Christophe

France
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I am currently

Travelling

My next destination:
Poland - until Jul 2027
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Description

After finishing high-school I left home to travel to Ireland during 1 year. This year that I spent working in different farms really changed the way I perceived my life and future, and what was a gap year became a lifestyle. Since then I have been to many countries for the last 10 years. I trained and worked as a carpenter in France and abroad. I also kept working in farms and forests.

My dream is to have my own forest so I can create my paradise. I want to build a log house from the trees, become a beekeeper and create a permaculture design to grow my food. Mixing all my interests in one : permaculture, forest management, carpentry and beekeeping.

Until my dream come true I want to keep learning, helping others while learning more and more skills that are helpful for me.

I love to meet and talk to people. I have a strong link with nature and I respect all living beings on earth, which is why I am vegetarian. I love travelling, meditating, reading, being in the forest, doing yoga, meeting new people, talking about life...

I am travelling with my dog Mishka, I saved him in Ukraine when he was a puppy and now he is a big boy but still follow me wherever I travel. I had to spend time with my family in France and now my plan is to go to Poland/Lithuania/Latvia to find a peaceful place where I can help and learn from others while focusing on meditation.
Interests

Politics / Social justice

Cooking & food

Camping

Yoga / Wellness

Vegetarian or vegan

Sustainability

Self development

Plant care

Pets

Outdoor activities

Nature

Mountain

Languages

Hitchhiking

Hiking

Gardening

History

Farming

DIY & crafts

Charity work

Carpentry

Books

Animals
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Russian: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
I am still learning Russian and Spanish and would love more practice.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

Charity Work

Able to teach about:

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Light maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Animal Care
More details about your skills

I have mostly skills in carpentry and forestry, followed by gardening/growing food.
Age

29
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  I'm vegetarian so I don't eat meat or fish but I eat eggs and dairy products

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15 Dec 2022

Left by host for Workawayer ()

What a chance I had with Christophe!!! 😃😃😃.
I was looking for a skilled carpenter to help setting up an event at home, and fortunately Christophe showed up and performed a wonderful work! Skilled, open minded, friendly, team player and respectful of the environment he was into; thank you so much Christophe.

I really hope to see you/him again ... … read more

(Excellent )

24 Nov 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Hands on nature, outdoors, ...)

I stayed for 2 weeks in this beautiful remote place just before the festival. During this short but intense stay I had the opportunity to meet many amazing people. André managed to gather a lot of different people around him, and besides the residents and the neighbors there was also an amazing team of workaway volunteers. It was the first time I … read more

(Excellent )

24 Nov 2022

Left by host (Families and practically ...) for Workawayer ()

Christophe is a talented, bright, honest, and sincerely sympathetic person. The time he blessed me with I remember fondly; of productivity, joy, shared meals, vitality, and various other forms of enrichment. Already a gifted carpenter then, I can only imagine how polished his skills must be now, two years later. This benevolent young man is a … read more

(Excellent )

21 Nov 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Families and practically ...)

I stayed about 1 month at Alex's place helping him to renovate his house. As a carpenter I was happy he had enough power tools to work. I discovered lot of places with him, often going to Oslo, to Sweden, to his flat in another city. Food was more than plentiful, Alex has a very free spirit and he respects the freedom of others, a very important … read more

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10 Oct 2021

Left by host for Workawayer ()

It was the end of season, so field work was over, but this anarcho-buddhist stayed in town as a roommate and tried his best to help me in different ways (as a friend too) - I really appreciate that. So thanks for all and inshallah!

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15 Dec 2022

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24 Nov 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Hands on nature, outdoors, ...)

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24 Nov 2022

Left by host (Families and practically ...) for Workawayer

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21 Nov 2022

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10 Oct 2021

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25 Jul 2019

Left by host for Workawayer

Very good communications, Chris did not need any instructions after given a task and carried it out efficiently and would really recommend him to other hosts.

(Excellent)

19 Nov 2016

Left by Workawayer for host (Live in an an authentic rural ...)

I recommand this place to anyone looking for extremly kind, easy going and funny people ! I stayed almost 2 months with Dirk and Maria and I had a great time. Goumenissa is a wonderful village full of life during summer surounded by beautiful forest and mountains. I really felt part of the family with them, I will always remember Arionas and … read more

(Excellent)

29 Jul 2016

Left by host for Workawayer

Christophe is an excellent volunteer, and very mature for his age, able to have an opinion on most things but also willing to listen to the thoughts of others. He's also a fantastic cook! Generally Christophe is hard-working, with a good balance of being serious and having fun. He has been with us twice already and we'd be very happy to welcome … read more

(Excellent)

13 Jul 2016

Left by Workawayer for host (Renovating Old Stone Farm ...)

I had an amazing time at Chevrel and Alan's place. I first stayed 3 weeks and then came back for another 2 weeks. I really recommend it to anyone who is looking for a beautiful place with very kind, funny and knowledgeable people. The other inhabitants of the house (dogs, cats, chickens..) are lovely and the surrounding of the village is simply … read more

(Excellent)

27 Mar 2016

Left by Workawayer for host (Help out at our off-grid ...)

I stayed a month at Lisa's place and I had a amazing time! Osikovo is located in a beautiful area with so many nice walks to do. Lisa is a great host, she is kind and funny and also a very good cook! I'll definitely come back, ciao!

(Excellent)

21 Mar 2016

Left by host for Workawayer

Christophe is a very good worker, he is good working alone and with others. Prefers to work outdoors and with his hands. Nice guy who is easy to have around.

(Excellent)