Experience living in a 19th-century chateau in Charente Maritime, France

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  Descripción

  UPDATED! Hi, I' m Sandor from England and 8 years ago I bought a magnificent 19th Century chateau. Situated in the South West of France, surrounded by beautiful countryside, only 10 minutes drive from the lovely ancient town of Saintes and 30 min from the ocean.
  I have 3 hectares of gardens, meadow and woods. I am currently managing the estate on my own so I can use some extra help. There are a wide variety of projects inside and out.
  The help I need right now is more suitable for a strong person willing to use some strengths:
  - help with carpentry
  - help wood cutting and transporting with the quad
  - moving heavier items around
  - some painting work
  
  I am a master builder in many areas so there is the opportunity to learn some new skills in renovating if you are interested. If you already have skills which we could put to use here at the chateau then I do offer payment beyond your volunteering hours which I am happy to discuss with you.
  
  The work is 5 hours per day, 5 days per week for 1-3 weeks in September in exchange you have a big private room, double bed and meals included. Hours are flexible, we can work it out together.
  The area is very peaceful but rural so you need your own means of transportation to move freely around , I can offer a bike or also give you a lift when I need to go into the town.
  
  In your free time you can explore many beautiful towns, Saintes 10 min, Royan 30 min by car, Rochefort and La Rochelle 1 hour by train, you can swim or rent a kayak, SUP, boat and explore La Charente, or visit markets, concerts and festivals nearby.
  Looking forward to hear about your adventures and travels, know more about your country and culture and have long meaningful conversations at the dinner table about the world.

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos

  Jardinería básica

  Proyectos creativos DIY «hazlo tú mismo»

  Ayuda doméstica

  Mantenimiento básico
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  Intereses

  

  Eventos y sociedad

  

  Mascotas

  

  Sostenibilidad

  

  Música

  

  Jardinería

  

  Carpintería

  

  Bricolaje y manualidades

  

  Arquitectura

  

  Senderismo

  

  Naturaleza
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  The experience of living in a French chateau in the beautiful French countryside. The opportunity to assist in all different types of tasks . We are not remote and so there are lots of interesting places to visit close by including Saintes with its Roman ampitheatre and history. If you want to learn French we have plenty of French friends and this area has relatively few English speaking residents. There will be opportunities to get involved in French life in the local community. The evening meals are often spent debating the worlds issues over a glass or two of wine.

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  Ayuda

  There is much to do in the grounds of the chateau including grass cutting, pruning and clearing. The chateau is undergoing renovation so lots of opportunity to assist.
  
  I have 3 hectares of gardens, meadow and woods. I am currently managing the estate on my own so I can use some extra help. There are a wide variety of projects inside and out.
  The help I need right now is more suitable for a strong person willing to use some strengths:
  - help with carpentry
  - moving some heavier items around
  - some painting work
  
  I am a master builder in many areas so there is the opportunity to learn some new skills in renovating if you are interested. If you already have skills which we could put to use here at the chateau then I do offer payment beyond your volunteering hours which I am happy to discuss with you.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido
  Francés: Principiante

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  Alojamiento

  A large room in the chateau with shared bathroom facilities. Good fresh food, eaten together in the large kitchen or al fresco.

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  Algo más...

  The chateau is situated close to walking trails which pass through farmland and woodlands inhabited by wild deer and boar. We are close to the River Charente where you can kayak, hire boats or swim, which is very popular in the summer. There is an equestrian centre close by and a lovely golf course a short distance away. There are lots of markets to visit in the historic Roman town of Saintes. A lazy day can be spent on the beautiful beach at Royan or for something a bit more energetic a visit to the theme park or explore Crazannes with its stone sculptures and guided tours.

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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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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  You can park your van in the garden. Lot's of space.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Uno

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  Mis animales / mascotas

  Marilyn and Popcorn, Princess(Hen)

  2 Ouessant sheep and 1 elderly hen

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