Explore this intriguing part of the countryside and help with gardening and making jam in Lassay Les Chateaux, France

Detalhes

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  Descrição

  We are an English couple of retirees who are living in the Lower Normandy region of France and want to become self sufficient, with a more manageable life style now we approach the restful part of our lives. We have a large family and we live in a small community near the town of Lassay Les Chateaux in the department of Mayenne. A beautiful and stunning town with ancient character and charm, where it's history is part of everyday life. A region steeped in the Arthurian legend and middle age history. We have a thirteen year old boxer called Gizmo, he is friendly and enjoys the company of others, animal and human.

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  Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

  Prática de idiomas

  Jardinagem

  Construção/faça você mesmo

  Cuidar de animais

  Ajuda a cuidar da casa

  Manutenção geral
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  Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

  This is a wonderful opportunity to explore a popular and intriguing part of the French countryside with history from the invasions of the Vikings to the biggest amphibious landing in history and all the modern repercussions thereof. Learn about the coming together of the French state the richness of the language and traditions of the amazing French farming and husbandry skills. Look into the specialist foods and drinks produced in this area of France. Cidre, camonbert cheese, eau de vie and biscuits from the Abbey d'Lonlay and so much more. Learn the French language as the French speak it. See how they enjoy the simple pleasures with a sense of delight.

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  Projetos que envolvem crianças

  Este projeto pode envolver crianças. Para mais informações, veja aqui nossas diretrizes e dicas.

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  Ajuda

  Help with preparation of soil and garden structures, tree pruning for fruit trees and shrubs. Harvesting of fruit and the preparations of jams and jellies. Laying concrete paths and other ground related projects. Painting and preservation of garden and housing structures. General garden and building maintenance and any other small works involved in the general improvement of the property and the lifestyle. At present we require persons to help with cement works on exterior of future accommodation, to help prepare and apply water proof coating to ensure that the building is weathertight.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas
  Inglês: Fluente
  Francês: Intermediário

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  Acomodação

  At different times of the year we have a range of living quarters, a small gîte is available at certain times, but at all times we have a two berth caravans available, clean and well furnished, with television and cooking facilities. Internet is available at certain times and meals will normally be taken with the hosts. Bathing and washing facilities are available throughout the house and the gîté. The caravan is inside the barn and is not exposed so it is warm in the winter and cool in the summer

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  Algo mais...

  This is an area of great natural beauty and has an amazing history. But for me it is the air of tranquillity, the flight of the falcons, the butterflies. The deer and badgers foxes and everything else we see throughout the natural year. Transport hear is very rural but bicycles will be made available for local shopping or we can provide transport to and from certain places when we are traveling around our normal life.

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  Mais alguns detalhes

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    Acesso à internet

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    Acesso à internet limitado

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    Temos mascotes

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    Somos fumantes

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    Pode hospedar famílias

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  Pode hospedar nômades digitais

  Good wi fi link. 24/24 normal protocols

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  Espaço para estacionar campervans

  Any size van park on grass. No toilets or showers, locally available. Toilets and showers in the family home.

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  Pode aceitar animais

  Dogs only. Must be accustomed to others dogs and humans, house trained.

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  Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

  2

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  Horas previstas

  Maximum 25 hours a week but a minimum of four days

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