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Salude ..
We are Lionel and Valerie , both 61 years old ,
living 10 mns walking from village of L'ile Rousse and sea side, in a motivating construction on a nice backyard ..
We are happy to host visitors from far or less, to share activities in our property, a break for a coffee or à tea in thé morning, a meal... we also give advises to the travelers about the places to visit, free shuddles, and can make a hike together...
About the help that can be provided, it will depend on thé seasons , needs of the moment and circumstances, skills of the visitors …
à 10 mns à pied de l'île Rousse, et bord de mer, dans un beau coin de nature, et une construction motivante , les besoins de coups de main sont divers, selon les saisons, les besoins du moment , les aptitudes de nos visiteurs …
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Bénévolat
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
Aide dans une ferme
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Centres d’intérêt
Ferme
Soin des plantes
Bricolage / artisanat
Art et design
Plage
Nature
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Used to help with learning French, to guide when visiting the region, to share basic gardening knowledge. We well know the area : places to hike or visit. We also have some knowledge in gardening in Mediterranean area .
Douée pour aider à l’apprentissage du français , pour guider pour la visite de la région, pour partager connaissances de base en jardinage
Aide
In thé garden , around the House..
Contact on phone required before any decision.
Echange téléphonique nécessaire avant toute décision .
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Hébergement
Independent studio
Studio indépendant
Autres infos...
10 minutes from the Île Rousse SNCF station, the port (boat arrivals from Marseille and Toulon), beaches and while in this area.. Stays for NON-smokers only
À 10 mns de la gare SNCF de l’île Rousse, du port ( arrivage des bateaux depuis Marseille et Toulon), plages et tandis dans ke coin ..
Séjours pour NON fumeurs uniquement
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
Logement indépendant et connexion correcte
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Mes animaux
N° de référence hôte : 187667764516
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23 oct. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Stephen)
We could n’t spend as much time as we would have liked to with Stephen but we appreciated very much his personality. His So huge experience of volunteering and travelling makes his company an enriching .
Discreet, trustworthy, seeking to be helpful, He seriously involves himself on what he is doing. We Will be happy to have him at home once more :… read more
Discreet, trustworthy, seeking to be helpful, He seriously involves himself on what he is doing. We Will be happy to have him at home once more :… read more
(Excellent
)
21 oct. 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Stephen) pour l'hôte
What a wonderful stay I had with Valerie and Lionel. Very friendly and hospitable people. They live a busy life with lots of things to do on their large property. I was here for two weeks and accompanied other workawayers which was great.
During my stay, I fitted toilet seats, clothes rails, fixed cabinets, made a house for the resident owl and… read more
During my stay, I fitted toilet seats, clothes rails, fixed cabinets, made a house for the resident owl and… read more
18 oct. 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Stephan) pour l'hôte
This was my first workaway stay and I had amazing 14 days with Valérie and Lionel and their other coworkers. I had my own apartment and worked on renovating other apartments/ house, quite independently, but at the same time with a lot of support by Valerie and enjoyed working in a team with the other coworkers, Lionel, depsite being very busy is… read more
17 oct. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Stephan)
after reading Stephan’s profile, we reached him out … He came at home …and he was the So good surprise of the Automn !! .. His personality is really pleasant : friendly, he was interested by our situation and thanks to a long experience, he shared good and practical advises..
Our place, style and back grounds weren’t surely his , but he adapted… read more
Our place, style and back grounds weren’t surely his , but he adapted… read more
(Excellent
)
13 sept. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Andrea)
Andrea just came for few days from this big city of Roma…he is a typical townsman , but making efforts to adapt And help… we appreciated a respectful attitude, like telling at what time he will come back home.. Hope that experience is just a beginning …
(Très bien
)
25 août 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Andrea) pour l'hôte
This was my first Workaway experience, and it could not have been better. Valerie is an amazing host – always available, kind and truly pleasant to spend time with. The work was flexible and varied, which made it both interesting and enjoyable. On top of that, the food she prepared was always abundant and delicious.
The place itself is simply… read more
The place itself is simply… read more
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Échange culturel:
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Communication:
(4.8)
23 oct. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Stephen)
We could n’t spend as much time as we would have liked to with Stephen but we appreciated very much his personality. His So huge experience of volunteering and travelling makes his company an enriching .
Discreet, trustworthy, seeking to be helpful, He seriously involves himself on what he is doing. We Will be happy to have him at home once more :… read more
Discreet, trustworthy, seeking to be helpful, He seriously involves himself on what he is doing. We Will be happy to have him at home once more :… read more
(Excellent)
21 oct. 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Stephen) pour l'hôte
What a wonderful stay I had with Valerie and Lionel. Very friendly and hospitable people. They live a busy life with lots of things to do on their large property. I was here for two weeks and accompanied other workawayers which was great.
During my stay, I fitted toilet seats, clothes rails, fixed cabinets, made a house for the resident owl and… read more
During my stay, I fitted toilet seats, clothes rails, fixed cabinets, made a house for the resident owl and… read more
18 oct. 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Stephan) pour l'hôte
This was my first workaway stay and I had amazing 14 days with Valérie and Lionel and their other coworkers. I had my own apartment and worked on renovating other apartments/ house, quite independently, but at the same time with a lot of support by Valerie and enjoyed working in a team with the other coworkers, Lionel, depsite being very busy is… read more
17 oct. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Stephan)
after reading Stephan’s profile, we reached him out … He came at home …and he was the So good surprise of the Automn !! .. His personality is really pleasant : friendly, he was interested by our situation and thanks to a long experience, he shared good and practical advises..
Our place, style and back grounds weren’t surely his , but he adapted… read more
Our place, style and back grounds weren’t surely his , but he adapted… read more
(Excellent)
13 sept. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Andrea)
Andrea just came for few days from this big city of Roma…he is a typical townsman , but making efforts to adapt And help… we appreciated a respectful attitude, like telling at what time he will come back home.. Hope that experience is just a beginning …
(Très bien)
25 août 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Andrea) pour l'hôte
This was my first Workaway experience, and it could not have been better. Valerie is an amazing host – always available, kind and truly pleasant to spend time with. The work was flexible and varied, which made it both interesting and enjoyable. On top of that, the food she prepared was always abundant and delicious.
The place itself is simply… read more
The place itself is simply… read more
12 sept. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Darcy)
During the 14 days that Darcy lent us his assistance, We consider ourselves fortunate to have met him : he was very volunteer for even though jobs , like digging, « fighting against » brumbles …
We could appreciate his easy going demeanor, respectful, and even a very good cleaning when leaving thé studio .
And at least his aventurous projects are… read more
We could appreciate his easy going demeanor, respectful, and even a very good cleaning when leaving thé studio .
And at least his aventurous projects are… read more
(Excellent)
23 août 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Darcy) pour l'hôte
My first workaway, but I dont know how any future hosts will make me feel more welcome than Valerie did. I was unwell when I arrived but made a speedy recovery thanks to the beautiful cooking and comfortable space. The work was fair, with a lot of flexibility and variety. Valerie speaks wonderful English and is interested in hearing your story.… read more
10 août 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Andrew) pour l'hôte
I was fortunate enough to be offered a 2-week workaway in Corsica with Valérie and Lionel and my experience was 2-weeks of genuine cultural exchange. They are a hard-working couple, very authentic and down-to-earth. I was welcomed very warmly and shown the studio which was clean and very comfortable.
I worked for around 4 hrs a day before Valérie… read more
I worked for around 4 hrs a day before Valérie… read more
9 juil. 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Mare) pour l'hôte
Nous avons passé de très bons moments chez Valérie et Lionel. Je n'ai passé qu'une semaine avec eux, mais Valérie nous a toujours préparé du jus de cactus et de la nourriture. Le travail était très varié et la communication concernant les horaires était très bonne. Nous travaillions généralement 4 à 5 heures et ensuite Valérie nous emmenait… read more
15 juin 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Patrica & Thomas)
Héllo thé communique…
you can host Trish and Tom with total confidence : quite , respectful and serious to do thé job ..we were really satisfied with thé help they provided ..
But their stay was too short !
Their long road trip to enrich their Life is original, so we hope that while they stopped at home , we brought them more than accommodation… read more
you can host Trish and Tom with total confidence : quite , respectful and serious to do thé job ..we were really satisfied with thé help they provided ..
But their stay was too short !
Their long road trip to enrich their Life is original, so we hope that while they stopped at home , we brought them more than accommodation… read more
(Excellent)
26 mai 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Patrica & Thomas) pour l'hôte
Tom and I stayed with Valérie and Lionel for a week. We were welcomed very warmly and shown around the property. The studio in which we stayed was clean and very comfortable.
Around the property, there is plenty of varied work to do. We did mostly gardening tasks though if we had have stayed longer we would have done some renovation projects for… read more
Around the property, there is plenty of varied work to do. We did mostly gardening tasks though if we had have stayed longer we would have done some renovation projects for… read more
22 mai 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Kenneth & Evelyn ) pour l'hôte
Our experience with Valerie and Lionel was a week of genuine cultural exchange. Valerie shared her love and knowledge of plants / nature, and showed us how to gather wild salad greens growing on stone walls in the countryside.
They are a hard-working couple, very authentic and down-to-earth.
In our conversations and shared laughter, we gained… read more
They are a hard-working couple, very authentic and down-to-earth.
In our conversations and shared laughter, we gained… read more
15 mai 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kenneth & Evelyn )
Evelyn and Ken … So Nice persons , so good willing toward others .. They provided unexpected and providential help .. one more lesson about thé benefit to let things come, read y to leave what was planed ..
workaway allows good surprises :
meeting other humans who enrich your lives and make thé world nicer .. or less worse . Thanks to you once… read more
workaway allows good surprises :
meeting other humans who enrich your lives and make thé world nicer .. or less worse . Thanks to you once… read more
(Excellent)
24 mars 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Stefan) pour l'hôte
Valérie and Lionel are two very nice, lovable and caring people who enjoy life and work.
They live very close to the small town of Ille Rousse and have a huge plot with a lot of work. With its large garden and the many construction topics, it never gets boring.
I was a guest with them for 3.5 weeks and was able to adapt and build some furniture… read more
They live very close to the small town of Ille Rousse and have a huge plot with a lot of work. With its large garden and the many construction topics, it never gets boring.
I was a guest with them for 3.5 weeks and was able to adapt and build some furniture… read more
12 févr. 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Bruna) pour l'hôte
I have to start by apologizing for taking so long to give you feedback!
I spent 6 amazing weeks with Valerie and Lionel before Christmas 2024 in this incredible place! First of all, I want to thank them for all their hospitality and for taking such good care of me! Valerie is very attentive and cooks a lot! I felt very cared for and loved. She… read more
I spent 6 amazing weeks with Valerie and Lionel before Christmas 2024 in this incredible place! First of all, I want to thank them for all their hospitality and for taking such good care of me! Valerie is very attentive and cooks a lot! I felt very cared for and loved. She… read more
9 déc. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Paul) pour l'hôte
I had a great experience in Corsica working with Valerie and Lionel on their estate. The food was great and there was plenty of it. The lodging was excellent. I had my own good sized apartment to myself with its own kitchen and bathroom. I would highly recommend returning to Corsica to work with them again in the future, as it was a wonderful… read more
5 déc. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jordypoelman)
Jordy is a kind and volunteer guy .. and was also easy going with everyone.
With his help , some works were done,
Speaking English was getting better .
As he is interested in socializing, traveling and learning skills so Workaway is the good solution.. and for us , it was also a benefit !
« Bonne continuation à toi »
With his help , some works were done,
Speaking English was getting better .
As he is interested in socializing, traveling and learning skills so Workaway is the good solution.. and for us , it was also a benefit !
« Bonne continuation à toi »
(Excellent)
29 nov. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Jordypoelman) pour l'hôte
valerie was a great host it was like my second mom.
she show us around to beautyfull places and learn us things that only locals know.
she makes everyday a lot of fresh food and also learn us the french language.
i did some construction work and learn a lot about recycle material.
leonel was also great and nice to work with him he is a nice man.
she show us around to beautyfull places and learn us things that only locals know.
she makes everyday a lot of fresh food and also learn us the french language.
i did some construction work and learn a lot about recycle material.
leonel was also great and nice to work with him he is a nice man.
6 oct. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Hyacinthe)
Hyacinthe,
.. un petit ovni sur sa Honda, très communicative et attachante ..
et hyper efficace grâce à son sens de l’organisation et une bonne volonté à toute épreuve !! .. j’ai eu envie de lui demander « pourquoi tu n’es pas venue avant ? », et aussi « quand est-ce que tu reviens ? »… même si il faudra bien « la partager », .. et qu’elle… read more
.. un petit ovni sur sa Honda, très communicative et attachante ..
et hyper efficace grâce à son sens de l’organisation et une bonne volonté à toute épreuve !! .. j’ai eu envie de lui demander « pourquoi tu n’es pas venue avant ? », et aussi « quand est-ce que tu reviens ? »… même si il faudra bien « la partager », .. et qu’elle… read more
(Excellent)
21 sept. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Michael & Nicole) pour l'hôte
What an amazing couple! We have been having some very positive Workaway experiences and our stay with Valerie and Lionel was no different. They have endless tasks to help with ranging from gardening to construction and Valerie is so very attentive to any needs. She's an amazing cook and even made a point of speaking French with us so we could… read more
23 août 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Daisy) pour l'hôte
Valérie and Lionel are lovely people. Ever since they picked me up at the local train station they welcomed me with kindness and thoughtfulness.
I worked 4/4,5 hours per day mostly in the garden but also with other tasks, Valérie was always careful I didn’t get too tired or hot in the sun.
She cooked me some really nice meals and we shared some… read more
I worked 4/4,5 hours per day mostly in the garden but also with other tasks, Valérie was always careful I didn’t get too tired or hot in the sun.
She cooked me some really nice meals and we shared some… read more
11 août 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Csenge) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Valérie and Lionel along with two other Workawayers. We had an entire floor just for us. We had to work 4 to 4 and a half hours per day. The jobs were manageable, and Valérie was mindful of the hot weather outside; if it was too hot, she would change the tasks. She was very precise with the work, showing us how to do it, and… read more
30 juin 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Søren) pour l'hôte
I stayed 5 weeks with Valerie and Lionel in ile Rousse. I did different kinds of work, mainly in construktion, but also a little gardening. I had a great time. There is easy acces to hikes i the mountains, a great beech i town. Valerie takes the role of hosting serious. There is good accomodation and plenty to eat at the meals. Thank you for a… read more
29 juin 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Laurence ) pour l'hôte
Valérie est une hôte sympathique vivant dans un milieu naturel ; Il y a de nombreuses tâches .... dans le jardin, du bricolage, du nettoyage, ..... qui sont Toutes reconnues à leurs justes valaurs
Tout est fait dans une bonne ambiance, conviviale, le logement est spacieux et Valérie apporte des plats cuisinés avec des produits frais
Le logement… read more
Tout est fait dans une bonne ambiance, conviviale, le logement est spacieux et Valérie apporte des plats cuisinés avec des produits frais
Le logement… read more
20 juin 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Sylvia) pour l'hôte
Valérie is a great host. She puts a lot of effort into making you feel welcome and at home. There is a lot of divers tasks you can do on their land or in the house: from gardening, to cleaning and even construction work if you are into that. You can also find a job yourself on the terrain and Valerie is happy to let you work independently. Great… read more
2 juin 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Isobel) pour l'hôte
I had a good time at Valerie & her husbands home. The work is varied which is great to keep you engaged, all sorts of jobs around the garden/house and with the animals. She communicates very well and is willing to help with bus/trains etc and even took me to the beach and on a beautiful hike which I really appreciated. Valerie speaks English very… read more
2 juin 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Isobel)
Isobel was « my » first workawayer, and kiwi I met .. and with all the journeys she made , countries visited and people met , no doubt that enriched her personality.. even for the short time - a week - the help she gave in the garden made the difference between before and after .
Easygoing and healthy , no need to do some cleaning after her,… read more
Easygoing and healthy , no need to do some cleaning after her,… read more
(Excellent)
2 juin 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Bernhard) pour l'hôte
Very quick response and easy communication.
Valérie and Lionel are very friendly and helpful.
We were very well looked after with food.
Valérie also gave us good tips for the area and even went hiking with us.
Work is interesting. In the afternoon there is enough time to enjoy the beach or the surroundings ☺️
Thank you for your stay
Valérie and Lionel are very friendly and helpful.
We were very well looked after with food.
Valérie also gave us good tips for the area and even went hiking with us.
Work is interesting. In the afternoon there is enough time to enjoy the beach or the surroundings ☺️
Thank you for your stay
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