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26 Feb 2024
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Come to our house with 1hectare garden and swimming pool, close to Aix-en-Provence, Marseille & Luberon to enjoy the South French Living way!
Living in the South of France In Jouques close to Aix en Provence and Luberon, at 50 min from the sea and 1H30 from the ALPES we are a young French couple who would like to renovate our villa with swimming pool and 1-hectare garden;
We are looking for 1 or 2 person, English speaker, if you are 2 we prefer a couple or two-person without problem to sleep together. Minimum stay is 15 days .
If you are friendly you're welcoming. We will show you our wonderful place and around. And if you prefer to do it by yourself it will be easy.
The bus stop for AIX en Provence is close to the house and then you can directly go to the station or Airport. (MARSEILLE AIRPORT)
It's a good opportunity for someone who would enjoy a visit to the South of France and is willing to do some housework (basic cleaning/cooking) and renovation work in exchange for a place to stay. 4h of normal work + 1h for prepared dinner , put table ...
you are welcome to use the kitchen, WIFI, washing machine & other facilities.
We have various tasks to do as:
- Cooking, cleaning
- Painting
- Renovate house
- Built art for the garden
- Create a pool house,
- Sanding & protecting our outdoor tables and chairs
- Build a new kitchen garden
- Render and concrete the backside of the house.
- etc...
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we are friendly we love cooking, traveling, art & sport.
Different activities around:
In jouques:
- Horse riding
- Bike
- Tennis
- Wines road with a lot of various properties
- Trekking,
- Cable wakeboard on the lake available in the next village.
outside Jouques:
- Visite of Aix en Provence, Le Luberon, Le Var and Marseille
- Sailing, and all different water sport.
- Skiing, snowboarding or various winter activity (November to March) etc
We are a French « young » couple we love exchanging about travels, cooking, wine, French culture and show around the best to do. We will treat volunteers Just like friends, we just ask people to be friendly and positive and of course to do the asking job.
We used to have a lot of travelers at the house for more than 10 years.
See u soon
Lilou&Jeff
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a French « young » couple we love exchanging about travels, cooking, wine, French culture and show around the best to do. We will treat volunteers Just like friends, we just ask people to be friendly and positive and of course to do the asking job, as Trust is the best.
Help
We have various jobs to do as:
- Cooking, cleaning
- Painting
- Renovate house
- Built art for the garden
- Create a pool house, and wood garden house and furnitures
- Sanding & protecting our outdoor tables and chairs
- Build a new kitchen garden
- Render and concrete the back side of the house.
- etc...
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
room with double bed,
you are welcome to use the kitchen, WIFI, washing machine & other facilities.
4h of normal work + 1h for prepared dinner, put table ... in exchange for accommodation and meal.
What else ...
Different activities around:
In jouques:
- Visit of the old village
- Horse ridding
- Bike
- Tennis
- Wines road with a lot of various properties
- Trekking,
- Cable wake board on lake available in the next village.
outside Jouques:
- Visite of Aix en Provence, Le Luberons, Le Var and Marseille
- Sailing, and all different water sport.
- Skiing, snow boarding or various winter activity (November to March) etc
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We gave a very good internet connection.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (3)
We also thank you very much for your wonderful contribution and your talents as a tailor.
Thank you, I hope to see you soon.
Lilou
They where very good at work too.
Thank you girls, hope to see you soon.
Lilou
Lucas is amazingly helpful, a special mention for his help on our swimming pool renovation. It was a big job. And now it's beautiful. Lucas now to do a lot of think and if… read more
It worked hard and there were also moments of relaxation and party at the same time.
It was an excellent experience, I'm with your memory and your friendship "until next time".
Thank… read more
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We also thank you very much for your wonderful contribution and your talents as a tailor.
Thank you, I hope to see you soon.
Lilou
They where very good at work too.
Thank you girls, hope to see you soon.
Lilou
Lucas is amazingly helpful, a special mention for his help on our swimming pool renovation. It was a big job. And now it's beautiful. Lucas now to do a lot of think and if… read more
It worked hard and there were also moments of relaxation and party at the same time.
It was an excellent experience, I'm with your memory and your friendship "until next time".
Thank… read more
