Join us on a family farm in Lot-et-Garonne, SW France

Detalles

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  Descripción

  We're a New Zealand-Australian family living on a beautiful 2.5-hectare farm in the rolling countryside of Lot-et-Garonne, in southwest France - tucked into a quiet corner where the borders of Gironde and Dordogne meet. Our farm is home to chickens, two cats, a small dog, and occasionally cows in the neighbouring field.
  
  The nearest village is Duras, just 3km away, with a supermarket, shops, and restaurants. Bergerac is around 40 minutes by car, and Bordeaux just over an hour - so you're well placed to explore one of France's most beautiful and food-rich regions, with its medieval villages, markets, vineyards, and the Dordogne river valley on the doorstep.
  
  There are four of us - I run a busy online business, and my husband is a writer. We have two children, aged 9 and 11. We've travelled widely and love meeting people from different backgrounds. We're interested in current affairs, the arts, music, and writing, and genuinely enjoy good conversation around the table.
  
  
  During the summer months our cottages are rented to holidaymakers, so we welcome Workawayers from October through to June - the quieter seasons when the farm and the French countryside have their own particular charm.
  
  A few things to note before applying:
  - Visas: We are unable to assist with visa applications or sponsorship of any kind.
  - Transport: This is a rural area and public transport is very limited. We have a bicycle available for local trips, and the nearest train station is about 20 minutes away by car. Having your own vehicle would make a real difference to your experience and ability to explore the region.
  - Pets: We have our own animals on the farm and are unfortunately unable to accommodate visiting pets.
  - Dietary requirements: As cooking is a central part of the exchange, we work best with people who are flexible and adventurous eaters. We'd find it difficult to accommodate strict or complex dietary restrictions, so please mention anything relevant in your application so we can assess whether we're a good fit.

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Práctica de idiomas

  Compañía para ancianos

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Cuidado de animales

  Ayuda en una granja

  Cocinar para toda la familia

  Ayuda doméstica

  Mantenimiento general
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  Intereses

  

  Ciclismo

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Baile

  

  Jardinería

  

  Cocina y alimentación

  

  Escritura

  

  Cultura

  

  Política / justicia social

  

  Mascotas

  

  Cuidado de plantas

  

  Historia

  

  Arte y diseño

  

  Arquitectura

  

  Fotografía

  

  Animales
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  We enjoy having wide-ranging discussions with people from all over the world. We speak English as a first language, and some French. We are happy to help guests with their English and would love to improve our French! The history and culture of the region we live in is a fascinating one. We live 3 kilometres from Duras and its 12th century chateau. There are many other historic towns and villages in our region, and lots of local markets and festivals.

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  Proyectos con niños

  En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.

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  Ayuda

  We're looking for someone who loves to cook and is confident preparing wholesome family meals - this would be the heart of what we need. Beyond that, the work is varied and relaxed: a little light gardening when the weather allows, general tidying, and occasionally helping with a small renovation project if one is underway.
  
  Hours are flexible, typically between three and four hours a day, leaving you with plenty of time to pursue your own interests. This makes the arrangement particularly well-suited to remote workers, writers, artists, or anyone with a creative project they'd like to dedicate time to in a peaceful and beautiful setting.
  
  If you have your own transport, you'll be perfectly placed to explore the Lot-et-Garonne - a stunning corner of southwest France, with medieval villages, vineyards, markets, and the Dordogne just on the doorstep.
  
  We're looking for someone self-sufficient, cheerful, and genuinely enthusiastic about food. In return, we offer a warm welcome, comfortable accommodation, and a truly lovely place to slow down and recharge.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido
  Francés: Intermedio

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  We are happy to help people with their English. We would like to improve our French.
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  Alojamiento

  You'll have your own self-contained cottage, completely private, with a fully equipped kitchen and bathroom. We've made sure it's comfortable year-round, with electric heaters, an electric blanket on the bed, a Smart TV, and a Bluetooth speaker. There is also fast fibre optic internet throughout - ideal if you're working remotely or streaming.
  
  Meals
  We provide all food and groceries, with the exception of any specialist items you might prefer. You're very welcome to join us for the main evening meal. Breakfasts and lunches tend to be informal and independent, as I run a busy business from home.

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  Algo más...

  We live in the countryside in a lovely part of Lot-et-Garonne, right on the edge of Gironde and Dordogne. The area is made up of rolling hills, fields, forests, and pretty villages, and it’s a very peaceful place to be.
  
  There are abundant local markets and plenty of things to do outdoors, including cycling, horse riding, canoeing, and lots of great walks. We’re just over an hour from Bordeaux, the nearest train station is about 20 minutes away, and the closest shops are only 3 kilometres from the house.
  
  Some of our past Workawayers have been keen walkers. Having your own car is helpful but not essential, and we’re happy to lend a bicycle if needed.

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

  We have Fibre Optic internet at 1330 Mbps download and 831 Mbps upload.

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  There is a parking space for a van.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Uno

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  Mis animales / mascotas

  Alex

  Shady

  Ziggy

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