Check out this awesome HelpStay opportunity in southwestern France. Help restore a house and design a garden, while enjoying a peaceful French village.
Overview
Nestled in an ancient medieval village in the Landes, the location is great for a low-key, peaceful HelpStay experience. The area is approximately an hour and a half from the Landes coast and the Pyrenees Mountains. To reach bigger cities, it is two hours to places like Bordeaux, Toulouse, and Bayonne. Despite the host’s French-only communication, effective understanding is ensured.
- Location – Labastide-d’Armagnac
- Host – Christine
- Duration: Minimum 6 days
- Minimum Age – 18+
- Available Spots – 2 helpers
- Weekly Hours – 18 hours
- Work Days – Monday to Friday
- Days Off – Saturday, Sunday
- Accommodation – Family Home
- Room Type – Private Single
- Meals – Full Board
- Nearest Airport – Bordeaux, then train to Mont de Marsan
Tasks
Tasks include house renovation such as plastering, painting, and garden landscaping. It is a recently acquired old house in need of renovation and requires assistance with various odd jobs.
Accommodation
Provided is a room with a 140cm bed, along with a private shower room and toilet. Accommodation is basic due to ongoing renovations but is clean and fairly comfortable. Other living spaces are shared. Additionally, a very friendly dog and two cats are part of the household. Meals mainly consist of fresh, organic ingredients, excluding meat.
