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Join us in an old family estate and discover the beautiful area of Saintes and La Rochelle, France

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  • Description

    Description

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    Currently open for about 10 days-2 weeks in September.
    For this period, help will be house cleaning mostly and some gardening. If you like the idea of participating in the life of an old house with those tasks : you’re most welcome.
    You will be able to spend your weekend at the amazing city of La Rochelle 1H away by train, there is a great youth hostel and lots of RBnB s.
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    Welcome at a 17th century house in the southwest of France ! Volunteer help welcomed may through september. 470 kms from Paris - 5 H (Train TGV, car pooling with blablacar). 120 kms from Bordeaux, 80 kms from La Rochelle, 20 kms from Cognac, 8 kms from Saintes, 40 kms to the long beaches of the Atlantic coast. Picturesque site. Bordered by the Charente river with our own access to the river ! House sometimes full of family members, relatives and friends (depending on their schedule and holidays), we never know who is coming and when, it may be me only there !
    The plan is to help around for general maintenance, 5 hours per day, fixed schedule, 2 days off per week. Don't worry : we have hammock, easy chairs also in the garden, bikes and even canoës :-) for you to explore the rich area.

    So if you like old stones « vieilles pierres », history, scenic site, and think you can help with any of the below tasks and would like a great working holiday in a beautiful historical place, please contact us !
    I am Nathalie – I'd love to get some help ;-) !!

    I will be happy to show you a rich part of France or to give you advice on what to do and see around here (food markets, scenery, architecture), to teach you new skills, french or english and yoga ;-)

  • Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Jardinage d'entretien
    Projets DIY créatifs
    Aide à la maison
    Petits travaux d'entretien
  • Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    So much to do around : swimming in the Charente river right there ! We have our onwn access to the river, go to the beach (40 kms away), beautiful islands, walking, fishing, great towns La Rochelle, Cognac, Saintes. Bicycles and kayaks available. We will pick you up at the nearby train station (Saintes 8 kms). We are about 1km from a small village with all commodities.

    During your spare time, you may visit the surroundings which offer large opportunities, gallo- romain vestiges, medieval churches, lots to discover about architecture, and/or spend some time with us, go to the markets, simply relax in the garden (hammock, lawnchairs, birds).

    I also love to be on my own, and work on my various projects - I work with village women in India on a textile activity - check Les Indigotines website, I take care of an association to preserve the local site, its landscape and hamlet from irresponsible mass tourism, so you will understand I won't be entertaining you all the time, but I do pay attention to my guests !

    We speak french and english, we can practice either one for your benefit. I will be happy to have yoga - relaxation sessions with you.

  • Aide

    Aide

    Summer 2026 : No fixed plans yet about tasks but there will various indoor or outdoor projects , for instance
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    ***Repainting walls, shutters *** General help in the garden and in the house on various tasks here and there / small projects (maintaining windows, doors and wooden furniture, clearing flower beds or removing ivy on trees, some house cleaning if you like cleaning, etc).
    *** If you know masonery, it would be great, some places here and there could need some repointing
    *** If you like internet and websites, you can help me in that field too.

    Multiple and non repetive tasks.
    Ready ?!

  • Langues

    Langues parlées
    Anglais: Courant
    Français: Courant

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  • Hébergement

    Hébergement

    You will have your own bedroom (1
    double bed or 2 single beds), weekly maintenance by you, shared bathroom if family members are around or for you only, enjoy nice decoration for an old and preserved house (we like style, deco and comfortable home), 3 meals a day (but if you need strict schedule, don’t count on me especially in summertime -;)), washing machine, wifi – bring your own laptop, in return for 5 hours 5 days a week. Participation to meals preparation, barbecue, and clearing up will be appreciated. On weekends you’re free and manage on your own, breakfast and apéro will be provided only. Otherwise, we usually simplify lunch because it is summer time and get together for « apéro » (happy hour) and dinner. Vegetarians appreciated, but not an issue otherwise.

  • Autres infos...

    Autres infos...

    Please no special requirement for food, or allergies. Vegetarian OK. No smoking in the house. No camper vans and tents, no pets, merci.

  • Informations complémentaires

    Informations complémentaires

    • Accès Internet

    • Accès Internet limité

      Accès Internet limité

    • Nous avons des animaux

    • Nous sommes fumeurs

    • Familles bienvenues

  • Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

    Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

    Workspace and WIFI available during your spare time for your own projects. But, being disconnected from time to time is precious ... ;-))))

  • Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

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