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Hello!
We’re Michaela and Dimitri, a friendly Franco-British couple with three young children, now four years into the adventure of restoring a 500-year-old priory in Osserain—a peaceful, picturesque village in the Béarn region, right on the edge of Basque Country.
What We're Looking For:
Right now, we are actively looking for:
- Motivated, hands-on helpers who enjoy learning new things as well as sharing their own sharing their own skills, stories, and experiences
- Experience in DIY is a plus—but most of all, we value a good attitude and a strong ethic!
You’ll help about 4–5 hours a day, 5 days a week, with plenty of time off to explore and relax. In exchange, we offer:
✅ Free accommodation in a cozy 2-bedroom mobile home
✅ A weekly food stipend
✅ A 50% discount at our café/bar in Sauveterre-de-Béarn
🌍 Language Exchange & Social Life
We speak English, French, and a little Spanish, and are happy to help you practice! There’s also a weekly language exchange in the village, which is a great place to meet new people. We’re also happy to give tips on what to see and do in the area—such hidden swim spots and scenic hikes.
🌿 About the Place & Region:
Our project is set in a peaceful rural area with incredible nature all around:
- Rivers for swimming and paddle boarding.
- Hikes and walks starting right from the house
- Just 1 hour from both the Atlantic coast and the Pyrenees mountains
- Nearby villages, like Sauveterre-de-Béarn, where we also run a beach bar.
👶 Au Pair Opportunity
We are seeking an au pair for our three children (ages 4, 8, and 12). We are looking through an agency, but we're happy to consider a workawayer.
If you:
- Speak fluent English
- Have a driving licence for a manual car
- Love spending time with kids
… we’d love to hear from you. This is a separate role with a contract, free room and board, and a monthly stipend of €320. The au pair would live on site at the beach bar.
💬 Ready to Join Us?
If you’re curious, enthusiastic, and ready to get your hands dirty with us, we’d love to hear from you!
See you soon in the Béarn!
Michaela, Dimitri & the kids
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Interests
Art & design
Books
Languages
Adventure sports
History
DIY & crafts
Photography
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Nature
Camping
Winter sports
Mountain
Beach
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Staying with us offers a chance to immerse yourselves in the local culture. Whether it's through participating in daily activities, exploring the local history or taking part in local events. The region is vibrant in the summer with frequent festivals: la fête de la Blonde, Les Médiévales, la Fête des Sottises, La fête du Sel, …
We speak a mix of French and English. So for those eager to develop their language skills we provide a supportive environment to practice, and we are always willing to learn from you too!
Au Pair Help
Further details can be found here
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
- We are also seeking an aupair for our three children (ages 4, 8, and 12).
- In exchange for your help , we offer free accommodation and board, and, for the aupair, a monthly stipend of €320.
- Expect to help out approximately 4 to 5 hours a day, 5 days a week.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Accommodation
Two bedroom mobile home.
Monthly stipend for food.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
