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We are looking for a person or a couple to join us for a few weeks and help with the upkeep and care of our beloved French manor house, built in 1820, located in the beautiful countryside of Tarn-et-Garonne, southwest France.
We fell in love with this gorgeous building and bought it in December 2016 after it had been standing empty and neglected for twenty years. It is our personal home and a true passion project. Inside, all the walls are made from bricks of mud, and we are slowly bringing it back to life, surrounded by orchards and wonderfully kind neighbours who regularly bring us eggs, vegetables and fruits from their garden.
As the season approaches, we are preparing the house and garden. The help mainly involves garden maintenance, outdoor cleaning (tidying, clearing, small tasks) and a bit of painting. Most of the work is outdoors. Please note that no help with paying guests or maintenance of spaces used by paying guests is ever requested from our volunteers.
In exchange, we offer a private room and shared meals. We work together approximately 5 hours a day, with weekends free to explore the region, its villages, markets and beautiful landscapes.
I am Sophie (59) and Daniel (70) is my partner. I am a flight attendant and interior architecture designer, and Daniel is a happily retired man with a great passion for traditional craftsmanship — he loves sharing his knowledge and you will genuinely learn new skills during your stay. He doesn't speak English, so basic French or Spanish is necessary. We have 1 dog and 3 cats.
We have been welcoming Workawayers since 2018 and have always received a 5/5 rating — something we are very proud of and which reflects the warm and genuine experience we offer.
If you are dynamic, reliable, enjoy getting your hands dirty and want to be part of something special, we would love to hear from you. Please introduce yourself and let us know your availability.
We are primarily looking for French speakers or people fluent in French or Spanish.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are French natives, open-minded and well-travelled, with a genuine love for cultural exchange and meeting people from all walks of life.
Living with us is a real opportunity to immerse yourself in French culture and daily life. We cook every day with fresh and local produce, and sharing meals together is an important part of the experience. You will discover the gastronomy, traditions and way of life of the southwest of France, a region rich in history, beautiful villages and weekly markets.
Daniel is passionate about traditional craftsmanship and restoration and will be happy to share his knowledge and experience with anyone who is curious and eager to learn. Sophie has trained in interior architecture and decoration and loves sharing her passion for design and creativity. If you enjoy learning new skills in an authentic and warm environment, you have come to the right place!
We are also happy to help you improve your French if you wish, and to share our knowledge of the local area — its hidden gems, best markets, restaurants and landscapes.
Smokers are welcome.
Sharing moments, stories and laughter is what makes this experience truly memorable for both sides. We know how to make people feel at home, and we love learning about other cultures just as much as sharing our own.
Help
We are looking for energetic and motivated people to help us with the following tasks:
Garden & outdoors:
Gardening, mowing, weeding, pruning, tidying and general outdoor cleaning and clearing.
Around the house:
Painting, light tidying and general day-to-day maintenance of our personal home.
Please note: No help with any paying guests or maintenance of spaces used by paying guests is ever requested from our volunteers. Our volunteers work exclusively within our own personal living space.
Most of the structural work has been completed — the roof, windows and main doors are all fitted. What remains is light finishing work, offering a great opportunity to learn and share skills in an authentic French setting.
Children are not allowed due to the nature of the work.
We would like approximately 25 hours of help per week, Monday to Friday, typically starting at 8:00 am. Your afternoons and weekends are entirely yours.
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have your own comfortable private room for the duration of your stay. Bathrooms have been fully renovated.
You will be offered three meals a day: a typical light French breakfast between 7:00 am and 7:30 am, a hot or cold lunch between 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm, and a main evening meal with wine or beer between 8:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Daniel and I cook every day with fresh and local produce, and we truly value the time spent sharing meals together.
You are also very welcome to join us in our activities and daily life.
We have some land, so you are sure to find a private spot to relax, read, enjoy a glass of wine or simply work on your tan. You are also welcome to use the swimming pool.
If you are without transport, we are happy to drive you to the nearest village, which is 5 km from the house, where you will find bars, restaurants and all the shops you could possibly need. There are also bicycles available for you to borrow.
WiFi is available throughout the house.
What else ...
The house is located 5km from Lafrançaise, the nearest village, in the heart of the beautiful Tarn-et-Garonne countryside.
There are many stunning villages and medieval towns to visit nearby in your free time. We will be happy to take you to discover Montauban, Moissac, Cahors and the surrounding area, where you can explore how the French used to live and soak up centuries of history and architecture.
Here it is life in the countryside at its finest — a place where neighbours take the time to talk to each other, where the pace of life is gentle and the landscapes are breathtaking. You will get to taste traditional and seasonal French food, enjoy local wines, and discover the beauty of the Garonne valley.
In France everybody loves going to the market, so once a week (weather permitting) we visit a local farmers market, where you will learn about fresh produce and how to cook with it.
Getting here:
If you wish to arrive by flight, Toulouse or Agen are the closest airports. There are several train stations nearby — Montauban, Castelsarrasin and Moissac being the best options. You can also use BlaBlaCar (car sharing) which is a very popular and affordable option in France.
There is a great café with internet access 5km from the house, and many beautiful villages to explore on your days off. Bicycles are available at the house for you to borrow.
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Limited internet access
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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Charly, Isis, Mimine
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Ce fut un véritable enchantement ! Léa est une jeune femme intelligente, vive pleine d’humour, curieuse et attentive aux autres.
Cela faisait deux ans que nous avions pas fait appel pour de l’aide, ce fut un véritable plaisir d’échanger avec une personne volontaire et ouverte.
Si vous avez la chance d’être… read more
Au milieu des vergers, cette maison est un vrai manoir que l'on se donne plaisir à rénover ! La journée, Daniel nous apprend… read more
Nous avons adoré avoir Juliette comme workawayer. Nous avons eu un réel plaisir à la rencontrer et nous ne manquerons pas de prendre de ses nouvelles. Si vous avez l’opportunité de faire un projet avec elle, considérez vous… read more
Clemens est un jeune homme hors de l’ordinaire c’est à dire extraordinaire, pour être totalement honnête nous avons été impressionnés par son talent.
Il est extraordinairement habile de ses mains, il est d’une une aide précieuse quelque soit le travail demandé de… read more
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Ce fut un véritable enchantement ! Léa est une jeune femme intelligente, vive pleine d’humour, curieuse et attentive aux autres.
Cela faisait deux ans que nous avions pas fait appel pour de l’aide, ce fut un véritable plaisir d’échanger avec une personne volontaire et ouverte.
Si vous avez la chance d’être… read more
Au milieu des vergers, cette maison est un vrai manoir que l'on se donne plaisir à rénover ! La journée, Daniel nous apprend… read more
Nous avons adoré avoir Juliette comme workawayer. Nous avons eu un réel plaisir à la rencontrer et nous ne manquerons pas de prendre de ses nouvelles. Si vous avez l’opportunité de faire un projet avec elle, considérez vous… read more
Clemens est un jeune homme hors de l’ordinaire c’est à dire extraordinaire, pour être totalement honnête nous avons été impressionnés par son talent.
Il est extraordinairement habile de ses mains, il est d’une une aide précieuse quelque soit le travail demandé de… read more
De plus, ils sont tout le temps prêts à donner un coup de main. Un seul bémol, nous aurions seulement apprécié être prévenu un peu plus tôt de leur départ.
Il… read more
Both Sophie and Daniel are very sweet and friendly. The intense discussions around the dining table are enjoyable. The food is great. And the location and… read more
We stayed at Sophie and Daniel's for three weeks in August 2019 and it has been simply great, for many things. We acquired some very precious skills for our future home, such as masonry, bricolage and garden design, among other things. It was fascinating to learn… read more
C’est un couple intelligent, intéressant et éduqué. Nous avons aimé partager leur manière de voir en ce qui concerne le monde et la politique. Ils sont ouverts et à l'écoute des autres.
Ce fut un véritable échange… read more
Ne vous fier surtout pas à son jeune âge. C’est un jeune homme plein de maturité, intelligent et de bonne éducation. Il souhaite devenir architecte, le regard qu’il pose sur la société et sa vision sont intéressantes. Il est à la fois lucide et sensible. C’est une personne… read more
Nous avons été heureux de recevoir ce couple aussi adorable, enthousiaste et plein d’humour.
Ils ont une belle énergie pleine de vitalité. Ils ont été d’une aide précieuse en ce qui concerne notre projet. Je dois avouer qu’ils nous ont impressionné car ils ont été… read more
Ana est tout simplement une perle rare pleine de grâce.
Je vous souhaite d’avoir la chance et la joie de partager un workaway avec elle.
À très bientôt?
Nous avons vraiment apprécié son comportement et sa réelle envie de participer à notre vie de famille. Nous avons été très heureux de l’aider à appréhender notre langue et je peux affirmer qu’il a vraiment progressé. Alexi est une personne mature, il a… read more
Lovely people, interesting debates, laughs, delicious food, nice games, long talks, discovering close villages, are just few things I experienced with them, also with many of their friends, and other workawayers.
Make no mistake. If you want to be part of this… read more
Théo , est un jeune homme mature et intelligent. Il est arrivé sur le chantier au moment où nous étions au stade des peintures et des enduits muraux. Nous avions Carlos comme workaway, Il a su parfaitement s'adapter aux nouvelles situations avec des étrangers. Il… read more
Daniel and Sophie treated me as part of the family straight away. The idea of coming here was to live the real French life, far from the big cities, learn french and also learn new skills as a handyman and It was worth it.
This project is incredible, they are… read more
Son humour est désopilant.
Il a toujours été présent pour Daniel et il n’a jamais lâché prise quand il… read more
The work I helped them with was varied, I didn't do the same thing for more than 2/3 days; painting, plastering, shredding wood, clearing the garden,… read more
Il s’est impliqué pour notre projet et dans notre vie de famille. C’est une personne avec du savoir vivre et d’une nature discrète. Nous avons vraiment apprécié son aide et son implication. Un grand merci François. N’hésite pas à revenir nous voir pour voir la progression du chantier!!!!
Our room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable. Sophie and Daniel are a fun couple and made us feel at home. They cooked excellent meals and offered a delightful traditional French experience. The distance to nearby towns is okay if you have a… read more
C'est un couple adorable et bienveillant.
Phillip apprend le Français, il est persévérant et impliqué dans notre langue. C'est une personne discrète, il est attentif à son entourage et souhaite vraiment faire plaisir. Il sait prendre des décisions.
Nous avons vraiment apprécié son séjour… read more
Il est arrivé après Max et il est resté deux semaines.
C'est une personne discrète et pleine d'attention. Il est efficace et précis. Il s'est comporté comme un membre de notre famille. Il était réellement concerné par notre projet.
Son but premier était d'améliorer… read more
C'est un homme exemplaire tant au niveau comportement que social.
Il est devenu un ami.
Nous avons été triste de voir partir.
He sentido su calidad personal en ellos y en el trato que tienen con sus vecinos y amigos, en un entorno… read more
C'était nos premiers Workaway et franchement l'expérience a été formidable. Max est un jeune homme curieux et il a été une réelle aide pour nous. Il est vif et comprend rapidement les tâches demandées. Il est intelligent et sensible ce qui nous à permis d'avoir une réelle relation dans le… read more
