🛠️ DIY Renovation & Art Projects in a Charming 18th-Century Home in Arles-sur-Tech 🇫🇷

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 3 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with nature: 3 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

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

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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

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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.

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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: 1 week

The Experience

Join Danesh’s Place – Where Creativity Meets Community! Bonjour! I’m Danesh — a laid-back, hands-on host currently restoring a character-filled 18th-century house in the picturesque village of Arles-sur-Tech, nestled in the heart of the Pyrénées-Orientales. 🧱 Whether you're passionate about DIY, love getting creative with your hands, or simply want to learn new skills.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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4 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Renovation

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

3 Immersing in the local culture
3 Get in touch with nature
1 Developing environmental awareness
1 Developing social awareness
1 Practicing English
1 Meeting international travelers

Alitzel

Mexico

The host was an incredible host, always generous and the best chef. I had my own private room and the food was very good. As for Arles-sur-Tech, it is a small and very quiet town with different hiking areas around. The work is a bit demanding and requires effort, but we almost always worked fewer hours than agreed, and you can take breaks whenever you need during working hours. It is a very beautiful place in France. Thank you, the host!

2 days ago

Hana

Czech Republic

I'm really happy about this experience! I felt comfortable from the very beginning of my stay and it was lovely to get to know the host, his dog Lola and friend Rob. the host always makes sure everything is okay and checks if you need anything. He's really thoughtful, and I'm grateful for our conversations. I learned a lot and gained a better perspective on things. The nature and the village around are beautiful, with lots of nice places to visit. The work was totally fine, nothing too hard, and the host is always ready to help if you need anything. I can only recommend!! 🫶

30 days ago

Grace

United States

This was my first worldpackers experience and it set the bar very high! the host shows true care and compassion towards his volunteers. it is not just a work exchange, a true community relationship is built. i was not expecting to feel so welcomed and at home in a small, south of france village. as for the work, the host plays to the strengths of each volunteer, will switch up the work to keep it from getting to repetitive and will teach you a few new skills along the way. the project is very cool and he is very open to design input on the house!

3 months ago

Alina

Germany

The host was very friendly and generous, and we were pleased with the work overall. Unfortunately, we had to end our stay early due to a significant flea infestation involving both the house and his dog, which also affected us directly. As a result, our dog developed a severe flea infestation with an allergic reaction. While we understand the nature of a construction site, we were disappointed that no form of compensation or meaningful support was offered, leaving us with very high costs for alternative accommodation and veterinary treatment.

about 2 months ago

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