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UPDATE: looking for HOUSE-SITTER(s) /workawayers for end of May 2025
I am Julien, a 45-year-old humanitarian worker who now works from home.
My background is in Agriculture/Animal Sciences, which reflects my passion for nature and animals.
After travelling quite a bit around the world and working abroad (in Africa, Asia and I spent the last 7 years in beloved Spain), I settled in this unspoilt part of South West France since a couple of years now.
I miss travelling to distant places but found out that I can travel through hosting workawayers, which can be the next best thing ;-)
The house is located in the Aveyron province, just a few miles from Najac- officially one of the most beautiful villages of France, and the surroundings have mostly retained its rural French charm within the old stone houses, castles, vineyards, forests, rivers, etc...
The project is to renovate the house using sustainable techniques and material as much as possible, whereas the vegetable garden is being cultivated under an organic & permaculture approach.
This old country house sits isolated on top of a hill and offers a breath-taking view of the surrounding area . It is very peaceful and relaxing (... maybe too quiet for many people !?!?), and although a bit secluded, it's an easy and direct train ride (1.5 hours) to/from Toulouse, the 4th biggest city in France.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Pratique d’une langue
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
S’occuper des animaux
Aide dans une ferme
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
The area is quite authentic and can offer a good glimpse on rural french life- especially if you are accustomed to city-life.
Southwest France is well-known for its welcoming and gentle people, as well as amazing gastronomy and enjoying life as it should be! So you should be able to have a good time and discover a part of France where nature is generous, sustainable lifestyles are spreading, and where outdoor activities are plentiful.
If you want to practice French, escape the buzzle of the city, enjoy the countryside, delicious French food, and help revive a century-old house, send me a "Bonjour" !
Aide
The house is slowly being renovated both inside and out. The range of tasks to perform on the house goes from painting, scraping walls, designing and building a sundeck, building stone stairs, and general house maintenance.
I also like to recycle things and give it new life... I'm a bit of a hoarder but try to keep it under control ;-)
Tasks on the garden would be some planting, mowing, clearing weeds, and maybe feeding some of my animals along the way- a few chickens and 5 mischievous goats!!
People with an interest in cars and mechanics could help fix my old collectible bangers (renault 4L, citroen 2CV...).
Most of the tasks will probably be done outdoors as the weather in Spring and Summer is usually good (fingers crossed!).
All in all, nothing too difficult; you need an ability for outdoor & manual tasks, and especially a willingness to do & learn things! I will do my best to be around and work as a team.
Langues
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Courant
Français: Courant
Catalan: Débutant
Italien: Débutant
Russe: DébutantCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
Interested in learning Russian, Italian and Catalan (amongst others !)
Hébergement
Accomodation consists of a room with a queen-sized bed. It is simple, rustic, and on the third floor to get a nice green view outside of the window.
There is one bathroom and shower in the house, and it is on the ground floor.
Food is usually home-made, mostly from organic/local ingredients and can be adjusted for any diet (pescatarian, vegetarian...) or taste preferences; of course the kitchen is open to everyone! Meals are shared and the eating schedule is flexible, with usually a light breakfast, large meal at mid-day, and a light supper to end the day.
Lots of good quality products here and it is always great to spend time cooking and then sitting in the grass or around the table with a glass of local wine :-)
The house is a non-smoking environment.
Autres infos...
Najac is a touristic place and offers a variety of arts, crafts, sports, music and others opportunities during the Summer. Check it out online!
Guests can also enjoy short walks right from the doorstep (one of the Camino de Santiago paths is very closeby), as well as biking or running. Swimming, kayaking, yoga classes and horseback riding can be found nearby.
Every week there is a large producers' market in Villefranche-de-Rouergue (20 minutes away) to buy bread, wine, cheese, vegetables and other yummy food.
You can find second-hand, vintage items or collectables here in the weekend markets, too.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il aimait accueillir les digital nomads.
Espace pour garer des vans
Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.
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They have helped a lot inside and outside the house (cleaning, weeding, watering, painting, sanding, cooking... they are able to do anything really!!), they are hardworking and well organized either as a team or independently.… read more
He is really a kind, easy going and sociable person and he managed to make us feel at home from the first day.
We enjoyed eating togheter his special multicultural recipes (he is such a good chef) with local… read more
He is always eager to discover things related to france and french culture, and he speaks french almost perfectly (not a small thing !), as well as a few other more "exotic" languages.
He has been… read more
j'ai resté chez Julien pour qu'une semaine... c'était incroyable, vraiment. les 5 étoiles ne sont pas une exagération, c'était une experience inoubliable!
Julien est vraiment sympa et sincèrement, il veut que tu es à l'aise chez lui et que tout le monde peut faire ce qu'il veut faire. pour moi c'était la première expérience avec… read more
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They have helped a lot inside and outside the house (cleaning, weeding, watering, painting, sanding, cooking... they are able to do anything really!!), they are hardworking and well organized either as a team or independently.… read more
He is really a kind, easy going and sociable person and he managed to make us feel at home from the first day.
We enjoyed eating togheter his special multicultural recipes (he is such a good chef) with local… read more
He is always eager to discover things related to france and french culture, and he speaks french almost perfectly (not a small thing !), as well as a few other more "exotic" languages.
He has been… read more
j'ai resté chez Julien pour qu'une semaine... c'était incroyable, vraiment. les 5 étoiles ne sont pas une exagération, c'était une experience inoubliable!
Julien est vraiment sympa et sincèrement, il veut que tu es à l'aise chez lui et que tout le monde peut faire ce qu'il veut faire. pour moi c'était la première expérience avec… read more
The work mainly consisted of odd tasks here and there helping with the potager… read more
Have a safe travel to PNG, good luck for championship next season and... allez les Loups !!!!
The work is easily done and he's normally always with you. If it is your first time do not fear, he is a patient guy and you will learn a lot! He's also the best… read more
