Gay friendly Guest house in the Loire valley near castles

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 9 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 9 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 4 weeks

The Experience

Our gay friendly guest house has 5 bedrooms and a small cottage. We are located in the countryside in a very quiet environment close to vineyards and a forest. The 5-hectare garden is made up of a park with old trees, an orchard, a vegetable patch, a greenhouse and flowerbeds. Our clients are mainly straight German-speaking and French, aged between 40 and 75. We are looking for a volunteer to help us with the daily tasks, handwork, gardening.

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Requirements

Beginner French and Intermediate English
Between 24 and 45 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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10 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

9 Get in touch with nature
9 Immersing in the local culture
5 Meeting locals
4 Practicing English
4 Learning about sustainability
4 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

7 15. Life on land
6 12. Responsible consumption and production
5 5. Gender equality

Matheus

Brazil

Benoit and Martial are the best hosts! My experience couldn't be better. the guest house it's a place where you will have a lot to see in the region, with Benoit and Martial as great tour guides. The work they show how everything is done, so it's easy to get everything. You will have plenty of time to enjoy nature and the region every day. the guest house it's really full of history and each detail there represents something. The company of Benoit and Martial, will be unforgettable to me! Hope to be there again soon!

9 months ago

Julian

Colombia

Benoît and Martial were amazing hosts with me, unfortunately I couldn't stay more because I had an accident but even that they were super understanding and they helped me a lot! I'm so thankful to know then and visited their amazing place 😊

10 months ago

Anderson

Brazil

It was my 5th volunteer experience (my first Worldpacker) and I could say it was my best experience since now. I've been in the guest house for 15 amazing days. Benoit and Marcial are kind and amazing people and hosts. The job is not hard and the hosts was always working with me. Marcial is a true chef. Really! That place is wonderful and the hosts took me to see the regions and castles near Sambin. I recommend this volunteer 100%. Thank you for everything, guys! ♥️

over 1 year ago

Ama

Mexico

Martial & Benoit made me feel like "Le Roi du Château" (the King of Castle), sharing wonderful delicacies from Chef Martial and a world collection of wines from the sommelier Benoit, I felt like the kingdom of Le the guest house was mine!! The vibes all the time was impeccable, learning about the regions of France and its history was exquisite since they are experts on the subject! Total recomend for all volunteers, task not hard and complicated, full of free time to know al arounds, your own room and privacy.

over 1 year ago

Anto

Mexico

I can not believe the experience I've just had, I didn't want to leave at all. Martial and Benoit are the kindest and nicest people. I've loved every minute of my stay there. I had the opportunity to improve my French a lot, learn about French culture, and enjoy the company of great people. The amount of work is mild and you are always working side by side with Martial and Benoit so you actually don't feel like you are working, just helping out. Martial is the best chef and he cooks delicious meals. Martial and Benoit, thank you for giving me the best experience and the best time.

almost 2 years ago

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