Stay at a Historic Castel in the Loire Valley.

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Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 15 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 15 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.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

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.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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: 4 weeks

Stay up to: 5 weeks

The Experience

We are Nicolas and Christine, we like to welcome Student profile to help us in your small Guest House. We are going to work together in bedroom, bathroom , in the kitchen or in the garden. And if you can stay 4 weeks it's wonderfull! My Home is very close MEUNG-SUR-LOIRE train station (1h30 from Paris).

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Requirements

Beginner French or Intermediate English
Between 20 and 33 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Be from outside France
Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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18 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

15 Get in touch with nature
15 Immersing in the local culture
11 Meeting locals
8 Meeting international travelers
5 Practicing English
4 Developing environmental awareness

Alessandra

Italy

My stay at Chateau La Touanne was absolutely incredible. The property is beautiful and if you're looking to immerse yourself in nature this is the place for you! Christine and Nicholas were great hosts, they were clear about the tasks and great at explaining how to properly do the job. The work hours were always respected. There is the possibility on your free day to explore the surrounding towns to learn even more about France and its culture. The chateau is very pretty and you will stay on the volunteers side of the castle where you will have everything you need to live comfortably.

about 2 months ago

Kesia

Brazil

The place is beautiful, full of charm and surrounded by nature, with a peaceful and inspiring atmosphere. The tasks were fair and well-organized. The food was delicious, made with care and always shared at the table, turning each meal into a warm and great moment. But what made this experience truly unforgettable were the hosts, Christine and Nicolas. They are incredibly kind, welcoming, and generous people. This was so much more than a work exchange, it was a meaningful and memorable experience! I highly recommend it!

3 months ago

Aila Paula

Brazil

I felt so lucky to live this experience! The castle is beautiful and charming. The area around is green and cool to explore. Christine and Nicolas were great hosts, super caring and checking on us to see if we are okay with the tasks and with everything else. I learned so many new things, and I really enjoyed the work, even when we passed a bit of the time which was fine when the work were light or fun. Christine is a great cook and she made so many delicious meals to us, I felt like part of French family routine in there. On our days off they always drive us to the city to explore around.

4 months ago

Emily

Australia

La Touanne was my first volunteering experience and it is something I will always be grateful for. The hospitality of Christine and Nicolas is amazing, they are incredibly warm and sharing lovely French meals with them and the other volunteers was lovely. The castle is beautiful and surrounded by nature. The work is well varied, it ranged from gardening, painting, cleaning the guest rooms, or help with preparing the cooking. Christine is always around to help or specify what to do and the hours were split between the morning and the evening so it goes by quickly. Thank you !

4 months ago

Gabriel Henrique

Brazil

My experience in La Touanne was fantastic, Nicolas and Christine are very kind, very good family, they made me feel at home. It's a wonderful place, the nature, the château, everything is beautiful. It's far from the city, so on days off they drop me at the train station and I can visit the cities around. The work is very well explained and the hours are respected. I learn a lot about the french culture and language. I will be eternally grateful for them.

4 months ago

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