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Hello Workawayers,
My name is Lionel and I live in a house with a garden in the suburbs of Sanary sur Mer. I am only a 10 minute walk away from the sea side. The work that I need help with is mainly in the garden and in the house , as well as other small activities such as painting and decorating. I do not have children or pets. The location is great for someone who likes the sea, sun, culture, wine and languages from Provence and the French Riviera. I am living on my own.
You do not need to be fluent in any particular language, however if your mother tongue is English, German or Spanish, that would be preferred. I would enjoy giving French lessons in exchange for English/German lessons on a daily basis.
I have a lot of experience working with foreign students from my job in finance and I have traveled a lot in Europe. I am flexible, reliable and love speaking English or German. My meals consist mainly of local organic vegetables with some meat and fish, although I am very flexible with my diet and can easily adapt. Of course, being French I visit the boulangerie every morning for bread.
I like to pay attention to eat in a healthy manner. I am open to new cultures and ways of cooking; I like using horizontal decision management when organising work. I would prefer non-smokers and non-party animals! But, I do on occasion like to enjoy the local pastis and wine which I can introduce to you.
I am looking for someone enthusiastic and positive. I am 54 but seem 45. I have a passion for cooking, traveling in Europe, economics, history, psychology, languages, TV series, and am open to learn new things. I am honest, reliable and trustworthy.
With the beach only 10 minutes walking distance, I enjoy going swimming every morning or evening in summer.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Writing
DIY & crafts
Yoga / Wellness
Fashion or beauty
Technology
Politics / Social justice
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Self development
Movies & TV
Culture
Drawing & painting
Astronomy
Cooking & food
Gardening
Languages
Plant care
Music
History
Books
Cycling
Water sports
Fitness
Nature
Mountain
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Living in a town between Provence and the French Riviera with local contacts, and sharing meals with the owner. A lot of sport possibilities too with sea side, walking, jogging, cycling... There is a bus stop near the house and the train station is on the line Marseille-Nice. It is an easy place to reach by train and coach. We could have a lot of conversations and work on your French and other languages on a daily basis. There are some great cultural attractions nearby too.
In my free time I like to go swimming, as I have previously mentioned, hiking, playing boules in my garden and board games in the evening. I also love learning new games/trying out new activities and really enjoy teaching games as well.
Help
Most of the tasks would be gardening, painting and improvements of the house. This help would be at the morning and does not take too long as the house and garden are a manageable size. There is no help asked for any guest.
Language exchange (French- English or German) with books is be possible during the afternoon for a few hours.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I would enjoy speaking German/French or English/French every day, and to do some lessons too. Ich kann auch sehr gern auf Deutsch sprechen.
Accommodation
A private bedroom with shared bathroom. There are satellite TV channels, a desk with chair to work, Wi-Fi in the bedroom with a large balcony in a flat of 80 sq m with a living room, kitchen, and second bedroom. There is a garden to enjoy spending time in as well.
I like to buy organic vegetables or local fish and some meat. However, I am not a huge fan of meat and would enjoy a vegetarian diet.
What else ...
My situation is more appropriate for people who like nature and small towns, even though big towns are not so far away. However, the house is not isolated, the town centre and sea side are a 10 minutes walking distance. I would prefer an early bird, quite shy, calm and a little sporty.
The stay could be a few weeks to a few months.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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He is very mature and with a lot of practical knowledge for his young age. I… read more
Definitely recommend this wonderful place. Was a pleasure to meet you. ;)
My daily work consisted mostly of painting, and Lionel made sure I… read more
He was very early ready to start working and not stopping until the tasks have been completely done, even with a cold weather.
He has been a nice person to socialize with… read more
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The work was mostly cleaning and smaller tasks around his apartments and gardenwork. It wasnt hard and Lionel was very fair with the working hours.
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