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We live on a farm where we have mostly Welsh ponies ( between 1m24 and 1m50 so it’s good not to be to tall if you want to ride). We also have retired horses to take care. My mother lives close to the stables and does some bed and breakfast. I live there with my three kids and my friend Katelyn, an Irish musician and English teacher and we really like to meet new people and exchange experiences . We have 2 dogs, 3 cats and 6 parrots, and also this year we have 4 miniature ponies and a foal was born in April. We love nature and animals, and I think we live in a very magical place for that . There is a big forest all around the farm with a lake where we can swim in summer, we built a little cabin in the forest to go sleeping there sometimes with the kids. I am a painter who specialises in humoristic paintings of animals. We really like music ( we listen to vinyls all the time) and we play the guitar, the piano and sing a lot.
We live 2 hours south Paris between Orleans, Blois and Bourges which is very close to "Chateaux de la Loire".
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Projets artistiques
Pratique d’une langue
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
S’occuper des animaux
Aide dans une ferme
Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
You will live with us as a member of our family (but you will have your our own house for privacy). You will learn the French language and about our culture. We can Play music together if you play an instrument ( we have a piano, three guitars , a ukulele and a saxophone).Also, we will help you learn more about the horses.
Projets impliquant des enfants
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Aide
we need somebody who is familiar with ponies, loves them and can help us with them. And if you are a good rider you can ride them around in the forest. Also, you will play and spend time with my kids and do stuff around the farm/ garden and inside the house.
You will take care sometimes of the parrots so it’s better not to be afraid of birds.
We also need some help to cut the wood and bring it home for the winter time.
The most important thing for us is having someone very motivated and willing to participate in all aspects of life here.
Langues
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Français: CourantCet 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.
Hébergement
You will live in a little house on the farm with your own bathroom and bedroom,
Autres infos...
Our farm is in Salbris 41300. There is lots of things to do there. We will give you a bike to use during your stay here and you can cycle into the town or through the forest in your spare time. You can also take the train to neighbouring towns such as Bourges or Orleans.
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 : 761978365814
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17 janv. 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Anastasia) pour l'hôte
I'm a little late with my review, but: I spent 3 weeks last summer at this beautiful place in the French countryside and collected many experiences. Under different circumstances, I definitely would have stayed longer and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to experience the lifestyle there.
At the beginning, I was kind of overwhelmed with… read more
At the beginning, I was kind of overwhelmed with… read more
15 nov. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Rahel Zoe) pour l'hôte
Wow, wow thanks for these wonderful 10 weeks :) My first workaway experience couldn't have been better. The air was always filled with love and good vibes, and the smell of delicious food;) I really enjoyed the daily rhythm with the horses and the very varied activities inbetween. There was always something new and exciting. I really achieved many… read more
8 juin 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Sophie) pour l'hôte
I had am amazing time with Marguerite, Katelyn the Kids and the many animals here. I came to Salbris to improve my french but I also learned a lot more. I don't have a lot of experience with working with horses but Marguerite took me in and showed me alot about training, feeding and handling. I got to help out with the parrots, the cats and the… read more
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17 janv. 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Anastasia) pour l'hôte
I'm a little late with my review, but: I spent 3 weeks last summer at this beautiful place in the French countryside and collected many experiences. Under different circumstances, I definitely would have stayed longer and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to experience the lifestyle there.
At the beginning, I was kind of overwhelmed with… read more
At the beginning, I was kind of overwhelmed with… read more
15 nov. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Rahel Zoe) pour l'hôte
Wow, wow thanks for these wonderful 10 weeks :) My first workaway experience couldn't have been better. The air was always filled with love and good vibes, and the smell of delicious food;) I really enjoyed the daily rhythm with the horses and the very varied activities inbetween. There was always something new and exciting. I really achieved many… read more
8 juin 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Sophie) pour l'hôte
I had am amazing time with Marguerite, Katelyn the Kids and the many animals here. I came to Salbris to improve my french but I also learned a lot more. I don't have a lot of experience with working with horses but Marguerite took me in and showed me alot about training, feeding and handling. I got to help out with the parrots, the cats and the… read more
3 avr. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Michelle) pour l'hôte
It’s time for me to write this review and give you a glimpse of my experience in Le Petit Vignault but, to be honest, I’m not sure where to start first. It is hard to sum up in a few lines this month that I spent in this amazing place. I came here with only one aim, which was to live a nice experience and to spend some time in nature. After a… read more
25 oct. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Izzy) pour l'hôte
I spent two amazing months with Marguerite, Katelyn and the kids. Their home and stables are beautiful, and the family is incredibly welcoming, so it's very easy to feel at home fast. If you like animals, kids and the countryside, this is the perfect place for you - the three kids are very friendly and the house is full of animals (two dogs, two… read more
30 mars 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Cecilie ) pour l'hôte
I spend just under a month with Marguerite and Katelyn. These women are amazing! They instantly made me a part of the family and it felt very natural.
Their house is filled with laughter, creativity and lots of music.
They are raising three lovely children, that are just as fun and easygoing as Katelyn and Marguerite.
My day consisted of having… read more
Their house is filled with laughter, creativity and lots of music.
They are raising three lovely children, that are just as fun and easygoing as Katelyn and Marguerite.
My day consisted of having… read more
23 sept. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Membre Workaway)
Djami and Noha stayed for a month with us. They where the most nice people you can have in your house: always helpful and happy of that, very communicative and so nice with my kids.
When they arrive we show them how everything works here : stable, horses, parrots and stuff around the farm and then they where alone for one week and they did a… read more
When they arrive we show them how everything works here : stable, horses, parrots and stuff around the farm and then they where alone for one week and they did a… read more
(Excellent)
13 sept. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Membre Workaway) pour l'hôte
First of all: we couldn't have asked for a better workaway-experience and can't wait to see all of these people again. The property is a paradise for people and animals. We felt home right from the beginning. Marguerite, Katelyn, Marielle and the kids were really heartwarming and made us feel like part of the family. The communication was great… read more
23 août 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Alina) pour l'hôte
I spent 2 months at Marguerite´s home. Marguerite and Katelyn are very open and always make you feel welcome. The whole nature around the house is absolutely beautiful, they even have their own lake! My stay was very diverse in the beginning we were working at transforming the attic, which was super cool because they were doing it all by… read more
5 août 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Johnny & Ellie )
Johnny and Ellie spent a month with us. Johnny helped us with painting and DIY in our Attic conversion project as well as helping to repair fences on the farm. Johnny was always happy to help and interested in everything we were doing. He also had a good word with everyone.
Ellie was great help with the horses, riding and taking care of them. She… read more
Ellie was great help with the horses, riding and taking care of them. She… read more
(Excellent)
13 juil. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Johnny & Ellie ) pour l'hôte
Absolute paradise!
I would recommend to everyone. Marguerite and kaytlyn were so friendly and welcomed us Into their family home and made it super easy to settle in. Their house and stables were incredible we were so lucky to have worked and experienced their everyday life. We did the morning and evening routine with the horses feeding then… read more
I would recommend to everyone. Marguerite and kaytlyn were so friendly and welcomed us Into their family home and made it super easy to settle in. Their house and stables were incredible we were so lucky to have worked and experienced their everyday life. We did the morning and evening routine with the horses feeding then… read more
28 juil. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Johanne) pour l'hôte
Marguerite and Katelyn are the kindest and nicest women you can find, I felt home immediately. Their place is amazing, it's like heaven on Earth both for humans and animals. The horses and ponies are just perfect, I'm so happy I've been able to ride again after so many years, especially in the forest and around the lake. I loved taking care of… read more
11 juin 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Marie) pour l'hôte
I came to this adorable family in Salbris in July 2020 for the first time, I did not expect anything but the experience has been super great. It had been a long time since I had been in touch with horses even if it's one of my biggest passions, and I was served.
I loved too much to be so free, Marguerite trusted me very quickly to take care of his… read more
I loved too much to be so free, Marguerite trusted me very quickly to take care of his… read more
7 mars 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Diogo) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Marguerite, Katelyn and the kids for a little over a month. It was a lot of fun and there is always something happening, no dull moments. The woods arround the house are absolutely gorgeous and a lot of fun to go biking, or horse riding in. I didn't do any horse riding, since i don't have a lot of experience and those big bastards… read more
7 mars 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Marie) pour l'hôte
I came to stay here for two months to improve my french, meet new people and spend time with the horses - all of which I had the opportunity to do when staying at Marguerite's. Everyone was so nice and I felt at home from the very first day. There was music playing all the time - either coming from a vinyl player or from live music (especially in… read more
17 juil. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Amicie & Raphaël)
Amicie and Raphael stayed for a month on my farm in France.
There are a very nice couple, we became friends very quickly.
During their stay they did lots of different things : taking care of horses, feeding them, putting them into thé field, helped to tame the New baby foal, drove à tractor and also we built a little house in the forest and they… read more
There are a very nice couple, we became friends very quickly.
During their stay they did lots of different things : taking care of horses, feeding them, putting them into thé field, helped to tame the New baby foal, drove à tractor and also we built a little house in the forest and they… read more
(Excellent)
29 juin 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Amicie & Raphaël) pour l'hôte
Nous avons eu la chance de rester un mois chez Marguerite et Benoît ! Ce fut un super séjour et nous retournerons les voir sans hésiter !
Sur place nous nous occupions des poneys (les nourrir, les soigner, les monter, nettoyer les boxes...) Et nous construisions une cabane dans les bois l'après-midi.
Il y a trois enfants adorables de 6,4 et 1 ans… read more
Sur place nous nous occupions des poneys (les nourrir, les soigner, les monter, nettoyer les boxes...) Et nous construisions une cabane dans les bois l'après-midi.
Il y a trois enfants adorables de 6,4 et 1 ans… read more
8 juin 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Mirja) pour l'hôte
My boyfriend Max and I spent one month with Marguerite and her family. We were incredibly lucky that they helped us out so last minute during the COVID-pandemic. (We worked previously in a skiresort which got shut down and had no other place to go.)
The communication before arriving was simple and easy via WhatsApp and we facetimed once to answer… read more
The communication before arriving was simple and easy via WhatsApp and we facetimed once to answer… read more
25 avr. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Flora) pour l'hôte
Hey fellow workawayers, if you ever have the chance to spend some time with Marguerite and her family, take it! I was lucky to live with them for almost three months and I don’t regret it at all. They really made a lot of effort to make me feel welcome from the beginning on and throughout my stay. Work was physically not too hard and varied,… read more
23 janv. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Muriel) pour l'hôte
I spent 3 months with Marguerite and her family. From the first day on, I felt very comfortable at their house not only because the environment is very magical but also her family is very welcoming.
At the beginning Marguerite was really patient with me. She explained everything very well and I could always ask her in case I haven't understood it.… read more
At the beginning Marguerite was really patient with me. She explained everything very well and I could always ask her in case I haven't understood it.… read more
24 sept. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Larissa)
Larissa spent 5 weeks with us.
She is a very good rider so I gave her to ride my horse.
She helped a lot with kids and ponies .
We had a very good time playing music in the evening.
You will be always welcome to my house Larissa.
See you next year !
She is a very good rider so I gave her to ride my horse.
She helped a lot with kids and ponies .
We had a very good time playing music in the evening.
You will be always welcome to my house Larissa.
See you next year !
(Excellent)
24 sept. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Larissa) pour l'hôte
If you like animals, nature, kids and music, this will be the perfect place for you! I stayed five weeks in august and september with Marguerite and her family and it was fantastic!
In the morning I had to feed the horses. During the time I stayed at Marguerite´s place the horses were on the fields, so there was no mucking out. After feeding the… read more
In the morning I had to feed the horses. During the time I stayed at Marguerite´s place the horses were on the fields, so there was no mucking out. After feeding the… read more
4 mai 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Yuhsuan) pour l'hôte
There are too many wonderful memories during the month that I stayed. I can only say that It was one of my best memory in my whole life. I got many friends there, both people and animals. For the language learner, they are so patient to listen. Too many things to thank.... The greatest thing is to have the chance to meet this family. I cried… read more
1 mars 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Neele)
I had a very good time with Neele “Nils”. She is very helpfull and love animals. Thank you for all your good cakes and your happiness! You sing very well and it was very nice to play the guitare with you.
We ( kiss, Katelyn, constance and me)miss you a lot, I hope to see you for our birthday next month.
We ( kiss, Katelyn, constance and me)miss you a lot, I hope to see you for our birthday next month.
(Excellent)
27 févr. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Neele) pour l'hôte
Dear Marguerite,
here you have your next love letter. I have not a lot to add. I am just thankful to had the chance to meet you and your family. Thank you for every late night talk, every guitar session, every cheese experience, every Beatles song. Thank you for sunny picnics, nights with friends and wine, green pasta and everything that I could… read more
here you have your next love letter. I have not a lot to add. I am just thankful to had the chance to meet you and your family. Thank you for every late night talk, every guitar session, every cheese experience, every Beatles song. Thank you for sunny picnics, nights with friends and wine, green pasta and everything that I could… read more
15 oct. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Lilia) pour l'hôte
My first Workaway experience couldn’t have been better !
I spent one month with Marguerite and her family and they made me feel at home from the first day on.
Marguerites home is like a little paradise with wide meadows, a forest where you can ride, a beautiful lake and lots of horses and dogs.
I stayed in a seperate small house next to the… read more
I spent one month with Marguerite and her family and they made me feel at home from the first day on.
Marguerites home is like a little paradise with wide meadows, a forest where you can ride, a beautiful lake and lots of horses and dogs.
I stayed in a seperate small house next to the… read more
14 oct. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lilia)
Lili spent a month with us. Very quickly she became a part of our family , because she is very curious and wants to spend time with us and also very helpful, my kids adopted her instantly .
Every morning she went to the stables to help with horses, cleaning and riding. At lunch time she was cooking for me and my two kids most of the time which was… read more
Every morning she went to the stables to help with horses, cleaning and riding. At lunch time she was cooking for me and my two kids most of the time which was… read more
(Excellent)
10 sept. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Laurence) pour l'hôte
I spent close to a month with Marguerite and her family and it was an amazing experience. I don't think I could have been luckier than that as a first experience with Workaway. They are welcoming, caring, funny and it was so great to be able to spend time with them! We played with the kids, cooked meals, listened to music, played guitar, picked up… read more
5 sept. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Laurence)
Laurence spent a month with us last August.
She is a very good person, always taking of people or animals around, with smile and energy.
With horses she was very helpful and never impressed if they were naughty.
She really likes the nature and all stories about different places so it’s very nice to be with her because of her curiosity and… read more
She is a very good person, always taking of people or animals around, with smile and energy.
With horses she was very helpful and never impressed if they were naughty.
She really likes the nature and all stories about different places so it’s very nice to be with her because of her curiosity and… read more
(Excellent)
5 mai 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Heike)
Hanna stayed with us for 5 weeks and it was her first experience as workaway.
We had a really great time together.
What I can say first is that she really likes animals.
She is a very quiet girl but she say everything she wants to say and also she is very polite and respectable.
During the day she was doing stuff around horses like cleaning the… read more
We had a really great time together.
What I can say first is that she really likes animals.
She is a very quiet girl but she say everything she wants to say and also she is very polite and respectable.
During the day she was doing stuff around horses like cleaning the… read more
(Excellent)
3 mai 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Heike) pour l'hôte
Like the other two Workawayers before, I spent approximately 5 weeks at Marguerites Place, and If I could, I would have stayed there for a longer time, because it was so terrific.
Marguerite lives with her two endearing children right next to the little house in which you will live, and we had many wonderful and fun evenings together, watching… read more
Marguerite lives with her two endearing children right next to the little house in which you will live, and we had many wonderful and fun evenings together, watching… read more
13 févr. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Chloé)
Chloé just leave after a month with us. We already miss her... she is very confortable with everybody and always happy,curious and helpful.
January is an hard month in our country with lots of rain, cold and freezing but Chloé was here every morning to help with horses.
She is a quit good rider and can follow us every were in the foest galoping… read more
January is an hard month in our country with lots of rain, cold and freezing but Chloé was here every morning to help with horses.
She is a quit good rider and can follow us every were in the foest galoping… read more
(Excellent)
13 févr. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Chloé) pour l'hôte
I spent 5 wonderful weeks at the Breguet home gaining much experience with the horses and meeting amazing people. I mostly helped at the stables, feeding, cleaning, riding in the morning and sometimes in the afternoon as well, and cleaning tack. The horses each have their character but are generally curious, sweet and approachable. I worked… read more
19 nov. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (celinaue99)
Celina is a very good person, interested in lots of things and very helpfull. Every morning she was helping with horses: clean the stables, ride or help in some stuff around horses. In the afternoons she sometimes was helping with my two kids (1 and 3 years old) they realy loved her, she was also feeding the horses in the evening and take them… read more
(Excellent)
18 nov. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (celinaue99) pour l'hôte
I stayed for 5 weeks with Marguerite and her family. It was an amazing time and I gained so many experiences there!
I worked almost the entire time with the horses: I feed the horses, mucked out, cleaned the snaffles, brought the horses on the fields and in the evening back in the boxes and I rode the horses. I rode 5 days a week and I went for… read more
I worked almost the entire time with the horses: I feed the horses, mucked out, cleaned the snaffles, brought the horses on the fields and in the evening back in the boxes and I rode the horses. I rode 5 days a week and I went for… read more
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