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My husband and I live in a wonderful and quiet place - a "château" - in countryside near a small city (Poitiers) in the south west of France.
We have one female cat called Marquise ; she is 8 years old !She likes very much to have hug !
If you are interested in learning about organic gardening, this is the place for you.
Alexandre (33 years old) is our care-taker and gardener needs help to take care of the property. Because there's a lot to do outside, especially in spring and summer... and automn too !! :))
We will be very pleased to welcome you to be part of our team at our place !!
Because of my busy schedule, this year, we need especially help at thoses dates below :
from the 25th of february to the 20 of March,
In April, from the 7 to the 10 of May
Don't hesitate to write to me about my disponibiities !
If you have the opportunity, come with a friend, as you could be two of you ! it could be very nice !
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Pratique d’une langue
Jardinage
S’occuper des animaux
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
A wonderful and peaceful place to learn about permaculture and nature !!
When we are available, we can have dinner together,
I'm always happy to have a helping hand in the kitchen, so that we can share cooking cultures :)
Aide
You will have hands-on experience of the tasks required to keep the grounds of a château in peak condition.
We use only Bio products and methods. Depending on the time of year you visit us, there will be a variety of different experiences.
Our busiest and, most diverse times being Spring and Autumn.
Langues
Langues parlées
Français: Courant
Anglais: Intermédiaire
Espagnol: IntermédiaireCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
I'm really interested in practicing spanish
Hébergement
We provide a comfortable bedroom with ensuite, situated within the château itself.
Autres infos...
Poitiers is 15 kms away ; it's a lovely medieval city with roman art, a museum, a pedestrianised city center.
No available transport from the "château" ; a station is 5 mn away by car. A car is available for those who have got
driver's licence. The countryside is lovely, green, hilly and you can visit it by bike or on foot. The seaside is 1.30 hour away!
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Deux
N° de référence hôte : 361534851634
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12 sept. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Katsura) pour l'hôte
I was fortunate to spend a bit more of 8 months at this charming Château of Mireille, it was truly an unforgettable experience.
I worked in the garden, swimming pool, putting wood in the heating system, helped with the vegetable garden and many many others taks, each day taught me something new and gave me a chance to learn about many manuals… read more
I worked in the garden, swimming pool, putting wood in the heating system, helped with the vegetable garden and many many others taks, each day taught me something new and gave me a chance to learn about many manuals… read more
31 mai 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Elodie)
Elodie is an amazing girl, she is full of energy, a positive energy, very friendly, smiling all day long, chatting with a real interest with us !!
Elodie is easy going ! she loves working, taking off weeds :) without never complaining for the boring task ! :)
Also she helped me cooking, she was pleased to take part of our family living !
In fact,… read more
Elodie is easy going ! she loves working, taking off weeds :) without never complaining for the boring task ! :)
Also she helped me cooking, she was pleased to take part of our family living !
In fact,… read more
(Excellent
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3 mai 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Nina)
Everything happened in a very good way with Nina who spent one month in our property !
Discreet, following the house rules very well, offering help, Nina was a very pleasant workawayer, always smiling and in a good mood, working hard to take off the weeds for few hours ! :)
She was very responsable, a girl easy to live really !
Thank you very much… read more
Discreet, following the house rules very well, offering help, Nina was a very pleasant workawayer, always smiling and in a good mood, working hard to take off the weeds for few hours ! :)
She was very responsable, a girl easy to live really !
Thank you very much… read more
(Excellent
)
29 avr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Nina) pour l'hôte
I just spent one month at the château and it exceeded all my expectations! Mireille is extremely kind and open-minded and will do anything to make your stay as pleasant as possible. She is an amazing cook, which allowed me a delicious insight into the French cuisine and she will pay attention to your preferences in food. Right at the beginning she… read more
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Communication:
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12 sept. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Katsura) pour l'hôte
I was fortunate to spend a bit more of 8 months at this charming Château of Mireille, it was truly an unforgettable experience.
I worked in the garden, swimming pool, putting wood in the heating system, helped with the vegetable garden and many many others taks, each day taught me something new and gave me a chance to learn about many manuals… read more
I worked in the garden, swimming pool, putting wood in the heating system, helped with the vegetable garden and many many others taks, each day taught me something new and gave me a chance to learn about many manuals… read more
31 mai 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Elodie)
Elodie is an amazing girl, she is full of energy, a positive energy, very friendly, smiling all day long, chatting with a real interest with us !!
Elodie is easy going ! she loves working, taking off weeds :) without never complaining for the boring task ! :)
Also she helped me cooking, she was pleased to take part of our family living !
In fact,… read more
Elodie is easy going ! she loves working, taking off weeds :) without never complaining for the boring task ! :)
Also she helped me cooking, she was pleased to take part of our family living !
In fact,… read more
(Excellent)
3 mai 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Nina)
Everything happened in a very good way with Nina who spent one month in our property !
Discreet, following the house rules very well, offering help, Nina was a very pleasant workawayer, always smiling and in a good mood, working hard to take off the weeds for few hours ! :)
She was very responsable, a girl easy to live really !
Thank you very much… read more
Discreet, following the house rules very well, offering help, Nina was a very pleasant workawayer, always smiling and in a good mood, working hard to take off the weeds for few hours ! :)
She was very responsable, a girl easy to live really !
Thank you very much… read more
(Excellent)
29 avr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Nina) pour l'hôte
I just spent one month at the château and it exceeded all my expectations! Mireille is extremely kind and open-minded and will do anything to make your stay as pleasant as possible. She is an amazing cook, which allowed me a delicious insight into the French cuisine and she will pay attention to your preferences in food. Right at the beginning she… read more
21 oct. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Tabitha) pour l'hôte
J'ai beaucoup apprécié mon séjour chez Mireille ! Son jardin est magnifique et il y a toujours du travail pour toi. Mais j'ai aussi profité directement du jardin, avec tellement de légumes et de fruits frais ! Pendant l'été, Mireille reçoit de temps en temps la visite de la famille et cela m'a donné beaucoup d'occasions de parler français. Ils ont… read more
14 sept. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tabitha)
Tabitha was with us in July (sorry for being so late !!) I can tell it was a wonderful experience ! Tabitha is a very kind person, serious in the job she did, she was of very good company, always in good mood !! asking for giving help,
we enjoyed very much to have her at home ! I recommand her very warmly !!
we enjoyed very much to have her at home ! I recommand her very warmly !!
(Excellent)
24 juil. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Víctor)
The experience with Victor has been wonderful from the beginning !
Victor is a guy very friendly, it's a big pleasure to speak with him about every thing.
He is courageous and work hard. He spent hours removing weeds from paths around the chateau, with wonderful results !!!
It was a real pleasure to have Victor at home, always in a good mood,… read more
Victor is a guy very friendly, it's a big pleasure to speak with him about every thing.
He is courageous and work hard. He spent hours removing weeds from paths around the chateau, with wonderful results !!!
It was a real pleasure to have Victor at home, always in a good mood,… read more
(Excellent)
9 août 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Maria) pour l'hôte
What can I say that hasn't been said before? The time that I have spent at Mireille's has been wonderful, and I have had the chance to practice and improve my French while learning some gardening and delicious recipes from Mireille (I have eaten wonderfully, and learnt some things about wine, thanks to Kaci).
The most remarkable aspect of my… read more
The most remarkable aspect of my… read more
5 juil. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Klaus)
Klaus is a good guy, friendly, discreet, waking up early in the morning to work before the sun gets too hot !
Thank you very much for what you did for the château and your welcome help in the garden !!
Thank you very much for what you did for the château and your welcome help in the garden !!
(Excellent)
16 oct. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Emma)
I was so pleased to have Emma at home for 3 weeks ! always cheerful, and in a good mood !
Emma participated in family life in a natural way. She liked to cook and bake good vegan food I liked to share with her.
She was confortable and easy going, that's a good quality, also respectful of the home's rules.
David and Alison gave her some works to… read more
Emma participated in family life in a natural way. She liked to cook and bake good vegan food I liked to share with her.
She was confortable and easy going, that's a good quality, also respectful of the home's rules.
David and Alison gave her some works to… read more
(Excellent)
14 oct. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Emma) pour l'hôte
My stay at the château was absolutely amazing, and I'm really sad to leave. I was warmly welcomed by Mireille at the train station on the day of my arrival. I could not have wished for a better Workaway stay and cultural exchange. <3
Mireille, you are an amazing and kind woman, and I can't thank you and Kaci enough for the past three weeks. I… read more
Mireille, you are an amazing and kind woman, and I can't thank you and Kaci enough for the past three weeks. I… read more
8 août 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Andres Felipe) pour l'hôte
My experience working in the chateau was really great! I did a lot gardening and pruning work. During the afternoons I had time enough for myself and to know the area around the property and nearby towns. The family is very kind and friendly, they like to share time with the volunteers and have healty meals. I absolutely enjoyed the couple of… read more
6 août 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Andres Felipe)
What a pleasure to have Andres at home !
An easy going guy, always in a good mood, wanting to help at home as well as working hard in the garden !
Andres told us he was shy, so we helped him to be well in our family and I suppose he felt good.
He worked very hard with our gardeners who were very happy to work with him.
I recommend him very much !!
An easy going guy, always in a good mood, wanting to help at home as well as working hard in the garden !
Andres told us he was shy, so we helped him to be well in our family and I suppose he felt good.
He worked very hard with our gardeners who were very happy to work with him.
I recommend him very much !!
(Excellent)
7 août 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Mei) pour l'hôte
I stayed au château 2 weeks. It was perfect. The chateau is very calm and a lot of nature. I ate a lot of vegetables, fruits from the garden or bio food. The family were very nice .we ate dinner together to have many conversations.
I did watering, cut some branches in the forest, extra...with gardeners (Alison and David) They were always care… read more
I did watering, cut some branches in the forest, extra...with gardeners (Alison and David) They were always care… read more
6 août 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mei)
What a big pleasure to have Mei at home for 2 weeks !
Actually it was too short !
Mei was so communicative, always smiling and very easy going.
Our gardeners who gave her some works to do outside were very happy with her very pleasant attitude and
work.
She asked for help at home too, always wanting to participate.
Mei improvised to be a french… read more
Actually it was too short !
Mei was so communicative, always smiling and very easy going.
Our gardeners who gave her some works to do outside were very happy with her very pleasant attitude and
work.
She asked for help at home too, always wanting to participate.
Mei improvised to be a french… read more
(Excellent)
15 juin 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Jamie) pour l'hôte
What can I say that hasn't already been said? Beautiful place, lovely and interesting family, really good hands on work with Dave and Alison (alreet!), gorgeous piano, and the cat's pretty cool too. Seriously though, you won't help but learn something new and appreciate something amazing by coming to this place. It was a shame to leave but I… read more
12 janv. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Alessa) pour l'hôte
The time with Mireille and her family was really great! They are really warm and just want that you feel confortable. The food is always good and if you want you have the opportunity to cook. The chateau is stunning and the whole property with the garden and the other houses are super interesting and beautiful. The work is really good because you… read more
10 nov. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Thomas & Braley) pour l'hôte
We had the best summer of our lives at Mireille's. This small village and the chateau are truly beautiful. We found the work to be exciting and rewarding - it's amazing how much we learned from David and Alison about plants, and we loved being able to eat from the garden and use the fresh fruits and vegetables. We were able to explore some of the… read more
4 août 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Thomas & Braley)
We were so happy to have Thomas and Braley at home. They are very friendly people, they were extremely helpful during their whole stay, We have had very interesting conversations with them.
I recommend them very warmly.
Thomas and Braley, thank you very very much for your kindness and your job at the Château !
I recommend them very warmly.
Thomas and Braley, thank you very very much for your kindness and your job at the Château !
(Excellent)
19 oct. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Esbie)
We were very pleased to have Esbie with us. She was a great workawayer, working hard.
She was very involved in her tasks, asking questions, being curious.
Our gardeners were very satisfied with her being here.
Very discret but very easy going.
I definitely recommand her !
Thank you very much Esbie !
She was very involved in her tasks, asking questions, being curious.
Our gardeners were very satisfied with her being here.
Very discret but very easy going.
I definitely recommand her !
Thank you very much Esbie !
(Excellent)
17 juil. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Madeleine & Paige)
Thank you very much Madeleine and Paige for your always very good mood, your smile, your laugh !!
It gave life in the Château !
Thank you because you worked very hard in the garden, in sanding a piece of furniture ! A hard and very dusty work !!
Have a very good continuation in your studies !
It gave life in the Château !
Thank you because you worked very hard in the garden, in sanding a piece of furniture ! A hard and very dusty work !!
Have a very good continuation in your studies !
(Excellent)
3 juil. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Madeleine & Paige) pour l'hôte
Working here was nothing less than amazing. Mireille welcomed us with open arms, and Kaci was so inviting when we spent time with him. Thank you for the amazing experiences we were able to have while working here.
While gardening, we spent the majority of our time with David and Alison. David and Alison are hands-down some of the most lovely… read more
While gardening, we spent the majority of our time with David and Alison. David and Alison are hands-down some of the most lovely… read more
26 avr. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mauricio & Lucas)
First, sorry for my poor english vocabulary, so I won't be very talkative !!...
Mauricio and Lucas stayed at The Château for 1 month, at a moment there's so much to do everywhere, especially outside !!
So, they worked hard from 8 am to 1 pm 5 days a week ! They learned very quickly as David explained them what to do exactly ! They were very… read more
Mauricio and Lucas stayed at The Château for 1 month, at a moment there's so much to do everywhere, especially outside !!
So, they worked hard from 8 am to 1 pm 5 days a week ! They learned very quickly as David explained them what to do exactly ! They were very… read more
(Excellent)
18 avr. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Mauricio & Lucas) pour l'hôte
The month we spent here was great! The chateau is beautiful, so does it's grounds, the experience of living in such a massive antique place is quite a curious one! Mireille is really nice, even though at first we had some small miss comunications, we got around it and by the end of the month things were running smoothly. She provided great… read more
12 nov. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ethan)
I was very very pleased to have Ethan at The Bierson. Ethan, an easy going guy, was always in a very good mood, smiling, helpful and working
hard every day, especially with David the gardener ; David was very happy to work with Ethan ; Ethan didn't just
work but thought of things to improve in the property ; so he gave good ideas to David ! We… read more
hard every day, especially with David the gardener ; David was very happy to work with Ethan ; Ethan didn't just
work but thought of things to improve in the property ; so he gave good ideas to David ! We… read more
(Excellent)
12 nov. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Ethan) pour l'hôte
Thank you Mireille, David, Allison, and Kaci for a wonderful stay here!
The Chateau and surrounding grounds are beautiful and it was a pleasure to work in Poitiers. The work and schedule were very fair: workawayers are expected to work each weekday from 8:00 to 1:00 with a break. David and Allison do a great job of of making sure the work is… read more
The Chateau and surrounding grounds are beautiful and it was a pleasure to work in Poitiers. The work and schedule were very fair: workawayers are expected to work each weekday from 8:00 to 1:00 with a break. David and Allison do a great job of of making sure the work is… read more
17 juil. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Craig & Allyson)
Thank you very much Allyson and Krayg for your very good job ! I know that David and Allison (our gardeners) were happy to count on you !
Thank you Krayg because despite your damaged knee, you did your work very well !
watering, painting, cutting edges......
Thank you Allyson for your help in every things ! and thank you very much to both of you… read more
Thank you Krayg because despite your damaged knee, you did your work very well !
watering, painting, cutting edges......
Thank you Allyson for your help in every things ! and thank you very much to both of you… read more
(Excellent)
12 juil. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Craig & Allyson) pour l'hôte
Wow, thank you Mireille and Kaci for an amazing experience as our first Workaway! You and your lovely family made us feel so very welcome!
The Chateau and grounds are lovely and the accommodation was great. As a mature couple we very much appreciated our bedroom with ensuite bathroom.
We worked 8-1 Monday to Friday and learned lots of new… read more
The Chateau and grounds are lovely and the accommodation was great. As a mature couple we very much appreciated our bedroom with ensuite bathroom.
We worked 8-1 Monday to Friday and learned lots of new… read more
17 déc. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (PARISIEN)
it was a real pleasure to have Aurelio at the château.
Aurelio was very discreet but at the same time very efficient in his work !
He adapted very quickly and did his best in helping with works outside.
Aurelio Thank you very much and I wish you the best for your futur !!
Aurelio was very discreet but at the same time very efficient in his work !
He adapted very quickly and did his best in helping with works outside.
Aurelio Thank you very much and I wish you the best for your futur !!
(Excellent)
10 déc. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (PARISIEN) pour l'hôte
Thank you Kaci and Mireille for being perfect hosts and for welcoming me to your beautiful chateaux. I enjoyed the meals that Mirielle provided and I should have asked for so more of those lovely homemade buscuits. Also many thanks for allowing me the use of the car as it allowed me to get to know Poitier even more (good perk). I thoroughly… read more
28 août 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Daisy) pour l'hôte
Mireille and Kaci were welcoming and the house and grounds themselves were very lovely. There was always family and friends passing through so there were lots of people to practice french with. I found it hard at first to figure out how much food to take and how much privacy to give the family but by the end I felt a lot more comfortable. The work… read more
25 août 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Daisy)
Daisy was at home for 1 month. She was rather reserved at the beginning and didn't want to bother us ! And day after day and week after week, I felt she was more confortable with us and family. She worked a lot her french and I'm sure she improved it very much.
Daisy was very helpful especially in watering garden every day when our gardeners were… read more
Daisy was very helpful especially in watering garden every day when our gardeners were… read more
(Très bien)
10 août 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Matias) pour l'hôte
I cannot find the words to describe the experience with Mireille. It was an amazing way to learn French, all the family help me to improve it. They were always well-humoured, kind and open to share their time.
I felt very comfortable spending a week with them and I agree that was a really short week! I still miss the life in the chateau. Thank you… read more
I felt very comfortable spending a week with them and I agree that was a really short week! I still miss the life in the chateau. Thank you… read more
2 août 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Matias)
It was a real pleasure to have Matias with us for just 1 week ! It was too short !
Very helpful, kindly, He asked to help us a lot !
Hard worker, He did the work very well and always in good mood !
He was also a good company, open minded, wishing improving his french in exchanges with us.
Very helpful, kindly, He asked to help us a lot !
Hard worker, He did the work very well and always in good mood !
He was also a good company, open minded, wishing improving his french in exchanges with us.
(Excellent)
11 juil. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Elke) pour l'hôte
Sorry fort the late replay. I spent two very interesting weeks at the Chateau, Marseille and her husband speak englisch very well wich is great if youre not as confident in french but always try to make you understand the french words first.
We got to use the car so that we could go exploring the area and I absolutely loved la piscine!
Im very… read more
We got to use the car so that we could go exploring the area and I absolutely loved la piscine!
Im very… read more
29 juin 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Elke)
Elke was very kind, always smiling, cheerful, always willing !
it was a real pleasure to have her at home !
it was a real pleasure to have her at home !
(Excellent)
5 juil. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Joe-Yen & Stephan) pour l'hôte
Mireille and her family were friendly and helpful (thank you a lot for your help with the lettre de motivation et cv).
Also we could use their car for some day trips and their swimming pool as well which was very amazing.
We helped 5 days/week 5 hours/day with the gardener couple David and Alison.
Alison and Joey worked in the Potager put all the… read more
Also we could use their car for some day trips and their swimming pool as well which was very amazing.
We helped 5 days/week 5 hours/day with the gardener couple David and Alison.
Alison and Joey worked in the Potager put all the… read more
4 juil. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Joe-Yen & Stephan)
We were very happy to have Joe-Yen and Stephan at home for 1 month !
They were very discreet and respectful of our privacy and at the same time,
they worked hard in the garden every day, they were very helpful (asking all the time to help us)
at home before and after meals, cleaning in the kitchen !
they were always good-humored, so it was a… read more
They were very discreet and respectful of our privacy and at the same time,
they worked hard in the garden every day, they were very helpful (asking all the time to help us)
at home before and after meals, cleaning in the kitchen !
they were always good-humored, so it was a… read more
(Excellent)
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