Help around beautiful old historic property while experiencing French way of life in Bertric Buree, France

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  Description

  Hi, we are a retired English couple, living in Dordogne. My husband is a musician and I was a primary school teacher. We swapped our busy city life for a rural, more peaceful way of life here. We live in a beautiful 300 year old property, with loads of history. It is part of the Pilgrims Way, which goes all the way to Spain. It has been a safe place for refugees from both world wars, and recently a safe haven for a Ukranian family!
  We are a very adventurous couple, travelling round South America, where we did a house swap! Exploring Mexico and Cuba by bus, and SE Asia using a variety of public transport! And of course travelling around Europe.
  We love meeting new people and dipping into different cultures, especially trying different foods.
  The property is very large, with outbuildings as well as small cottages. It has a beautiful courtyard and large gardens with an orchard. It over looks rolling landscapes.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Entretien général
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  We are English, and speak some French. We can help you experience some of the French way of life. There are many beautiful places to discover in this region, with historical towns such as Angouleme, Brantome the Venice of Dordogne and Aubeterre, with its monolithic church. We have a bustling market on Fridays in Riberac. there also many vide greniers, a big one is in our local village of Verteillac
  There are outdoor activities such as canoeing, rock climbing, cycling and walking (we can provide bikes) and archery!
  In the summer months, there are many outdoor food fetes, music nights, and night markets. And fireworks!
  It will be fun!

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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 anyone who is not afraid of physical work, who is enthusiastic and enjoys working outdoors, learning new skills and enjoys the challenges of working on old properties.
  Our projects for now are repairing a barn roof. Creating a walled garden, some soft landscaping and eradicating brambles. Some DIY and painting around the property.
  It would be a good idea to bring suitable work clothes with you ,such as boots and gloves

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant
  Français: Intermédiaire

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  Hébergement

  Accommodation will be in our small cottage, with all amenities, including kitchen if required.
  We can provide space for a campervan.
  Meals will be shared, we can cater for both meat and vegetarians.
  The property is non-smoking, however you could smoke outside in the garden area

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  Autres infos...

  We need to point out that we are rural and there is no public transport here. you can travel by train to either Angouleme or Perigueux, where we can collect you. You would be welcome to join us on any trips out. We would help you to experience as much of our area as possible. You will love it here!

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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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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week