Guest House Puy-de-Dôme, France

5.0
(3 reviews)3

Green Thumbs & Good Vibes

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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
2 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Expand your social consciousness
2 travelers felt they expanded their social consciousness working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

24h

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.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

3

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.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Tent
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
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
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Support
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Availability

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Stay at least
2 days
Stay up to
2 weeks

The Experience

🌿 Come help us in the French countryside! We run a gîte in Pionsat and could use a hand with gardening and small tasks (mowing, pruning, painting). In return, you’ll get a peaceful place to stay, good food, and time to unwind. 5-6 hours/day, 4 days/week. Want to be part of our little adventure?

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Requirements

  • Between 18 and 30 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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3 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

  • 2 Get in touch with nature
  • 2 Developing social awareness
  • 1 Immersing in the local culture
  • 1 Developing environmental awareness
  • 1 Meeting locals

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3 15. Life on land
  • 1 11. Sustainable cities and communities
  • 1 12. Responsible consumption and production

United States

5

I had the greatest time in Pionsat with Tim! The family was so welcoming and the gite was such a peaceful and beautiful place to stay! My only complaints are that the town is small, very small and there's no public transport out of the city. He does provide a bike, but it's nearly impossible to get out of Pionsat on your own accord. I'd also recommend having some basic French down before coming, the host family speaks English, but those in town do not. Getting to Pionsat can be a little tricky but Tim is flexible, patient, and willing to work with you! Would go back in a heart beat.

8 days ago

United States

5

Tim and Jennifer made France feel like a home away from home. I had an amazing experience and their kids were so sweet. Something to be aware of it is a small town so if you are looking for lots of things to do around the area you will have to take a train. However it is a gorgeous place in the countryside. If you want to disconnect from the city life this is the place to be. I loved taking walks and it was a perfect place to catch up on all the books I wanted to read. The work was gardening and helping prepare the Gite for guests. Tim was working alongside with us.

12 days ago

United Kingdom

5

I was lucky to be the first worldpacker at Tim and Jennifer's place. I had a wonderful time and was immediately welcomed into the family and got to meet Evi, Owen and Anna. I spent most of my time working in the garden with Tim, and he really understood that it's boring to work alone so he was always there for us to get through the tasks. I was really respected by Tim and he never expected too much from me. What he wanted most was to gain and share experiences with other people, and I learnt a lot from Tim and Jennifer, and they even shared tips for learning french as well as life experiences

about 1 month ago


Tim replied

Hi Adam,

Thanks so much for your really lovely feedback. We really enjoyed having you here, and it was nice that we could casually brush up on our English at the same time. Thank you for your company and your commitment – it was truly motivating!

Wishing you lots of success with all the choices you will make in life – we’re sure you’ll find your way. All the best!

Tim, Jennifer, Evi, Owen & Anna

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