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Description
We're a French-American-German-Swiss multigenerational family. We moved here out of passion, between 15 and 25 years ago, because we believe this is a truly special place in the heart of Europe. Cruising through the pine forests or along the white sand beaches for hours—often without encountering another soul—is, in our opinion, something quite unique. There are countless surf spots, and because the sandbanks and tides are always shifting, it never gets boring. :)
We’re into all kinds of sports: some of us surf, others cycle, and some ride horses. Right now, six horses share their paddock with 5 chickens and several cats —all ages, all colors, all sizes, all shapes.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Farming
Writing
Plant care
Music
Books
Art & design
Drawing & painting
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Camping
Nature
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Adventure sports
Beach
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Immerse yourself in nature and culture. Live in a beautiful forest just a short walk from the beach, surrounded by animals and a warm, multicultural family and community. Also, if you're interested, nearby French classes make this the perfect chance to deepen your language skills. We are located approximately 2 hours south of Bordeaux and 1h north of San Sebastián, in Spain.
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Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
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Help
We're looking for a reliable, experienced carpenter to help fix and improve various things around the houses, the barn, the stables, and the garden.
What You'll Do:
- Repair a wooden deck
- Build a small roof to protect a vintage caravan (which may also need minor repairs), as well as a shelter for horse food
- Extend the existing barn roof so it provides better protection.
- Help "Maestro" (our granddad) in the garden when needed - especially with more physical tasks
- There's always something to fix, so a hands-on, can-do attitude is definitely appreciated!
What We're Looking For:
Solid experience as a carpenter
Independent, trustworthy, and punctual
Practical Details:
Location: Seignosse (Landes, 40) – Southwest France, on the Atlantic coast
Availability: Starting early spring 2026
Duration: Minimum 1 month
Schedule: 5 days/week, ~10–20 hours/week
Pay: Minimum wage according to French law
A basic understanding of French will help you get by and is a great chance to improve your language skills.
To explore the beautiful area and be independent during your stay, you’ll need a driver’s license and your own car.
For everyone’s comfort, we ask that you be fully vaccinated and a non-smoker.
If you're passionate about spending time in nature, just a few minutes from the ocean, we’d love to hear from you!
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Our family speaks a mix of French, German and English.
Accommodation
Private studio with little kitchen and bathroom.
What else ...
Beach, Surf, Hiking, Basque Country, ...
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have high-speed fibre internet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Caramel
Kitty’s sister. Loves ham and behaving naughty. Very charming.
Kitty
Crazy cat who eats too much and is clumsy.
Pilou
Little Tiger
