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

United States

5

I had a great time with the host in Arles-sur-Tech! The town is small, so my days were filled with taking Lola, his dog, on walks in the mountains or being by the river. It was a great time filled with relaxation and wonderful conversations with the people he fills his life with. The work was extremely fair, and the food he makes was always delicious!!

14 days ago

Mexico

5

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!

23 days ago

Czech Republic

5

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!! 🫶

about 2 months ago

United States

5

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

United States

4

The host is a very generous man. He took us to get the food we wanted to eat and some days even got to end early which was really nice:) He will have very nice conversations with you. I stayed at a very hot time in the year so be wary of that mixed with the construction work. The work is not difficult, but construction is construction. There is not much to do in Arles-Sur-Tech, but there is nature and the town has a few music events throughout the week. You can also take weekend trips to Spain or maybe Toulouse or visit the nearby towns via bus. There is also an AMAZING fig tree here!

16 days ago

Germany

3

Hello, unfortunately due to personal reasons me and the friend I was with had to leave earlier than expected and did only stay 6 days at Daneshs place. Overall, it's important to remember that you're staying on a construction site — expect dust, dirt, and dog hair, even though the bedroom and bathroom are finished. Since a dog lives there, we found hair in the room and on the mattress sheet. For work, bringing your own mask for the dust might be helpful.

21 days ago

Germany

2

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.

2 months ago

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