Help us out with eco projects at our home in Boutenac Touvent, France

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  Description

  Hello :) We, Marie and Serge, are happy retirees who live in the countryside. We need a helping hand because the estate is as big as our age! Preferably someone who speaks French and can help with: Planting trees, digging, clearing, gardening, some DIY and painting to do. 5 hours per day / 2 days off You will have an apartment at your disposal (the one in the photo) and meals included :) Ps: If you have your own vehicle, it's even better
  
  
  Bonjour :)
  
  Nous Marie et Serge, heureux retraités qui vivons à la campagne.
  Nous avons besoin d’un coup de main car le domaine est grand comme notre âge !
  De préférence une personne parlant français qui peut aider à :
  
  Planter des arbres, creuser, débroussailler, jardiner, un peu de bricolage et de peinture à faire.
  
  5h par jour / 2 jour de repos
  Vous aurez un appartement à votre disposition (celui en photo) et les repas compris :)
  
  Ps : Si vous disposez de votre véhicule c’est encore mieux

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We love to play music (guitar) , do art/decoration projects, cook & garden. We share/learn about other cultures.
  
  We are in an idyllic location in the middle of the countryside and the proximity of Ocean (20min by car)
  Just behind the property are magnificent walks through the many local vineyards.

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  Help

  We need help 5 hours a day 5 days a week :
  *In the garden
  * In the house :
  Painting walls
  Remove old carpet
  Renovate old ground (wood flooring)
  Restorate and paint old furniture
  
  It is also possible to help with simple house things like cooking lunch and diner, cleaning up,or also baby sitting for our 4 children ( 3,4,5,6 y.o).
  
  If you  know how to do projects with your hands,
  if you like to be a part of a team,
  if you are enthusiastic, hard working, dynamic, resourceful, imaginative... pro-active people,
  YOU are greatly welcomed!

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  French: Fluent
  English: Beginner

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  There is 5 differents houses and you will have one for you, to be independant when you have your free time.
  
  We provide bed sheets, blankets, towels for our guests.
  Food wise we like to go to the market and get fresh local organic fruits and vegetables. Also meat or fish once in a while.
  We have some bikes that can be lent. The ocean is about 12km away.

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  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

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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