Come and experiment slow countryside lifestyle in the South West of France

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  Description

  We are a French couple with 3 young sons (born in 2015, 2016 and 2020). Back in France in 2014 after many years abroad (in Asia and Africa), we are running a traditional cafe-restaurant set on the banks of the picturesque Aveyron river. The spot is unique, nested at the heart of the Aveyron gorges, just 8 km from the iconic village of Saint Antonin Noble Val (recently chosen by Spielberg for the movie "The Hundred-Foot Journey"). The place is famous for outdoor sport activities (hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, swimming, mountain biking) as well as sight-seeing (medieval castles and villages, food markets, wineries etc.).
  We live in a small hamlet, 15 minutes drive from the restaurant. The place is also unique, with a stunning 360° view from the house. We have a large house with a lot of outdoor space. And a few animals (horses, pigs, a few sheeps, etc.)
  We run the restaurant from May to September.
  We are a French-Japanese family, so we speak both language at the house. But we also speak English and Hindi.
  
  Erika is also working from home as a consultant in microfinance sector.
  Baptiste is starting a microfarm and also doing different renovation projects around the house and restaurant.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will be integrated in our family daily life and our activities such as hiking, chatting, playing with the kids, picking fruits...
  We can advise you places worth seeing around (and there are so many), so that you can enjoy French local architecture, history, culture and environment.
  
  You will be also welcome to spend time with us at the cafe restaurant, where we spend most of our time in July and August. It is a great place to meet local people, practice the language, starting with our staff (we have a young and nice team), but also clients. We also organize concerts and events that you will be able to enjoy.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We are currently looking for workawayers who can help with various projects around the house (building a deck, cutting wood, renovation works, landscaping the ponds, preparing permaculture garden...) or taking care of our kids who are homeschooled (unschooling). They love playing outside, crafts, running, climbing. Good level of energy required as well as love of countryside lifestyle, and of course love of kids.
  Baptiste and I share the time to take care of the kids, as they are unschooled.
  If you know how to do any carpentry, landscaping, or other specific skills it can be great.
  
  We prefer long stays (minimum than 1 month).

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Hindi: Fluent
  Japanese: Fluent
  Urdu: Fluent

  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

  We are happy to provide a separate bedroom and bathroom, plus all meals, for 20 hours of help per week.
  We can provide a car for your personal use if needed (manual geer), this can be useful if you don't have yours as we are in the middle of the countryside with no public transportation means.

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  What else ...

  We are looking for friendly people, responsible, independent and able to take initiatives.
  Nearest airport is Toulouse. Nearest railway station Caussade or Montauban.

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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

  There is plenty of space around the house.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  4 hours per day or equivalent depending on requirements, 5 days a week