Fine artist and costume supervisor for opera welcome your help in Historic 18thc house in Charante, France

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  Description

  Fine Artist Painter Alistair and Designer and Costume specialist Mary, seek help with a stunning House and in the Charante near Angouleme .The house has an amazing history from the early 19thc with a wealth of original features, and we are trying to maintain a period look.
  
  Our project for now is to clear up the attic and 14/15th century barn (we have found medieval shoes in the wall). We are moving stuff to our small art gallery venue in the stunning village of Verteuil.
  
  We are in a quiet small village with a baker and restaurant and the nearby town of Ruffec with its SNCF Railway Station only 4 miles away with its cafes and restaurants.
  There are 5 bicycles for use for many beautiful Romanesque Churches, wildlife and countryside to explore in the area. The Charentese climate is the 2nd best micro climate in France.
  
  We are English, but do speak French! I work at the Royal Opera House in Costume and Alistair is an Artist who teaches Art, graphics and photography. We are well travelled and I have worked in theatres and opera houses from Milan to Shanghai.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Stay in a magnificent French property. Historic French Garments and caps. Huge collection of periodicals from 1867 to the 60’s and Musical scores by leading 20th century composers. The house was formerly owned by a French Singer of the 1920-40’s.
  
  Easy train links to Angoulême, historic Poitiers, Cognac, La Rochelle. Bordeaux is a 35 minute tgv journey and Paris 2 hours.

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  Help

  Clearing, Sorting, and help with moving stuff to Gallery in Verteuil.
  
  Possible help with decorating and cleaning
  
  We also need someone who enjoys cooking for everyday meals

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  There is one Bedroom with en-suite bathroom and 2 bedrooms without. We will provide sheets, bedding, towels, WiFi and BBC satellite TV. There is a large selection of DVDs, Blu-ray, CDs and books.
  
  All meals provided - Breakfast lunch and supper with wine or beer.

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  What else ...

  In the time off our helpers can explore the surrounding villages countryside full of wildlife spectacular views and historic buildings. There are many local markets, brocants, cafes, bars, live music and of course canoeing on the Charente.
  
  There are local buses and trains to Angouleme where connections can be made with the fantastic tgv trains.

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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

  We have Wi-Fi

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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