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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
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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
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
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: FluentThis 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
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 ...
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
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
I feel free to come with your campervan.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (9)
When I arrived at the campsite I didn't really know what to expect but my experience exceeded anything I could have imagined. Everyone working there from the owner Sylvain to the receptionists, cooks and other workawayers was super nice and we all got along really well! We enjoyed many… read more
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When I arrived at the campsite I didn't really know what to expect but my experience exceeded anything I could have imagined. Everyone working there from the owner Sylvain to the receptionists, cooks and other workawayers was super nice and we all got along really well! We enjoyed many… read more
Jamais je n'eus espéré que cette aventure puisse être aussi incroyable!
Le mois passé à leurs côtés fut incontestablement un mois de découverte, d'échange, de partage, de sincérité: un mois magnifique!
Dès mon arrivée, j'ai eu le sentiment… read more
David stayed fews weeks with us in our Campsite in South of France, he is friendly, good cooker and easy going
we did different things, wood works, maintenance, ....
Thank for your helping and your good energy
Sylvain
This camping is a relaxing, peaceful place with people full of love and respect.
The tasks and work that was asked of me was not too… read more
the kindness respect and understanding we recieved at this camping was far beyond what weve come to expect anywhere else in europe
we met friends, we ate well, we drank well, we sang, we danced, we took road trips through the mountains, we discovered 1000 year old villages, we swam in the… read more
Gracias Hermano Sylvain! Un Abrazo grande!!!
Thank you for having us :smiley:
