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17 Apr 2026
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Description
Creative Living in Provence – House & Garden Project (Near Aix-en-Provence & Luberon)
Come and experience the South of France lifestyle in our villa with a swimming pool, and a 1-hectare garden, located in Jouques, between Aix-en-Provence and the Luberon.
We are a friendly French couple who enjoy art, travel, food and outdoor life. We are currently improving our home and garden and are looking for 1 or 2 English-speaking people (couples welcome).
Minimum stay: 15 days preferred
(Can be adjusted depending on timing and mutual fit).
The exchange
We offer a simple and balanced exchange based on shared daily life:
• Around 4 hours per day of help on morning.
• Plus some participation in evening routines such as helping with dinner, setting the table and cleaning the kitchen
We keep things flexible and based on trust, good energy and communication.
What you get
• A beautiful place in Provence
• Swimming pool and large garden
• Kitchen, Wi-Fi, washing machine
• Local lifestyle and cultural exchange
• Independence if you wish to explore
Location:
• 10 min from the Lake
• 50 minutes from the sea
• 1h30 from the Alps
• Bus access to Aix-en-Provence, train stations and Marseille airport
Good to know
• Friendly, positive and easy-going people are welcome
• We have cats, so you must like cats
• We have been hosting travelers for more than 15 years
• You can check our reviews here and also on Helpx
For a faster response, please contact us via WhatsApp +33687182028
(Please include your dates and your Workaway profile link in your message)
Activities around
In Jouques:
• Horse riding
• Cycling
• Tennis
• Vineyards and wine routes
• Hiking
• Wakeboard lake nearby
Around:
• Aix-en-Provence, the Luberon, Marseille and the Var
• Sea and water sports
• Skiing / snowboarding in season
We love sharing good moments, meals and conversations. We welcome volunteers as part of our daily life — simple, friendly and based on a true exchange.
See you soon,
Lilou & Jeff
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Van life
Technology
Self development
Events & social
Photography
Performing arts
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Art & design
Yoga / Wellness
Winter sports
Water sports
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Cycling
Beach
Adventure sports
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
willing to do some housework (basic cleaning/cooking and easy help with the house or with my ART in exchange for a place to stay. 4h of normal work + 1h for prepared dinner , put table ...
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
My animals / pets
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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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Communication:
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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
