Stay and help at our small fairytale castle in Loire Valley, France

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  2025 

 Estancia mínima:  Al menos 2 semanas

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  • Descripción

    Descripción

    Hello! Bonjour! Bienvenue! Friendly & Mature Couple Wanted for small Fairytale Castle in France
    PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR LOVELY REVIEWS! WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS!! :-)

    We are an Anglo-American family (a couple and university-aged daughter) with a very sweet little dog who are relaxed, flexible, trustworthy and friendly, and look for volunteers who share these same qualities. We love to play music (guitar, piano & harp), do art/decoration projects, cook & experiment with the amazing local foods on offer at our many markets, visit local historical sites, and share/learn about other cultures.

    COUPLES only (sadly no children or pets), please!
    Ideally should have own car, though --if not-- must have valid driver's license.

    Our chateau is a 130-year-old neo-Renaissance fairytale-style castle (with a turret!) on 2 hectares of land in a region famed for its history and beauty. It has been mostly renovated, though there are a few fairly easy decoration/renovation projects left to do. (If you have skills to share or would like to learn some new skills, this is a lovely opportunity.) Also, the chateau regularly needs general attention such as cleaning of communal spaces and gardening. The property is also equipped with a fabulous indoor pool, gym and spa, which we happily share with our volunteers.

    The chateau is our family home, and we try to treat all of our guests as family, too! We are in an idyllic location in the Western Loire Valley of France in the middle of a beautiful little village with shops, a bar, a bakery, post office, church, music school, etc. Just behind the chateau are magnificent walks through the many local vineyards. It's just a tiny stroll through the gates to buy wine from one of the neighbours! A 10 minute picturesque walk away is an incredible leisure center on a huge lake with sailing, canoeing, tennis, archery, mini-golf, camping and two lakeside cafes. The nearest 2 mid-sized towns with all amenties are each under 10 minutes away, and one features a main-line railway station. The two nearest large cities, Tours & Le Mans, are 30 minutes away. We are only 1.5 hours south of Paris by train, or a 2 hour drive. We are also very close to most of the renowned castles of the Loire Valley, and many other exciting tourist attractions.

    The region is very hospitable, and we try to be as well! If you have pleasant and relaxed personalities, don't mind cleaning to a high standard, enjoy the outdoors and gardening, and have fluent English-language ability, you may be the couple for us.

    If you are looking for a beautiful French adventure and think that you might fit our requirements, please contact us! We'd love to hear from you.

  • Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Proyectos artísticos
    Jardinería
    Construcción y bricolaje
    Cuidado de animales
    Cocinar para toda la familia
    Ayuda doméstica
    Mantenimiento general
    Ayuda informática
  • Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    France is a magnificent country and we are very proud of the region in which we live. Art, culture, music, food and magnificent scenery combine to create a truly magical environment. Learning French and immersing oneself in local culture is an exciting challenge. Contributing to the upkeep of a beautiful and historic property is extremely rewarding, and then being able to live in this very property is a delight! We are constantly in awe of how lucky we are to live here. On a personal note, we have made many exceptional friendships through our Workaway experiences. It is not unusual for us to have former volunteers come to visit and meet our current helpers!

  • Ayuda

    Ayuda

    *️️️️️*️️️️️OUR IDEAL COUPLE*️️️️️*️️️️️:
    -Trustworthy, very discreet and reliable
    -Have own car (though not a deal-breaker if you are over 25 & have clean driver's license)
    -English-speaking;
    -Are physically fit and strong;
    -Have a relaxed ‘can-do’ attitude and initiative;
    -Enjoy smiling, being flexible and creative problem-solving
    -Have excellent spoken English
    -Enjoy keeping the house and garden to a high standard
    -Have a keen interest in France;
    -Love to travel;
    -Love the outdoors but do not mind helping indoors;
    -Have had some experience in DIY renovating
    -Are Mature in Age and/or Attitude;
    -Get along well with each other and enjoy working together;
    and, are very discreet, pleasant, and undaunted by the exciting challenges that a new country can offer.

    Each should have a clean driver's licence and no criminal history (will be checked).

    It is not necessary that you speak French, but an assertive attitude toward getting out and getting things done, plus an interest in picking up a few key phrases is very helpful.

    This is not a paid position but a very rewarding volunteering-holiday cultural-exchange arrangement.

    It is important that both have travel insurance in case of illness or accident. If one has any particular skills or talents, either artistic or practical, we definitely encourage this creativity.

    Interested candidates please include CV, PHOTOS and REFERENCES in your profile.

    We look forward to hearing from you!

  • Idiomas hablados

    Inglés: Fluido
    Francés: Intermedio

  • Alojamiento

    Alojamiento

    Within the chateau is a lovely private bedroom and bathroom. Excellent quality mattress and linens. Separate sitting room with television, wifi, netflix, etc. On the grounds are woods with paths for nature walks, and a superb walled garden featuring every imaginable fruit and vegetable (in season). Unlimited use of the large indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and gym.

  • Un poco más de información

    Un poco más de información

    • Acceso a Internet

    • Acceso a Internet limitado

      Acceso a Internet limitado

    • Tenemos animales

    • Somos fumadores

    • Puede alojar familias

  • ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

    ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

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Fotos

La imagen muestra una gran casa con un extenso patio, una piscina y un gran camino de entrada, rodeada de árboles y vegetación, con un ambiente sereno y tranquilo.
La imagen representa la parte superior de un edificio con un balcón con herrajes ornamentados, una torre con tejado cónico y una ventana con intrincados detalles.
La imagen representa un majestuoso castillo de piedra con tejado oscuro, torre y balcón, rodeado de frondosos árboles y un sereno cielo azul.
La imagen muestra una piscina cubierta con techo de cristal, rodeada de tumbonas y plantas, con una piscina azul con suelo de baldosas blancas y una pared de color claro.
La imagen muestra a tres individuos sentados a una mesa en un patio, rodeados de bebidas y un helado, con un edificio al fondo y una bandera con la palabra "END" visible.
La imagen representa una serena escena de dos mujeres navegando en kayak por un río, rodeadas de frondosos árboles verdes y un cielo nublado, con una de ellas sosteniendo un remo rojo.
La imagen representa una serena escena de jardín con una hilera de rosas de color rosa intenso, rodeadas de exuberante vegetación y un seto bien recortado, con un árbol y un edificio visibles al fondo.
La imagen muestra una sala con suelo de baldosas y varias máquinas de ejercicios, como elípticas y bicicletas estáticas, sobre un fondo de ventanas y una puerta.
La imagen muestra a dos mujeres de pie en una cocina, rodeadas de diversos utensilios e ingredientes, en un ambiente cálido y acogedor.
Un hombre sostiene una cesta de plástico azul rebosante de tomates rojos, de pie frente a una ventana con una puerta de madera y un armario detrás.
La imagen representa un bullicioso mercado al aire libre, con una hilera de puestos de vendedores en los que se expone una variada gama de productos, sobre un fondo vibrante y animado.
La imagen representa un paisaje sereno con colinas onduladas, vegetación exuberante y un cielo nublado, que evoca una sensación de belleza natural y tranquilidad.
La imagen muestra un selfie de un hombre y una mujer sonriendo juntos, con la mujer a la izquierda y el hombre a la derecha, ambos con ropa informal.
La imagen muestra a un grupo de personas navegando en un lago, con varias barcas pequeñas y algunos individuos de pie en la orilla. El agua está en calma y el cielo despejado.

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