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Help in a canoe and paddle board rental close to Verdon Canyon, two hours from the French Riviera, France

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  • Last activity: 19 Mar 2023

Availability

  2023 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi all,
    This is Sylvain, from Esparron de verdon (near Aix-en-provence) , South of France.

    I have a canoe rental where your help is needed in Mountainous are near Verdon Canyon

    It's a perfect place for nature lovers and explorers because of the mountainous, verdon lakes, lavanda field... Number of birds and other species can be seen live.You will wake up because of them - Not with an alarm. Unharmed fresh air will give you perfect start for the day.

    You are completely free to do the asks whenever possible time for you.Minimum stay will be more than 4 weeks and longer in the high season ( 2 month or more).

    One more thing .

    Please use GPS, and given bus route to visit us.


    Cheers all

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We're in a touristic area, you will meet people from all over the world as well as the local village. You may take responsibility for running the rental canoe and consequently practise hospitality skills. You will have the opportunity to develop your DIY and french langage.

    Traveler will be able to stay free and will be able to explore how the rural life goes on. Most of volunteers had written , drawn , photographed the essence here.

    Perfect for Nature lovers and explorers because of the mountainous area .
    You can practise many sports like biking, walking, climbing, kayaking, sailing,...
    You can borrow our bikes and if you want to explore further afield we can get you to the bus stop in Allemagne-en-Provence or the train station in Manosque.

    Some workawayers choose to hire a car or motorbike for a weekend to explore which you can do from Manosque to Aix-en-Provence, Bonnieux, Moustiers ste Marie, Verdon canyon, French Riviera, ...

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

    Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.

  • Help

    Help

    The rental is accross a ill close to the lake ( entrance of the low canyon ) with tipical provence forest around lavanda field. Help to prepare and organize all things customers need for their activities ( paddle, safety jacket, canoe, paddle board, ... ), Cleaning are there.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    Hi, We travel a lot and need to practise and learn about languages. We have some basic in english ans spanish and want to improve. We can help you with the French as we do with all workawayers. Exchange/ intercambio / échange

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Doble or simple bed in a cottage with kitchen and commun bathroom and we also have tents if you prefer to camp. Meals will be share together or if you need a specific meal there is a little shop in Esparron or bigger in Riez or Manosque, we often go there by car ( also there is a shared kitchen behind the cottage )
    We have bikes available to explore the local countryside.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Traveler will be able to stay free and will be able to explore how the rural life goes on. Most of volunteers had written , drawn , photographed the essence here.
    Perfect for Nature lovers and explorers because of the mountainous area .
    You can practise many sports like biking, walking, climbing, kayaking, sailing,...
    You can borrow our bikes and if you want to explore further afield we can get you to the bus stop in Allemagne-en-Provence or the train station in Manosque. Some workawayers choose to hire a car or motorbike for a weekend to explore which you can do from Manosque to Aix-en-Provence, Bonnieux, Moustiers ste Marie, Verdon canyon, French Riviera, ...

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    I feel free to come with your campervan.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 898736266888

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