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Fluent French speaker preferably with some teaching experience in Midi Pyrenees, France

France
Last activity : 29 May 2025

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Last replied
18 May 2025
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If you love wildlife and peace and tranquility we think you would like it here. We are looking for a mature couple / single person who can help me improve my French. There is also plenty of masonry work, the garden, and help in the house. We are a couple who have lived in SW France for almost 13 years. We live in a small chateau dating back to the 14th century. With six energetic Dalmatians and 2 horses you need to be an animal lover! We are situated in a small village 3 km from the nearest market town.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Help around the house
Animal Care
Language practice
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will have the opportunity to improve your English. We keep bees and you can share in collecting and tasting honey in the spring. There may be opportunities to attend International dog shows with the Dalmatians. There is a bus to Toulouse - the pink city! Full of culture and young people.
Help
We are seeking help 4 / 5 hours per day. I would love a couple of hours of French lessons We also have plenty of gardening required, cutting grass, weeding and strimming depends whether you are single or a couple
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
I would like to improve my French. I am English speaking
Accommodation
We offer you a one bed apartment with sitting room, kitchen, bathroom and garden. We will provide all meals either in the main house or if you want to cook in the apartment we will provide the food.
What else ...
Our animals are very important to us so you must love animals! We may have a car available if you have a clean driving licence. We are surrounded by beautiful countryside, an hour from the foothills of the Pyrenees and an hour and a half from Spain.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets

Host ref number: 966263992291

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13 Mar 2023

Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host

Shona and Mark were so friendly and kind, I felt like home during these 2 weeks. I loved being able to help with the adorable dogs and horses, the place was so calm and beautiful. I am very grateful for the experience and I would love to come back one day !

(Excellent )

11 Mar 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)

Marie recently spent 2 weeks with us. It was lovely having her around. She helped with the 2 horses and 5 dogs. This included walking the dogs daily and feeding the horses in all weather! Marie also helped in the house. we would welcome her back anytime.

(Excellent )

28 Oct 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Angela & Mark)

Angela and Mark stayed with us for just under a week, way way too short!!! We really enjoyed having them to stay. They were amazing around the house doing various jobs including decking, removing and varnishing our pool house doors and installing kitchen units. Mark loves ancient buildings so he was in the right place.
Not only are they superb… read more

(Excellent )

21 Oct 2018

Left by Workawayer (Angela & Mark) for host

We spent 6 days with Shona in Mark in September of 2018 at their beautiful Chateau in the South West of France with their extended family of gorgeous Dalmatians. During our stay we assisted Shona and Mark with a number of building projects they had underway. Both Mark and Shona immedialty made us feel at home. They were absolutely wonderful hosts… read more

(Excellent )

15 Mar 2018

Left by Workawayer (Baybora & Ozlem) for host

Shona and Mark are very kind and helpful.From the first moment they made us comfortable and relax. It seems that the chateau with the dalmatians and horses really came from the fairy tale.You can also do things that you will integrate with nature while spending time in a big place.I would recommend anyone who likes silence and fresh air.We hope to… read more

(Excellent )

14 Mar 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Baybora & Ozlem)

Baybora and Ozlem and son Ege stayed with us for 2 weeks. We started slowly but by the end we had a very good relationship. Ozlem is superb in the house and Baybora drove me and tidied the garden. If they decide to come back in the summer I would be happy.

(Excellent )

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