)
  Create new gardens: landscaping, create a huge vegetable garden ( spring ) and harvest veggies ( summer)
  We appreciate if you do activities at home with SANDY, teach her english and Spanish..or other languages, sing songs or tell stories! Play games, go for a walk on the countryside..
  And we can learn you French and Dutch!
  And I especially appreciate some help with cooking too:)
  Sandy loves to bake cakes/cookies / waffles..
  
  EXTRA PROJECT: WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO LIKE RENOVATING: WALLPAPER/ PAINTINGS.
  
  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.
  
  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.

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  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
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  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;)

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  Type of help:
  Gardening
  Building
  Renovate completely old houses
  Cooking / shopping
  General Maintenance
  Help in the house
  Help with Computers / internet
  Speak your language with our daughter SANDY ( 10 years old) and share your culture with her and us;)))
  Share your food experience !!

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  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
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  Accommodation

  We live in a big house near to the city of perigueux.
  You will have your own room, or if you are more then 3... you can all share one of our holiday rentals:)

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  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 !

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  internet connexion inside the house only

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  Space for parking camper vans

  120 hectares :)))

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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