Help a family in Le Quiou, Brittany, France

Description

I live with my three children of 10, 5 and 2 years. In a house we have being renovated since 5 years. It is almost finish, almost. I am looking for some help for differents works : like carpentry : some things are not completly finish in the housse ( kitchen mainly), for to built a composting area with a roof (with slides ), the windows could use an another layer of painting, and there is always gardening to be done :-)

Type of help

Gardening
Building

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

We are living in a large old house that we rebuild two years ago. I start an activity around telling stories for children before I use to work in theatre. I speak english not so badly. Here we have a house dedicated to music : with many records and a room for to play music and many instruments. I will be glad to help you with your french (I have being studying literature for 5 years.
There is a few organic farms around here. A lot of walks are possible by foot or by bike. I like to practice yoga and cultural activities, I listen to a lot of music of all kind. I am passionate with movies and reading so I have a lot of dvd and books to share. The children love to past time outside, and we have a poney. Here are some exemple of what we feel able to share with you.
The place here is a kind of a thoroughfare, an dthe local life is dynamic here, so if you are sociable and easy-going everything will be for the best !

Help

I can send somes pictures for to show you the details of the works if you wish.

Languages spoken

French, english, a little of spanish

Accommodation

You could have your owm room, the house is 1,5 Km to the next village. The room have a two person bedroom, a desk with drawers, a little wood-wardrobe. For meals we propose you to have dinner and lunch together. Almost everything is homemade and organic.

What else ...

The close bus stop is in Evran (6 km), We go there almost everyday so we could easily drop you. The bus goes to Dinan, Rennes and Saint Malo. By walk or by bike there is a lot of facilities : castle, lake, farms (apple and goat/sheep), donkeys, coffee, villa Gallo-Romaine.... and also a place for concert "L'eprouvette" at Saint andré des eaux.

A little more information

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  Internet access

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  Limited internet access

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  We have pets

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  We are smokers

How many Workawayers can stay?

Two

Hours expected

4/5 heures par jour max, 5 j/sem.