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Bonjour !
I am Julien, a 45-year-old humanitarian worker who now works from home.
My background is in Agriculture/Animal Sciences, which reflects my passion for nature and animals.
After travelling quite a bit around the world and working abroad I settled in this unspoilt part of South West France.
I miss travelling to distant places but found out that I can travel through hosting workawayers, which can be the next best thing ;-)
The house is located 8 km/ 5 miles from Najac- officially one of the most beautiful villages of France, and the surroundings have mostly retained its rural French charm within the old stone houses, castles, vineyards, forests, rivers, etc... The house is in the countryside and NOT in Najac village if that was not clear enough :-)
The project is to renovate the house using sustainable techniques and material as much as possible, whereas the vegetable garden is being cultivated under an organic & permaculture approach.
This old country house sits isolated on top of a hill and offers a breath-taking view of the surrounding area . It is very peaceful and relaxing (... maybe too quiet for many people ahaha !?!?), and although a bit secluded, it's an easy and direct train ride (1.5 hours) to/from Toulouse, the 3rd largest city in France.
Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado
Prática de idiomas
Jardinagem
Construção/faça você mesmo
Cuidar de animais
Ajuda em fazenda
Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras
Ajuda a cuidar da casa
Manutenção geral
Interesses
Trabalho beneficente
Política/justiça social
Sustentabilidade
Mascotes
Fazenda
Carpintaria
Idiomas
Faça você mesmo
Animais
Mochilão
Música
Jardinagem
Culinária e comida
Naturaleza
Esportes aquáticos
Yoga/bem-estar
Camping
Montanhas
Caminhada
Ciclismo
Objetivos de sustentabilidade da ONU que este anfitrião quer atingir
Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado
The area is quite authentic and can offer a good glimpse on rural french life- especially if you are accustomed to city-life.
Southwest France is well-known for its welcoming and gentle people, as well as amazing gastronomy and enjoying life as it should be! So you should be able to have a good time and discover a part of France where nature is generous, sustainable lifestyles are spreading, and where outdoor activities are plentiful.
If you want to practice French, escape the buzzle of the city, enjoy the countryside, delicious French food, and help revive a century-old house, send me a "Bonjour" !
Ajuda
Most of the tasks will probably be done outdoors as the weather in Spring and Summer is usually good, but can also get veerry hot !
All in all, nothing too difficult; you need an ability for outdoor & manual tasks, and especially a willingness to do & learn things! I will do my best to be around and work as a team.
The house is slowly being renovated both inside and out. The range of tasks to perform on the house goes from painting, scraping walls, designing and building a summer kitchen, building stone stairs, and general house maintenance.
I also like to recycle things and give it new life... I'm a bit of a hoarder but try to keep it under control ;-)
Tasks on the garden would be some planting, mowing, clearing weeds, and maybe feeding some of my animals along the way- 5 mischievous goats !!
People with an interest in cars and mechanics could help fix my old collectible bangers (renault 4L, citroen 2CV...).
Idiomas
Idiomas
Inglês: Fluente
Espanhol: Fluente
Francês: Fluente
Catalan: InicianteEste anfitrião oferece intercâmbio de idiomas
M’agradaria aprendre català ! También necesito seguir hablando español... Interested in learning Russian, Italian and Catalan (or whatever other language you are willing to teach me !)
Acomodação
Accomodation consists of a room with a queen-sized bed. It is simple, rustic, and on the third floor to get a nice green view outside of the window.
There is one bathroom and shower in the house, and it is on the ground floor.
Food is usually home-made, mostly from organic/local ingredients and can be adjusted for any diet (pescatarian, vegetarian...) or taste preferences; of course the kitchen is open to everyone!
Meals are shared and eating schedule can be adjusted ; I provide the main basic meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Lots of good quality products here and it is always great to spend time cooking and then sitting in the grass or around the table with a glass of local wine :-)
Inside the house is a STRICTLY non-smoking environment
Algo mais...
Najac is a (relatively) touristic place and offers a variety of arts, crafts, sports, music and others opportunities during the summer.
Guests can also enjoy short walks right from the doorstep, as well as running or cycling (... but gradients are Tour de France material - litterally !).
In the heat of summer swimming is needed for survival, do not forget your swimsuit !
Every week there is a large producers' market in Villefranche de Rouergue (20 minutes away) to buy bread, wine, cheese, vegetables and other yummy food.
Mais alguns detalhes
Acesso à internet
Acesso à internet limitado
Temos mascotes
Somos fumantes
Pode hospedar famílias
Pode hospedar nômades digitais
Este anfitrião indicou que adora hospedar nômades digitais.
Espaço para estacionar campervans
Este anfitrião pode fornecer espaço para vans.
Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?
2
Meus animais / animais de estimação
Caramel, Flocon, Noisette, Pinto, Cosmo
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Francis has been a great Workawayer and a good fit for the environment around here, quiet and active at the same time.
He is very good with languages and obviously speaks perfectly french quebecois which gave opportunities to learn lots of new idioms !
We had good times both working and relaxing, interesting conversations on… read more
Je ne pourrais être plus reconnaissant envers Julien pour mes deux semaines passées dans la magnifique région de Najac, qui est un hôte tout simplement formidable et un homme généreux, drôle, bienveillant, intéressant et attentionné. Il a toujours été clair et juste dans ses demandes.
Nous avons passé la première semaine à… read more
They have helped a lot inside and outside the house (cleaning, weeding, watering, painting, sanding, cooking... they are able to do anything really!!), they are hardworking and well organized either as a team or independently.… read more
He is really a kind, easy going and sociable person and he managed to make us feel at home from the first day.
We enjoyed eating togheter his special multicultural recipes (he is such a good chef) with local… read more
He is always eager to discover things related to france and french culture, and he speaks french almost perfectly (not a small thing !), as well as a few other more "exotic" languages.
He has been… read more
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Francis has been a great Workawayer and a good fit for the environment around here, quiet and active at the same time.
He is very good with languages and obviously speaks perfectly french quebecois which gave opportunities to learn lots of new idioms !
We had good times both working and relaxing, interesting conversations on… read more
Je ne pourrais être plus reconnaissant envers Julien pour mes deux semaines passées dans la magnifique région de Najac, qui est un hôte tout simplement formidable et un homme généreux, drôle, bienveillant, intéressant et attentionné. Il a toujours été clair et juste dans ses demandes.
Nous avons passé la première semaine à… read more
They have helped a lot inside and outside the house (cleaning, weeding, watering, painting, sanding, cooking... they are able to do anything really!!), they are hardworking and well organized either as a team or independently.… read more
He is really a kind, easy going and sociable person and he managed to make us feel at home from the first day.
We enjoyed eating togheter his special multicultural recipes (he is such a good chef) with local… read more
He is always eager to discover things related to france and french culture, and he speaks french almost perfectly (not a small thing !), as well as a few other more "exotic" languages.
He has been… read more
j'ai resté chez Julien pour qu'une semaine... c'était incroyable, vraiment. les 5 étoiles ne sont pas une exagération, c'était une experience inoubliable!
Julien est vraiment sympa et sincèrement, il veut que tu es à l'aise chez lui et que tout le monde peut faire ce qu'il veut faire. pour moi c'était la première expérience avec… read more
The work mainly consisted of odd tasks here and there helping with the potager… read more
Have a safe travel to PNG, good luck for championship next season and... allez les Loups !!!!
The work is easily done and he's normally always with you. If it is your first time do not fear, he is a patient guy and you will learn a lot! He's also the best… read more
