A variety of projects including, gardening, landscaping and renovating in Ardèche, south of France

Francia

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Evaluación del anfitrión
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57
Última actividad
05/01/2021
Porcentaje de respuesta
96.8 %
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Hi, we live almost in the middle of nowhere, in the Ardèche region, not too far from Valence and Privas, in an old silk factory, with two boys (13 and 17) and 5 cats. We have many projects around the house and would like to share our space and experience.
The house is located in a natural protected valley with various kind of nice landcapes, forests, old vulcanos. The Auzène river is running through the garden.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Jardinería
Proyectos de construcción y bricolaje
Mantenimiento general
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Ayuda doméstica
Enseñanza
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Hobbies : nature and food photography (our job), building furniture and lots home and garden DIYs.
Listen to music on vintage audio system...
Ayuda
We have many projects in and outside the house : restoring the hydro power mill, rebuilding old stone walls, landcaping meditteranean garden, cutting wood, improve our organic vegetable garden (permaculture), cleaning the swimming pool, painting the shutters and so on...
Idiomas hablados
English: Fluido
French: Fluido
Italian: Fluido
German: Principiante
Japanese: Principiante
Alojamiento
We have 2 bedrooms for our guests.
Algo más...
You have to be aware that we live rather far from towns or even villages. The closest shop, bakery, doctor... is 30' drive away. But you can hike through forests, mountains, along the river, ride a bicycle up and down the hill, swimm in the river or pool, or take a day trip to cities such as Valence, Lyon, Grenoble, or spend a couple of days in Avignon or Marseille.
We are a non smoking house.
Un poco más de información
- Acceso a Internet
- Acceso a Internet limitado
- Tenemos animales
- Somos fumadores
- Puede alojar familias
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Dos
Horas esperadas
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Fotos

Swiming pool and aster flowers and the forest.

Garden with a little greenhouse, tomatoes, zucchinis, eggplants...

The old silk factory in the summer light.

Three gentle cats at home

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Auzène river, old bridge and horse in our prairie, just under the terrace.

Living room

A little mountain near the house

Comentarios escritos sobre este anfitrión (57)

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18/11/2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Anna)

Anna did'nt stay long enough unfortunately, but it was great meeting her.
She is friendly and helpful, cool to work with and confortable with working alone.
Very efficient in the garden (no more brambles around !) and the kitchen (great cookies !).
Interested and interesting, good conversation, good time together. All good

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17/10/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Anna) para el anfitrión

I stayed with Lucie and Fred for a lovely week (my stay was shorter than planned because of the Covid situation). They live in the most wonderful part of France, definitely come here if you are considering it! It’s like being in a magical fairytale for how beautiful it is where they are located. I enjoyed lots of walks and a great bike ride… read more

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15/08/2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Erin & Sylvain)

Simply, Erin and Sylvain are the very best workaway experience you can hope for !
They are gentle kind friendly sensitive easy open minded brave workers always happy trustworthy... and so on.
Really ! And we will miss them much (untill they return ;)))

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10/08/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Erin & Sylvain) para el anfitrión

Our experience as a couple with Lucie, Fred, Emile and Robin was wonderful. A great balance of work, play, appreciation of each other and shared moments. We found it very difficult to leave as we became very attached to them and we miss them still.
In terms of work - it was well distributed in terms of time and energy. We worked mostly outside… read more

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14/01/2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Emilia) para el anfitrión

This was my first workaway experience and I’m so very grateful.

From the moment Lucie picked me up (in a snowy Ardéche) to when Fred took me to my ride home, they made me feel like a part of the family. They are so kind, generous, cool and interesting and so thank you, ni är bäst!

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14/01/2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Emilia)

Emilia stayed with us for a month during december 2019. She helped us in the house, out in the garden and in the renovation of a old stonehouse. She is a very gentle and discrete person, but she is very persevering and volontary when it comes to action. Despite her young age and little experience , she is very self confident, fast learner, you… read more

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03/12/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Lucie & Dillon) para el anfitrión

This was our first workaway experience, and we love it ! Lucie&Fred are very welcoming, full of knowledges and very interesting. They are many projects going on at their house and we had the opportunity to do many cool stuff, like mushrooms picking, chestnuts picking... We had aswell a lot of fun playing cards with Robin. We left the house with… read more

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26/11/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lucie & Dillon)

Super good times with Lucie and Dillon. They are good workers and have a great sense of family and entertainment. Really pleasant to have at home. They had to fight their way out of the snow to leave the house and helped shoveling, cutting treas, etc. Not mentioning that Lucie's baking and pastry skills are quite enjoyable...

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26/11/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Valentin & Lydia)

Lydia and Valentin are of the best company. We enjoyed every moment of their stay, always triying to please and give their best. They got rid of quite heavy outdoor jobs no matter of the weather (it was november !). We shared about culture,travel, FOOD ! and lots more.
We highly recommand this "charming team"!

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10/11/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Valentin & Lydia) para el anfitrión

Nous avons passé avec mon amie et moi, 12 jours chez Lucie & Fred, c'était notre première expérience de Woofing et celle-ci c'est avérée excellente. L'accueil c'est fait de manière très simple et très chaleureuse. Au sujet des tâches à effectuer Lucie et Fred ont su s'adapter à nos compétences et à leurs besoins et je pense que cela a très bien… read more

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10/11/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Ana) para el anfitrión

I had a wonderful experience with Fred and Lucie In Ardèche, they are unique people, I enjoyed every moment there as treasure.
What I mostly liked is that they know a lot about a lot of things and their richness is that they share it openly and wisely.
We ve shared time talking about many topics, watching movies, recipes and laughs
I ve enjoyed… read more

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25/10/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ana)

We had a great time with Ana and we will miss her ! She is an "all in one" person: she is calm patient easygoing, she gives her best at any task, she knows a lot and likes to share her knowledge, she cooks beautifully, and she is funny !
and i probably forgot a couple more things...

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13/06/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Kerri)

Meeting Kerri was ageable from the first to the last minute !!! She was so friendly, trustful, respectful and thoughtful of the whole family. She eather worked in company or alone, whatever the needs were, and always new how to contribute to finish up the job if we were not available. Kerri also knew how to help with the everyday things around the… read more

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13/05/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Kerri) para el anfitrión

I can't begin to describe the beauty of the place, the kindness of Fred and Lucie, or the quality of the time I spent with them. This region, specifically this piece of property, is like a fairyland. From the time we started on the journey on the back roads on the way to their home, I fell in love with the landscape, the river running along the… read more

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13/04/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Bar)

I highly recommend Bar for she is a wonderful person, a great help, a lovely company...
We had a really good time cooking, working in the garden, choping wood, cleaning around with her.
Nice conversation, open mind, great maturity...
Many thanks Bar, good luck, great fun and happiness in your future trips.

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24/02/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Réjane) para el anfitrión

I stayed for a month in this magical, isolated and still wild place of the Ardèche. If you don't know the area, you really have to visit it. And doing it in the daily life setting of Lucie, Fred, their kids and the pack of cats; it's like tasting a sweetness of life and a joy of the unique sharing.
Whether it's gardening, woodworking, photography,… read more

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17/01/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Réjane)

Réjane est restée avec nous plusieurs semaines et nous a aidé dans une période très agitée professionnellement.
Elle a pu s'occuper du quotidien, du bois de chauffage, des chats, des enfants... et aussi de travaux artistiques pointus, tels que le graphisme, la peinture. C'est une personne calme et de confiance qui aborde sereinement le travail.… read more

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20/11/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Alessa) para el anfitrión

I was there for two weeks and it was really amazing! Very cosy and Freds work is very interesting! The food is always good and the cats are super nice :D All Family members are of course super nice, too ;) The region is pretty and you can do a lot of hikes. I would go back if I have time :)

I wish you just the best and thanks for the good… read more

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30/10/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Ben) para el anfitrión

I spent a brilliant couple of weeks in the Ardeche with Fred, Lucie and the boys! They are a hugely welcoming family, always ready to share their life generously - from Lucie's amazing cooking; great recommendations for things to do nearby and fascinating conversations; to Fred's astonishing knowledge of music, nature and much more; their… read more

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10/10/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Juan Pablo)

As i read yours Juan, I realise i skipped leaving you our feedback... We shared some really cool moments with Juan and he sure is a kind and gentle person. It felt like having a cousin at home, although the work was done and we could feel his efforts to learn our terrible language !
All the best !

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10/10/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Juan Pablo) para el anfitrión

I had the opportunity to share three really nice weeks with Lucie, Fred, Emille and Robin and I am really grateful with them for allowing me to have a wonderful experience. From the moment Lucie and Emille picked me up at the bus stop, they proved to be very open and genuinely interested in sharing all the aspects of their life with me and in… read more

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07/10/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Ruben Dario) para el anfitrión

what can I say? Spectacular, they make you feel at home, always friendly. They know a lot about many things. Emile y Robin they are wonderful, always inviting you to have a good day. I hope see you again.
Thanks for Everything.

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04/10/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ruben Dario)

Dario stayed with us for 2 weeks or so and was a great help with everything.
Lots of good energy, very practical, great cook, very nice company, always at his best...
Good luck in the mountains !

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04/10/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Theodore)

Although Theo didn't stay long enough, we really enjoyed sharing work and famaily life with him.
Open minded, good worker, excellent company, activ in many ways and very helpful indeed !

Thank you and good luck Theo.

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04/10/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Theodore) para el anfitrión

My week with Lucie and Fred was an absolutely amazing introduction to WorkAway, I felt completely at home and would have loved to have much stayed longer. Lucie is extremely welcoming, let alone a fantastic cook, and her generosity knows no bounds. Fred meanwhile knows everything there is to know about every subject under the sun- from gardening… read more

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27/03/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Mirko) para el anfitrión

My experience was more than good.
I found a cozy place and the whole family made me feel good, I shared lots of good moments and learned lots of interesting things.
I say thank you again to them for the good time spent and I wish to them the best.

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16/03/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Mirko)

Mirko is a wonderful worker and a very pleasant company. You can abslolutely rely on him and he reads your mind before you can tell him what help you need. He sure has a sens of humour and is totally independant if needed.
We highly recommend Mirko !!!

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01/03/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Irene) para el anfitrión

Lucie and Fred are the perfect hosts, they won't have problem in sharing everything with you from the house to their knowledge and interests.
They have made me fell as a part of the family, thank you!
The work is not hard at all, you'll have your time and your space.
Unfortunately, I didn’t get to spend much time with them, but I will likely… read more

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01/03/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Irene)

Irene just left the house. She has been a great help with the everyday work these two weeks. She is talkative and easy, independant and always happy to help, even with a pair of grumpy young boys !
much luck to you Irene.

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03/12/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jake)

Highly recommanded workawayer !
jake stayed with us for 3 weeks: he worked hard, kept busy, helped in any kind of job, cooked, knew how to use his spare time, and is a calm, patient and independant person. Very enjoyable !

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18/10/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Ramona) para el anfitrión

I had a wonderful time with this family. They are interesting, kind, generous and lovely people. Thank you very much for having me, spoiling me, teaching me new skills, helping me with my French and last but not least, letting me be part of the family. Hope to see you guys in the near future :).

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12/10/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ramona)

We had a good time with Ramona. She is a lovely person, optimistic, smart, open minded, helpful with everything...
She got along with all the family and we will miss her !

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18/09/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Alan & Lilita)

Well ! difficult to know what to answer after such wonderful feedback !
We had a lovely time with Lilita and Alan and certainly regret it had to be so short.
They are both fast learners and happy and quick with any kind of job we gave them.
We had a great time together, just talking, playing... and sharing about their (already) amazing experience… read more

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17/09/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Alan & Lilita) para el anfitrión

Wow! This was our first Workaway experience and boy has the bar been set high! This is truly a wonderful family that live in a spectacular home in a lovely setting. Sadly we only had a week to spend with them but if we had known in advance how amazing it would be we would have planned to stay for much, much longer! Lucie and Fred are incredibly… read more

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29/08/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Elin)

Elin is a very friendly young women, always looking to help around the house.
It was a little short to really get to know each other but we enjoyed having her at home.
Good luck in your studies

(Muy Bien )

28/08/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Elin) para el anfitrión

Sorry for the late review, anyhow here it comes :) I stayed more or less 2 weeks at Lucie's and Fred, helping them with painting, gardening, cooking and swimming with their two fun sons. It was all very lovely. It was a place where I could confidently improve my French as Lucie's half Canadian, and could always found the proper word in English. I… read more

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28/08/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jakub)

Jakub stayed with us for almost a month and we enjoyed every day with him. He is helpful in any task and always has energy, strategy and will to finish up the work. Always constructive and undertaking.
Our kids loved his company and are asking for more !
He also knows how to appreciate his free time and keeps busy, independently from the… read more

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26/08/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Jakub) para el anfitrión

Where to start. First of, thank you for giving me a nice vacation! Simply, Lucie and Fred are travelers, and you feel that in the way they welcome you and let you discover the region, which is outstanding and breath taking, activities and trips. Thanks for taking me around! Their kids are really nice and fun to play with and good french teachers,… read more

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10/06/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Felix & Hannah) para el anfitrión

Sorry for the late review, we were very busy lately but here it comes...
We really loved our stay with Lucie and Fred. They are wonderful, calm and easygoing people. At their place, we had the chance to enjoy the tasty meals that Lucie made, to explore the surrounding area and to learn a lot about their work as photographers. Lucie often drove us… read more

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30/05/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Felix & Hannah)

Hanna and Felix stayed with us for 2 weeks and were very helpful in the house (while the rain was pouring outside !) at renovating old oak doors, help in the house and also did a good deal around the garden (weeding, gardening, collecting wood...)
Good work, nice company, and language pratice.

Thank you so much and all the best for next year !

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09/04/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Nicolas & Juliette)

Juliette and Niko are wonderfull young people ! Difficult to know where to start to list there skills and abilities, but we enjoyed ever so much spending time with them. They both are brilliant cooks, a great help anywhere in and outdoors, amazingly kind and entertaining to our kids, cultivated, curious and learning from every detail... and… read more

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07/04/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Nicolas & Juliette) para el anfitrión

We stayed 4 weeks with this wonderfull family. We learn a lot from Lucie and Fred about gardening, cooking and also in many differents fields like for example photography. Their kids are really friendly, dynamics and interesting. Indeed we take lot of time with them to play football, biking, hiding, playing game, fishing etc. It was lovely to… read more

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19/03/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (sophie)

We very much enjoyed our time with Sophie, a quiet, independant and very efficient worker !
She helped in many different ways: renovation (she can paint windows like no other !), child care, cooking, gardening... Too bad we did'nt have much time to show you around. Maybe next time...?
Good luck and thanks a lot

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17/03/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (sophie) para el anfitrión

Kind and gentle family living in a magical little spot, surrounded by the river and the mountains. The work was varied and fair. Lovely cats. Thanks guys!

(Muy Bien )

06/03/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Felipe) para el anfitrión

Le temps passé dans cette maison était incroyable. Non seulement il m'a permis de connaître l'Ardèche et ses merveilles, mais aussi à la famille de Lucie, Fred, Emile et Robin, qui sont merveilleux. Ils sont toujours préoccupés par votre bien-être et que toi es a l'aise, avec une patience infinie pour expliquer les subtilités du français ainsi que… read more

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03/03/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Felipe)

Felipe just left and we will miss him !
He stayed for one month and help in many different ways: heavy outdoor work , indoor renovation, kitchen help and great cooking, play and teaching with the kids, but most of all, he is always in a cool and positive mood. No need to ask, he is always here to help and has initiative. His french is terrific.… read more

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02/03/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Maksim) para el anfitrión

I spent two weeks at this nice please. It was very interesting for me to work with Fred! He taught me to work with various appliances. But the main thing - work with chainsaw! It was great! Lucie is very kind and responsive person! She always helped me if I had some problem. So, I was feeling like in my own family! And, of course, boys! Emile and… read more

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25/02/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Maksim)

Maksim stayed with us for (only) 2 weeks and did a terrific job !
he enjoyed working outdoors, specially cutting wood, and quickly learned to use a chainsaw.
he is strong and worked happily for hours.
He is aslo a pleasant company, speak very good english and is working hard to learn more french.
Good luck to you Maksim

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26/11/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Orion) para el anfitrión

I stayed here for three weeks. I chopped wood, played with their youngest son, moved wood, cleaned a bit, worked some in the garden, gathered mushrooms, chestnuts, and moved rocks. Lucie and Fred are wonderfully kind people, excellent cooks, welcoming and calm. Be prepared for an energetic 9 year old that loves to play and talk to you. 6 of those… read more

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10/11/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Orion)

Orion stayed with us for 3 weeks and helped us with many tasks around the house, like gardening, cutting wood, taking care of our youngest son... and was always patient and kind. He also did a good job learning french.
Many thanks and good luck, Orion

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24/11/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Michael)

We more than enjoyed Chris and Michael's company and help during these two weeks.
They are both extremely kind and helpful, always enjoying their work, even under pouring rain...!
entertaining and patient with the boys, willing to learn... they seemed to have fun discovering our family life and sharing their own culture and knowledge.
We wish… read more

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24/11/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Chris)

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24/11/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Chris) para el anfitrión

I thoroughly enjoyed my two weeks, working and living with Lucie, Fred and their boys. They made me feel very welcome and part of the family.
I was taken on trips around the landscape (which was breathtaking), that was educational and enjoyable.
All in all, they were brilliant hosts to be with.

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01/08/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Mathias) para el anfitrión

Had the Luck to stay with Lucie, Fred and their Boys for two weeks - Excellent Hosts.
Enjoyable work around the House & Gardens, but also good conversations with a great Family.
Last but not least: lots of nice Places to Discover around the House and around the Region.

Merci a Vous - Hope to come back soon!

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01/08/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Mathias)

Mathias stayed with us for 2 weeks and was both a helpful worker and a pleasant company.
Easygoing, patient, he was also interested in discovering the region and sharing his culture.

Merci Mathias !

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14/07/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Christof) para el anfitrión

Beautiful place, with beautiful people!!! Stayed 6 weeks and enjoyed to be in the middle of nowhere!! :-) greetings from the mountains!

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09/07/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Christof)

Many thanks, Christof , for all the good hard work you did with us, your kindness and fun with the kids, and your evergoing good mood...come back anytime !
All the best

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