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Looking for help with the renovations. Gardening, Carpenter, Electrics or Plumbing.
I have renovated 2 of the barns and now need help for the main house.
I am doing the renovations on the house to run a holiday center for special needs children, adolescents or adults. This will be run as a charity and we would appreciate any help.
I was a teacher of special needs children in England and have a B.Ed in Special needs. If you are interested in helping I would love to accommodate you. I speak excellent French some Spanish, a minute amount of German but I am very interested in languages and other cultures.
We provide breakfast and 2 home cooked meals a day.
Wifi available.
Hours flexible
We are in the middle of the d-day battle areas with many historic and interesting places to see. Also Bungy jumping down the road, adventure areas, Historic and cultural areas so much to see.
I am a very patient person. I enjoy having other people around. We have hosted students from A.F.S when our children were younger and still keep in touch now. Looking forward to meeting new people who may be able to help us out to.
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
I am English but have lived in France for 25 years, I know the area well and there would be opportunities to visit the landing beaches of Normandy and catch up on the history of the area. Normandy is known for it's cheeses, apples, cider and calvados. I enjoy cooking and love to share ideas on this and languages and customs of other cultures. I like to make people feel welcome and I am happy for them to join in with what is going on if they so wish.
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Garden needs landscaping, small garden walls to build, vegetable garden to look after. greenhouse for tomatoes peppers and aubergines etc.
Need serious help in renovating a small Chateau originally built for the Grimaldi Family around 1650's. The original windows have been bricked up, someone interested in old stonework with use of lime pointing and plastering would be helpful. New staircases to put in etc, etc. This is a long term project and you can stay for as long as you would like.
General help in the garden, I would like to have an organic vegetable plot and herb garden and I am also interested in permaculture,alternative therapies, yoga etc. Need help with painting and decorating etc. some fencing done, pillars for the gate, hedges to lay and many other things including the renovations such as plastering, electricity, plumbing, masonry skills, pointing, rendering, roofing, eco-heating, etc.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: Beginner
Spanish: Beginner
Italian: Beginner
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation would be your own room to live in as part of the family. or I have a large 6 berth caravan which I use for 1 person or a couple
You would be provided with 3 meals a day. Sometimes you may have a gite to yourselves depending on the time of year.
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
I have often had people come who work on the internet in their spare time
I have ample parking for campervans or motorhomes and they are always welcome
I have had people with cat or dogs before and I lady came with 2 pet rabbits
More than two
4 to 5 hours a day 5 days a week or can be negotiable
