Live Your Dream in France – Just an Hour from Paris!

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The experience

Have you ever dreamed of living in France for a few weeks or even a few months, and be just an hour away from Paris?

Imagine staying in an old French house, a charming château where every stone tells a story: www.airbnb.com/slink/rUklhZDL

A peaceful and cozy haven, yet close to all amenities: train station, shops, supermarkets, parks, and more.

You want to master French, but you know that full immersion and time are key to making it happen?


What you offer

32 hours of help per week

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.


What you get

1 day off per week

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely


Requirements

Between 18 and 65 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

A UNIQUE STAY IN AN ARTISTIC UNIVERSE

We are a passionate duo of artists, our works showcased at prestigious events such as Art Shopping at the Carrousel du Louvre and Art Capital at the Grand Palais in Paris.

Discover the behind-the-scenes of our art.

In exchange of your help, we offer you a fully furnished, fully equipped PRIVATE 40m2 APARTMENT (adjacent to the property) or a private room/suit.

You will also have an access to the villa (698m2), including it’s spacious living room with a fireplace, an office and a library with high-speed internet, a cozy terraces, a sunny veranda with the view on the river, etc

We’ll help you improve your French through immersion, and we’ll be happy to show you around the area. Within an hour’s reach, you’ll find Paris, Chartres, Versailles, and many other treasures.


Activities & Shift

When it comes to entertainment, the possibilities are vast. You can visit Chartres, a UNESCO World Heritage city, explore the grandeur of Versailles, or take a trip to the historic monuments of Rouen and Anet.

Dreux and its surrounding towns are rich in history, offering a wealth of 13th and 14th-century castles and churches to discover. For nature lovers, a scenic walk around the beautiful Ecluzelles.

If this opportunity resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you!


Rules

UPDATE:

⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️NB!!! At this stage, we are exclusively looking for someone ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️💯% AUTONOMOUS WITH SOLID BUILDING AND RENOVATION SKILLS ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ (carpentry, plumbing, electrical work) or extensive hands-on experience in building or renovating their own property from start to finish.

Creativity and the ability to find cost-effective, eco-friendly solutions—working on a tight budget with salvaged or reclaimed materials—are highly valued!

‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️NB!!!!!!Please apply ONLY if your profile matches perfectly this description.‼️‼️‼️‼️

Warmly,
Alexandra
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