Help with house projects - experience the mountain life, nature and learn new skills in the French Pyrénées, France

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  Description

  Hello everyone, we are a family of four travellers who has lived in different countries. We speak several languages and like the community life (with some privacy too :)).
  We love to share moments with our friends and are easy people, always interested in the diverse and varied experiences of the people we meet. We now live in a small town in the Pyrenees, a few kilometers away from a beautiful ski resort, a few minutes from thermal baths (spa town), and a few meters from plenty of extra hikes.
  We would like to find one or two persons who are curious, joyful, easygoing and balanced to help us with our house.
  Also, that would be better if these persons are motivated by mountain life, nature, sport as it is a paradise for that here!
  
  Please, read the section "Help" for more details about our needs.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Pratique d’une langue

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Ferme

  

  Culture

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Musique

  

  Livres

  

  Art et design

  

  Langues

  

  Jardinage

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Dessin et peinture

  

  Menuiserie

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Nature

  

  Sports d’hiver

  

  Montagne

  

  Sports nautiques

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Randonnée

  

  Cyclisme

  

  Sports d'aventure
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  I am a teacher of French as a foreign language (FLE), so I will be able to teach French easily. As said previously we enjoy nature and sports so we would be glad to show the places we like throughout activities.
  If you like nature, sport, the sweetness of life, this region is made for you! The first big city (Tarbes) is 20 minutes away by bus and many activities are possible: kayaking, trail running, canyoning, skiing, hiking ...The Spanish border is 1h30 away from here and you can access the Atlantic coast in the same amount of time (Biarritz, St Jean de Luz...)

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  We are looking for one or two motivated individuals to join our family in the beautiful spa town of Bagnères-de-Bigorre, nestled in the French Pyrénées.
  
  In exchange for your help with house and garden projects (manual labor like light painting, sanding, light repairs, gardening, etc.), we offer free room and board (gîte et couvert) and the incredible chance to immerse yourself in French culture and language.
  
  What We Offer:
  
  - Free Accommodation & Meals: A place to stay and all your meals included.
  
  - French Lessons: We are happy to teach you French and practice with you daily.
  
  - A Great Location: Live in Bagnères-de-Bigorre, a vibrant town near fantastic hiking, skiing, and cycling routes.
  
  - A Warm Welcome: Experience simple, genuine French family life.
  
  
  Who We Are Looking For:
  
  - Reliability & Trustworthiness: Someone who is honest, dependable, and can easily share our daily life.
  
  - Manual Skills: You must genuinely enjoy manual work and be prepared to get hands-on with various tasks.
  
  - Autonomy: Someone who is self-starting, takes initiative, and can manage tasks independently.
  
  - We have children (8 & 12), so you must be comfortable and happy to be around them.
  
  - Commitment: We are looking for a minimum stay of three months to complete the necessary projects.
  
  If you are a resourceful, trustworthy person who loves the outdoors and is eager for an immersive French experience, we would love to hear from you!
  
  Contact us to tell us about your experience and why you’d be a great fit!

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Courant
  Français: Courant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
  Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
  
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  Hébergement

  We live in a large house divided into 3 apartments in the city center. The house has a large garden with chickens and a vegetable patch.
  
  The woofer(s) will be staying in an appartment while working on another one, once the new one is ready he/she/they will move to this one.

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  Autres infos...

  If you would like to come over here I would be glad to show you the places to see, and of course I will help you to integrate yourself to our city. It is a small city (8000 inhabitants) but with everything needed: cinéma, swimming pool, shops, spa, ski station, mountains, library...

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Mes animaux

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