Embrace local culture and be surrounded by nature next to the Dordogne river, Castillon-la-Bataille, France

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  Description

  Hello! My name is Ingeborg, I am a retired woman from Berlin, Germany. I have lived in Castillon-la-Bataille in the Gironde region just 50 kilometers from Bordeaux since 2000. I am an active person who loves to cycle, swim and sauna. In my free time I like to see my friends in town, go to concerts, I love antiques and literature. I am open minded and relaxed, I take each day as it comes. I live with my partner Francois, an architect and pianist who lives between here and Bordeaux, and my sweet cat Tigrou.
  
  Castillon-la-Bataille is a small rural town with a rich history in the heart of Bordeaux's wine region with beautiful gastronomy. The Dordogne river runs through the town, where I like to swim. The town has a weekly fresh produce market, shops, pharmacies, doctors, bars everything you could need.
  
  I live in a large house which is 500 years old and has three stories. I offer the entire third floor to Workawayers which is equipped with a kitchenette, fridge, coffee machine, toaster, lounge area, shower and toilet and sleeping area. Workawayers are of course welcome to use the main kitchen downstairs which has an oven. There is a big terrassed garden with a sauna and jacuzzi which you are welcome to use if my solar panels generate enough power. I have grape vines in the garden, a fig tree, cherry trees, which I need some help with when the season comes.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Pratique d’une langue

  Jardinage d'entretien

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Petits travaux d'entretien

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  Culture

  

  Dessin et peinture

  

  Livres

  

  Écriture

  

  Langues

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Danse
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  I am very interested in hearing about different cultures. I can offer an immersive language learning experience whether it be in German or French, I would love to learn a little more English myself. We can go to local cultural events if they are happening - concerts, cinema, I can recommend things to do in the region or town as well. I love discussing life, philosophy, history.

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  Aide

  I would like to find someone to help me with small DIY projects, the garden and fruit picking. With regards to DIY, it would be great to find someone who is happy to do some painting of furniture, railings in the garden, and doors. In the garden I need some help with tidying up, pruning plants, and organising.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Allemand: Courant
  Français: Courant
  Anglais: Intermédiaire

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  I can help Workawayers practise their French and German. I am interested in practising my English and Spanish.
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  Hébergement

  A loft on third story which comprises a bedroom/bathroom with a double bed and a single bed, and a kitchen/living room. It can accommodate a couple or a single person.
  
  I can provide ingredients for you to have breakfast in your private kitchen, and we can share cooking and washing up duties. I eat mostly vegetarian and do not eat diary products and so I can offer vegetarian or vegan meals, but if you have a very specific diet I can provide the ingredients for you to cook yourself.

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  Autres infos...

  The train station is an 8 minute walk away, which connects easily to Bordeaux, Libourne, and other villages of interest like St-Emillion and St-Foy. I am in an amazing wine region with lots to try, and plenty of walks and cycle routes around. I am a member of the local pottery club which we can go to, and of the social international community here in Castillon.

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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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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  Please do not apply if you are a smoker or use other drugs

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Mes animaux

  Tigrou

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