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From July 14 to the end of August I will be spending time on my son's rural estate near Poitiers (France) where we have fixed a charming old house,. There are however always things to improve, and it would be great if you would like to come and help me there too. Other occupations are the farm, hiking, visiting.
It is a particularly nice place if you like nature very remote with woods, pastures and a river.
Hi,
I am belgo canadian, and I am retired. I have 3 children aged 30 to 35, but they lead their own lives. My wife comes here only on occasion because she prefers to stay at home near Brussels and does not like to sail.
Until mid-July I will be staying with my dog Jack near Vannes (South Brittany), where we have a house right on the edge of Golfe du Morbihan (picture from the room window). The occupations there are sailing (explore the coast and islands) and hikes (mostly along the coastal paths) but also some gardening and building maintenance such as painting.
There is also a good piano if you like to play (I would appreciate that)
Most of the time I am on my own, and I would appreciate help with some (small) building experience (or interested to learn) and enthoutic to hike or go sailing. No particular skills are needed.
We would work 4 or 5 hours/ day, and go hiking, cycling, reading, or sailing when in Brittany where I have a 10m sailboat..
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
You will have the opportunity to learn various aspects of self building/ renovation. Also you might have the opportunity of a sailing experience if you wish (depending of course on weather conditions)
Enthousiastic, and pleasant person with some small experience or interest in renovation to help me with gardening (triming hedges), fix a workshop or come along on hiking or sailing trips.
When in Brittany If you are Interested in sailing we might indeed go for a few days to explore the coast, coves and small harbours, and hike on the islands. I have a 10m sail boat and I am quite experienced. No particular experience is needed on your behalf.
Positively Non smokers please.
Piano players are welcome.
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
You would have your own room and bathroom when in Brittany, or shared when near Poitiers. . We will cook together what we like (I buy the food of course). On the boat you would have your own private cabin.
We are on the water edge, 20 minutes away by bus from the center of the nice old town of Vannes (train station). We have sailing and power boats, bikes, etc.. and a hiking trail passing right in front of our house.
Ideal for someone enthousiastic who likes water sports and renovation.
I also have a medium grand piano which you are welcome to use if you are used to play.
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
This host can provide space for campervans.
friendly and well educated dog only.
One
4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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