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Help with daily life and gardening in d'Aquitaine, France

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello, we are two gay men.
    Paul (55 years old) & Pierre-Yves (52 years old)
    We are horticulturalists.
    Gay guys are welcome.

    Paul is native origionally from Paris, Pierre-Yves, from Lyon,
    Here we speak mostly in french, we hope this is not an obstacle for you, we wil be glad to improuve your french.
    Paul speak some English,

    We live with two cats in a peaceful location in the French countryside. Our farmhouse, built over 200 years ago in local stone, close to shops and towns, is full of charm and features.
    This life is a real pleasure for us, and we love sharing it with people who appreciate peace and quiet, far from the city!

    We are very sociable.
    Life at home is very simple; we eat lunch and dinner together. We would be happy for you to share all meals during your stay.
    Our life revolves mainly around outdoor work, in all weather conditions.
    We run a nursery from home, which leaves us little free time to maintain the house and garden.
    We don't ask volunteers to participate in professional activities. We ask them for help in our personal lives. Our projects therefore include gardening and clearing land.
    We'r not looking to replace locally paid tradespeople with unpaid volunteers.
    Given the nature of these tasks, we favor men.

    We are openly gay and therefore LGBT-friendly. If you are homophobic, it goes without saying that you'd be better off finding another place to live.
    Gay men are welcome.

    At the heart of our property, you'll find a large and charming swimming pool. Away from the prying eyes of the neighbors, we enjoy naturism.
    Our house has Wi-Fi and high-speed internet.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    House sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Vegetarian or vegan
    Culture
    Pets
    Farming
    LGBTQ
    Gardening
    Beach
    Hiking
    Nature
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We will be happy to teach you French, our native language, to help you discover French culture.
    We will teach you horticultural techniques and give advice for your plants. We will share with you our passion for flowers.

  • Help

    Help

    Workawayers are only helping in our private home and private garden,and not with any business-related tasks.
    We need help with garden. We chop wood for heating in winter.
    We sometimes need help with meal preparation when we don't have time to do it.
    In summer, we try to be self-sufficient and grow our own vegetables, so the volunteer is in charge of the vegetable garden, weeding and harvesting.
    We are sometimes away, so we need help looking after the house for a few days.
    Of cours, we'r not looking to replace locally paid tradespeople with unpaid volunteers.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Initially, we have for the volunteers a bedroom and private bathroom.
    Our meals times are flexible. Paul is French and pride himself on his cooking skills. we hope that these pleasures may be share.
    Paul is a vegetarian, so there is no meat in the meals he cook

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The house is located close to the Bordeaux airport.We are between Perigueux station and Angouleme station, and transport can be arranged. The larger towns with all their attraction's are not far.In this area people largely very sociable, that said the setting in which the house is found really offers the choice of nice peace and quiet and/or the social experience from living and speaking, working/thinking in French . For your free time we lend you bikes.
    Merci and we hope to speak to welcoming you à la maison soon,
    Paul & Pierre-Yves.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Blush

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The image depicts a charming window with wooden shutters, adorned with a vibrant purple flower pot overflowing with blooms, set against a rustic white stone wall.
The image depicts a man standing in the doorway of a charming house, surrounded by potted plants and flowers, with green shutters and a warm, inviting atmosphere.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with a wooden table, potted plants, and a stone building in the background, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts an older man standing on a rocky coastline, wearing a vibrant rainbow knit hat with a white pom-pom, and a black puffer jacket.
The image shows a man with short grey hair, wearing glasses and a black coat, standing on a beach with cliffs and water in the background.
The image depicts a cozy room with two beds, a desk, and a window, featuring white walls, a blue floor, and a warm atmosphere, likely a bedroom or guest room.
The image shows two men posing for a selfie in front of a field of sunflowers on a sunny day with a blue sky and white clouds.
The image shows a collection of potted plants, likely for sale, arranged in rows on a table or shelf, with a neutral background, suggesting a retail setting.
A man is tending to a garden with green plants and a fence in the background, surrounded by trees and bushes, with a clear sky above. The scene is serene and peaceful.
The image shows a large room filled with rows of green plants and flowers, likely a greenhouse or nursery, with a variety of plants and flowers on display.
The image depicts a garden or yard with a variety of plants and trees, featuring a large tree in the center and smaller trees and bushes scattered throughout the area.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a field of crops, a body of water, and a clear sky, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
The image shows a white truck parked in a grassy field, with its back open and a metal rack filled with plants and flowers inside.
The image shows a group of people gathered around a table, engaged in a meeting or discussion, with some individuals speaking and others listening attentively. The atmosphere appears to be collaborative and focused.

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