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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. For fun, we breed a few and take part in showjumping competitions. Right now, there are six horses in the paddock—all ages, all colors, all sizes, all shapes.
Oh, and they share their space with five chickens.
We’ve also adopted and cared for over ten cats, who now live happily in the garden and the barn.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
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.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We're looking for a reliable, experienced groom to join us and help with the daily care of our horses. Ideally, you’re confident with groundwork and lunging, especially with young horses, and enjoy working independently in a calm, natural environment.
What You'll Do:
Daily grooming and general horse care
Feeding in the mornings and evenings
Cleaning and maintaining stables and paddocks
Groundwork and lunging (depending on your experience)
There's always something to fix, clean, or organize, so a hands-on, can-do attitude is definitely appreciated!
What We're Looking For:
Solid experience in horse care and handling
Good skills in groundwork and lunging
Experience with young horses
Independent, trustworthy, and punctual
Practical Details:
Location: Seignosse (Landes, 40) – Southwest France, on the Atlantic coast
Availability: Starting autumn 2025
Duration: Minimum 6 months
Schedule: 5 days/week (morning & evening care), ~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. We’d love it if your native language is German or English.
To explore the beautiful area and be independent during your stay, you’ll need a driver’s license and your own car—believe us, it’s worth it!
For everyone’s comfort, we ask that you be fully vaccinated and a non-smoker.
If you're passionate about horses and dream of 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
Over the winter, you'll share a house with some other young workaway people (max another 3 people) located on a separate hospitality property next door and during the summer months, you'll live in a private caravan with shared kitchen & bathroom within the hospitality staff area (max another 6 people).
What else ...
Beach, Surf, Hiking, Basque Country, Yoga, ...
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
