Profile information
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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
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Description
I am on a long term sabbatical leave with my job in France (professor at University of Lyon in management sciences)
I have been volunteering full time for five years in different countries (Sri Lanka, Nepal, Crete, Slovenia, Ireland, Sicilia, Spain, Moroco, Caribbean,…).
When I am not Workaway helping, I travel the world with my bicycle : Eastern Europe until Turkey, Northern Europe until Cap North, Central Asia until Mongolia, Australia (from Perth to Sydney), New Zeland, USA (from Los Angeles to Miami).
Even though I used to have an « intellectual » work, I have always been very found of handycraft, which I practiced when I had my own house and also working recently with my nephew who is a professional house builder and fixer.
Nowadays I am waiting for new experiences wherever I can be helpful.
Let me know if you need help.
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Interests
Hiking
Gardening
Sustainability
Fitness
Carpentry
Cycling
DIY & crafts
Outdoor activities
Nature
Writing
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: Beginner -
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Light maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
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More details about your skills
DIY, handycraft, landscaping, gardening, prune trees, building shelters, terraces, huts in wood, bricks or concret, building furnitures or fences, painting, recycling, eco-project
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Age
51
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What else ...
I can drive not only cars, but also motorbikes and trucks.
What I need is to be helpful for meaningfull projects, especially those related to nature, environment, ecology, animal protection, etc. -
Some more information
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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Allergies
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Special dietary requirements
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Feedback
6 Jun 2026
Left by host (Join our home projects after ...) for Workawayer ()
Christophe is polite, respectful, and well mannered, during the ten days with us he never stopped working and took on all mater of tasks without complaint
We thoroughly recommend him and would welcome him back here anytime.
We thoroughly recommend him and would welcome him back here anytime.
20 Nov 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Taking care of our place ...)
Mon séjour chez Céline et Alex a été très agréable. A la fois en raison du confort et de l’esthétique des installations ainsi que de la grande autonomie dont j’ai pu bénéficier pour réaliser les différents chantiers qui m’ont été confiés. Plusieurs balades réalisées en commun m’ont permis de découvrir cette partie de la Guadeloupe. Mentions
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18 Nov 2025
Left by host (Taking care of our place ...) for Workawayer ()
Merci Christophe pour cette aide précieuse pendant ta venue du 29 octobre au 9 novembre 2025. Christophe est un workawayer attentionné, débrouillard. Il a un recul qui lui permet de voir ce qu'il y a à faire sans qu'on lui dise, il se débrouille très bien pour réussir les challenges qu'on lui donne. Il est discret et toujours là si on a besoin. Il
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2 Nov 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Help with family projects at ...)
Je suis resté une dizaine de jours chez Caroline pour l’aider à préparer son déménagement. Les consignes étaient très claires, le travail varié et le décor ainsi que les conditions d’hébergement très agréables. Même si la maison était un peu éloignée du centre-ville du Gozier, Caroline pouvait régulièrement m’amener dans les lieux de
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31 Oct 2025
Left by host (Help with family projects at ...) for Workawayer ()
Christophe m ' a beaucoup aidé dans mon déménagement et pour le jardin sans compter ses heures, Il a beaucoup de compétences.merci beaucoup.
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6 Jun 2026
Left by host (Join our home projects after ...) for Workawayer
Christophe is polite, respectful, and well mannered, during the ten days with us he never stopped working and took on all mater of tasks without complaint
We thoroughly recommend him and would welcome him back here anytime.
We thoroughly recommend him and would welcome him back here anytime.
20 Nov 2025
Left by Workawayer for host
(Taking care of our place ...)
Mon séjour chez Céline et Alex a été très agréable. A la fois en raison du confort et de l’esthétique des installations ainsi que de la grande autonomie dont j’ai pu bénéficier pour réaliser les différents chantiers qui m’ont été confiés. Plusieurs balades réalisées en commun m’ont permis de découvrir cette partie de la Guadeloupe. Mentions
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18 Nov 2025
Left by host (Taking care of our place ...) for Workawayer
Merci Christophe pour cette aide précieuse pendant ta venue du 29 octobre au 9 novembre 2025. Christophe est un workawayer attentionné, débrouillard. Il a un recul qui lui permet de voir ce qu'il y a à faire sans qu'on lui dise, il se débrouille très bien pour réussir les challenges qu'on lui donne. Il est discret et toujours là si on a besoin. Il
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2 Nov 2025
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help with family projects at ...)
Je suis resté une dizaine de jours chez Caroline pour l’aider à préparer son déménagement. Les consignes étaient très claires, le travail varié et le décor ainsi que les conditions d’hébergement très agréables. Même si la maison était un peu éloignée du centre-ville du Gozier, Caroline pouvait régulièrement m’amener dans les lieux de
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31 Oct 2025
Left by host (Help with family projects at ...) for Workawayer
Christophe m ' a beaucoup aidé dans mon déménagement et pour le jardin sans compter ses heures, Il a beaucoup de compétences.merci beaucoup.
13 Jun 2025
Left by host (Be part of our permaculture ...) for Workawayer
We really enjoyed to host Christopher in our project. He was a big help with many tasks.
Our kids of 9 & 10 loved to be around him. He was helping the kids to improve French too.
He will have always our doors open.
Highly recommended.
Xx, Ayelen
Our kids of 9 & 10 loved to be around him. He was helping the kids to improve French too.
He will have always our doors open.
Highly recommended.
Xx, Ayelen
15 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer for host
(Let's enjoy handy projects, ...)
J’ai passé deux semaines formidables chez Sabine en compagnie d’une dream team composée d’argentins, d’un anglais et d’un français expérimenté. Le chantier de rénovation était technique, exigeant et source d’apprentissages.
L’endroit et l’ambiance créée par Sabine dans sa demeure sont exceptionnels.
Le fait que Sabine ait expérimenté le … read more
L’endroit et l’ambiance créée par Sabine dans sa demeure sont exceptionnels.
Le fait que Sabine ait expérimenté le … read more
2 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer for host
(Join me on a house project ...)
Asta is a very nice person I was happy to help. She did her best to welcome me in the best conditions. The room was very confortable and she always made sure nothing was missing. The work was diversified and it was a pleasure to work with autonomy. I got some time to discover Salemi by my own and also to enjoy very nice walk in the surroundings of
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1 Dec 2022
Left by host (Join me on a house project ...) for Workawayer
Cris stayed one week with me in Salemi. I wish he could have stayed longer. He was confident in his work and guided me in some of our projects. He worked a lot more than required and I’m so great full for his company as well. He was always in a good mood and has a great humor. Our trip to Palermo was adventurous! He drove a big truck in the small
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30 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help with some small projects ...)
I spent 3 weeks at here with Daragh and her Girls in August.
That was an unforgettable experience.
The place is unique, exceptional.
With an extraordinary both countryside and sea shore atmosphere.
Everything is very high ranked. Daragh is perfectionist.
So the expectations are high as well.
But it worths so much and Daragh is so grateful … read more
That was an unforgettable experience.
The place is unique, exceptional.
With an extraordinary both countryside and sea shore atmosphere.
Everything is very high ranked. Daragh is perfectionist.
So the expectations are high as well.
But it worths so much and Daragh is so grateful … read more
28 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer
Ah Chris is a diamond, a wonderful addition to our environment here, he was kind , funny and such great company. He fitted in with the team so well and made friends with everyone. Chris is a unique gentleman who really worked hard and with great intelligence on every taks.
He also build us a beautiful wooden bench and we would love him to return … read more
He also build us a beautiful wooden bench and we would love him to return … read more
20 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer
We are very lucky that Chris joined our team for two weeks. He is a great person, whose passion is travelling.
He has a huge experience on different fields. You can trust on him different projects. He is very responsible, hard working and perfect in management.
But our of all positive aspects, the most important is the heart. Chris is very good … read more
He has a huge experience on different fields. You can trust on him different projects. He is very responsible, hard working and perfect in management.
But our of all positive aspects, the most important is the heart. Chris is very good … read more
14 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer for host
(Work in our hostel and enjoy ...)
I spent two gorgeous weeks with Anna and Yaro. These people are extremely nice, open and warm heart. They traveled a lot and it gives them a wide and wise view on many things. As it is said in the announcement, everything is done for you to feel a member of a family. The place they run is perfectly clean and very confortable. The terrace garden I
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12 Apr 2022
Left by host (A two woman farm welcomes a ...) for Workawayer
28 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer for host
(A two woman farm welcomes a ...)
I spent 2 weeks with Christina and Eric, another man staying and working there. With Eric, we worked mainly on the roof of the house to change tiles and put new ones. Heavy work since about 2000 tiles have been removed and new ones have been carried up to the roof by hand.
Thanks to Eric, I learnt a lot about carpentry, thanks a lot to him 🙏. … read more
Thanks to Eric, I learnt a lot about carpentry, thanks a lot to him 🙏. … read more
12 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer for host
(Learn about French history in ...)
J’ai passé deux semaines très agréables en compagnie de Jocelyne et Jean-Claude. Un couple formidable, très humaniste, avec qui j’ai passé de très bons moments à échanger sur leurs nombreux voyages et une expérience de vie particulièrement dense et épanouissante. Les conditions du volontariat au moulin sont parfaites : grands espaces, décor
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9 Apr 2022
Left by host (Learn about French history in ...) for Workawayer
Après son expérience hors du commun qui l'a conduit au Sri Lanka et dont il a fait un livre passionnant et après un grand trip à vélo, son séjour chez nous aurait pu être assez banal pour lui . Nous espérons qu'il n'en n'a rien été . Nous avons énormément apprécié son séjour avec nous. Bien qu'étant un grand intellectuel il a montré des qualités
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4 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer
Dear Chris, thank you so much for being like you are, open & kind, helpful and hardworking, discreet & considerate, we loved sharing our house with you for the last 6 weeks…
You did so much here : building 2 wooden sliding doors, a wooden lean-to, a hut bar, a beech wood ceiling, you cut and trunk trees for firewood, plant trees, cut hedges, … read more
You did so much here : building 2 wooden sliding doors, a wooden lean-to, a hut bar, a beech wood ceiling, you cut and trunk trees for firewood, plant trees, cut hedges, … read more
4 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer for host
(Join us in Burgundy, France)
I stayed 6 gorgeous weeks with Kathy and Gilles. The place is extremely confortable and inspiring. The atmosphere is totaly friendly, like a famlily in a great artistic and esthetic vision. You can learn a lot, have a great autonomy, do many things, chat about everything, especially about exotic travels. For sure, a great experience for you guys.
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21 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer
It has been really great to have Christophe over at our place. His discretion, motivation, insight and willingness to help are just a few qualities that comes to mind. When I was too busy, Christophe easily found his way on his own and showed initiative. We wouldn't have mind him staying all winter 😇
Thank you for your stay, your input and … read more
Thank you for your stay, your input and … read more
14 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help out with kitchen, garden ...)
Amazing experience at the Chateau where I have been staying three weeks during Automne 2021.
The atmosphere of the castel and the nearby forest of Troncey are very inspiring.
So many things to do in this gorgeous place !
As for me, I have been cutting dead trees, painting furnitures, giving a hand to the logistic of guest wellcoming. … read more
The atmosphere of the castel and the nearby forest of Troncey are very inspiring.
So many things to do in this gorgeous place !
As for me, I have been cutting dead trees, painting furnitures, giving a hand to the logistic of guest wellcoming. … read more
12 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer for host
(Join our homestay in the ...)
I spent almost one month at the Cottage.
Doing many diversified activities like landscape garden scares, taking part to the building of a new house (building shelves, doors, paintings, carrying stuffs from the bottom of the hill to the cottage, etc.).
This experience is one of the best I had since two years of Workaway.
Steve is a very good … read more
Doing many diversified activities like landscape garden scares, taking part to the building of a new house (building shelves, doors, paintings, carrying stuffs from the bottom of the hill to the cottage, etc.).
This experience is one of the best I had since two years of Workaway.
Steve is a very good … read more
27 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer for host
(Creative people needed for ...)
I spent 3 weeks here with Jessica and the staff. It has been a very good experience because I could work with a lot of autonomy but knowing precisely what was expected. The atmosphere at the place is amazing. Both very close to the nature and the jungle, but also not too far away from the city. The accommodations are very good, the food excellent.
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26 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer
Chris came and stayed with us for 3 weeks and we couldn't be more thankful for all his help. Set on the task of making furniture out of pallets and any wood we could find. He did an amazing job, working hard and really putting in the time and energy to make a good project. Thank you from all of us for your hard work and contribution. If you ever
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3 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer for host
(Welcoming volunteers to help ...)
I spent five weeks with Helen and Sean. Half of my time to harvest olives and the other half to help building a terrasse. I really loved that experience because Helen and Sean took great care of me, making sure everything is fine all the time. Their integration in the local community is outstanding, both of them speak greek and know everybody in
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1 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer
We were very lucky to get Chris at short notice to help pick our olives here in West Crete. After the harvest we set about laying a crazy pathing patio that involved a lot of hard manual work. Chris spent a total of 5 weeks with us & I can honestly say he put the Work in Workaway, he gave us 100% & I would highly recommend Chris to any host
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20 Dec 2018
Left by host (Join our team at our hotel in ...) for Workawayer
Chris is a wonderful human and very hard working. We were all impress not only by the amount of work he did to help us get ready for the season but also by the heart he put in it. Committed and very knowledgable he built steps to create a path in the jungle, several beautiful furniture and most of our hostel's beds. He is also a very interesting
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3 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer for host
(Experience authentic sri ...)
I spent 3 wonderful weeks here.
The place is so amazing. Very remote, but perfect to enjoy the real nature, the beauty of the almost island, and the lake, in which it is so good to swim after a hot day, and to admire a wild elephant swiming from an island to another one.
Carol, Tra, Pryia, Sodou and Nilanta are wonderful persons, very friendly … read more
The place is so amazing. Very remote, but perfect to enjoy the real nature, the beauty of the almost island, and the lake, in which it is so good to swim after a hot day, and to admire a wild elephant swiming from an island to another one.
Carol, Tra, Pryia, Sodou and Nilanta are wonderful persons, very friendly … read more
3 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer
Chris stayed with us for some weeks and he was one of the best volunteers we ever had. He is so motivated, enthusiastic and full of energy and gave all he had to improve our place. He has been such a great help and was building a lot of furniture from wood and pallets such as sunbeds, sofas, shelves, s swing, just to mention a few. and he was
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4 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer
You worked several weeks as volunteer in our guesthouse / pepper estate in Wepathana (15 km from Kandy) and we enjoyed it. You are a quiet person, not demanding a lot of attention. You prefer (hard) physical work. We appreciate the great job you did on the pepper estate by making paths and stairs and cleaning the land for visitors. We liked your
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