A sunny landscape with green grass, scattered trees, distant hills, and a few wooden benches and lounge chairs. The sky is clear and bright blue.
A peaceful countryside scene with a house on the left, blossoming pink cherry tree, green grass, scattered pots, distant fields, and a clear blue sky.
A cozy bedroom with white walls and wooden floor featuring a bed, organized desk, bookshelves, wall art, hanging vines, and natural light from large windows.
A bright, modern living-dining room features wooden floors, green sofas, large windows, floral arrangements, a wooden table with chairs, and beautiful garden views outside.
A close-up of a cello scroll and pegs in a workshop or music room. Several other string instruments and a framed portrait are in the background.
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Countryside home with garden in Geneva region, Viry, France

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello,
    I am a classical musician, just retired.
    Living close to Geneva, (15km from downtown), but in Haute Savoie - France.
    Countryside-property with an important garden, beautiful view and quiet surroundings (center of village 1,5km)
    Music is still very important in my life (any style, but rather acoustic).
    So are bicycle-riding, fresh air, moments shared with family and friends.
    My younger daughter is still around every other week.
    I am looking for some help around the house, gardening, trimming of trees

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Farming
    Sustainability
    Culture
    Carpentry
    Cooking & food
    Music
    Gardening
    Languages
    Writing
    Nature
    Outdoor activities
    Cycling
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Lots of friends (musicians and others), english spoken (fluently)
    In Geneva interesting cultural life and, of course, Switzerland with all its charm!
    I like to prepare and to share meals, lots of local specialities.
    I can give cello or music lessons. Three languages spoken fluently: German, French, English
    I am always curious to meet people from different horizons,still a lots of things to learn!

  • Help

    Help

    The garden being pretty big (2200m2) and fertile, I would like some physical help to maintain a reasonable balance between 'will and wild'.
    There are lots of trees (almost like in a park), and very many different plants (don't know them all.)
    Also quite a lot of fruit.
    So it's about garden-work, cutting, cleaning, organizing.
    Some trees have to be trimmed.
    I'll gladly join in but can't do it all by myself.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent

    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

    Accommodation

    Different possibilities, in any case private room, possible with private bathroom/toilet.
    I am basically around the whole day, can easily take care of meals - or share and learn!

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The region is beautiful between lake and Alps.
    People come from far away to discover it...
    Property about 550m above sea-level
    Touring-bike can be provided.
    Public transportation exists - but it is french country-side...
    Smokers welcome but please outside (there is shelter and lots of space.)

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 959762344769

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A peaceful countryside scene with a house on the left, blossoming pink cherry tree, green grass, scattered pots, distant fields, and a clear blue sky.
A cozy bedroom with white walls and wooden floor featuring a bed, organized desk, bookshelves, wall art, hanging vines, and natural light from large windows.
A bright, modern living-dining room features wooden floors, green sofas, large windows, floral arrangements, a wooden table with chairs, and beautiful garden views outside.
A close-up of a cello scroll and pegs in a workshop or music room. Several other string instruments and a framed portrait are in the background.
A sunny landscape with green grass, scattered trees, distant hills, and a few wooden benches and lounge chairs. The sky is clear and bright blue.

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