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Description
My name is Odile, I am a sculptor living and working in a magnificent medieval castle in the beautiful French garrigue of Provence at the intersection of four regions, Gard, Drome, Ardèche and Vaucluse.
In addition to my personal work I rent the castle for marriages. I need help for the maintenance of the park and the house, as well for my sculptures.
The castle is on a rural area, located in a historical and scenic village surrounded by Côtes du Rhône vineyards.
Theres a restaurant in the village, a bakery, a little market on saturdays. We are not too far from the famous Pont du Gard, near Uzès, lovely medieval town with fabulous markets and many bars and restaurants, not too far from Nimes, Avignon, Vaison la Romaine, Orange.
There are many cultural and sporting activities available in the area.
There are plenty of easy trails around the village with spectacular views over the valley, castle ruins and vineyards to visit. With a car it is possible to go explore the cultural heritage of historical cities like Avignon, Nîmes and Orange. And for more adrenaline, jump on canoeing and kayaking trips through the famous Ardèche gorges!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Language practice
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am a busy person with many different ongoing projects but easygoing and welcoming as well. I speak French, Spanish, English and a bit of Italian if that can help.
I am surrounded with artists who live in this region, J love music and I am part of a choir.
Around this place, (in the Gard, Ardèche, Vaucluse and Drôme), there is an architectural heritage impressing that I can make you know as well as a beautiful countryside.
In my workshop you can learn to weld, for instance.
Help
I am looking for volunteers willing to help me with diverse type of works: gardening and general restoration of the site which is mainly outside work even though I sometimes need help with my sculptures in my workshop.
You can help me to maintain the difference gardens, and a small vegetable garden, as well as the cleaning of the ruins.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
Volunteers will be accommodated in comfortable and spacious bedroom and have their own bathroom. Couples are accepted. WIFI is available in the living room.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4/5 heures par jour max, 5 j/sem.
Feedback (15)
Odile est une personne très active, pleine d'énergie et d'idées. L'endroit est magnifique, le château très impressionant et les tâches sont variées. Odile tient compte des capacités et préférences de chacun*e pour que tout le monde se sente bien. J'ai pu accompagner Odile à… read more
J'ai beaucoup apprécié son passage et… read more
I think of them often, and they're welcome to come back whenever they like!
Ils prennent également soin des espaces de vie de la maison, et font tout avec gentillesse.
Des aides précieuses !
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Odile est une personne très active, pleine d'énergie et d'idées. L'endroit est magnifique, le château très impressionant et les tâches sont variées. Odile tient compte des capacités et préférences de chacun*e pour que tout le monde se sente bien. J'ai pu accompagner Odile à… read more
J'ai beaucoup apprécié son passage et… read more
I think of them often, and they're welcome to come back whenever they like!
Ils prennent également soin des espaces de vie de la maison, et font tout avec gentillesse.
Des aides précieuses !
I really appreciated their independant and sensitive understanding of the myriad demands of my château.
Whether it was in the garden, meals, or daily tasks and especially that they used their initiative and an human approach to everything that concerns my lifestyle.
I cannot recommend them… read more
Our first impression of the castle and its grounds were magnificent!
Even though on arrival, the usual room allocated to workawayers was occupied by Odile’s friend, Odile kindly offered us alternative temporary accommodation in her home for a few days. We were… read more
On peut tout a fait lui faire confiance , elle comprend vite et prend aussi des initiatives.
Sa présence est légère et son travail efficace.
C’ela a été un plaisir de partager ces journées avec elle.
Staying with Odile brought so many positive things in my life that it's hard to find the words she deserves for her kindness and her trust.
Staying with Odile literally changed my life that was going in the past months on a weird course.
Staying with Odile taught me the beauty and strength of… read more
I particulary liked her availability, her efficiency and her interest, as well as her adaptability to all proposed works .
Magali knows how to take initiatives, it is very appreciated.
I thank her for all she has done.
Odile is a woman full of energy and a good, healthy spirit. My stay lasted for 15 days and I am under the impression that during this period she gave more to me than I gave to her, due to her resourcefulness and her generosity towards the people around her.
She brought us/me on… read more
Il nous a par ailleurs cuisiné de très bons plats.
C’est une personne de confiance.
Cela a été un plaisir de partager ces deux semaines avec lui, sa gaieté, sa gentillesse et en même temps sa discretion sont particulièrement appréciables.
On peut lui faire entièrement confiance.
It was a great experience staying at the castle in Venejean for 9 days. I found Odile to be very welcoming and friendly. I did gardening, cooking and cleaning. The work was not hard and was varied. It was great to meet some of her friends from the village who were kind enough to include me in dinner invitations.
I also… read more
Musicienne, également, sensible à toute forme d'art et à la nature.
Aimant travailler dans le jardin, elle y a fait des merveilles , en anticipant bien les modifications à y apporter.
C'est un plaisir de parler avec elle, de travailler avec elle, et… read more
Odile helped make me feel right at home from the first day- she runs a beautiful venue and the accommodations I… read more
I think that he lurned a lot while working here, in the garden, in the house and with the sculptures, and although his citadine life in New York never prepared him for it, he showed a desire to help.
They fast adapted themselves.
I am very grateful for their valuable assistance and I absolutely recommend them.
She's a very thoughtful and sensitive person, friendly and hardworking.
She cook's very well !
thank's !
The castle is really beautiful, and it is simply amazing to hear its story and to… read more
They help me a lot, in the garden and in the house, quietly and efficiently. Laura likes cooking and she often took care of the meals. We can completely trust them.
